Volkan Adıyaman

One of Turkey's most iconic and influential dramas, Valley of the Wolves follows Polat Alemdar, an undercover agent who infiltrates Istanbul's most dangerous crime organisation after years of preparation. Combining organised crime, covert operations and sharp political commentary, the series fearlessly tackles Turkey's shadowy relationship between the state, the mafia and power — and became a cultural phenomenon that spawned multiple films and spin-offs.

As a young child, his parents were murdered before his eyes one night. Years later, Ismail appears as a young police officer. He is one of the police candidates for a newly established secret unit, designed to dismantle the growing criminal organization. Having dedicated his life to finding and punishing his parents' murderers, İsmail's commitment to this unit is paramount. The unit's head, Chief Inspector İskender, and his deputy, Selen, meticulously select the personnel for this highly valued unit, paying close attention to even the smallest details. After extensive research, selecting the top 10 candidates from among them will prove to be a difficult task.

It tells the story of 11-year-old Hadim, who secretly wanted to be a hafiz (memoriser) of the Quran in the face of the bans. His he also has hopes and dreams of learning the language of the birds like the Prophet Solomon, whose story is told in the Qur'an.