Which Turkish series have been remade abroad, where, and how do the versions compare? A guide to the best-documented adaptations.
When a Turkish drama is a hit abroad, it often earns a second life as a remake. Producers in Mexico, India, Lebanon, Romania and the Arab world have all adapted Turkish stories, and the traffic goes both ways, because Turkey also adapts foreign formats. Remakes are a good way to understand what travels well: strong premises, big emotions and family conflict.
The list below covers series from our guides with reported remakes. We have kept to adaptations that are documented in reference sources, and we say when a detail comes from a single report. Remake status changes quickly, so treat it as a snapshot.
At a glance
- Ezel — Mexico (Yago), Romania (Vlad), Iran (Ghotbe Shomal), India (Gunaah, 2024), Arabic (Aser, 2025)
- Evermore (İstanbullu Gelin) — Lebanon (Bride of Beirut, 2019), India (Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum, 2023), Mexico (Eternamente Amándonos, 2023)
- Forbidden Love (Aşk-ı Memnu) — United States (Pasión Prohibida), and rights sold to Italy and the US
- Love Is in the Air — Arabic (Hob Aa Waraq, 2026)
The adaptations in detail
Ezel
This is the most widely remade Turkish series on our lists. Ezel (2009 to 2011) is itself an adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo, with a man framed, imprisoned and returning to take revenge, and it won the Golden Butterfly for Best Turkish Series in 2010. The reported remakes include the Mexican Yago, the Romanian Vlad, the Iranian Ghotbe Shomal, the Indian Gunaah on Disney+ Hotstar in 2024 and the Arabic Aser in 2025.
Why it travels: a revenge plot needs no cultural translation, and the structure of betrayal, prison and return works anywhere. Compare it with the original in our crime and mafia list.
Evermore (İstanbullu Gelin)
This Star TV drama, which ran for three seasons and 87 episodes from 2017 to 2019, was nominated for the 2018 International Emmy for Best Telenovela. Reference sources list three remakes: Bride of Beirut in Lebanon (2019), Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum in India (2023) and Eternamente Amándonos in Mexico (2023). A report in The National says the Lebanese version, titled Arous Beirut, ran for 220 episodes over three seasons and was a major hit on the MBC streaming platform Shahid.
Why it travels: a marriage into a new family and a clash of traditions is relatable in many cultures. It features in our best Turkish family dramas.
Forbidden Love (Aşk-ı Memnu)
The 2008 series is based on an 1899 novel by Halit Ziya Uşaklıgil. Reference sources report that it was remade in the United States as Pasión Prohibida, and that its rights were sold to Italy and the US. Because the story came from a novel, it is also a good example of how a classic source can be adapted repeatedly. Read more in the best classic Turkish dramas of all time.
Love Is in the Air (Sen Çal Kapımı)
This recent adaptation is reported by The National as the 90-episode Arabic series Hob Aa Waraq, which began streaming on MBC Shahid in June 2026. The fake-engagement premise is easy to move to a new setting. Our Love Is in the Air review explains the original.
Other Arabic adaptations
The same article names Stiletto (2022), adapted from Stiletto Vendetta, and Al Khaen (2023), adapted from Sadakatsiz, which is itself a Turkish version of the BBC drama Doctor Foster. These series are not covered on DiziCentral, so we mention them only for context.
The traffic goes both ways
Turkey also adapts foreign material, and several series on our lists are examples:
- Our Story is adapted from the British series Shameless. See our Our Story review.
- Hold My Hand is adapted from the Korean drama Shining Inheritance.
- Revenge (İntikam) is based on an American series of the same name.
For a comparison between the Turkish and Korean industries, see Turkish drama vs Korean drama differences.
Why some stories are remade and others are not
- A clear premise. Revenge, fake relationships and marriage into a new family are easy to pitch.
- Strong source material. Series based on novels or existing formats are easier to adapt.
- Length. A Turkish series of 70 or more episodes is a lot to remake, so adaptations often reshape the length. The Lebanese remake of Evermore ran longer than the original, while the Arabic Love Is in the Air remake is reported at 90 episodes.
- Local tastes. Producers adjust settings, costumes and content to fit local norms.
If you want to compare originals and remakes, start with the original on a legal platform and then look for the adaptation. Our guide to where to watch Turkish series legally explains how, and how to start watching Turkish dramas helps if you are new.
Frequently asked questions
Which Turkish drama has been remade the most?
Among the series we cover, Ezel has the most reported remakes, in Mexico, Romania, Iran, India and the Arab world.
Has Evermore been remade?
Yes. It has reported remakes in Lebanon, India and Mexico.
Is there an Indian version of a Turkish series?
Yes. Reported examples include Gunaah, based on Ezel, and Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum, based on Evermore.
Are Turkish dramas also remakes?
Some are. Our Story is adapted from Shameless, and Hold My Hand from a Korean drama.
Should I watch the original or the remake first?
Most fans start with the original, because the remake often changes the pacing and details.
