Midnight at the Pera Palace is a Turkish time-travel historical drama series created by written by Elif Usman. Inspired by the 2014 historical non-fiction book titled Midnight at the Pera Palace: The Birth of Modern Istanbul by author Charles King, the Netflix series follows the story of Esra, a young journalist in modern-day Istanbul as she is tasked with writing an article about the Pera Palace Hotel and soon she is transported back in time and tries to stop a sinister plot from unfolding that could change the Turkey she knows. So, if you loved the time travel intrigue, compelling characters, and a thrilling story in Midnight at the Pera Palace here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Dark (Netflix)
Dark is a German sci-fi mystery thriller series created by Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese. The Netflix series is set in a German small town and it revolves around the twisted connection between four families and their past generations after a child goes missing in the woods, what they don’t know is that a time loop has started again which will eventually destroy the world. Dark stars Louis Hofmann, Lisa Vicari, Gina Stiebitz, Maja Schöne, Oliver Masucci, Andreas Pietschmann, Antje Traue, Carlotta von Falkenhayn, Karoline Eichhorn, and Moritz Jahn.
Locke & Key (Netflix)
Locke & Key is a supernatural fantasy horror drama series developed by Carlton Cuse, Meredith Averill, and Aron Eli Coleite. Based on the comic book series of the same name by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez, the Netflix series follows the story of the Locke siblings who move to their family home called Keyhouse in Matheson, Massachusetts with their mother after their father is murdered by a former student. Soon, they discover the mystical hidden secrets of the house and a sinister presence threatening their safety. Locke & Key stars Darby Stanchfield, Connor Jessup, Emilia Jones, Jackson Robert Scott, Petrice Jones, Laysla De Oliveira, Griffin Gluck, Aaron Ashmore, Brendan Hines, Kevin Durand, and Hallea Jones starring in supporting roles.
11.22.63 (Rent on Prime Video)
11.22.63 is a sci-fi mystery thriller drama series developed by Bridget Carpenter. Based on the 2011 novel of the same name by iconic author Stephen King, the Hulu series follows the story of Jake Epping, a recently divorced English teacher as he is offered an opportunity by his friend to go back in time in 1960 to prevent the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, but when he gets there he soon discovers that time has its own plan. 11.22.63 stars James Franco in the lead role with Chris Cooper, Sarah Gadon, Lucy Fry, George MacKay, and Daniel Webber starring in supporting roles.
12 Monkeys (Rent on Prime Video)
12 Monkeys is a sci-fi mystery thriller drama series developed by Terry Matalas and Travis Fickett. Based on a 1962 French featurette titled La Jetée by Chris Marker and a 1995 film of the same name written by David and Janet Peoples, the Syfy series follows the story of Cole, a scavenger in a post-apocalyptic wasteland as he travels back in time to prevent a deadly plague from spreading which will destroy the world. He is helped by Dr. Cassandra Railly, a virologist who has a connection to the virus. 12 Monkeys stars Aaron Stanford and Amanda Schull in the lead roles with Emily Hampshire, Noah Bean, Kirk Acevedo, Todd Stashwick, Tom Noonan, and Barbara Sukowa starring in supporting roles.
Outlander (Netflix, Starz & Prime Video Add-On)
Outlander is a historical fantasy romantic adventure drama series created by Ronald D. Moore. Based on the novel series of the same name by author Diana Gabaldon, the Starz series follows the story of Claire Randall, a former World War II nurse in Scotland as she is enjoying some time with her husband but she is soon transported back in time to 1743, where she meets and falls in love with a warrior named Jamie Fraser. Outlander stars Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan in the lead roles with Richard Rankin, Sophie Skelton, Tobias Menzies, Lauren Lyle, John Bell, Duncan Lacroix, Graham McTavish, and David Berry starring in supporting roles.
Outer Range (Prime Video)
Outer Range is a neo-Western sci-fi mystery thriller drama series created by Brian Watkins. The Prime Video series follows the story of Royal Abbott and his family as they cope with the sudden disappearance of their daughter-in-law, while a rival family tries to take over their ranch as a mysterious woman and a black void appears on their property, which reveals some long-hidden family secrets. Outer Range stars Josh Brolin, Imogen Poots, Lewis Pullman, Tom Pelphrey, Tamara Podemski, Isabel Arraiza, Lili Taylor, Noah Reid, and Shaun Sipos.
A Discovery of Witches (Netflix, AMC+, Acorn TV & Rent on Prime Video)
A Discovery of Witches is a fantasy romance drama series created by Deborah Harkness. Based on The All Souls trilogy by author Deborah Harkness, the Sky Max series follows the story of Diana Bishop, a historian who comes from a long line of witches she meets and falls in love with Matthew Clairmont, a vampire, but when their relationship is threatened they must team up to decipher a mystical book. A Discovery of Witches stars Teresa Palmer and Matthew Goode in the lead roles with Adelle Leonce, Edward Bluemel, Steven Cree, and Lindsay Duncan starring in supporting roles.