Last Summer (2021)
A gripping Turkish crime drama where justice and survival collide when a prosecutor must protect the son of his most dangerous enemy.
Last Summer - Series Information
- Original Title: Son Yaz
- First Air Year: 2021
- Last Air Year: 2021
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (120 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 26
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: Turkish
- Spoken Languages: Turkish
- Networks: FOX
- Production Companies: O3 Turkey Medya
- Production Countries: Turkey
- Alternative Titles: Last Summer (US), Τελευταίο Καλοκαίρι (GR)
Last Summer - Plot
Idealist Public Prosecutor Selim Kara receives an offer he cannot refuse from the organized crime leader Selçuk Taşkın, whom he sent to prison 8 years ago. Selçuk Taşkın wants to testify in one of Prosecutor Selim's cases and his testimony will destroy the whole criminal organization. However, there is only one condition for this; the personal protection of his son, Akgün Gökalp Taşkın.
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Last Summer - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Ali Atay
- Alperen Duymaz
- Hafsanur Sancaktutan
- Arif Pişkin
- Halil Babür
- Yasemin Yazıcı
- Sezer Avcı
- Cengiz Okuyucu
- Yunus Narin
- Ata Nedim Arman
Writers
- Cem Görgeç
- Cenk Boğatur
- Deniz Dargı
Last Summer - FAQs
Where can you watch Last Summer online?
Last Summer (Son Yaz) originally aired on FOX Turkey. International viewers can check JustWatch for the most up-to-date streaming availability in their region, as platform access varies by country. The series may be available on select international streaming services that carry Turkish content.
Why was Last Summer cancelled after two seasons?
Last Summer was cancelled by FOX Turkey following its second season, which comprised only five episodes compared to the first season's twenty-one. The abbreviated second season and abrupt cancellation suggest declining ratings, though no official detailed statement was released by the network explaining the decision.
What is Last Summer about?
Last Summer follows idealist prosecutor Selim Kara, who is compelled to personally protect the son of a powerful crime boss he imprisoned eight years earlier. In exchange, the crime boss agrees to testify and bring down an entire criminal organization, placing Selim in a morally complex and dangerous position.
Who are the main actors in Last Summer?
The series stars Ali Atay as prosecutor Selim Kara, Alperen Duymaz as Akgün Gökalp Taşkın, and Hafsanur Sancaktutan as lawyer Yağmur Kara. The supporting cast includes Arif Pişkin, Halil Babür, Yasemin Yazıcı, Sezer Avcı, Cengiz Okuyucu, Yunus Narin, and Ata Nedim Arman.
Is Last Summer based on a true story?
Last Summer (Son Yaz) is not based on a true story. It is an original fictional Turkish crime drama series. The narrative of a prosecutor forced into a dangerous arrangement with a crime boss is a work of dramatic fiction crafted for television by its writing team.
How many seasons and episodes does Last Summer have?
Last Summer ran for two seasons with a total of 26 episodes. Season 1 was the longer run with 21 episodes, while Season 2 consisted of only 5 episodes before the series was cancelled. Each episode has an average runtime of approximately 120 minutes.
What network aired Last Summer in Turkey?
Last Summer (Son Yaz) aired on FOX Turkey, one of the country's major commercial television networks. The series was produced by O3 Turkey Medya and broadcast in 2021 before being cancelled following its second, significantly shorter season.
What are some shows similar to Last Summer?
Viewers who enjoyed Last Summer may also appreciate Mahkum (2021), Leyla (2024), Legacy (2020), Prison Break (2005), and Breaking Bad (2008). These series share themes of moral conflict, crime, and high-stakes drama that resonate with the tone and storytelling style of Last Summer.
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