Türkisch für Anfänger (2006)
Türkisch für Anfänger is streaming in Germany on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
The verdict
Türkisch für Anfänger earns its keep as a steady German series that knows its audience. It holds a 7.3/10 on TMDB from 92 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. Episodes run about 25 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
Is it worth starting?
This is 3 seasons deep — German comedy, not one for younger kids. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
Don't watch this if…
- you'd rather wait for a consensus. Only 92 ratings in so far
- you're not starting a 3-season show this week
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 92 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
Türkisch für Anfänger is a critically acclaimed German television comedy-drama series, which premiered on March 14, 2006 on Das Erste. It was created by Bora Dağtekin and produced by Hoffmann & Voges Ent. The show focuses on the German-Turkish stepfamily Schneider-Öztürk, their everyday lives and particularly on the eldest daughter Lena, who narrates the show. During the show's run of 52 episodes, topics covered included both typical problems of teenagers and cross-cultural experiences.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~25 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Bora Dağtekin
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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