Terzi (2023)
Also known as: The Tailor
The Tailor (Terzi) is a Turkish drama, mystery series broadcast on Netflix, first aired in 2023. Peyami, a renowned tailor, is preparing a wedding dress for his best friend Dimitri’s fiancée, Esvet. When Esvet enters his home under a different identity as his father Mustafa’s caretaker, the secrets of three interconnected lives begin to surface. Looking for something similar? See the criteria-based guide Turkish series based on true stories: what is confirmed and what is only claimed.
The Tailor cast: Çağatay Ulusoy (Peyami Dokumacı), Salih Bademci (Dimitri), Şifanur Gül (Esvet / Firuze Çelik), Olgun Şimşek (Mustafa Dokumacı), Ece Sükan (Suzi), Lila Gürmen (Lia).
Editor: Uğur Arı
Where to watch The Tailor (Terzi)
The Tailor (Terzi) is available in United States on Netflix (Subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (Subscription).
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How many episodes does The Tailor have?
The Tailor has 23 episodes in total across 3 seasons.
Plot
Peyami is a successful tailor in Istanbul’s high-fashion world who keeps his family and especially his father Mustafa hidden from those around him. After his grandfather’s death, Peyami returns to a family past he has tried to conceal. His best friend Dimitri is preparing to marry Esvet, but Esvet escapes Dimitri and assumes another identity while working as Mustafa’s caretaker. Peyami initially does not know that the woman in his home is Esvet. As Dimitri searches for her and Peyami tries to protect his family secret, the lives of the three characters become increasingly entangled.
Origins of the story
Adaptation status
A specific novel or book adaptation has not been confirmed in the official Netflix and OGM Pictures materials reviewed. Some secondary sources associate the story with Gülseren Budayıcıoğlu and Hayata Dön, but that connection is not presented here as a confirmed official adaptation.
Connection to reality
Netflix states that the series is inspired by real events, but does not identify the events or the real people behind the story. No individual character has therefore been matched to a specific real person.
Trailer
Details
- Year
- 2023
- Channel
- Netflix
- Genre
- drama, mystery
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 23
- Rating
- 7.5
Cast
Character Map
Hero
Antagonist
- ↳ Peyami — relative
- ↳ Mustafa — relative
Supporting
Character
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What's in this series?
Adaptation status: unverified source-work connection
Netflix describes the series as inspired by real events. The official Netflix and OGM Pictures pages reviewed do not identify a specific novel, short story, or book as the source. Some secondary publications associate the series with Gülseren Budayıcıoğlu, particularly Hayata Dön, but no clear official adaptation credit was found.
Limits of the true-story claim
Netflix’s official international feature says that The Tailor is inspired by real events. It does not identify those events, the people involved, or any one-to-one correspondence between the characters and real individuals.
Production context
The Tailor is produced by OGM Pictures. Cem Karcı directed the series, with Bekir Baran Sıtkı and Rana Mamatlıoğlu credited as screenwriters. Netflix lists Onur Güvenatam among the creators. The series premiered in 2023 and has three seasons in the Netflix catalog.
Secrets, identity, and family burdens
The drama is built around information concealed by three characters. Peyami hides his father’s condition and his family history; Esvet hides her identity after fleeing; and Dimitri conceals the reality of his relationship with Esvet. The tailoring and wedding-dress framework is combined with family secrets, abuse, trust, and identity conflicts.
Frequently asked questions
When did The Tailor air?
The Tailor (Terzi) first aired on 2 May 2023 on Netflix.
Who is in the cast of The Tailor (Terzi)?
The main cast of The Tailor includes Çağatay Ulusoy (Peyami Dokumacı), Salih Bademci (Dimitri), Şifanur Gül (Esvet / Firuze Çelik), Olgun Şimşek (Mustafa Dokumacı), Ece Sükan (Suzi), Lila Gürmen (Lia).
Is The Tailor based on a true story?
Netflix states that the series is inspired by real events, but does not identify the events or the real people behind the story. No individual character has therefore been matched to a specific real person.
What is Terzi called in English?
Terzi was distributed internationally as "The Tailor".
Sources
- Terzi — Netflix
- Terzi — OGM Pictures
- The Tailor: Everything to Know About the Turkish Drama Based on a True Story — Netflix Tudum
- Hayata Dön tanıtım dosyası — Doğan Kitap
- “Terzi” dizisi gerçek bir hikaye mi? Terzi’deki Peyami gerçekte kimdir? — Halk TV
- Dr. Gülseren Budayıcıoğlu — Madalyon Psikiyatri Merkezi
- الخياط — Netflix — Netflix