The Protector (Seasons 1–4)

The Protector (Hakan: Muhafız, 2018) is a Turkish fantasy action series you can watch online on iFILM. Hakan runs a stall in an Istanbul bazaar and has no clue his ordinary life is about to flip overnight.

He learns he's the last heir of the Protectors, an ancient order that has guarded Istanbul against an immortal enemy for centuries. That enemy, Faustus, hides in plain sight among the city's elite, waiting to wipe out the bloodline for good. A talisman, an enchanted shirt and a dagger come to Hakan along with a duty he's nowhere near ready for. Çağatay Ulusoy plays him as a young man yanked between a normal life, a budding romance and the job of saving millions. Old legends bleed up through a neon-lit modern Istanbul, and the city itself becomes a lead character.

This was Netflix's first Turkish original, running four seasons that mix Ottoman-era myth with urban fantasy. It's a light, fast-moving ride for viewers who want adventure without heavy drama. Stream all seasons of The Protector online on iFILM.