Best TV Couple of 2026

The Screen Couples of the 2026 Season

In Turkish dramas that carried over from the 2025-26 season or premiered in September 2026 for 2026-27, the central couples became one of the most talked-about elements among viewers. Productions spanning TRT 1, Kanal D, ATV and Show TV each brought forward couples that stood out within very different story worlds and drew wide attention on social media.

Different Genres, Different Couples

The list spans drama, action and romantic comedy. In family-drama-heavy shows such as Taşacak Bu Deniz and Uzak Şehir, the couples take shape amid family conflict, while in a crime and action show such as Yeraltı, the romance unfolds inside a dangerous underworld. Tuzlu Kahve represents the romantic comedy side, adding a lighter tone to the list.

How We Selected the Couples

This poll includes pairs that were clearly established as couples on screen during the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons. Character names and actor pairings were limited to those verifiable through the show's official channel, production company announcements or sources such as Wikipedia; pairings that were unclear or changed mid-season were left out.

A Quick Look at the Couples

In Taşacak Bu Deniz, Adil and Esme; in Uzak Şehir, Cihan and Alya; in Mercan Köşk, Aras and Cemre stand out through romances caught between rival families. In Güneşin Doğduğu Yer, Kenan and Leyla's story stretches from Germany to Adana, while in Kızılcık Şerbeti, Kıvılcım and Ömer's turbulent marriage defines the show. In Güller ve Günahlar, Serhat and Zeynep move from a marriage of convenience to real love, and in Sevdiğim Sensin, Erkan and Dicle's romance crosses very different worlds. In Halef, Serhat and Melek; in Yeraltı, Haydar Ali and Ceylan navigate relationships inside a dangerous world, while in Tuzlu Kahve, Derin and Mehmet bring a cross-class romance to the screen.

Missing Your Favorite Couple?

If your favorite on-screen couple isn't listed, let us know through the suggestion form on the page. Suggestions with a verifiable character-and-actor pairing will be considered for the next update.