Eşref Rüya (2025)
Eşref Rüya is a Turkish drama, action, crime series broadcast on Kanal D, first aired in 2025. Eshref, who has spent years searching for the girl he remembers as “Ruya,” rises within Istanbul’s criminal underworld. When he falls for musician Nisan, their lives become entangled in betrayal, police surveillance and a dangerous power struggle. Looking for something similar? See the criteria-based guide Turkish series like Çukur (The Pit).
Eşref Rüya cast: Çağatay Ulusoy (Eşref Tek), Demet Özdemir (Nisan Akyol), Büşra Develi (Çiğdem Serim), Necip Memili (Gürdal Bozok), Ahmet Rıfat Şungar (Faruk Sezeri), Tolga Tekin (Müslüm Çermik).
Editor: Uğur Arı
Where to watch Eşref Rüya
Eşref Rüya is available in United States on YouTube (Official YouTube).
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Last checked: 13 Sept 2026 · May be outdated
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How many episodes does Eşref Rüya have?
Eşref Rüya has 47 episodes in total across 2 seasons.
Plot
As a child, Eshref fell in love from afar with a girl whose name he never knew and whom he remembered as “Ruya.” After going to prison at a young age, he was drawn into the criminal world and eventually became one of the leading members of the powerful “Orphans” syndicate in Istanbul. He also owns the Ravena Bosphorus Hotel. When musician Nisan performs at a wedding held at the hotel, Eshref protects her after tensions erupt and gradually falls in love with her, unaware that she is the Ruya he has searched for years. After Nisan’s younger sister Afra becomes involved in a murder investigation, Inspector Cigdem pressures Nisan into becoming an informant in exchange for Afra’s safety. Nisan is therefore caught between her growing feelings for Eshref and her secret mission against his inner circle. Rivalries within the syndicate, secrets from the past and Nisan’s concealed identity push the characters into a struggle involving love, loyalty, betrayal and power.
Origins of the story
Adaptation status
The official broadcaster and international distributor materials do not identify a source novel, story, film, series, play, memoir or historical work. No confirmed adaptation source or adaptation differences could therefore be documented.
Connection to reality
Official promotional materials do not identify a real event, real person or specific historical case behind the story. A direct creator statement definitively ruling out such a connection was not found in this research.
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Details
- Year
- 2025–2026
- Channel
- Kanal D
- Genre
- drama, action, crime
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 47
- Rating
- 7.1
Cast
Character Map
Hero
- ↳ Gurdal Bozok — ally
- ↳ Muslum Cermik — ally
- ↳ Faruk Sezeri — ally
- ↳ Cigdem Serim — enemy
- ↳ Kadir Yanik — rival
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- ↳ Nisan Akyol — partner
- ↳ Yakup Karasan — ally
Villain
Antagonist
Supporting
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What's in this series?
Adaptation status
The official Kanal D credits and Inter Medya’s international presentation identify the production team but do not name a novel, story, film or other source work. No confirmed adaptation differences could therefore be documented.
Crime-world and police-investigation context
The series is set around the conflict between the fictional “Orphans” syndicate operating in Istanbul and the Organized Crime Unit. Official promotional materials do not connect these elements to a specific real organization or investigation file.
Production and international presentation
Eşref Rüya was produced by TİMS&B Productions, produced by Timur Savcı and Burak Sağyaşar, directed by Uluç Bayraktar, and written by Ethem Özışık and Lokman Maral. Inter Medya presents the series internationally as “Eshref Ruya.”
Frequently asked questions
When did Eşref Rüya air?
Eşref Rüya (Eşref Rüya) first aired on 19 March 2025 on Kanal D.
Who is in the cast of Eşref Rüya?
The main cast of Eşref Rüya includes Çağatay Ulusoy (Eşref Tek), Demet Özdemir (Nisan Akyol), Büşra Develi (Çiğdem Serim), Necip Memili (Gürdal Bozok), Ahmet Rıfat Şungar (Faruk Sezeri), Tolga Tekin (Müslüm Çermik).
Is Eşref Rüya based on a book or another series?
The official broadcaster and international distributor materials do not identify a source novel, story, film, series, play, memoir or historical work. No confirmed adaptation source or adaptation differences could therefore be documented.
Is Eşref Rüya based on a true story?
Official promotional materials do not identify a real event, real person or specific historical case behind the story. A direct creator statement definitively ruling out such a connection was not found in this research.
Sources
- Hikaye ve Künye - Eşref Rüya — Kanal D
- Eşref Rüya Oyuncuları - Tüm Dizi Kadrosu — Kanal D
- Eshref Ruya - International Distribution Catalogue — Inter Medya
- Eşref Rüya 1. Bölüm — Eşref Rüya / Kanal D Resmî YouTube