Halka

Two men unite against a criminal conspiracy, pursuing a dark past of notebooks, cases, and lies. They face the mafia, money, intrigue, and the terrifying Halka.

Halka is a Turkish crime thriller series that unfolds as a single, tightly built season of nineteen episodes. Two men, Kaan and Cihangir, are drawn together by a shared dark past, and their pursuit of the truth is built around notebooks, old cases and a web of lies. Around them move a family and associates, each tangled in money, loyalty and intrigue that bind the story together. The engine of the show is simple and relentless: the two men must uncover the criminal conspiracy behind their past while staying alive against mafia pressure and the feared figure known as Halka. Each episode layers reveals onto one another, so tension builds steadily rather than resetting week to week. The mood is brooding and paranoid, with a dread-filled undercurrent of betrayal and hidden motives. Viewers who enjoy Kurtlar Vadisi or Breaking Bad will find resonance in its morally compromised characters, its serialized conspiracy and its atmosphere of menace. It is a dense, character-driven thriller for viewers who enjoy long arcs of intrigue and slow-burning dread.

• Kurtlar Vadisiturkish crime thriller, conspiracy and mafia intrigue, two men against a criminal network
• Breaking Badserialized crime conspiracy, morally compromised protagonists, dark secrets and cover-ups
• Mr. Robotserialized conspiracy intrigue with a shadowy organization and a hidden past

Created by

Aziz Tuna C.

Release Date

2019-01-15

Episode runtime

140 min

Rating

9.1 / 10 (20)

What is Halka about?

Two men join forces against a criminal conspiracy, digging through a buried past of notebooks, cases and lies while facing the mafia and a menacing figure called Halka.

What is Halka like to watch?

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

Is Halka violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Halka as moderate.

Which shows are like Halka?

Shows with a similar feel include Kurtlar Vadisi, Breaking Bad, and Mr. Robot.

How long is Halka?

Halka: 1 season, 19 episodes.

Is Halka still running?

No, Halka was canceled.