

TV series
Once Upon a Time in Istanbul
2025, Turkish, on TRT 1 & tabii. Created by Mehmet Bozdağ.
The series tells the story of a final-year student in the Turkish Language Department who enters the world of the mafia and changes everything, and whose paths intersect with journalist Sahar at university.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 16
- Episode length
- 140 min
- Status
- Ended in 2025
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Latest episode
S1 E16: Episode 16
Aired 30 May 2025
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Mehmet BozdağCreator
- Cihangir CeyhanAli Tuna · 16 ep
- Alina BozSeher · 16 ep
- Hüseyin Avni DanyalÇetin · 16 ep
- Deniz CeliloğluEmin · 16 ep
- Kaan TaşanerGökhan · 16 ep
- Şebnem DönmezNermin · 16 ep
- Özge ÖzderJale · 16 ep
- Didem BalçınFidan · 16 ep
- Ipek KarapinarÖzlem · 16 ep
- Mirza Bahattin DoğanKülhan · 16 ep
- Serdar ÖzerCelal · 16 ep
- Gurur ÇiçekoğluPusat · 16 ep
Details
- First aired
- 7 February 2025
- Last aired
- 30 May 2025
- Network
- TRT 1, tabii
- Original title
- Bir Zamanlar İstanbul
- Language
- Turkish
- Country
- Türkiye
- Type
- Scripted
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Once Upon a Time in Istanbul: quick answers
Is Once Upon a Time in Istanbul worth watching?
Once Upon a Time in Istanbul doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Once Upon a Time in Istanbul are there?
Once Upon a Time in Istanbul has 1 season and 16 episodes, about 140 minutes each.
Is Once Upon a Time in Istanbul finished?
Yes. Once Upon a Time in Istanbul ended in 2025, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Once Upon a Time in Istanbul on?
Once Upon a Time in Istanbul isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Once Upon a Time in Istanbul parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Once Upon a Time in Istanbul yet.
What shows are like Once Upon a Time in Istanbul?
If you liked Once Upon a Time in Istanbul, try Eşref Rüya, The Sentinel, The Pit.
Who created Once Upon a Time in Istanbul?
Once Upon a Time in Istanbul was created by Mehmet Bozdağ and stars Cihangir Ceyhan, Alina Boz, Hüseyin Avni Danyal.
