El Turco (2025)
A Janissary soldier stranded in 17th-century Italy fights for justice and love in this sweeping Turkish historical action-drama.
El Turco - Series Information
- Original Title: El Turco
- First Air Year: 2025
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (45 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 6
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Turkish
- Spoken Languages: Turkish, English
- First Air Date: April 2, 2025 (Brazil - 16), April 2, 2025 (Spain - 16)
- Networks: GAİN
- Alternative Titles: Il Turco (UK), إل توركو (SA)
- Production Companies: Ay Yapım, Film Force
- Production Countries: Turkey
El Turco - Plot
Balaban, a soldier in the Janissary army, settles in Moena in northern Italy after the Battle of Vienna in 1683 and fights for the rights of the local people.
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El Turco - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Can Yaman
- Greta Ferro
- Will Kemp
- Magnus Samuelsson
- Slavko Sobin
- Haluk Piyes
- Madalena Aragão
- David Streames
- Kieran O'Reilly
- Veronica Ferres
Writers
- Kerem Deren
- Çisil Hazal Tenim
Executive Producers
- Tamer Basaran
- Suzan Güverte
- Kerem Çatay
El Turco - FAQs
Is El Turco based on a true story?
El Turco is inspired by historical events surrounding the Battle of Vienna in 1683, a pivotal clash between the Ottoman Empire and the Habsburg-led coalition. While the protagonist Hasan Balaban Aga is a fictional character, the series draws on real history, Ottoman military culture, and the aftermath of the Great Turkish War.
Where can you stream El Turco?
El Turco originally aired on GAIN, the Turkish streaming platform. Viewers outside Turkey can check JustWatch for the most up-to-date regional streaming availability, as distribution rights may vary by country. The series may also be available on platforms that carry Turkish content internationally.
Who plays Hasan Balaban Aga in El Turco?
Turkish actor Can Yaman plays the lead role of Hasan Balaban Aga, a Janissary soldier who settles in the northern Italian village of Moena after the Battle of Vienna. Yaman is widely known internationally for his roles in popular Turkish dramas such as Bay Yanlış and Erkenci Kuş.
What is El Turco about?
El Turco follows Balaban, a Janissary soldier who, after the Ottoman defeat at the Battle of Vienna in 1683, finds himself stranded in Moena, a small village in northern Italy. He becomes deeply involved in the lives of the locals, ultimately taking up their cause and fighting for justice against oppressive forces.
How many episodes does El Turco have?
El Turco consists of 6 episodes across its single season. Each episode runs approximately 45 minutes. The series premiered on April 2, 2025, on the GAIN streaming platform and has since concluded, with its status listed as Ended.
Will there be a Season 2 of El Turco?
As of now, El Turco is listed as Ended after its first season of 6 episodes. No official announcement regarding a second season has been made. Given the self-contained nature of the story and the series' current status, a renewal appears unlikely, though nothing has been formally ruled out.
What language is El Turco filmed in?
El Turco is primarily filmed in Turkish, with English also spoken throughout the series. The original language of production is Turkish, reflecting its origins as a GAIN platform series produced in Turkey by Ay Yapım and Film Force.
Who are the writers of El Turco?
El Turco was written by Kerem Deren and Çisil Hazal Tenim. The series was produced by Ay Yapım and Film Force, with executive producers Tamer Basaran, Suzan Güverte, and Kerem Çatay overseeing the production for the GAIN streaming platform.
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