While it’s safe to say that Turkish TV series have always been widely popular domestically, recent years have seen a dramatic increase in the global popularity of Turkish contemporary television. Despite this, if you ask most Turks, they will admit that the old series were much better than those of today. While this might be nostalgia talking, I can’t help but agree that the series back in early 2000s were the best, portraying the modern face of Turkey and strong, unbreakable family ties with a pinch of romanticism sprinkled on top. If you don’t believe me, here are some of the most loved and watched Turkish TV series of the early 2000s for you to decide for yourselves. Of course, they’re also a great way to practice your Turkish.