Istanbul Encyclopedia (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Series · ★ 5.8
Released in 2025, Istanbul Encyclopedia is a drama series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Istanbul Encyclopedia stars Helin Kandemir as Zehra, Canan Ergüder as Nesrin, Kaan Mirac Sezen as Harun and Müjde Ar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Istanbul Encyclopedia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Istanbul Encyclopedia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Istanbul Encyclopedia tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Istanbul Encyclopedia (2025)?
- In US, Istanbul Encyclopedia is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Istanbul Encyclopedia worth watching?
- Istanbul Encyclopedia holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Istanbul Encyclopedia?
- Istanbul Encyclopedia stars Helin Kandemir, Canan Ergüder, Kaan Mirac Sezen, Müjde Ar and Nezaket Erden.
- When was Istanbul Encyclopedia released?
- Istanbul Encyclopedia was released in 2025.