Season 1 of Istanbul Encyclopedia was released on April 17 and consists of 8 episodes.
Episodes
1: A - Alçakdam Slope
Apr 17, 2025
Zehra travels to the bustling city of Istanbul, ready to embrace a whole new world. But is she truly prepared for the challenges that lie ahead?
2: B - Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan Mosque
Apr 17, 2025
Balancing her religious beliefs with her new social life proves difficult for Zehra. Meanwhile Nesrin faces her own personal struggles.
3: C - Carsanba Street
Apr 17, 2025
Homeless and scared, Zehra finds refuge in an unexpected place. Nesrin loses her cat, Diego, and scours the city in search of her dear companion.
4: D - Deniz Hospital
Apr 17, 2025
Zehra's lies put a strain on her relationship with Harun, as she wrestles with making choices that align with her once-immovable morals.
5: E - Emek Movie Theater
Apr 17, 2025
Nesrin faces public scrutiny when a video of her is posted online, revealing a heated argument with the aggrieved family of a patient.
6: F - Fener
Apr 17, 2025
When Zehra receives difficult news from her mother, Nesrin drives her home — finally coming face-to-face with Aylin and the consequences of her choices.
7: G - Galata
Apr 17, 2025
When Zehra needs to get a new ID photo taken, all of her inner struggles around identity come to the surface. She turns to Nesrin for guidance.
8: Last Letter
Apr 17, 2025
As Nesrin packs up her life once again, Zehra expresses her struggles with duality — the strain and pain behind living a double life — on stage.
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