A new crime-thriller series will be airing on BBC Two soon, which stars Ethan Kai and Haluk Bilginer.
The Turkish Detective is adapted from the award-winning Inspector Ikmen novel series by Barbara Nadel, and was acquired by the BBC from Paramount Global Content Distribution
Set in modern-day Istanbul it sees British detective Mehmet Suleyman (Ethan Kai) arrive in the city to join a homicide unit led by eccentric inspector Cetin Ikmen (Haluk Bilginer).
The BBC states the series will follow the ups and downs in the pair's relationship as they solve crimes.
📢 BBC has acquired a new Turkish/English crime thriller The Turkish Detective
— BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) May 29, 2024
"A blend of emotionally-charged mystery and family drama"
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Each story is "heavily rooted in the varied culture and history of Istanbul and set against the frenzied world of modern-day Turkey".
Sue Deeks, Head of BBC Programme Acquisition, says: “Not only does The Turkish Detective provide a compelling, multi-layered crime thriller, but is set in stunning Istanbul, a vibrant contemporary city that also reflects the cultural influences of a rich and varied historical past – it’s a truly fascinating combination.”
BBC Two The Turkish Detective full cast
- Haluk Bilginer as Cetin Ikmen
- Ethan Kai as Mehmet Suleyman
- Yasemin Kay Allen as Ayse Farsakoglu
- Erol Afsin as Tarik Sanver
- Uygar Tamer as Fatma Ikmen
- Deniz Ülkü as Cicek Ikmen
- Dilan Gwyn as Leyla Pamuk
- Selma Ergeç as Selma Payidar
- Fatih Al as Ziver Bucar
- Diyar Bozkurt as Izzet Melik
- Rüzgar Diricanli as Bekir Ikmen
- Ferit Ozmenoglu as Yusuf Ikmen
- Murat Seven as Abdel Zahle
- Yilmaz Gruda as Timur Ikmen
- Ruhi Sari as Emir
- Lila Gürmen as Hulya
- Nader Abd Alhay as Kemal Hadad
- Thomas Chaanhing as Cai Ze Lop
- Martin Bruchmann as Jakob Kroos
- Arif Erkin Güzelbeyoglu as Rifat
- Melissanthi Mahut as Lina Covali
- Kevork Malikyan as Erol Karagul
- Amir Boutrous as Ibrahim Nasser
- Victoria Ekanoye as Faith Karagül
- Madalina Craiu as Sara Yilmaz
- Omer Genc as Cem Kartal
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When will The Turkish Detective be on TV?
The first episode of The Turkish Detective will air on BBC Two at 9 pm on Sunday, July 7 with the second episode following in the same timeslot on Monday, July 8.
In total, there are eight episodes which will air in the same format over the coming weeks.
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