The series first caught attention by making IMDb’s “Most Anticipated Productions of 2025” list before its release and has since achieved record-breaking viewership in countries where it has aired.
The series has reached a huge audience since its first day of release in countries like Brazil, Russia, Romania, and Honduras, and all episodes are now available to viewers in Turkey on the GAIN platform. In April, “El Turco” will be available in 33 more countries, including Italy, Middle Eastern nations, Panama, the Czech Republic, and the United States.
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“El Turco,” which began airing in different countries around the world last week, had a spectacular premiere in Brazil. Its first episode reached over 15 million viewers with a 26% share rating on national television, and it became the most-watched series on the country’s leading digital platform during its release week. The series has also been enthusiastically received in diverse regions like Russia, Romania, and Honduras, winning over millions of viewers and ranking among the most-watched content on digital platforms in those countries.
A Major Production from Turkey to the World
One of Turkey’s highest-budget series, “El Turco” stands out with its successful cast and international production team. The series stars Can Yaman alongside world-famous actors like Greta Ferro, Will Kemp, Veronica Ferres, and Kieran O’Reilly, who captivate viewers with their performances. Turkish actors Luk Piyes, Armağan Oğuz, and Hüseyin Danyal are also part of the cast. “El Turco” offers viewers a visual feast by combining history, action, and drama.
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Written by Kerem Deren and Çisil Hazal Tenim and directed by Uluç Bayraktar, the series tells the true story of Hasan Balaban, an Ottoman Janissary who was wounded during the Second Siege of Vienna in 1683 and became a legend in the Italian village of Moena. Adapted from Orhan Yeniaras’s book “El Turco: Unknown Aspects of the Second Siege of Vienna,” the entire series was filmed in English. Brought to life on magnificent sets in Budapest, the production offers a cinematographic experience with high production values.
All Episodes Now Available in Turkey on GAIN!
The series, which once again proves Turkey’s global success in the television industry, has been available with all episodes on the GAIN platform since April 2. “El Turco,” which has also generated great interest in Turkey, will soon be released in 33 more countries, including Italy (April 15) and Middle Eastern countries (April 18).
