---
title: "The Pit"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-pit-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 74823
imdb_id: "tt7431994"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 131
runtime_minutes: 140
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 86
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# The Pit (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Pit, originally titled Cukur, is a Turkish action, drama, and crime thriller television series. The show was produced by Ay Yapim and features direction by Sinan Ozturk with scripts written by Gokhan Horzum and Damla Serim. The series premiered on 23 October 2017 and concluded on 7 June 2021, spanning four seasons and a total of 131 episodes. The ensemble cast includes Aras Bulut Iynemli, Erkan Kolcak Kostendil, Perihan Savas, and Riza Kocaoglu. The narrative centers on a dangerous neighborhood known as The Pit, which is governed by a noble mafia family called the Kocovars. When the family faces the threat of losing control over their territory, their youngest son is compelled to return to the home he could never truly escape. The program is categorized as a drama and has been noted for its plot, acting, directing, and soundtrack. This production is distinct from other entities sharing similar names, such as airport facilities, educational institutions, or paranormal investigation groups.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young man returns to his neighborhood to defend his mafia family's control of The Pit."

### Why Watch
- engaging family power dynamics
- high-stakes neighborhood conflict

### Caveats & Content Note
- features intense criminal themes
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains themes of organized crime and neighborhood conflict.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, drama, intense, family-centric

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (33 Episodes)
The Pit is a Turkish action, drama, and crime thriller television series produced by Ay Yapım. The series premiered on October 23, 2017, and concluded on June 7, 2021. It is directed by Sinan Öztürk and written by Gökhan Horzum and Damla Serim. The series is set in a neighborhood known as "The Pit," which is controlled by a mafia family named Koçovars. The series follows the story of the Koçovars and their struggles to maintain control of their neighborhood. The Pit is a four-season series with a total of 131 episodes.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 131
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (5%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 125 (95%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Barbaros Bilgin, Gökhan Horzum
- **Networks / Studios**: Show TV

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Aras Bulut İynemli** as *Yamaç Koçovalı*
- **Erkan Kolçak Köstendil** as *Vartolu Saadettin/Salih Koçovalı*
- **Kadir Çermik** as *Emmi*
- **Perihan Savaş** as *Sultan Koçovalı*
- **Mustafa Kirantepe** as *Medet*
- **Rıza Kocaoğlu** as *Aliço*
- **Irem Altug** as *Ayşe Koçovalı/Ayşe Yılmaz*
- **Boncuk Yilmaz** as *Saadet*
- **Cem Uslu** as *Metin*
- **Ece Yaşar** as *Karaca Koçovalı*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the series about?
It follows a mafia family struggling to maintain control over their neighborhood, known as The Pit.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The story centers on the family's youngest son who returns home.

### Q: Does the son want to be there?
He returns to a place he could never truly escape.

### Q: What is the setting?
The story takes place in a neighborhood referred to as The Pit.

### Q: Is this a family drama?
Yes, the narrative focuses on the Koçovar mafia family and their internal and external struggles.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Landing - Fly Pittsburgh](https://flypittsburgh.com/)
- [The Pit (TV Series 2017-2021) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7431994)
- [The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology | Welcome to Our ...](https://www.pit.edu/)
- [Çukur - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87ukur)
- [The Pit - TV Time](https://www.tvtime.com/show/335574)
- [PIT - Paranormal Investigation Team - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk4GMBgnRCoW8z-WoL0W02Q)

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