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The Turkish Detective is a crime drama thriller set in modern-day Istanbul, where three detectives – Cetin Ikmen, Mehmet Suleyman, and Ayse Farsakoglu – investigate and solve murder cases across the city. Adapted from the Inspector İkmen novels by author Barbara Nadel, the show uses real Istanbul locations, offering viewers a fresher setting than the usual European backdrops.

While Ikmen is an old-school detective who trusts his intuition and is warm and witty, Mehmet is more of an “outsider,” having been raised in London. He is more procedural and professional in his approach. Ayse, on the other hand, represents the younger generation of detectives, embracing challenges and leadership and often serving as the voice of reason within the group.

With each episode running around 50 minutes, the cases usually span two episodes each. Besides this, Mehmet’s personal story and Ikmen’s family dynamics remain a constant thread throughout the series, adding emotional depth and continuity. The creators also use Istanbul as a character in itself, with bustling streets and neighborhoods influencing on-the-ground detective work.

Here's where to watch The Turkish Detective online and on TV from anywhere in the world, completely FREE.

How to watch The Turkish Detective in the UK

In the UK, you can stream The Turkish Detective on BBC iPlayer completely FREE of charge. The series features a total of eight episodes, and all of them are available to watch on iPlayer now.

To watch BBC iPlayer: Visit the BBC iPlayer website or download the apps (iOS/Android).

BBC iPlayer is FREE, but you will need to create an account, have a valid U.K. postcode (e.g. SE1 7PB) and a TV license.

Or, if you prefer to watch via traditional broadcast, episodes are airing on BBC Four, with the next two (3 & 4) scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28, for FREE.

Outside the UK? If you're currently traveling outside the UK, you can use a VPN to watch UK TV from abroad. We recommend NordVPN.

If you're keen to watch The Turkish Detective but you're away from the UK and access to the show is geo-blocked, then you could use a VPN to access it (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do. Plus, we have a great 70% discount on our #1 VPN...

How to watch BBC iPlayer with a VPN

Using a VPN to unblock The Turkish Detective is very straightforward. Just follow these steps:

1. Download and install a VPN: As we say, our top choice is NordVPN.

2. Connect to the appropriate server location: Open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select your home geographical location (anywhere in the UK).

3. Go to the broadcaster's live stream: In this case, just head to BBC iPlayer.

What devices can I watch BBC iPlayer on?

Amazon Fire (Tablets, Cube, Stick, TVs)
Android TV (please note: some models aren’t supported)
Android (Mobile & Tablet) - Android 7.0 and above
Apple TV (tvOS 14 or later)
Google TV (Chromecast with Google TV and NVIDIA Shield)
Freely
Freesat (please note: some models aren’t supported)
Freeview Play (TVs and set-top boxes) (some models aren’t supported)
iOS (iPhone & iPad) - iOS 14 and above
LG Smart TVs (2016-2024)
NOW Smart Sticks and Boxes (minimum firmware v11.5.0)
PlayStation (PS4 and PS5)
Roku (Stick & Roku-OS powered TVs, minimum firmware v11.5.0)
Samsung Smart TVs (2017 and above)
Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream puck
Virgin Media (360, Stream, TiVo)
YouView (BT, Humax, Sony, TalkTalk)
Xbox (One, Series X, Series S)

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The Turkish Detective episode guide

Episode 1: British detective Mehmet Suleyman arrives in Istanbul to join a homicide unit.

Episode 2: While the team close in on a murder suspect, Suleyman pursues his private investigation.

Episode 3: One of Istanbul’s richest families is fractured when their son is murdered.

Episode 4: Ikmen decides to look deeper into the past to help the Demir investigation.

Episode 5: Suleyman shares his secret.

Episode 6: With his family still growing, Ikmen decides to seek promotion.

Episode 7: Ayse and Suleyman turn up a clue that may break new ground in the search for Kayra Khan.

Episode 8: The team are finally close to Kayra Khan.

Who is in the cast of The Turkish Detective?

Haluk Bilginer as Cetin Ikmen

Ethan Kai as Mehmet Suleyman

Yasemin Kay Allen as Ayse Farsakoglu

Uygar Tamer as Fatma Ikmen

Deniz Ülkü as Cicek Ikmen

Erol Afsin as Tarik Sanver

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

Ruhi Sari as Emir

The Turkish Detective trailer

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