Steppe

Experienced chief of police Seyfi and newbie officer Nuri Pamir start to investigate the case of a child murder taking place in the city. The case brings them to Mr. Abbas and his daughter Dilara, who are well-known individuals in their circles.

Steppe (2018-2023) is a Turkish crime drama series created by Levent Cantek for BluTV. Veteran police chief Seyfi (Yiğit Özşener) teams up with rookie officer Nuri Pamir (Ekin Koç) to investigate the murder of a child in an unnamed city. The case draws them toward Mr. Abbas and his daughter Dilara (Nur Fettahoğlu), two well-known figures whose standing in their circles makes every lead dangerous. Each episode builds through interviews, pressure from above, and the slow uncovering of hidden connections between wealth and violence. The show runs across two seasons and eighteen episodes of roughly fifty-five minutes, following one continuing investigation rather than isolated cases. Its tone is bleak and tense, with a heavy, atmospheric grimness that suits viewers who enjoy Nordic noir and layered police procedurals. Fans of Mare of Easttown, Wayward Pines and Turkish crime dramas will find the same mix of grief, moral compromise and a small community hiding its secrets. The series is set in present-day Turkey and draws its mood from a vast, lonely landscape that contrasts with the closed circles of the city elite.

• Wayward Pinesslow burn police investigation of child murders, dark small city tone, layered character motives
• Mare of Easttownserialized crime investigation with brooding atmosphere and a detective pairing
• Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne?Turkish crime drama, police investigation of a murder with dense moral ambiguity

Created by

Levent Cantek

Release Date

2018-11-30

Episode runtime

55 min

Rating

7.9 / 10 (21)

What is Steppe about?

A veteran police chief and a rookie officer hunt a child killer whose trail leads to powerful families in a Turkish city.

What is Steppe like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Steppe as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.

Is Steppe violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Steppe as moderate.

Which shows are like Steppe?

Shows with a similar feel include Wayward Pines, Mare of Easttown, and Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne?.

How long is Steppe?

Steppe: 2 seasons, 18 episodes.

Is Steppe still running?

Yes, Steppe is still running.