TV SERIES · 2012–2015 · TURKEY

Karadayı

Created by

Sema Ergenekon, Eylem Canpolat

Network

atv

Seasons

3

Episodes

115

Studio

Ay Yapım

9 archived facts · 2 topics · 2 sources · Last reviewed Oct 2026

The Kara family's life is turned upside down because of a wrongful accusation that results in the imprisonment of Nazif Kara for a murder he didn't commit.

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9 Interesting Facts About Karadayı

Interesting Facts (8)

1. #001

   The series was produced by Ay Yapım and broadcast by atv.

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2. #002

   Directing duties were shared by Cem Karcı and Uluç Bayraktar.

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3. #003

   The screenplay was written by Sema Ergenekon and Eylem Canpolat together.

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4. #004

   The production's genres include family, action-adventure, drama and crime.

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5. #005

   The story follows the Kara family living in Beyazıt in the 1970s, whose lives are upended when the father, Nazif, receives a death sentence for a murder he did not commit.

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6. #006

   The cast also includes actors such as Yurdaer Okur, Erkan Avcı, Melike İpek Yalova, Rıza Kocaoğlu, Ulaş Tuna Astepe, Halil Babür, Kerem Fırtına, Hüseyin Soysalan and Cenan Çamyurdu.

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7. #007

   The courtroom scene and the character of Mahir in general are inspired by a well-known left-wing Turkish politician of similar ideology.

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8. #008

   Not a single cigarette is lit throughout the entire series.

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Career & Awards (1)

9. #009

   Karadayı won the Best Drama Series award at the 40th Golden Butterfly Awards in 2013.

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