Al Sancak (2023)
Also known as: The Patriots
The Patriots (Al Sancak) 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. Looking for something similar? See the criteria-based guide Turkish series like Diriliş: Ertuğrul (Resurrection: Ertuğrul).
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).
Editor: Uğur Arı
Where to watch The Patriots (Al Sancak)
The Patriots (Al Sancak) is available in United States on YouTube (Official YouTube).
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How many episodes does The Patriots have?
The Patriots has 19 episodes in total across 1 season.
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.
Official video
Details
- Year
- 2023
- Channel
- TRT 1
- Genre
- historical, action
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 19
- Rating
- 6.5
Cast
Character Map
Hero
- ↳ Sedef Banazlı — sibling
Show spoiler (2)
- ↳ Nadia Ivanova — rival
- ↳ Mithat Sargon — enemy
Anti-hero
Show spoiler (2)
- ↳ Sedef Banazlı — friend
- ↳ Mithat Sargon — enemy
Villain
Supporting
Show spoiler (1)
- ↳ Bahar — partner
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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
When did The Patriots air?
The Patriots (Al Sancak) first aired on 19 January 2023 on TRT 1.
Who is in the cast of The Patriots (Al Sancak)?
The main cast of The Patriots 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).
What is Al Sancak called in English?
Al Sancak was distributed internationally as "The Patriots".
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