My Name Is Farah 2023
What is My Name Is Farah?
My Name Is Farah is a Turkish-Iranian drama television series that premiered on March 1, 2023. Produced by O3 Medya, the show is an adaptation of the 2017 Argentine television series La Chica.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 27
- Runtime
- 150 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 1, 2023
- Last aired
- Dec 30, 2023
- Original language
- TR
- Origin
- TR
- Networks
- FOX
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.5/10 from 28 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 27 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~150 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- FOX
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 27 episodes and an average 150-minute runtime.
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Overview
My Name Is Farah is a Turkish-Iranian drama television series that premiered on March 1, 2023. Produced by O3 Medya, the show is an adaptation of the 2017 Argentine television series La Chica. The series is directed by Recai Karagöz and written by Deniz Dargı, Cem Görgeç, and Cenk Boğatur. The cast features actors Demet Özdemir and Engin Akyürek, alongside Firat Tanis and Lale Basar. The story follows Farah, a 28-year-old Iranian doctor living in Istanbul. Because she is in the country illegally, she works as a cleaner to support her son. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she unintentionally witnesses a murder committed by the mafia. On that same night, she encounters Tahir Lekesiz, an event that changes the lives of both characters forever. The series is categorized as a crime drama and is filmed in the Turkish language. It was created by Cem Görgeç and Cenk Boğatur. The program is distributed as a television series and is also known by its original Turkish title, Adım Farah.
Should you watch it?
“A mother's desperate flight abroad turns into a life-changing encounter with danger and unexpected allies.”
- Gripping premise of survival and witness protection
- Strong emotional core focusing on maternal instincts
- Unexpected character connections that drive the plot
- Heavy themes may be emotionally draining
- Pacing might feel slow for action seekers
You enjoy character-driven dramas with high stakes and moral complexity.
Contains mature themes involving crime, survival, and family separation that may not be suitable for younger viewers.
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Season 1 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Black Fish Mytharc Mar 1, 2023
- E2 White Lamb Core Mar 8, 2023
- E3 Black Lamb Core Mar 15, 2023
- E4 Little Sah Core Mar 22, 2023
- E5 Every Bird Flies To Its Own Kind Mytharc Mar 29, 2023
- E6 Two Stubborn Goats Core Apr 5, 2023
- E7 Chocolate Thief Core Apr 12, 2023
- E8 Farah Lekesiz Mytharc Apr 19, 2023
- E9 Maybe One Day Core Apr 26, 2023
- E10 I Hide You From Myself Core May 3, 2023
- E11 Mother Lion Core May 10, 2023
- E12 Je T'aime Core May 17, 2023
- E13 Make a Wish Mytharc May 24, 2023
- E14 No Return Mytharc May 31, 2023
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Repentance Mytharc Sep 27, 2023
- E2 Most Far, Very Close Core Oct 4, 2023
- E3 Awakening Core Oct 11, 2023
- E4 Reunion Core Oct 25, 2023
- E5 This is Turkey! Core Nov 1, 2023
- E6 Things are Going to Get Very Complicated Core Nov 11, 2023
- E7 It's All For You, Farah Core Nov 18, 2023
- E8 Let Our Worst Day Be Like That Core Nov 25, 2023
- E9 Little Giant Man, Kerimşah Core Dec 2, 2023
- E10 Heartbreaks Core Dec 9, 2023
- E11 True Lies Core Dec 16, 2023
- E12 A New Beginning Mytharc Dec 23, 2023
- E13 Second Chance Mytharc Dec 30, 2023
Frequently asked questions
Is this show based on a true story?
The series is fictional but draws from real-world themes of witness protection and immigration challenges.
What language is the show in?
The primary language matches the country of origin setting.
Are there subtitles available?
Subtitle availability depends on the streaming platform and region.
How many episodes are there?
Episode count varies by season and broadcaster.
Is it appropriate for children?
The show contains mature content and is recommended for adult audiences.
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