Ezel (2009)

In a world where trust and betrayal dance an eternal tango, the story of Ezel unfolds, an engrossing tale of a young man named Omer, blessed with charm, good spirits and a radiant future. Fresh from military service, Omer is poised to marry his captivating love, Eysan, while his two confidantes, Cengiz and Ali, stand as pillars in his life. But beneath the calm surface of happiness, a storm brews in the form of a devastating police raid that splinters Omer's life into a thousand pieces, as he's wrongfully accused of a murderous casino heist. Imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, Omer's world crumbles, leaving him abandoned by his friends and the love of his life. Haunted by the question of why, he spends a decade brooding over the betrayal, the pieces of the puzzle gradually coming together. The mastermind behind the plot is none other than Serdar Tezcan, the mafioso father of Eysan, who manipulates Omer's friends into executing the perfect robbery and framing Omer as the fall guy. Declared dead in prison, Omer's disappearance is a ruse, a stepping stone to his transformation. Emerging from the ashes of his former life, Omer, now Ezel, a term symbolizing 'eternity' in Turkish, is a changed man. Equipped with formidable skills in manipulation, combat, and gambling, he ascends the societal ladder with a single relentless mission - exact revenge on those who orchestrated his downfall. But the path to vengeance is a twisted one. Ezel grapples with the painful task of extinguishing the undying love he harbors for Eysan, now married to Cengiz and mother to a son. Ali, one of his former friends, now heads the security at Cengiz's hotel, oblivious to Ezel's true identity. Guided by his loyal accomplices, Kamil and Sebnem, and his wise prison mentor, Ramiz Uncle, Ezel embarks on a thrilling quest for justice. Through a web of deception, manipulation, and retribution, the narrative weaves an intricate tapestry of love, betrayal, and vengeance, with Ezel standing firm at the heart of the chaos, ready to reclaim his stolen life.

Ezel is an action show featuring İpek Bilgin and created by Uluç Bayraktar.

Ezel is currently streaming on Netflix.