The Patriots (2023)
The Patriots is a Turkish historical, action series broadcast on TRT 1, first aired in 2023. Amid a global crisis fueled by energy shortages, hunger and terrorism, Captain Ali Banazlı and the Claw Team try to stop threats against Türkiye and an international terrorist network.
The Patriots cast: Uğur Güneş (P. Yzb. Ali Banazlı), Gülsim Ali (Nadia Ivanov), Ahmet Yenilmez (Çelebi Usta), Ahmet Olgun Sünear (P. Uz. Çvş. Selçuk Türker), Emre Dinler (P. Yzb. Cengiz Uslu), Eslem Akar (Sedef Banazlı).
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Plot
Captain Ali Banazlı assembles the Claw Team after receiving intelligence about a meeting on a foreign island involving an arms and financing network linked to terrorist leaders. During the operation, Ali encounters Nadia, a mysterious arms dealer who offers to cooperate with the Turkish state in exchange for help reaching the people responsible for the death of his fallen teammate Atilla. Meanwhile, Mithat Sargon and the Octopus organization plan to create chaos in Türkiye and around the world by attacking the Turkish gas pipeline with a chemical warhead. As the team works to prevent the missile threat and other Octopus operations, Nadia’s past, Ali’s family ties and the team’s loyalty are repeatedly tested. In the finale, the Claw Team launches a major operation against Octopus with support from the Hawk Team.
Origins of the story
Adaptation status
No reliable source was found identifying the series as an adaptation of a novel, book, film, series, play, memoir or historical work.
Trailer
Details
- Year
- 2023–2023
- Channel
- TRT 1
- Genre
- historical, action
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 19
- Rating
- 6.5
Cast
Character Map
Hero
- ↳ Nadia Ivanova — rival
- ↳ Sedef Banazlı — sibling
- ↳ Mithat Sargon — enemy
Anti-hero
- ↳ Sedef Banazlı — friend
- ↳ Mithat Sargon — enemy
Villain
Supporting
- ↳ Bahar — partner
What's in this series?
Security and energy threats
The official synopsis frames the story around a world destabilized by energy crises, hunger and terrorism. It presents cross-border security and a planned chemical-missile attack on the Turkish gas pipeline as central fictional threats.
Military preparation and production
TRT Haber reported that the cast received preparation in weapons handling, military discipline, posture, marching, saluting and other basic military practices. The same source attributes the production to Bozdağ Film and lists its producer and screenwriters.
Team solidarity and duty
Official descriptions present the Claw Team as a tightly bonded unit that puts duty before recognition. Episode summaries test this bond through injuries, loss, mistrust and high-risk operations.
Broadcast and international presentation
The series aired on TRT 1 in 2023 and is listed on tabii as one season with 19 episodes. tabii presents it under the official English title “The Patriots” and lists Turkish, Urdu and Arabic audio, with English and Arabic subtitles.
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes is The Patriots?
The Patriots has 19 episodes across 1 seasons.
When did The Patriots air?
The Patriots first aired in 2023 on TRT 1.
Who is in the cast of The Patriots?
The main cast includes Uğur Güneş (P. Yzb. Ali Banazlı), Gülsim Ali (Nadia Ivanov), Ahmet Yenilmez (Çelebi Usta), Ahmet Olgun Sünear (P. Uz. Çvş. Selçuk Türker), Emre Dinler (P. Yzb. Cengiz Uslu), Eslem Akar (Sedef Banazlı).
Sources
- Al Sancak Dizisi Sete Çıktı! — TRT 1
- Al Sancak Oyuncuları — TRT 1
- Al Sancak 1. Bölüm Özet — TRT 1
- Al Sancak Bölümler ve Bölüm Özetleri — TRT 1
- ‘Al Sancak’ın başarılı oyuncuları diziyle ilgili önemli açıklamalarda bulundu — TRT Haber
- The Patriots / Al Sancak — tabii
