Mavera (TV series) (Mavera (dizi)) (translated)

Mavera is a Turkish television series produced by Es Film that blends historical, dramatic and religious elements. Designed as a mini-series for the month of Ramadan, it was planned and shot as 26 episodes; the first episode aired on TRT 1 on April 12, 2021, and the series ended with its 26th episode broadcast on the night of May 7, 2021.

The series portrays the life and struggles of Hâce Ahmed Yesevî, one of the first alperens in history. In the story, Ahmed Yesevî is sent to Baghdad, one of the leading cities of the era, by his master Yusuf Hemedani together with three dervishes from Turkestan, where he faces an intense struggle. Directed by Doğan Ümit Karaca, the series stars Korel Cezayirli, Görkem Sevindik, Tansel Öngel, Hasan Küçükçetin, Sinan Tuzcu, Recep Usta, Şükran Çağman and Zara. Filming took place in Konya during the summer of 2020.