The Late Offices
The Late Offices

The Late Offices

2024 3 Seasons 30 Episodes ⭐ 8.0 Drama Comedy

A Turkish mortician in his 30s, Baki is an introverted man content with his isolation from society. However, when he comes up against death at close range, a troubling question strikes him: who would wash his body after he dies? This realization pushes him to venture out into the world, hoping to connect with people and perhaps even find a spouse. Yet, his life-changing decision proves difficult to go through with, leading to a series of awkwardly humorous and sometimes bizarre situations.

A Turkish mortician in his 30s, Baki is an introverted man content with his isolation from society. However, when he comes up against death at close range, a troubling question strikes him: who would wash his body after he dies? This realization pushes him to venture out into the world, hoping to connect with people and perhaps even find a spouse. Yet, his life-changing decision proves difficult to go through with, leading to a series of awkwardly humorous and sometimes bizarre situations.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

I, Mortician

After a sudden incident, Baki, a Muslim mortician, or ghassal, begins to worry about what will become of his body after

EP 2

Who Dies and Who Lives, Nazım?

Baki continues his search for someone to handle his posthumous washing and finds hope in Nazım, a man who relies on his

EP 3

Sweets and Secrets

With Nazım’s death and Baki performing the late offices, Baki’s search for a successor begins anew. Nazım’s wido

EP 4

The Dead Deserves No Further Gaze

Following Nazım's death, Ahmet visits Baki, advising him to find a wife to fill the emptiness of his home. While perfor

EP 5

I Wonder Why You Wouldn't Marry Me

Baki visits Elif at her workplace for the first time, unintentionally disturbing the employees with his presence. When E

EP 6

Shuttle, Wallet, Love, and Death

Baki visits his friend Ahmet, who fondly reminisces about how he fell in love with his wife, Neslihan. Inspired, Baki tr

EP 7

The Man Nobody Wants

Baki receives the news of his father Haris's release with great trepidation. He travels to the village to take him home,

EP 8

Everyone Left But Me

Seeing Nadir still terrified of washing the dead, Baki suggests he consider a career change. Determined to help, Baki sc

EP 9

If I'd Not Known, I'd Have Been Free

Baki is involved in a car accident and crosses paths with his rival for Elif's love. When they confront each other at Ah

EP 10

The Kids and Us

Uncle Hüseyin and Baki share a deep conversation that transforms Baki's outlook on life. As Baki prepares to meet Elif,

EP 1

Not a 9-Month Father

Baki learns that as a single man and a mortician, he has little chance of gaining custody of the orphans. Determined to

EP 2

The Fragrant Blend of Rosewater and Zamzam

Learning that there's no one to replace him, Baki is unsure of his next move. When Hande and Merdan find out the new mor

EP 3

A Ceremonial Funeral

Baki rents out his late friend’s house to Nihan, but with strict rules. At the municipality’s request, they attend t

EP 4

The Most Beautiful of the Zodiac

Baki receives news that time is running out to secure the children’s custody. Without the municipality’s knowledge,

EP 5

Dead Grandmothers, Deadly Grandmothers

Baki hesitates to attend his grandmother’s funeral, still wounded by her past rejection. Nihan convinces him to go, bu

EP 6

Why Am I Called Baki?

Baki worries about the adoption of two orphans by prospective parents and secretly plans to meet them. He and Nihan visi

EP 7

Reasons Beyond Love

Baki’s preparations for a marriage of convenience are cut short by a funeral brought to the mortuary. After what happe

EP 8

A Job for No Smile

The mayor holds a meeting with the mortuary staff, urging them to focus on "customer satisfaction." Nihan and Baki are u

EP 9

Born or Dead in the Mortuary

While Baki searches for daisies to cheer up Nihan, she witnesses an unusual mourning and a sudden birth that shake her v

EP 10

Not Ugly—Any of Us

Nihan sinks into deep depression, refusing to leave home for days. One of three bodies brought to the mortuary unexpecte

EP 1

Social Veils and Snail's Loneliness

While Baki spends a day reflecting on his relationship with social life, Nihan finds herself at an unwanted social event

EP 2

Menemen and the Dinner Table

Nihan, in an effort to reconnect with social life, invites Baki to a café. But when the sisters who have just lost thei

EP 3

No Room for Shortcuts

The new machine installed at the funeral washing room deepens Baki’s already strained relationship with technology.

EP 4

Born, Not Made: A Gassal

Interviews are held for a new apprentice who will work alongside Nihan. Meanwhile, Nadir is forced to confront a new cha

EP 5

Tell Me About Death. And About Crying, Too.

When Baki learns that the residents of a nursing home have not been told about their friend’s passing, he sets out wit

EP 6

A Single Rock

Hande reminds Baki that it is time to take the next step toward marriage. With the imam and Affan at his side, Baki sets

EP 7

A Person Is Only as Much as Their Childhood

Baki and Affan set out to find Zamzam water to fulfill the final wish of the deceased brought to the washing room. Meanw

EP 8

Why Does a Mother Die?

Baki’s not-so-warm-hearted father suddenly appears at his door, and he is not alone. After traveling to Eskişehir for

EP 9

The Last Supper

A prospective foster family is found for the children, but Baki keeps finding fault with every candidate. In the end, he

EP 10

Death, Like a Song Stuck on My Tongue

Unable to find answers from Baki, Nihan goes on a solitary picnic. When Musa learns that Bekir has been released from pr

Popular Cast

Ahmet Kural
Ahmet Kural
Baki
Hande Soral
Hande Soral
Nihan
Timuçin Esen
Timuçin Esen
Kadir
Emir Benderlioğlu
Emir Benderlioğlu
Affan
Ulaş Çetin Köreken
Ulaş Çetin Köreken
Genç Baki
Mertcan Ertürk
Mertcan Ertürk
İmam
Musa Özgeç
Musa Özgeç
Musa
Kubat
Kubat
Solist