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Istanbul Encyclopedia

★5.6 2025 1 Season Selman Nacar TV-MA

A young student moves in with an estranged family friend in Istanbul, trading her humble hometown for a city that tests her identity — and convictions.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 8 episodes

A - Alçakdam Slope

Episode 01

A - Alçakdam Slope

Apr 17, 2025 · 52 min

Zehra travels to the bustling city of Istanbul, ready to embrace a whole new world. But is she truly prepared for the challenges that lie ahead?

B - Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan Mosque

Episode 02

B - Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan Mosque

Apr 17, 2025 · 45 min

Balancing her religious beliefs with her new social life proves difficult for Zehra. Meanwhile Nesrin faces her own personal struggles.

C - Carsanba Street

Episode 03

C - Carsanba Street

Apr 17, 2025 · 37 min

Homeless and scared, Zehra finds refuge in an unexpected place. Nesrin loses her cat, Diego, and scours the city in search of her dear companion.

D - Deniz Hospital

Episode 04

D - Deniz Hospital

Apr 17, 2025 · 44 min

Zehra's lies put a strain on her relationship with Harun, as she wrestles with making choices that align with her once-immovable morals.

E - Emek Movie Theater

Episode 05

E - Emek Movie Theater

Apr 17, 2025 · 34 min

Nesrin faces public scrutiny when a video of her is posted online, revealing a heated argument with the aggrieved family of a patient.

F - Fener

Episode 06

F - Fener

Apr 17, 2025 · 44 min

When Zehra receives difficult news from her mother, Nesrin drives her home — finally coming face-to-face with Aylin and the consequences of her choices.

G - Galata

Episode 07

G - Galata

Apr 17, 2025 · 35 min

When Zehra needs to get a new ID photo taken, all of her inner struggles around identity come to the surface. She turns to Nesrin for guidance.

Last Letter

Episode 08

Last Letter

Apr 17, 2025 · 48 min

As Nesrin packs up her life once again, Zehra expresses her struggles with duality — the strain and pain behind living a double life — on stage.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 5.6 /10

based on 15 votes

Synopsis

A young student moves in with an estranged family friend in Istanbul, trading her humble hometown for a city that tests her identity — and convictions.

Drama

Cast

8 principal cast

Helin Kandemir

Helin Kandemir

Zehra

Canan Ergüder

Canan Ergüder

Nesrin

Kaan Mirac Sezen

Kaan Mirac Sezen

Harun

Müjde Ar

Müjde Ar

Nezaket Erden

Nezaket Erden

Tolga Tekin

Tolga Tekin

Grégory Montel

Grégory Montel

Ecem Sena Bayır

Ecem Sena Bayır

Where to watch Istanbul Encyclopedia

Istanbul Encyclopedia is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Selman Nacar has 1 season and 8 total episodes, rated 5.6/10 by 15 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Istanbul Encyclopedia have?

Istanbul Encyclopedia has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.

Is Istanbul Encyclopedia still on the air?

Istanbul Encyclopedia has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Istanbul Encyclopedia?

Istanbul Encyclopedia airs on Netflix.

When did Istanbul Encyclopedia first air?

Istanbul Encyclopedia first aired on April 17, 2025.

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