Çiçek Taksi (1995–2001)
Çiçek Taksi is a Turkish comedy series broadcast on atv, TRT 1, first aired in 1995–2001. The series follows the humorous, emotional and sometimes conflict-filled daily lives of the drivers, families and customers connected to the Çiçek Taksi stand in Istanbul.
Çiçek Taksi cast: Erol Günaydın (Ramazan Ay), Ümit Yesin (Kazım Hacıosmanşentabakoğlu), Bekir Aksoy (Kenan Atak), Peker Açıkalın (Ömer Şen), Volkan Severcan (Celal Kıraç), Kayhan Yıldızoğlu (Ekrem).
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Plot
Set around a taxi stand in Istanbul, the series follows the drivers, their families and tea maker Abuzer as they deal with work, financial concerns, customers and personal problems. The stand functions as a close-knit taxi family under the fatherly presence of its owner, Ramazan. The series began on September 27, 1995 and ended on December 27, 2003 after a total of 367 episodes broadcast across ATV and TRT 1.
Origins of the story
Adaptation status
No reliable source found in the research confirms that the series was officially adapted from a novel, short story, book, film, series, play, memoir or historical work.
Connection to reality
The series uses an Istanbul taxi stand and the everyday working and family lives around it as a fictional setting. No reliable source found in the research directly connects the story to specific real events or people.
Trailer
Details
- Year
- 1995–1998
- Channel
- atv, TRT 1
- Genre
- comedy
- Seasons
- 7
- Episodes
- 198
- Rating
- 6.4
Cast
Character Map
Hero
- ↳ Selcan Atak — partner
Supporting
- ↳ Manolya Şen — spouse
- ↳ Ramazan Ay — ally
What's in this series?
Broadcast and production history
Çiçek Taksi is listed as a production of Erler Film and Ulusal Radyo Televizyon. An academic study of the Turkish television sector states that the series began on September 27, 1995, ended on December 27, 2003, and ran for seven seasons and 367 episodes. Sources state that it first aired on ATV and later continued on TRT 1.
The taxi stand as a family
The series treats the taxi stand not only as a workplace but also as a social environment where people with different backgrounds and family problems live alongside one another. The drivers’ customers, family lives and mutual support provide the main material for the episodes.
Istanbul’s everyday transport world
By centering on an Istanbul taxi stand, the series presents working life, customer relations, financial concerns and neighborhood solidarity through comedy and emotional storytelling. This is not a claim that the series was adapted from specific real people or events.
A continuing character ensemble
Some characters were played by different actors during the series’ long run. Celal Kıraç is listed as played by Volkan Severcan and Civan Canova, while Ömer Şen is listed as played by Peker Açıkalın and Cengiz Küçükayvaz. Actor-character matches may therefore vary by period.
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes is Çiçek Taksi?
Çiçek Taksi has 198 episodes across 7 seasons.
When did Çiçek Taksi air?
Çiçek Taksi first aired in 1995–2001 on atv, TRT 1.
Who is in the cast of Çiçek Taksi?
The main cast includes Erol Günaydın (Ramazan Ay), Ümit Yesin (Kazım Hacıosmanşentabakoğlu), Bekir Aksoy (Kenan Atak), Peker Açıkalın (Ömer Şen), Volkan Severcan (Celal Kıraç), Kayhan Yıldızoğlu (Ekrem).
Sources
- Çiçek Taksi | tabii — tabii / TRT
- Çiçek Taksi — SinemaTürk
- Türkiye’de Dizi Sektörü ve Dış Satım Olanakları: Medyapım Örneği — İstanbul Aydın Üniversitesi Yayınları
- Çiçek Taksi — Senaristbir
- Çiçek Taksi - Watch on tabii — tabii / TRT
- TRT Vizyon Eylül 2022 — TRT
- Erler Film — SESAM
