I Love Netflix's New Hit Drama That's Like 'Crazy Rich Asians' But Better

Netflix’s international content is doing better than ever, and it feels like every week the Watch With Us team is writing about a new hit from a different corner of the globe.

This week, we’re excited to tell you about Old Money, a Turkish drama that combines love, sex, business and a hefty dose of intrigue.

From class tensions to sizzling chemistry, it’s full of twists, secrets and a slow-burn romance that will make the cast of Crazy Rich Asians jealous.

Read on to learn why we’re hooked on this addictive new show — and why it should be your next Netflix binge.

The Premise Explores Class Divisions in a New, Romantic Way

Old Money takes place in Istanbul, where old-money diplomats can trace their roots back to the Ottoman Empire — especially in families like Nihal Baydemir (Aslı Enver). Nihal is heiress to a family of shipbuilders, and she and her father own a seaside mansion that a new-money family, the Buluts, have their eyes on.

But the Baydemir family isn’t as well-off as it appears. Her father’s deep debts force him to accept a yacht-building contract from the Buluts and use the down payment to pay his creditors. Now, he’s on the hook to sell the mansion to them to stay afloat. Nihal’s situation epitomizes the old-money curse — plenty of status symbols, but few liquid assets.

Determined not to be pitied or manipulated, Nihal decides her family company will build the yacht themselves — something the Buluts never thought possible. The premise makes for a juicy mix of romance, power and pride that keeps viewers hooked from the first episode.

It Features a Found Family Dynamic That’s Creative and Unique

While Nihal’s family boasts status without cash, the Buluts are the opposite — new money without even the stability of a family tree. One of Old Money’s most creative storytelling choices is making Nihal’s love interest, Osman (Turkish heartthrob Engin Akyürek), part of a chosen family. The Buluts aren’t related by blood; they bonded after surviving an earthquake that destroyed their apartment building, “The Bulut,” and gave themselves a family name that reflected their origin.

Songül (Dolunay Soysert), a teacher at the time, became a maternal figure to three orphaned boys: adrenaline junkie Mahir (İsmail Demirci), business mastermind Osman and charming party boy Arda (Taro Emir Tekin).

Their found-family bond makes them fascinating foils to Nihal’s more traditional household — especially as the connection between Nihal and Osman deepens.

The Lead Female Character Is a Total Charmer

Nihal is the heart and soul of Old Money — and she’s instantly captivating. When she returns home to Istanbul from France in the series’ opening, she seems reserved and guarded. But once she sheds her dark coat and hops into ripped jeans to fix an old speedboat, her true spirit shines through.

Blunt, self-reliant and unafraid to talk about love or sex, Nihal refuses to let others dictate her worth. Aslı Enver brings warmth and steel to the role, grounding Nihal’s struggle between romantic longing and fierce independence.

The Chemistry Between the Leads Is Sizzling

Fans of slow-burn romances will find plenty to love in Old Money. Nihal and Osman come from opposite worlds, and the professional tensions between them only fuel their attraction. Every shared glance feels charged with meaning, every argument layered with desire. They avoid giving in to their attraction for as long as they can, but it’s inevitable.

Their push-pull dynamic gives the show its pulse — a blend of passion, frustration and forbidden connection that feels both timeless and modern. By the time they let their walls down, you’ll be just as invested in their love story as you are in the business drama that surrounds it.

Watch Old Money on Netflix now.