Halef (2025)
A gripping Turkish drama in which a surgeon is pulled back to his ancestral village, caught between modern love and the weight of tradition.
Halef - Series Information
- Original Title: Halef: Köklerin Çağrısı
- First Air Year: 2025
- Last Air Year: 2026
- Created by: Ercan Uğur
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (130 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 25
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: Turkish
- Spoken Languages: Turkish
- Networks: FOX
- Alternative Titles: الخليفة (JO), Halef Koklerin Cagrisi (BA), Successor: The Call of the Roots (US)
- Production Companies: Most Production
- Production Countries: Turkey
Halef - Plot
Serhat, a successful surgeon who escaped his destiny in Urfa and built a new life in Istanbul, married to Melek, is forced to return to his village to become an aga and marry Yildiz to end the family feud. With Melek's arrival at the palace, he finds himself caught between love and duty, while buried secrets of the past are gradually revealed.
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Halef - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Ercan Uğur
Main Cast
- İlhan Şen
- Biran Damla Yılmaz
- Onur Bilge
- Veda Yurtsever
- Aybüke Pusat
- Sezin Bozacı
- Mazlum Çimen
- Mert Dogan
- Beril Kayar
- Aysegül Cengiz
Writers
- Ercan Uğur
Halef - FAQs
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Halef airs on FOX in Turkey. International viewers can check JustWatch for region-specific streaming availability. The series may be accessible through platforms that carry Turkish drama content, depending on your country. Visit JustWatch to compare all current viewing options available in your region.
Who are the main actors in Halef?
Halef stars İlhan Şen as Serhat and Biran Damla Yılmaz as Yıldız in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes Aybüke Pusat as Melek, Onur Bilge as Akif, Veda Yurtsever as Sultan, Sezin Bozacı as Sevde, and Mazlum Çimen as Ziyan Ağa, among others.
What is Halef about?
Halef follows Serhat, a successful Istanbul surgeon who fled his roots in Urfa, now forced to return to his village to assume the role of aga and marry Yıldız to end a long-standing family feud. When his wife Melek arrives, Serhat is torn between love and duty as dark family secrets surface.
Is Halef based on a true story?
Halef is not based on a specific true story. It is an original dramatic narrative created by Ercan Uğur, drawing on themes rooted in Turkish cultural traditions, including tribal aga customs, family honor, arranged marriage, and the tension between modern urban life and rural heritage in southeastern Turkey.
Who created and wrote Halef?
Halef was both created and written by Ercan Uğur. Uğur serves as the sole credited creator and writer of the series, shaping its narrative around themes of identity, duty, and the pull of ancestral roots against the backdrop of a contemporary Turkish family saga.
How many episodes does Halef have?
Halef consists of 25 episodes across its first season. Each episode runs approximately 130 minutes, making it a long-format Turkish drama in the tradition of prime-time dizi productions. The series is currently listed as a returning series and remains in active production.
Is Halef cancelled or still airing?
Halef is currently a returning series and remains in production as of 2025. It has not been cancelled. The show began airing in 2025 and is expected to continue through 2026, with its first season comprising 25 episodes broadcast on FOX in Turkey.
What language is Halef filmed in?
Halef is filmed entirely in Turkish and is a Turkish-language production. It is produced in Turkey by Most Production and airs on FOX Turkey. The series is also known internationally under alternative titles including Successor: The Call of the Roots in English-speaking markets.
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