The Fastest Dizi Cancellations of 2024

Cancelled after 3 episodes

Plagued with last-minute changes, including to its cast, Kanal D's remake of the very popular Arabic series 'Till Death' did not have the same fate as the original, which lasted for 3 seasons. The ratings for the series, which starred Alp Navruz, Sinem Ünsal, and Nilperi Şahinkaya, averaged 1.65 in Total, 1.25 in AB, and 1.57 in ABC1.  

Cancelled after 3 Episodes

Fans were eager to root for the second-chance romance between Kılıç (Akın Akınözü) and Ela (Aslıhan Malbora) in this atv drama. Unfortunately, that excitement didn’t translate into strong viewership, leading to the show’s cancellation before wildflowers could even begin to bloom. The highest-rated episode of the series was its first, which came in at 2.62 in Total, 0.88 in AB, and 1.73 in ABC1.

Cancelled after 4 Episodes

Every now and then, TV8 dips its toes into dizi-making, despite its sparse track record of hit Turkish dramas (the channel is better known for its competition shows). Unfortunately, viewers turned out to be the düşman of its 2024 attempt, Aşka Düşman. Despite its intriguing premise, the series failed to generate buzz and was canceled after just four episodes—earning the title of TV8’s shortest-lived drama to date.

Cancelled after 4 episodes

NOW wasted no time calling it quits on its Turkish remake of the hit K-drama Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce), announcing the series’ cancellation after just two episodes had aired. With three episodes already filmed before the premiere, the cast only reunited once more—to shoot the fourth and final episode. Ouch.

Cancelled after 4 Episodes

With a strong cast and all the hallmarks of a forbidden love story, Yan Oda was arguably one of the most anticipated shows of the year. The series premiered in March to low ratings, but fans held onto hope. After all, OGM Pictures, the production company behind the show, had an exclusivity agreement with Star TV, suggesting it might continue despite its poor performance.

Unfortunately, those hopes were dashed. Not only was Yan Oda canceled—it was axed before even airing a final episode.

Cancelled after 4 episodes

atv’s relentless stream of new series often comes at the expense of production quality, and Kör Nokta, which premiered in September, was no exception. The show had virtually no chance of survival—not only did the pre-premiere trailers fail to entice viewers, but it was also slotted on Saturdays, a notoriously challenging night for ratings.

The series peaked with its first episode, drawing a modest 2.16 in the Total category, 1.69 in AB, and 1.83 in ABC1, before fading into obscurity.

Cancelled after 4 episodes

There are some shows that you can almost immediately tell the network was reaching for in terms of expecting any level of success. The last of such shows in 2024 was atv's "Holding."

While atv originally announced the show ways back before the 2024-2025 season officially kicked off, casting a female posed a huge problem, as has been the case in recent years. Newcomer Tuğba Sunguroğlu, alongside Kerem Sayışman, was eventually chosen to lead the series, but then arose another issue: What exactly was the series about?  Viewers never really got the full answer to that, and with that, the TV life of the series was cut short.

Cancelled after 5 Episodes

Billed as a modern-day take on the classic Robin Hood tale, Kopuk failed to replicate the success of its many predecessors. With NOW’s already jam-packed backlog of shows, the writing was on the wall even before the series premiered. While there were discussions about postponing the show to later in the year, the decision to cancel it was ultimately made instead.

The series starring Kaan Yıldırım, Biran Damla Yılmaz, and Seray Kaya averaged 2.58 in Total, 1.84 in AB, and 2.52 in ABC1.

Cancelled after 6 Episodes

Despite airing in the midst of many heavy hitters, Gizli Bahçe managed to carve out a loyal following on Tuesday nights on NOW.  The series, led by the magnetic pairing of Murat Yıldırım and Ebru Şahin, also garnered a bit of buzz when it premiered at the biggest international  TV market, MIPCOM, in October. However, just as the series was beginning to establish its place and gain momentum, NOW made the surprising decision to cancel it. The ratings for the series average 3.21 in Total, 2.66 in AB, and 3.47 in ABC1.

Cancelled after 6 episodes

Marking the much-anticipated return of Mahsun Kırmızıgül, one of Türkiye’s most celebrated creatives, Güzel Aşklar Diyarı premiered with great fanfare on Kanal D. The network spared no effort in marketing the series, building high expectations for the romantic drama set against the backdrop of an impossible love story.

However, despite the initial buzz and excitement, the show struggled to find its footing amidst fierce Monday night competition. It averaged 3.07 in Total, 1.48 in AB, and 2.38 in ABC1.

Cancelled after 6 episodes

Tims&B’s Karadut was this season’s breath of fresh air. Centered on the story of an outwardly strong woman scarred by family pressures, it delivered a uniquely crafted narrative that offered a refreshing twist on traditional Turkish dramas.

However, as history has shown, breaking away from convention isn’t always embraced in traditional Turkish TV. Many argued that the show would have been better suited for a digital platform—and they might have been right. Still, we can’t help but lament what could have been had the series' ratings not averaged 2.62 in Total, 1.86 in AB, and 2.60 in ABC1.

Cancelled after 6 Episodes

Kötü Kan was the first of NOW’s shows to premiere in the 2024-2025 season—and also the first to be canceled. Saddled with a prime-time Friday slot in an already oversaturated lineup, the odds were stacked against it. You’d think that, given the stiff competition, more effort would have gone into marketing the series, but alas, a lackluster promotional campaign sealed its fate as dead on arrival.

Cancelled after 7 Episodes

Korkma Ben Yanındayım became yet another casualty of NOW’s notorious backlog-dumping strategy, where the network attempts—and often fails—to clear out its slate of long-delayed shows. Tackling the taboo subject of teen pregnancy, the series showed significant promise, but its Saturday time slot sealed its fate.

To their credit, some efforts were made to save the show, including a time jump, but ultimately, the decision to cancel was inevitable.

Cancelled after 8 Episodes

As of press time, we remain absolutely flabbergasted by Show TV’s decision to cancel the freshman drama Kalpazan. Typically, TV ratings are the primary factor in such decisions, and Kalpazan seemed safe—or so we thought. Despite airing in the highly competitive Monday night lineup, the series was holding its own, with at least two episodes surpassing 5+ in the most crucial rating category.

Featuring the highly anticipated onscreen reunion of fan-favorites Çağlar Ertuğrul and Deniz Baysal, paired with a storyline genuinely worth watching, Kalpazan had the potential not just to retain but grow its audience to cult-favorite status. Yet, with its abrupt cancellation, we’re left wondering what could have been.

Cancelled after 10 Episodes

While Kül Masalı managed to reach 10 episodes, it holds the distinction of being the only show on this list to average ratings in the 1s across all categories. On any other channel, the series likely wouldn’t have made it past five episodes. However, TRT1’s budget afforded it a bit more leeway.

Timing, as always, is everything. Despite its underwhelming performance, Kül Masalı had all the makings of a fantastic Turkish drama—just not the audience to match.