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Far Away 2024

★ 7.6/10 DramaFamilyAction & Adventure 2 seasons · 75 eps Returning Series

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Overview

Far Away is a Turkish drama television series that premiered on Kanal D. The show stars Ozan Akbaba and Sinem Ünsal. It is set in the village of Narlı, located in the Midyat district of Mardin. The series follows Alya Albora, who arrives in Mardin with her late husband’s funeral and their five-year-old son to fulfill her husband’s last will. Her arrival marks a point of no return, as she becomes trapped in a struggle with her late husband’s family. Cihan Albora, the head of the Albora tribe, plays a key role in the story. While not indifferent to Alya’s struggles, he refuses to let her take her child and leave. The series explores themes of hidden secrets, the darkness of the past, and the harsh realities of the region. It is based on the 2017 Lebanese series Al Hayba. The show is filmed in Mardin and portrays the complex dynamics within the Albora family. Far Away delves into the emotional and psychological challenges faced by its characters. The series was acquired for broadcast by Kanal D. It is produced as a dramatic portrayal of personal and familial conflict. The Federal Acquisition Regulation is unrelated to the content of this television program.

Should you watch it?

“A mother fights to leave a dangerous tribe after her husband's death.”

Reasons to watch
  • strong central performance by Sinem Ünsal
  • rural Turkish setting adds authenticity
  • complex family dynamics
Keep in mind
  • slow pacing in early episodes
  • some plot points may feel familiar

you enjoy emotionally charged family sagas with tribal settings.

suitable for mature audiences due to intense themes and familial conflict.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 28 episodes
Season 2 · 47 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Is Far Away based on a book?

No, it is based on the 2017 Lebanese series Al Hayba.

Where is the show filmed?

It is filmed in the village of Narlı in Mardin, Turkey.

Who are the main actors?

The series stars Ozan Akbaba and Sinem Ünsal.

When did it premiere?

It premiered on Kanal D in November 2024.

What is the show's central conflict?

A mother struggles to leave her late husband's powerful family in a rural Turkish village.