TV SERIES · 2012–2013 · TURKEY

Kayıp Şehir

Created by

Tomris Giritlioğlu

Network

Kanal D

Seasons

1

Episodes

26

Studio

D Productions

10 archived facts · 2 topics · 2 sources · Last reviewed Sep 2026

What is happening in Istanbul's back streets? Which lives are flowing, in the shadow of poverty? Women, gypsies, transvestites, street children each are victims of another discrimination. A typical Black Sea family connected to each other will meet with people who are trying to cling to the loneliness of life in this neighborhood where they will be forced to survive after their migration to Istanbul.

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9 Interesting Facts About Kayıp Şehir

1. #001

   Kayıp Şehir was directed by Cevdet Mercan and Osman Taşçı; Cevdet Mercan is listed as a director on TMDb.

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2. #003

   Kayıp Şehir ended with its 26th episode, aired on 25 March 2013; the early finale was decided because of low ratings.

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3. #004

   The series' broadcaster, Kanal D, wanted to sell Kayıp Şehir to Show TV, but Show TV could not take it on for economic reasons.

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4. #005

   The series' theme song, 'İstanbul Yokmuş Bundan Başka', was written by screenwriter Yıldırım Türker and composed and sung by Sezen Aksu; the song appeared on the Kayıp Şehir album.

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5. #006

   The series' music and arrangements were done by the production company and Demir Demirkan.

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6. #007

   Gökçe Bahadır performed the song 'Kahpe Kader' in one episode of the series.

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7. #008

   In the series, Gökçe Bahadır played Aysel, who made her living through sex work; Aysel's transgender friend Duygu was played by Ayta Sözeri.

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8. #009

   Of the Toptaş family's six siblings, the eldest, İsmail, was played by Tugay Mercan; the unconventional İrfan by İlker Kaleli; the responsible Kadir by Nik Xhelilaj; the only daughter, Seher, by Elifcan Ongurlar; the book-averse Sadık by Taner Ölmez; and the youngest brother, Hakan, by İhsan Berk Aydın.

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9. #010

   The series' screenwriters include Murat Uyurkulak, Tuğrul Eryılmaz, Yelda Eroğlu, Seray Şahiner and Yıldırım Türker; Elif Ayşe Durmaz served as producer.

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