Some shows leave before you are ready. Ethos, known in Turkey as Bir Başkadır, is coming back after a long wait. Season 2 premieres on Netflix on Thursday, November 12, 2026. That is exactly six years after Season 1 arrived on the same date in 2020.
Ethos Season 2 Release Date and Where to Watch
The new season streams only on Netflix from November 12. It has four episodes, which is half the eight of the first season. Berkun Oya wrote and directed it again. Netflix says it was filmed last year, and it was listed among the Turkish series planned for 2026. If you want other options that week, this list of new OTT releases from November 9 to 15 is a handy guide.
What Is Ethos About?
The first season followed people from different social classes whose lives crossed in Istanbul. At its centre was Meryem, a cleaner from a low-income, conservative family on the edge of the city. She visits a psychiatrist named Peri, who comes from a wealthy, secular background. Most of the story grew out of the meetings between these two women and the people around them.
Netflix describes Season 2 with three ideas: zeitgeist, unexpected encounters, and new conflicts. One summary says the new episodes jump ahead in time and keep the therapy room at the centre. The sources do not share more plot details, so it is fair to say the show is keeping its secrets.
Ethos Season 2 Cast
Öykü Karayel, who played Meryem, leads again.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Öykü Karayel | Meryem |
| Defne Kayalar | Peri |
| Fatih Artman | Cast member |
| Funda Eryiğit | Cast member |
| Nur Sürer | Cast member |
| Onur Saylak | Cast member |
| Berkun Oya | Cast member and creator |
The full list also includes Cihat Süvarioğlu, Gökhan Yıkılkan, Oğulcan Arman Uslu, Eda Akalın, İdil Çelik, Cemre Zişan Sağbır, and Göktuğ Yıldırım.
Why the First Season Got So Much Attention
Ethos did more than entertain. According to AFP, it started an online debate in Turkey about prejudice and social divides. Some conservative outlets called for censorship, and the show also drew strong support on social media. That mix of praise and anger is why people still talk about it.
The Team Behind It
Evrim Zeybek, Ali Farkhonde, and Berkun Oya produced it, and KREK Film produced it.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Platform | Netflix |
| Release date | November 12, 2026 |
| Episodes | Four |
| Language | Turkish |
| Writer and director | Berkun Oya |
| Season 1 | Eight episodes, released November 12, 2020 |
Should You Watch It?
If you loved Season 1, this is an easy yes. If you are new, start with the first season, because the characters and the gap between their worlds are the whole point. Expect a slow, talky drama with sharp observations, not a fast thriller. A four-episode season also makes a return visit easy.
November 12 is a busy day on Netflix. The Empress Season 3 arrives the same day if you want a royal drama after a quieter one. And if you need a big, loud action story later, Ranabaali’s confirmed OTT date and platform are worth a look.
Ethos Season 2 premieres on Netflix on November 12, 2026.