If your TikTok FYP has the occasional clips from romance TV series or youre haunting BookTok, then you might be catching scenes from current sleeper hit Erkenci Ku?. Known as Early Bird or Daydreamer in English, this Turkish drama is sweeping the romance-lovers of the world, and when you see clips, youll totally understand why.
Thats author Tessa Bailey, who you might know from her rom-com books It Happened One Summer or Hook, Line, and Sinker. She recently discovered the phenomenon that is Turkeys Daydreamer/Early Bird/Erkenci Ku? and began posting updates as she watches the show. Shes not the only one, though. While the show aired in Turkey from 2018 to 2019, its only just now gaining massive popularity in America thanks to its TikTok virality (and the smoldering chemistry coming from the shows couple).
Erkenci Ku? stars Can Yaman and Demet Özdemir as they navigate what happens when you fall in love with someone you work forwho also happens to be arguably the hottest man alive. Its the slow burn office romance of your dreams. If you were hoping to watch it, too, its not as simple as firing up Netflix. It isnt on any of the standard streaming services here in the United States, but theres one place you can still catch it: YouTube. Check out this playlist of all episodes with original audio and English subtitles.
This isnt the only Turkish drama making waves, though. It turns out, Turkeys stellar at dramas and romantic comedy series. And, much like Americas collective love for the slow burns and sometimes wild plots of K-dramas, Turkish dramas are now flooding streaming services. Here are some must-watch Turkish dramas to binge after Erkenci Ku?:
This is for the people who love some good teen drama. A group of four high school students want to help their teacher and basketball coach fall in love. But of course, they have to go through all their hormone-laced romance and drama, too. The show currently has two seasons. Watch Love 101 on Netflix.
Maybe you want things heavier on the drama. Black Money Love starts with two dead bodies in a burning shack and one man trying to figure out what happened. Of course, theres love here too, because how could they resist? It comes in at a whopping 164 episodes. Watch Black Money Love on Netflix.
How about a movie with a similar story setup to Erkenci Ku?? In this Turkish rom-com, Merve is the quirky girl who tries to fit in with the normals by starting a new office joband falling for her boss in the process. Watch You Do You on Netflix.
Maybe you were a fan of Demet Özdemirs performance in Erkenci Ku?. In that case, check out her rom-com movie, Love Tactics. Shes a fashion blogger who doesnt believe in love, so she makes a bet with a handsome ad exec to find each other the loves of their lives. Watch Love Tactics on Netflix.
Maybe you want things heavier on the drama. Black Money Love starts with two dead bodies in a burning shack and one man trying to figure out what happened. Of course, theres love here too, because how could they resist? It comes in at a whopping 164 episodes. Watch Black Money Love on Netflix.
This is for the people who love some good teen drama. A group of four high school students want to help their teacher and basketball coach fall in love. But of course, they have to go through all their hormone-laced romance and drama, too. The show currently has two seasons. Watch Love 101 on Netflix.
Maybe you were a fan of Demet Özdemirs performance in Erkenci Ku?. In that case, check out her rom-com movie, Love Tactics. Shes a fashion blogger who doesnt believe in love, so she makes a bet with a handsome ad exec to find each other the loves of their lives. Watch Love Tactics on Netflix.
Erkenci Ku? stars Can Yaman and Demet Özdemir as they navigate what happens when you fall in love with someone you work forwho also happens to be arguably the hottest man alive. Its the slow burn office romance of your dreams. If you were hoping to watch it, too, its not as simple as firing up Netflix. It isnt on any of the standard streaming services here in the United States, but theres one place you can still catch it: YouTube. Check out this playlist of all episodes with original audio and English subtitles.
If you’re stalking BookTok or your TikTok FYP occasionally features clips from romance television shows, you might be seeing scenes from the current sleeper hit Erkenci Ku?. This Turkish drama, also known as Daydreamer or Early Bird in English, is enthralling romance fans worldwide, and after watching trailers, you’ll see why.
Can Divit, a well-known photographer, goes back to Istanbul to prevent his family’s advertising agency from failing. Sanem, a young aspirant writer, is the only person he has faith in there. She is not convinced i. Read allReknown photographer Can Divit comes back to Istanbul to prevent his family’s advertising agency from going out of business Sanem, a young aspirant writer, is the only person he has faith in there. Despite her doubts about his sincerity, she eventually gives in to his charm. Can Divit, a well-known photographer, goes back to Istanbul to prevent his family’s advertising agency from failing. Sanem, a young aspirant writer, is the only person he has faith in there. Despite her doubts about his sincerity, she eventually gives in to his charm.
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