Mert Baykal

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Mert Baykal

Born November 29, 1979 · Istanbul, Turkey (age 46)

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Yan YanaYan Yana · 2025
Yan Yana
6.82025
MovieDramaComedy
A wealthy man, paralysed after an accident, hires a caregiver from a completely different background. The unlikely relationship between these two opposite characters soon transforms into an extraordinary and powerful friendship that changes both of their lives.
PardonPardon · 2005
Pardon
7.52005
MovieComedyDrama
Based on a true event, Pardon tells the tragicomic story of three friends who end up in prison when they are mistaken as members of a terrorist organization. Ibrahim's fear of uniforms makes him runaway whenever he sees one. Because of this, police mistakes him with a terrorist and takes him and his friend Muzo into custody. Fooled by the police during the interrogation they name another friend, Aydin, in hope of saving themselves. As they all end up in prison, they remember the families and lovers they left behind.
My BrotherMy Brother · 2016
My Brother
5.82016
MovieDramaComedy
Two resentful, singer brothers Hakan and Ozan who can't get along well. Meet again in their father's funeral. Even though they want to get back to their daily lives after the funeral, their father's will won't allow it. They will take a journey with their dead father's old car in order to carry out his bequest which is to sing at a wedding in Urla.
My Brother 2My Brother 2 · 2017
My Brother 2
4.92017
MovieDramaComedy
Two famous brothers, Hakan and Ozan's friends Tato died. Two days later, Hakan's wedding was held, but they went to a friend's house to fulfill their last duties. Hakan will marry Didem, the daughter of Muzaffer, one of Rize's leading tea merchants. Muzaffer is a reaction to this marriage because Hakan is a famous singer. They find themselves in the Black Sea from the Aegean to Central Anatolia, beyond the borders as if they are not enough, and at the end of the journey filled with surprises.
Magnificent Century: KösemMagnificent Century: Kösem · 2015
Magnificent Century: Kösem
7.72015
SeriesDrama
Tells the legendary story between the Sultan of Kosem and Ahmed I.
Hot SkullHot Skull · 2022
Hot Skull
5.92022
SeriesDramaMystery
In a world shaken by an epidemic of madness that spreads through speech, Murat is the only immune person. As he searches for the secret of his mysterious immunity, his “hot skull", he has to leave the safe zone and embark on an adventure within the ruins of Istanbul.
PhiPhi · 2017
Phi
7.32017
SeriesDrama
Can Manay is a celebrated psychologist, famed for his expertise in his field. A consummate bachelor he beds women but rarely falls in love. And yet, following his first encounter with Duru, he is immediately besotted, to the extent that he buys the house next door to her’s, determined to get closer to her. Until her new neighbour moves in, Duru has lived happily with her musician boyfriend, Deniz. Can’s mind-games ensure that she starts to question their relationship however, though she is not aware of the full extent of Can’s scheming. Meanwhile a cast of characters - Bilge, a student of Can’s; Özge, a journalist working on an exposé of the celebrity psychologist; and of course Deniz - will find their lives changed forever, by Manay’s crazed pursuit of love.
Boşgezen ve KalfasıBoşgezen ve Kalfası · 1995
Boşgezen ve Kalfası
1995
SeriesComedy
The master of laziness takes a family man as his apprentice.

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PhiPhi · 2017
Phi
7.32017
SeriesDrama
Can Manay is a celebrated psychologist, famed for his expertise in his field. A consummate bachelor he beds women but rarely falls in love. And yet, following his first encounter with Duru, he is immediately besotted, to the extent that he buys the house next door to her’s, determined to get closer to her. Until her new neighbour moves in, Duru has lived happily with her musician boyfriend, Deniz. Can’s mind-games ensure that she starts to question their relationship however, though she is not aware of the full extent of Can’s scheming. Meanwhile a cast of characters - Bilge, a student of Can’s; Özge, a journalist working on an exposé of the celebrity psychologist; and of course Deniz - will find their lives changed forever, by Manay’s crazed pursuit of love.

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