---
title: "Far Away"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/far-away-2024"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 274556
imdb_id: "tt34063491"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 63
runtime_minutes: 140
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 28
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Far Away (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/far-away-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A mother fights to leave a dangerous tribe after her husband's death."

### Why Watch
- strong central performance by Sinem Ünsal
- rural Turkish setting adds authenticity
- complex family dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- slow pacing in early episodes
- some plot points may feel familiar
- Tone & Suitability: suitable for mature audiences due to intense themes and familial conflict.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, emotional, tribal, mysterious, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Peacock Premium, Spectrum On Demand, Peacock Premium Plus | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (28 Episodes)
Far Away (Turkish title Uzak Şehir) is a 2024 Turkish drama series that debuted on Kanal D on 11 November 2024. The narrative follows Alya Albora, who travels to the city of Mardin accompanied by her five‑year‑old son and the corpse of her late husband. She arrives to carry out her husband’s final wishes and to arrange a proper burial in his native region. Upon reaching Mardin, Alya becomes entangled with the powerful Albora family, whose members surround her with secrets and exert tight control, making any attempt to leave increasingly impossible. The series is an adaptation of the 2017 Lebanese drama Al Hayba and is filmed in the village of Narlı, part of the Midyat district in Mardin. Lead roles are portrayed by Sinem Ünsal as Alya Albora and Ozan Akbaba, who plays Cihan Albora,

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 75
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (5%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 71 (95%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Gülizar Irmak
- **Networks / Studios**: Kanal D

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ozan Akbaba** as *Cihan Albora*
- **Sinem Ünsal** as *Alya Albora*
- **Gonca Cilasun** as *Sadakat Albora*
- **Müfit Kayacan** as *Ecmel Albora*
- **Alper Çankaya** as *Şahin Albora*
- **Ferit Kaya** as *Demir Baybars*
- **Atakan Özkaya** as *Kaya Albora*
- **Sahra Şaş** as *Nare Albora*
- **Dilin Döğer** as *Zerrin Albora*
- **Nazmi Kırık** as *Nadim Baybars*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is Far Away based on a book?
No, it is based on the 2017 Lebanese series Al Hayba.

### Q: Where is the show filmed?
It is filmed in the village of Narlı in Mardin, Turkey.

### Q: Who are the main actors?
The series stars Ozan Akbaba and Sinem Ünsal.

### Q: When did it premiere?
It premiered on Kanal D in November 2024.

### Q: What is the show's central conflict?
A mother struggles to leave her late husband's powerful family in a rural Turkish village.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [FAR | Acquisition.GOV](https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far)
- [Far Away (TV Series 2024- ) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/274556-uzak-sehir)
- [Federal Acquisition Regulation - GSA](https://www.gsa.gov/policy-regulations/regulations/federal-acquisition-regulation-far)
- [Uzak Şehir - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzak_%C5%9Eehir)
- [Far Away (Uzak Sehir) Tv Series - Turkish Drama](https://www.turkishdrama.com/far-away-uzak-sehir-tv-series.html)
- [eCFR :: 48 CFR Chapter 1 -- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/chapter-1)

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