Paramount+ Orders The Turkish Detective Series

The Turkish Detective, a crime thriller based on the award-winning Inspector Ikmen novels by Barbara Nadel, has been given a straight-to-series order by Paramount+.

The eight-episode first season follows three detective inspectors as they solve crimes in modern-day Istanbul. Haluk Bilginer, Ethan Kai and Yasemin Kay Allen are set to star.

The series adaptation is produced by Miramax and Ay Yapim in association with VIS. It is written and executive produced by Ben Schiffer, with Niels Arden Oplev (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Mr. Robot) directing. Additional executive producers are Marc Helwig and Bill Block for Miramax, Kerem Catay for Ay Yapim and Claire Sowerby-Sheppard for VIS.

Production is scheduled to begin in Istanbul this month, and the series will debut on Paramount+ in 2023 in all markets where the service is available.

“The Turkish Detective is a universally intriguing crime thriller set against the landscape of one of the most stunning, culturally rich cities in the world,” said Nicole Clemens, president of Paramount+ original scripted series. “We look forward to seeing Barbara Nadel’s incredible novels come to life in this series for Paramount+’s growing global audience.”

“Miramax is thrilled to partner with Paramount+ to produce this riveting, contemporary drama series from writer Ben Schiffer and internationally acclaimed filmmaker Niels Arden Oplev for a global audience,” said Marc Helwig, Miramax’s head of worldwide television.