As If (2021)
A Turkish absurdist comedy about two disaster-prone friends whose talent for chaos turns every ordinary moment into an unforgettable catastrophe.
As If - Series Information
- Original Title: Gibi
- First Air Year: 2021
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Feyyaz Yiğit, Aziz Kedi
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (40 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 6
- Number of Episodes: 68
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Turkish
- Spoken Languages: Turkish
- Networks: Exxen
- Alternative Titles: As If (US), As If (UK)
- Production Companies: Cebeci Yapım, Özcanlar Yapım Sarayı
- Production Countries: Turkey
As If - Plot
Yılmaz and İlkkan are two friends who are constantly fighting each other. Their biggest feature is always being able to do things that will turn their ordinary lives upside down. They magnify small events incredibly and give you a nervous breakdown. They are the embodiment of the misfortunes, strange events and despair we experience every day.
As If - Trailer
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As If - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Feyyaz Yiğit
- Aziz Kedi
Main Cast
- Feyyaz Yiğit
- Kıvanç Kılınç
- Ahmet Kürşat Öçalan
- Ümran Şakır
- Ezgi Ay
- Celal Öztürk
- Nebi Tolga Yılmaz
- Fatih Aker
- Etkin Berke Kocagil
- Burak Güngör
Writers
- Aziz Kedi
- Feyyaz Yiğit
As If - FAQs
Where can you watch As If online?
As If is available to stream on Exxen, the Turkish digital platform where the series originally aired. International viewers may be able to access it through Exxen's global subscription service. Check JustWatch for the most up-to-date streaming availability in your region.
What is As If about?
As If follows Yılmaz and İlkkan, two perpetually quarrelling friends with a remarkable talent for turning trivial everyday situations into full-blown catastrophes. The show mines dark, absurdist comedy from the pair's overreactions, bad luck, and the universal despair of ordinary life gone spectacularly wrong.
Who are the main actors in As If?
The series stars Feyyaz Yiğit as Yılmaz and Kıvanç Kılınç as İlkkan, the two central friends. The supporting cast includes Ahmet Kürşat Öçalan, Ümran Şakır, Ezgi Ay, Celal Öztürk, Nebi Tolga Yılmaz, Fatih Aker, Etkin Berke Kocagil, and Burak Güngör.
How many seasons does As If have?
As If ran for six main seasons plus a specials collection, totalling 68 episodes. The seasons range from 10 to 13 episodes each, with Season 5 and Season 6 both delivering 13 episodes. The series concluded in 2025 after a successful run on Exxen.
Who created and wrote As If?
As If was created and written by Feyyaz Yiğit and Aziz Kedi, who also stars in the series as the lead character Yılmaz. Their dual role as both writers and performers gives the show a distinctive personal comedic voice rooted in sharp, self-aware humour.
Is As If a dark comedy or a sitcom?
As If blends elements of dark comedy, absurdist humour, and sitcom-style friendship dynamics. It leans heavily into exaggerated misfortune and witty, dramatic overreaction, making it closer to an absurdist dark comedy than a traditional sitcom format.
Is As If cancelled or did it end naturally?
As If has officially ended. The series concluded in 2025 after six seasons and 68 episodes on Exxen. It is not currently in production. The show enjoyed a healthy multi-season run, suggesting its conclusion was a planned creative decision rather than an abrupt cancellation.
What are shows similar to As If?
Viewers who enjoy As If may also appreciate Hostel Daze, an Indian comedy series about chaotic friendships, or It's Okay to Not Be Okay for offbeat character dynamics. Gil & Julie and Naftaline offer similarly absurdist comedic sensibilities for fans of the genre.
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