DIZI TOP: Disney Plus Unveils Exciting New Turkish Series and Movies in 2023: “Aktris”, “Atatürk”, “Numen”, “Ru”, and “El Turco”

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Aktris / Actress (2023)

Disney Plus announced Avcı (Hunter), a series featuring Pınar Deniz and Uraz Kaygılaroğlu, as one of their projects when the platform launched in Turkey. The crime-thriller series was later renamed Aktris (Actress). Disney+ upcoming crime thriller series Aktris (2023) is produced by BKM and directed by Soner Caner.

The cast of the series Aktris also features talented actors like Tolga Tekin, Ahmet Rıfat Şungar, Şebnem Hassanisoughi, İpek Çiçek, and Serhat Kılıç. In Disney+’s upcoming series Aktris (2023) Pınar Deniz will portray one of Turkey’s well-known celebrities, who leads a double life, alternating between the glamorous daytime world and transforming into a dark avenger at night, targeting those who commit crimes against women and children.

The show promises to blend humor with its thrilling plotline. The Aktris series promises to blend humor with the elements of crime and thriller, following the narrative of a serial killer.

Atatürk (2023)

Get ready for the most anticipated Turkish series of Disney Plus! “Atatürk” is coming to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Republic on October 29, 2023. Lanistar Medya produced this masterpiece, starring the incredible Aras Bulut İynemli as Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the father of modern Turkey, in its 6 episodes, the series follows the story of the legendary leader’s life from childhood to the national struggle, highlighting his human qualities along the way.

In less than 17 hours, the trailer has amassed over 1 million views on YouTube, thanks to its emotional scenes of Aras Bulut İynemli as Lieutenant Colonel Mustafa Kemal on Conk Bayırı before the attack.

Aras Bulut İynemli, who brought Atatürk to life in this series, decided to take a break from acting for a year to honor this project. Get ready to witness history and join us on October 29, 2023, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Republic with “Atatürk” on Disney+!

Numen / Number (2023)

Get ready for a mind-bending adventure with the new Turkish series “Numen” on Disney Plus! This highly-anticipated fiction and romance series, produced by Med Yapım and coming to Disney+, explores the power of telepathy and human connections.

Halit Ergenç stars as a successful electrical engineer who invents a device that gives him telepathic powers, allowing him to communicate with his comatose wife through their thoughts. But when he discovers a young woman, who also possesses this ability, his life drastically changes as he falls in love with her.

Joining Ergenç in the leading role is Songül Öden, while Melis Sezen completes the dynamic trio. Behind the camera, the talented Özer Feyzioğlu, Boran Güney, and Erhan Yuruk take on the director’s chair, and Zafer Külünk serves as the series creator. This thrilling Turkish series will take you on a journey through the depths of the mind, exploring the possibilities of telepathy and the power of love. Don’t miss out on “Numen,” one of the most ambitious and original Turkish series of 2023, only on Disney+.

El Turco (2023)

“El Turco” is an upcoming Turkish series produced by Ay Yapım and set to air on Disney Plus. The series follows the story of Hasan Balaban, a mighty Ottoman raider who settles in an Italian village during the siege of Vienna and helps the villagers fight against their oppressive feudal lords.

Directed by Uluç Bayraktar, the Turkish Disney series is written by Kerem Deren and Çisil Hazal Tenim. The Turkish series El Turco (2023) stars Can Yaman, a famous Turkish actor, in the lead role of Balaban, while Greta Ferro, a talented Italian actress, plays the female lead.

The series El Turco is expected to premiere during the summer, with the first season consisting of 6 episodes. In addition, Disney+ plans to create an “El Turco” universe, which may include spinoff projects based on the original series. Overall, the series El Turco (2023) promises to offer a thrilling and action-packed story that combines historical events with fictional elements and explores the themes of power, oppression, and rebellion.

Arayış / Quest (2023)

“Arayış” is an upcoming Turkish series set to air on Disney Plus that follows the story of a woman who penetrates a cult to rescue her abducted friend from its grasp. The series Arayış (2023) stars Aslı Enver and Mehmet Günsür in the lead roles, two actors who have already made a name for themselves in the industry.

Produced by Ay Yapım and directed by Emin Alper, the series promises to offer a gripping and captivating story that will keep its viewers on the edge of their seats. With the script written by Nükhet Bıçakçı and Özlem Yücel, both of whom are known for their exceptional writing skills, “Arayış” is expected to be a well-crafted series that explores the themes of self-discovery, mystery, and adventure.

As we eagerly anticipate its release, “Arayış” is shaping up to be a promising addition to Disney+’s collection of original series. It’s a show that is sure to appeal to viewers who enjoy a good mystery and a story that is both engaging and thought-provoking.

Ru (2023)

Get ready to be swept away by the Turkish romantic drama series of Disney Plus’s newest series, “Ru.” Starring the stunning Meryem Uzerli, the show follows the extraordinary love story of Uzer and Reyyan, set in the picturesque Aegean region.

Reyyan, played by Uzerli, is a woman with big dreams who runs her own restaurant in Urla. Burak Berkay Akgül will play Uzer, a gifted young man whose mother is battling cancer. Despite their ten-year age difference, the two fall deeply in love and refuse to let societal pressure tear them apart.

The Turkish Disney series, produced by Fatih Aksoy of Med Yapım and directed by Bahadır Karataş and Burak Çaldır, boasts a star-studded cast including Emre Karayel, Şevval Sam, Hira Koyuncuoğlu, and Zafer Algöz. Get ready to be moved by the emotional journey of love, sacrifice, and perseverance in the upcoming Turkish romantic drama series Ru (2023) on Disney+.

Özür Dilerim / I am sorry (2023)

Get ready to laugh and be entertained with Disney Plus’s upcoming Turkish series, “Özür Dilerim / I’m Sorry”! Directed by the talented actor and writer İbrahim Büyükak and starring the charming Oğuzhan Koç and the stunning Gizem Karaca in leading roles, this comedy movie promises to be a hit.

The story of Disney’s movie Özür Dilerim (2023) follows the life of Erkin, a lonely man in his thirties who works as a watchman at a lighthouse. Burdened with a mountain of credit debts, Erkin receives the news of his grandfather’s death and finds out that his inheritance is tied to fulfilling his grandfather’s final wish.

He must apologize to his brother Koray and his ex-fiancée Merve, whom he hurt deeply years ago. To get rid of his debts, Erkin embarks on a hilarious and unpredictable journey to seek forgiveness from his brother and ex-fiancée. Will he be able to make amends with his past and move forward toward a brighter future? Along the way, he meets a colorful cast of characters played by talented actors such as Metin Coşkun, Müfit Kayacan, and Mert Turak. The upcoming Disney movie promises to be a heartwarming tale of family, forgiveness, and redemption, with plenty of laughs. Stay tuned for Disney Plus to announce the release date of “Özür Dilerim.”

Bursa Bülbülü (2023)

Bursa Bülbülü (2023) is a Turkish Disney movie about the dreams and struggles of Cengiz, a tea garden singer in Bursa who aspires to produce his own cassette tape.

The film, written by Ata Demirer and directed by Hakan Algül, features an impressive cast including, Cem Gelinoğlu, Özge Özacar, Tarık Papuçcuoğlu, Melek Baykal, Celil Nalçakan, Toygan Avanoğlu, Berkay Tulumbacı, Seda Türkmen, Aycan Koptur, İnci Şen, and Hakan Akın.