Once Upon a Time in Istanbul (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Series · ★ 1
Released in 2025, Once Upon a Time in Istanbul is a drama, crime and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. The series tells the story of a final-year student in the Turkish Language Department who enters the world of the mafia and changes everything, and whose paths intersect with journalist Sahar at university.
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Time in Istanbul stars Cihangir Ceyhan as Ali Tuna, Alina Boz as Seher, Hüseyin Avni Danyal as Çetin and Deniz Celiloğlu as Emin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Once Upon a Time in Istanbul has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once Upon a Time in Istanbul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Time in Istanbul tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in Istanbul (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Once Upon a Time in Istanbul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Once Upon a Time in Istanbul worth watching?
- Once Upon a Time in Istanbul holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and action & adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Istanbul?
- Once Upon a Time in Istanbul stars Cihangir Ceyhan, Alina Boz, Hüseyin Avni Danyal, Deniz Celiloğlu and Kaan Taşaner.
- When was Once Upon a Time in Istanbul released?
- Once Upon a Time in Istanbul was released in 2025.