---
title: "The Name is Legend"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-name-is-legend-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 72066
imdb_id: "tt6550350"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 29
runtime_minutes: 130
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Name is Legend (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-name-is-legend-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The television series The Name is Legend is a drama that premiered in 2017. Created by Selim Erkul, with Duygu Nişan also associated with the production, the program falls under the drama genre. The narrative centers on a character named Tarik Aksoy. Tarik Aksoy was formerly a legend in the sport of basketball. Following the death of his wife, he attempts to make his life work. Alongside this central premise, the show features his daughters, who are named Melis and Zeynep. The television database classifies the series as a drama released in the year 2017. Additional plot points, episode counts, character arcs, and cast members are not detailed in the available production information. The series focuses on Tarik Aksoy navigating his daily existence and responsibilities regarding his daughters after experiencing the loss of his wife, all within the framework of a dramatic television program from 2017.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A former basketball legend navigates life after his wife passes away."

### Why Watch
- Focuses on family dynamics
- Features a former sports star

### Caveats & Content Note
- Premise involves grief
- Brief summary details
- Tone & Suitability: The tone involves themes of grief and family loss following the death of a wife.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, emotional, character-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (29 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 29
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (10%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 26 (90%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Selim Erkul, Duygu Nişancı
- **Networks / Studios**: Kanal D

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Erdal Beşikçioğlu** as *Tarık Aksoy*
- **Gökçe Bahadır** as *Bahar Karagöz*
- **Rojda Demirer** as *Seçil Karahan*
- **Almila Ada** as *Melis Aksoy*
- **Leya Kırşan** as *Zeynep Aksoy*
- **Cem Yiğit Üzümoğlu** as *Hakan Şahin*
- **Kaan Sevi** as *Ali Akıncı*
- **Hakan Ummak** as *Sadık Uzun*
- **Özgü Kaya** as *Sibel Yılmaz*
- **Simay Barlas** as *Naz Yalınay*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Name is Legend released?
The series was released in 2017.

### Q: Who is the creator of the show?
The series was created by Selim Erkul.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Tarik Aksoy, a former basketball legend.

### Q: Who are Tarik Aksoy's family members?
His daughters are Melis and Zeynep, and the series also mentions his wife passing away.

### Q: What genre is the television series?
The series is listed as a drama.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Name is Legend — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/72066)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*