Turkish series

The Protector

Hakan: Muhafız

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Original title: Hakan: Muhafız
Aired: 2018 – 2020
Channel: Netflix
Status: Ended
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 32
Genres: Fantasy, Action, Drama

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About the series

Hakan: Muhafız (The Protector) is the first Turkish Netflix original series, a fantasy action drama starring Çağatay Ulusoy as Hakan Demir. Created by Binnur Karaevli and adapted from Nilüfer İpek Gökdel’s novel Karakalem ve Bir Delikanlının Tuhaf Hikayesi, it ran for four seasons and 32 episodes from 14 December 2018 to 9 July 2020.

Plot

After his adoptive father Neşet is killed, Hakan, a young shopkeeper in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, discovers that he is connected to a secret, ancient order tasked with protecting the city from the Immortals, a group that has secretly ruled for centuries. As the last Protector, he must accept his destiny, master the powers of a magical shirt and talisman, and save Istanbul from destruction.

Main cast

Çağatay Ulusoy as Hakan Demir
Ayça Ayşin Turan as Leyla Sancak
Hazar Ergüçlü as Zeynep Erdem
Okan Yalabık as Faysal Erdem
Engin Öztürk, Taner Ölmez and Funda Eryiğit in later seasons

Why it matters

The Protector put Turkish fantasy on the global map: it showed Istanbul’s historic landmarks to a worldwide audience and opened the door for many more Turkish Netflix originals.

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Hakan: Muhafız cast and characters

Çağatay Ulusoyas Hakan Demir

Hazar Ergüçlüas Zeynep

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Hakan: Muhafız: quick facts

Who is in the cast of Hakan: Muhafız?

The main cast of Hakan: Muhafız includes Çağatay Ulusoy as Hakan Demir, Hazar Ergüçlü as Zeynep, Okan Yalabık, Engin Öztürk, Funda Eryiğit, İlayda Alişan.

Where can I watch Hakan: Muhafız?

Hakan: Muhafız aired on Netflix. Official places to watch: Netflix, Official YouTube.

How many episodes does Hakan: Muhafız have?

Hakan: Muhafız has 32 episodes over 4 seasons.

Is Hakan: Muhafız finished?

Yes. Hakan: Muhafız ended in 2020 after 32 episodes.