New Turkish Series for 2026 – 12 Confirmed Projects!
The Turkish television industry is gearing up for one of its most competitive seasons yet, with 12 new series currently in development for the year 2026.
However, many details remain uncertain. With ratings pressure, an overcrowded TV market, and scheduling conflicts caused by ongoing series, several of these new titles may be pushed to September 2026 or even the next season.
Final decisions about which projects will officially enter production are expected in the coming weeks. Until then, here is a complete overview of every confirmed series currently on the slate:
📺 CONFIRMED PROJECTS FOR 2026
1. Ömür Usta (NOW – Ay Yapım)
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Lead: Nurgül Yeşilçay
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Director: Hilal Saral
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Writer: Çağla Kızılelma
One of the most anticipated dramas of the year.
2. Ülker Abla (NOW – Gold Film)
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Leads: Gonca Vuslateri, Olgun Şimşek
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Director: Ömür Atay
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Writer: Seray Şahiner
An emotional drama with a strong acting duo.
3. Liliyar (ATV – Baba Yapım)
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Director: Ali Balcı
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Writer: Hasan Burak Kayacı
Casting for main roles is still underway; project in early prep phase.
4. Hayatın Benim (O3 Medya – in talks with ATV)
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Director: Yahya Samancı
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Writer: Pelin Karamehmetoğlu
Casting process continues.
5. Serseri Aşıklar (ATV – NGM)
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Leads: Ekin Koç, İlayda Alişan
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Director: Serkan Birinci
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Writer: Gül Abus Semerci
A romantic drama featuring a powerful young duo.
6. Haysiyet (Kanal D – Süreç Film)
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Director: Cem Akyoldaş
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Writer: Mustafa Becit
Main cast not yet confirmed.
7. Yeraltı (NOW – Medyapım)
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Leads: Deniz Can Aktaş, Devrim Özkan, Uraz Kaygılaroğlu
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Director: Murat Öztürk
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Writers: Raci Şaşmaz, Berna Aruz
One of the most ambitious projects planned for 2026.
8. DOC (NOW – Dass Yapım)
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Leads: İbrahim Çelikkol, Sıla Türkoğlu**
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Director: Ketche
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Writers: Pınar Bulut, Onur Koralp
Adaptation of the globally popular medical series DOC.
9. Adı Asla Sevdam (OGM Pictures – channel TBA)
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Lead: Mert Ramazan Demir
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Writers: Aybüke Ertürk & team
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Director: (Negotiations ongoing with Zeynep Günay)
A highly expected project thanks to its lead star.
10. Karakuyu (OGM Pictures – channel TBA)
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Director: Murat Saraçoğlu
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Writer: Deniz Akçay
Still in the early development stage.
11. Avlu (Show TV – Limon Film)
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Lead: Ceren Moray (returning)
Production slowed due to Show TV’s administrative issues.
12. NTC Media – New Untitled Project
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Scheduled for March 2026
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Casting and title not yet announced.
⭐ A Promising but Challenging Season Ahead
The list of new projects is undeniably impressive, with major production houses preparing ambitious titles.
However, the reality of the market suggests that only a portion of these dramas will begin filming immediately.
Key factors influencing final decisions include:
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current series ratings
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available budget
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scheduling slots on major networks
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production capacity
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casting availability
All eyes are now on the production companies — the next few weeks will be crucial for the final shape of the 2026 Turkish TV season.
