After his transformation, the newly minted Polat Alemdar is placed under the wing of Duran "Emmi" Şatıroğlu, a former mafia boss who has retired to run a traditional Turkish coffeehouse. This café is a neutral ground where all the underworld's major players gather, making it the perfect base for Polat's infiltration. Polat is introduced as Duran Emmi's aggressive nephew who is ambitious to make a name for himself in the criminal world. Meanwhile, the mafia world is in turmoil. The powerful crime boss Süleyman Çakır is executing his three notorious assassins known as "The Three Assassinations," tightening his grip on Istanbul's underworld and sending shockwaves through its hierarchy. On the surface, a trial is also underway against Eraya, a former undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, for his ties to the underground. These parallel events highlight the show's core theme: the deep and often invisible connection between legitimate power and organized crime. The episode introduces the Council of Wolves, a secretive cartel that is revealed to be the true puppet masters, controlling the mafia and even influencing national politics.
: A major Istanbul crime boss who eventually becomes Polat’s closest ally. Mehmet Karahanlı : The "Baron" at the head of the Council. 💡 Tips for New Viewers Valley of the Wolves - Episode 1 Feb 3, 2024 YouTube·Turkish Cuts In English The Valley of the Wolves (TV Series 2003–2005) - IMDb kurtlar vadisi episode 1 english subtitles