A young student moves in with an estranged family friend in Istanbul, trading her humble hometown for a city that tests her identity — and convictions.
Istanbul Encyclopedia (Season 1)
A - Alçakdam Slope (Episode 1) 10.0
Air date: 2025-04-17
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Zehra travels to the bustling city of Istanbul, ready to embrace a whole new world. But is she truly prepared for the challenges that lie ahead?
B - Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan Mosque (Episode 2)
Air date: 2025-04-17
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Balancing her religious beliefs with her new social life proves difficult for Zehra. Meanwhile Nesrin faces her own personal struggles.
C - Carsanba Street (Episode 3)
Air date: 2025-04-17
Runtime: 37 min
Overview: Homeless and scared, Zehra finds refuge in an unexpected place. Nesrin loses her cat, Diego, and scours the city in search of her dear companion.
D - Deniz Hospital (Episode 4)
Air date: 2025-04-17
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Zehra's lies put a strain on her relationship with Harun, as she wrestles with making choices that align with her once-immovable morals.
E - Emek Movie Theater (Episode 5)
Air date: 2025-04-17
Runtime: 34 min
Overview: Nesrin faces public scrutiny when a video of her is posted online, revealing a heated argument with the aggrieved family of a patient.
F - Fener (Episode 6)
Air date: 2025-04-17
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: When Zehra receives difficult news from her mother, Nesrin drives her home — finally coming face-to-face with Aylin and the consequences of her choices.
G - Galata (Episode 7)
Air date: 2025-04-17
Runtime: 35 min
Overview: When Zehra needs to get a new ID photo taken, all of her inner struggles around identity come to the surface. She turns to Nesrin for guidance.
Last Letter (Episode 8)
Air date: 2025-04-17
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: As Nesrin packs up her life once again, Zehra expresses her struggles with duality — the strain and pain behind living a double life — on stage.
Seasons
Episodes 8