---
title: "Behzat \u00c7.: An Ankara Policeman"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/behzat--an-ankara-policeman-2010"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 39176
imdb_id: "tt1795096"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 105
runtime_minutes: 65
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 85
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Behzat Ç.: An Ankara Policeman (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/behzat--an-ankara-policeman-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Behzat Ç.: An Ankara Policeman is a Turkish television series that premiered in 2010. The show is centered around a police team in Ankara, focusing on their work investigating various crimes. The series features a personally troubled police chief, who is also officially discredited, and his team as they deal with murders and other crimes on a weekly basis. The show's undertone leads to a conflict between the police chief and the department officials and bureaucrats. The series is based on novels by Emrah Serbes and takes place in Ankara. It is a police procedural crime drama television series, classified under genres including drama, war and politics, action and adventure, and crime.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An unconventional police chief battles both weekly criminal cases and corruption within his own department."

### Why Watch
- compelling character study
- realistic portrayal of police work

### Caveats & Content Note
- dark subject matter
- complex bureaucratic storylines
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains mature themes and depictions of crime and violence.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, procedural, cynical, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/behzat--an-ankara-policeman-2010#watch.

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (38 Episodes)
Behzat Ç.: An Ankara Policeman is a 2010 Turkish drama series that blends elements of war‑and‑politics, action‑adventure, and crime. The first season is centered around a personally troubled, officially dis

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 105
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 7 (7%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 98 (93%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Erdal Beşikçioğlu** as *Behzat Ç.*
- **Canan Ergüder** as *Savcı Esra Bulut*
- **Ege Aydan** as *Şevket Ç.*
- **İnanç Konukçu** as *Hayalet / Sabri Özay*
- **Berkan Şal** as *Akbaba / İsmet Arif Karasu*
- **Eray Eserol** as *Tahsin Yılmaz*
- **Fatih Artman** as *Harun Sinanoğlu*
- **Seda Bakan** as *Eda Akkaya*
- **Berke Üzrek** as *Cevdet*
- **Ayça Eren** as *Şule Şafak*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting?
The series is set in Ankara.

### Q: Who is the lead character?
The story centers on a police chief named Behzat Ç.

### Q: What is the premise?
The show follows a police chief and his team as they investigate weekly crimes while navigating internal corruption.

### Q: Is the team harmonious?
No, the police team is described as inharmonious.

### Q: What is the main conflict?
The overarching conflict involves a struggle between the protagonist and corrupt department officials and bureaucrats.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Behzat Ç.: An Ankara Policeman — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/39176)
- [Behzat Ç.: An Ankara Policeman: Season 1 (2010) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/39176-behzat-bir-ankara-polisiyesi/season/1/cast)
- [Behzat Ç.: An Ankara Policeman (2010) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/behzat-c-the-story-of-a-rebel-cop/credits)
- [Behzat Ç.: An Ankara Policeman (2010-2019) - Full Cast and Crew](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/behzat-c-bir-ankara-polisiyesi/179Y4qvMZzAL1SGKaMaBH7/credits/)
- [Behzat Ç: An Ankara Detective Story (TV Series 2010-2019) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1795096)
- [Behzat Ç. Bir Ankara Polisiyesi - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behzat_%C3%87)

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