Delikanlı (2026)
Also known as: The Gentleman
The Gentleman (Delikanlı) is a Turkish drama series broadcast on Show TV, first aired in 2026. Yusuf grows up in one of Istanbul’s poorest neighborhoods and assumes responsibility for his family after his father leaves. When debts, crime and the powerful Kızılhan family destroy his modest plans with his childhood love Hazan, Yusuf returns years later under a new identity to seek revenge. His plan becomes complicated when he develops feelings for Dila Kızılhan. Looking for something similar? See the criteria-based guide Short Turkish series: completed shows with 30 episodes or fewer.
The Gentleman cast: Mert Ramazan Demir (Yusuf), Melis Sezen (Hazan), Salih Bademci (Sarp Aydemir), Mina Demirtaş (Dila Aydemir).
Editor: Uğur Arı
Where to watch The Gentleman (Delikanlı)
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How many episodes does The Gentleman have?
The Gentleman has 7 episodes in total across 1 season.
Plot
Yusuf grows up in one of Istanbul’s poorest neighborhoods and takes responsibility for his family after his father abandons them. While dreaming of a modest life with his childhood love Hazan, dangerous debts and powerful enemies pull him into a world of crime and corruption. After a trap turns him into a murder suspect, Yusuf’s life collapses and he is forced to leave everything behind. Years later, he returns to Istanbul richer, more powerful and under a new identity. His target is the Kızılhan family, whose hidden secrets are connected to the tragedy that ruined his life. Yusuf infiltrates their world to carry out his revenge, but his plans become complicated when he develops feelings for Dila Kızılhan. Caught between his former love Hazan, his brother Murat’s dangerous problems, Miran’s pressure and the power of the Kızılhan family, Yusuf must decide whether his future will be shaped by hatred, forgiveness or love.
Origins of the story
Adaptation status
The official production page identifies the producer, directors and screenwriter but does not name a source work. No confirmed adaptation source or adaptation difference has been established.
Connection to reality
The official promotional materials present the story through fictional characters and dramatic conflicts. No verified statement by the producer or broadcaster connecting the series to a real person or specific real event was found.
Official video
Episodes (7)
- Episode 16 April132 min
- Episode 213 April120 min
- Episode 320 April119 min
- Episode 427 April110 min
- Episode 54 May123 min
- Episode 611 May148 min
- Episode 718 May121 min
Episode list from TMDB, last checked 26 October. Future dates are the broadcaster's schedule and may change.
Details
- Year
- 2026
- Channel
- Show TV
- Genre
- drama
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 7
- Rating
- 7.6
Cast
Character Map
Hero
Show spoiler (5)
- ↳ Hazan — partner
- ↳ Dila Kızılhan — partner
- ↳ Murat — sibling
- ↳ Sarp — enemy
- ↳ Miran — enemy
Anti-hero
Antagonist
Supporting
Character
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What's in this series?
Adaptation status
OGM Pictures’ official production page identifies Delikanlı’s screenwriter, directors and cast but does not state that the series is adapted from a book, novel, film or another series. Therefore, no source work or adaptation difference can be confirmed from the available material.
Connection to reality
The official promotional materials use social contexts such as poor Istanbul neighborhoods, debt, crime, power relations and class conflict. However, no verified producer statement links Yusuf or the Kızılhan family to a specific real person or event.
Production context
Delikanlı is produced by OGM Pictures for Show TV. The official credits name Onur Güvenatam as producer, Zeynep Günay and Recai Karagöz as directors, and Aybike Ertürk as screenwriter. The leading cast includes Mert Ramazan Demir, Melis Sezen, Salih Bademci and Mina Demirtaş.
Thematic framework
The central conflict comes from the intersection of Yusuf’s family responsibilities and search for justice with the revenge plan he builds against a powerful family. Love, family loyalty, class difference, criminal power structures and the possibility of forgiveness form the main thematic axes.
Frequently asked questions
When did The Gentleman air?
The Gentleman (Delikanlı) first aired on 6 April 2026 on Show TV.
Who is in the cast of The Gentleman (Delikanlı)?
The main cast of The Gentleman includes Mert Ramazan Demir (Yusuf), Melis Sezen (Hazan), Salih Bademci (Sarp Aydemir), Mina Demirtaş (Dila Aydemir).
Is The Gentleman based on a book or another series?
The official production page identifies the producer, directors and screenwriter but does not name a source work. No confirmed adaptation source or adaptation difference has been established.
Is The Gentleman based on a true story?
The official promotional materials present the story through fictional characters and dramatic conflicts. No verified statement by the producer or broadcaster connecting the series to a real person or specific real event was found.
What is Delikanlı called in English?
Delikanlı was distributed internationally as "The Gentleman".
Sources
- Delikanlı — OGM Pictures
- Delikanlı | Hikâye, Künye ve Oyuncular — Show TV
- Delikanlı çok yakında Show TV’de! — Show TV
- Delikanlı’nın 1. bölümünde neler olacak? — Show TV
- Delikanlı’nın 2. bölümünde neler olacak? — Show TV
- Delikanlı’nın 3. bölümünde neler olacak? — Show TV
- Delikanlı’da Yusuf ve Sarp ortaklık için imza attı! — Show TV
- Delikanlı’nın 5. bölümünde neler olacak? — Show TV
- Delikanlı Dizisi Oyuncuları ve Karakterleri — Show TV
- Delikanlı dizisi çalıntı mı, uyarlama mı? Dostoyevski bağlantısı var mı? — Yeni Birlik
- Delikanlı dizisi konusu gerçek mi, uyarlama mı? — Yeni Birlik
- Delikanlı — TMDB Rusça yayın adı — TMDB