Homicide Unit Istanbul
The sensational and stunning homicide series featuring German star Erol Sander as dashing detective Mehmet Özakin, solving crimes and turning ladies' heads amid the spectacular scenery on the Golden Horn.
Inspector Mehmet Özakin is a by-the-book Turkish cop in Istanbul, constantly fighting a battle on two fronts: Against the criminals in the city of 15 million on the one hand, and against the bureaucratic laziness of his fellow countrymen on the other. He always manages to solve his cases with Mediterranean charm, savoir-faire and his trusty oddball sidekick Mustafa, who suffers from a seriously domineering mother and a case of Oedipal insecurity. Together, the unlikely duo chase down killers and crooks amid the stunning scenery of 2000-year old Constantinople. Nothing can faze the dashing detective and loyal husband, as dead bodies and beautiful women line his path - or can it?
Their investigations weave through Istanbul's vibrant chaos, blending high-stakes pursuits with personal quirks, where bureaucratic hurdles and criminal cunning test Özakin's unflappable style and Mustafa's quirky loyalty. This charismatic procedural captivates with its mix of procedural grit, romantic tension, and the timeless allure of the Golden Horn's historic backdrop. To be continued!
Key Information
Original Title
Mordkommission Istanbul
Year
2021
Duration
23x90'
Genre
Detective/Police, Fiction/Drama
Country
Germany
Languages
German
Cast & Crew
Directors
Michael Kreindl, Michael Steinke, Helmut Metzger, Thomas Jauch, Christiane Balthasar
Writers
Mathias Klaschka, Jörg Lühdorff, Stefan Kuhlmann, Clemens Murath, Andreas Dir, based on the novels by Hülya Özkan
Producers
Ziegler Film GmbH & CO KG for ARD Degeto
Production Companies
Ziegler Film for ARD Degeto
Cast
Erol Sander, Oscar Ortega Sánchez, Sibel Kekilli, Christine Neubauer, Cosma Shivader, a.o.
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