Kanal D drama «Ruthless City» («Zalim İstanbul») is now accessible to Russian viewers via multiple OTT platforms, including OKKO, IVI, and Tvigle. The series from Türkiye continues its international expansion as demand for Turkish-language content grows across the CIS region.
«Ruthless City» is a tightly scripted drama that examines power, social hierarchy, and long-held family secrets. The plot revolves around the intersection of two families—one from Istanbul’s upper echelons, the other from a rural background—whose lives become entangled under morally complex circumstances.
Set against the contrasts of modern urban Türkiye and provincial tradition, the series navigates class tension and personal ambition. Unlike many melodramas, it leans on ambiguity, exploring ethical dilemmas without offering easy resolutions.