Evidence (2010)
Evidence is a Turkish crime, mystery series broadcast on Kanal D, first aired in 2010. Kanıt is an episodic crime series in which different criminal cases are solved through police investigations and forensic methods. Chief Inspector Orhan and his assistant Selim conduct the investigations, while Sevil Atasoy explains the scientific conclusions drawn from crime-scene evidence.
Evidence cast: Sevil Atasoy (Anlatıcı), Engin Benli (Başkomiser Orhan Özdemir), Deniz Celiloğlu (Komiser Selim Dağdelen), Ece Güzel (Ece), Kubilay Güleçoğlu (Kubilay), Sera Tokdemir (Zeynep).
Detailed content was compiled from sources with AI; pending editorial review. Editor: Uğur Arı.
Plot
Each episode focuses on a new murder, disappearance, assault, or other criminal case. The investigation team combines witness statements, crime-scene findings, and forensic examinations to reconstruct what happened and identify those responsible. Chief Inspector Orhan and his assistant Selim lead the investigative storyline, while Sevil Atasoy explains the scientific meaning of the evidence and introduces viewers to the basic logic of forensic investigation.
Origins of the story
Adaptation status
No verified source was found identifying the series as an official adaptation of a specific novel, story, book, film, series, play, memoir, or historical work.
Connection to reality
Some secondary sources state that the stories associated with Selin Atasoy were inspired by real criminal cases. No primary source from the producer or screenwriter was found to confirm this claim, and no episode-to-case matching could be verified.
Inspirations and influences
Real criminal cases
Attributed interpretationAccording to Anibal Güleroğlu, the stories associated with Selin Atasoy were created with inspiration from real events.
attributed interpretation
Limit of the evidence: This claim is based on a secondary column; no official production statement or episode-to-case matching was found.
Trailer
Details
- Year
- 2010–2013
- Channel
- Kanal D
- Genre
- crime, mystery
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 100
- Rating
- 8.0
Cast
Character Map
Hero
- ↳ Selim — ally
Supporting
Character
What's in this series?
The claim of a connection to real cases
Some secondary sources state that Kanıt’s stories were inspired by real criminal cases. However, the available sources do not establish a verified link between a specific real event and a particular episode. The series should therefore not be described as a confirmed true-event adaptation.
A narrative format explaining forensic findings
A distinctive structural feature of the series is its combination of dramatic investigations with segments in which Sevil Atasoy explains the scientific conclusions drawn from evidence. Academic commentary identifies these segments as a way of informing viewers about crime-scene investigation and forensic processes.
Criticism of the depiction of forensic procedure
A 2025 academic content analysis examined the series’ crime-scene and forensic scenes and identified issues including missing protective equipment, changes to the condition of bodies and evidence, inappropriate evidence collection, and terminology that does not correspond to real forensic units. The findings indicate a gap between dramatic representation and actual procedure.
An episodic investigation format
The broadcaster’s archive and secondary episode records show that the series follows a case-of-the-week structure. The principal investigation team remains in place while each episode introduces a new case and a new group of suspects.
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes is Evidence?
Evidence has 100 episodes across 3 seasons.
When did Evidence air?
Evidence first aired in 2010 on Kanal D.
Who is in the cast of Evidence?
The main cast includes Sevil Atasoy (Anlatıcı), Engin Benli (Başkomiser Orhan Özdemir), Deniz Celiloğlu (Komiser Selim Dağdelen), Ece Güzel (Ece), Kubilay Güleçoğlu (Kubilay), Sera Tokdemir (Zeynep).
Sources
- Kanal D International Library Catalog — Kanal D International
- Kanıt Dizi Özetleri — Kanal D
- Kanıt Oyuncuları ve Karakterleri — Tugbam
- Kanıt — Aired Order — TheTVDB
- Televizyon Dizilerindeki Kriminal Yanılgılar Üzerine Disiplinlerarası Bir Çalışma — USBAD Uluslararası Sosyal Bilimler Akademi Dergisi
- Kanıt dizisi ve kriminal anlatım üzerine akademik çalışma — Sakarya Üniversitesi Açık Erişim
- Kanıt dizisi ve Sevil Atasoy’un anlatıcı rolü üzerine akademik inceleme — Seval Şahin
- Ateş Üstünde ‘Kanıt’ı arama macerası — Medyafaresi
- Episode Dergi, Mart 2024 — Episode Dergi
- Kanıt Bölüm Özetleri — Diziler.com
