Series synopsis
Asylum is a Turkish drama crime television series that premiered on tabii on February 7, 2026. It was created by Ozan Uzunoglu. It stars Uğur Aslan, Zamire Zeynep Özdemir, Melis Gürhan and Ada Erma.
Based on the best-selling novel by the same name, "Asylum City" is set in the underworld of refugees and asylum seekers; those looking to help them and those who take advantage of their plight. A young social activist is found dead and the main suspect is an asylum seeker from Africa who was seen leaving her apartment. Police Officer Anat Sitton leads the murder investigation, unravelling a complex world of corrupt politicians, organized crime and illegal arms deals, putting her in the center of ...
Premise
Based on the best-selling novel by the same name, "Asylum City" is set in the underworld of refugees and asylum seekers; those looking to help them and those who take advantage of their plight. A young social activist is found dead and the main suspect is an asylum seeker from Africa who was seen leaving her apartment. Police Officer Anat Sitton leads the murder investigation, unravelling a complex world of corrupt politicians, organized crime and illegal arms deals, putting her in the center of a dangerous and parallel universe with its own codes and morals.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Uğur Aslan
- Zamire Zeynep Özdemir
- Melis Gürhan
- Ada Erma
- Evren Erler
- Mehmet Emin Kadıhan
- Luka Peroš
- Baran Akbulut
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | February 7, 2026 | February 7, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Barren Lands To save his family from war, Ammar contacts a mysterious company. After a deadly journey, Ammar and his family find themselves in an island prison where refugees from almost every country in the world are held captive: Asylum Island! |
February 7, 2026 |
| 2 |
The Beginning Some prisoners plot a rebellion, but it is quickly suppressed. In the second game on the island, only men will compete. The rule is simple: Complete the flag race course without dying. |
February 7, 2026 |
| 3 |
The Ant Trap The next game is a labyrinth filled with traps. The prisoners must find the exit before the ceiling above crushes them. Ammar manages to save many lives by utilizing the air currents in the maze. |
February 7, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | tabii |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 7, 2026 |
| Last aired | February 7, 2026 |
| Runtime | 40 minutes |
| Status | continue |