Türkisch für Anfänger

2006 · 3 seasons · 52 episodes · 25min · Série

Directed by Bora Dağtekin

Starring Adnan Maral, Josefine Preuß, Anna Stieblich, Pegah Ferydoni, Arnel Taci, Elyas M'Barek, Carl Heinz Choynski, Katharina Kaali

Ideal when you feel… Happy Romantic Angry

Türkisch für Anfänger is a critically acclaimed German television comedy-drama series, which premiered on March 14, 2006 on Das Erste. It was created by Bora Dağtekin and produced by Hoffmann & Voges Ent. The show focuses on the German-Turkish stepfamily Schneider-Öztürk, their everyday lives and particularly on the eldest daughter Lena, who narrates the show. During the show's run of 52 episodes, topics covered included both typical problems of teenagers and cross-cultural experiences. Due to popular demand, the crew shot a third season consisting of 16 episodes, which were aired in Fall 2008. The show was also successful on foreign markets and got sold to and broadcast in more than 70 countries.

Original language

German

Screenplay

Sathyan Ramesh, Vivien Hoppe, Bora Dağtekin, Benedikt Gollhardt

Cast

Pegah Ferydoni, Arnel Taci, Elyas M'Barek, Carl Heinz Choynski, Katharina Kaali

Updated November 4, 2026

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