Istanbul Encyclopedia (2025)

Name: Istanbul Encyclopedia
Genre: Drama
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Helin Kandemir, Canan Ergüder, Kaan Mirac Sezen, Müjde Ar, Nezaket Erden

Drama

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.

IMDb rating: 6.8 (2,634 votes)
Episode average: 7.8 ↑ +1.0 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: TR
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

7.84 avg 8 episodes 7.3 → 8.1

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	A - Alçakdam Slope	7.3	156
2	B - Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan Mosque	7.4	138
3	C - Carsanba Street	7.6	140
4	D - Deniz Hospital	8.1	133
5	E - Emek Movie Theater	8.0	131
6	F - Fener	8.2	132
7	G - Galata	8.0	127
8	Last Letter	8.1	134