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Behzat Ç: An Ankara Detective Story

Original title: Behzat Ç.
  • TV Series
  • 2010–2019
  • TV-14
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
35K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,332
427
Behzat Ç: An Ankara Detective Story (2010)
Cop DramaPolice ProceduralCrimeDramaMysteryThriller

An inharmonious police team in Ankara Police Force and its discredited police chief fight crime.An inharmonious police team in Ankara Police Force and its discredited police chief fight crime.An inharmonious police team in Ankara Police Force and its discredited police chief fight crime.

  • Stars
    • Erdal Besikçioglu
    • Inanç Konukçu
    • Ege Aydan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.8/10
    35K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,332
    427
    • Stars
      • Erdal Besikçioglu
      • Inanç Konukçu
      • Ege Aydan
    • 38User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #132
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Erdal Besikçioglu
    Erdal Besikçioglu
    • Behzat Ç.
    • 2010–2019
    Inanç Konukçu
    Inanç Konukçu
    • Hayalet
    • 2010–2019
    Ege Aydan
    • Sevket
    • 2010–2019
    Berkan Sal
    Berkan Sal
    • Akbaba
    • 2010–2019
    Ayça Eren
    • Sule
    • 2010–2019
    Fatih Artman
    • Harun
    • 2010–2013
    Seda Bakan
    Seda Bakan
    • Eda
    • 2010–2013
    Eray Eserol
    • Tahsin
    • 2010–2019
    Berke Üzrek
    • Cevdet
    • 2010–2013
    Zeynep Koltuk
    • Asli
    • 2010–2013
    Canan Erguder
    • Savci Esra
    • 2010–2019
    Hakan Hatipoglu
    Hakan Hatipoglu
    • Selim
    • 2010–2012
    Elvin Besikcioglu
    • Ceyda
    • 2010–2013
    Nejat Isler
    Nejat Isler
    • Ercüment Çözer
    • 2010–2019
    Güven Kiraç
    • Memduh Basgan
    • 2011–2019
    Pelinsu Pir
    • Gönül
    • 2010–2011
    Ayça Varlier
    • Bahar
    • 2010–2011
    Emre Erçil
    • Bahri
    • 2012–2013
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews38

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Behzat Ç' is acclaimed for its political criticism, nuanced characters, and realistic portrayal of Turkish society. Erdal Beşikçioğlu's performance as Behzat Ç is particularly praised. Themes of corruption, political intrigue, and social issues are central. The show's realistic dialogue, local slang, and authentic depiction of Ankara's culture are highlighted. Critics note its impact on Turkish politics, though some mention censorship, excessive swearing, and pacing issues.
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    10buraksafab

    The scenario is unique

    Really good scenario. I've never watched a series of characters and actors so compatible before. Selected good actors. Akbaba is amazing. This serie is unique. I am "Memduh Baskan" fan.
    9ofaruksevim

    OMG

    Finally it comes back. Thanks to blutv, (it's kinda Turkish Netflix) we'll meet with our captain on July 2019. I've missed all characters so much. They're like my family. Every Turkish boy had crush on Sule while serie was on screen.
    9specialistoflight

    Impressive series

    The series is about a homicide detective, the people around him and his mental state.

    This series is very well executed, all questions get answers. There are even a few plot twists that I didn't see coming. The characters are believable, and they are acted skillfully. It captures the social conflicts in Turkey well. The murder cases are usually interesting. It is one of the best shows I've ever watched, a list that includes many expensive Hollywood productions. It was actually very surprising that I'd like a show from Turkey this much.

    There are a few negative points however, for which people who consider watching this should prepare themselves. First, there is a lot of swearing. This is made worse by the censorship enforced by Turkish TV. All the swearing is bleeped out, so sometimes it feels like you are listening to a voice-over by R2D2. Some visual elements are censored as well, such as alcoholic drinks later in the show. As the last point, English subtitles are not very well translated. You'll get the point, but sometimes how something is said is important to capture the depth of the scene, which is typically lost.

    All in all, I'd recommend this to anyone who are interested in a police drama.
    10titiboirok

    widening understanding

    Cinema and series from all parts of this world can entertain,enlighten,help understanding a country and its people...Behzat does that,yes a "cop show" of all things!The characters are real it seems,we get glimpses of life in Turkey/Ankara,we have a taste of levels of government,police structures,modern and more traditional aspects of a country portrayed by some media(all!?)in a over simplistic manner....amazing show,thank you to the Turkish People!
    10ahmetkozan

    The Legend Series Behzat Ç.

    Through this series I liked Ankara. Behzat Ç is a rough, violent and morally ambiguous police officer who is the head of the homicide department in Ankara. Behzat Ç and his team usually work together with the public prosecutor Esra, who later becomes his love interest. I wish though that all police officers.

    A series of very sincere. All the characters in the series so good. They complement each other. Array doing different from other series. 'La' word stuck in my mouth. Unfortunately, the series it was finished. I wish I had not been this way. Very more should be done like this series. It became one of the series will not be forgotten. So at least for me... 10/10

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    • Trivia
      Behzat's surname is never revealed throughout the show.
    • Connections
      Followed by Behzat Ç.: I Buried You in My Heart (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Delilik
      Written by Cem Kismet

      Performed by Pilli Bebek

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 19, 2010 (Turkey)
    • Country of origin
      • Turkey
    • Official sites
      • Facebook
      • Official Blu TV
    • Language
      • Turkish
    • Also known as
      • Behzat Ç.: Bir Ankara Polisiyesi
    • Filming locations
      • Ankara, Turkey
    • Production companies
      • Adam Film
      • Inter Medya
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD
      • 4:3

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