The Late Offices

Season 1

TV-Y7

Baki, a corpse washer in his thirties, lives a life of isolation and loneliness. But when confronted with his own mortality, a haunting question arises: Who will wash his body when he dies?

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10 Episodes

I, Mortician
E1
I, MorticianAfter a sudden incident, Baki, a Muslim mortician, or ghassal, begins to worry about what will become of his body after death and who will take care of it. Concerned about his loneliness and fears, his friend suggests that getting married might be a solution.
Who Dies and Who Lives, Nazım?
E2
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 wife's approval for every decision. Once he secures this approval, Baki eagerly starts teaching Nazım the rituals of washing the deceased. However, an unexpected event takes him by surprise.
Sweets and Secrets
E3
Sweets and SecretsWith Nazım’s death and Baki performing the late offices, Baki’s search for a successor begins anew. Nazım’s widow refuses to bury him next to his brother due to their past conflicts. Meanwhile, Baki starts preparing halva for Nazım, a task that brings back painful memories.
The Dead Deserves No Further Gaze
E4
The Dead Deserves No Further GazeFollowing Nazım's death, Ahmet visits Baki, advising him to find a wife to fill the emptiness of his home. While performing the washing ritual for the mafia boss Taylan, Baki is struck by the contrast between the ostentatious wealth and the hollow mourning. Merdan, the new hearse driver, is initially deceived by the crowd's show of grief but eventually uncovers the true nature of the gathering.
I Wonder Why You Wouldn't Marry Me
E5
I Wonder Why You Wouldn't Marry MeBaki visits Elif at her workplace for the first time, unintentionally disturbing the employees with his presence. When Elif asks for his assistance with a patient, Baki gets accidentally injured in the process. As he tries to convey his thoughts to Elif, his clumsy wording leads to a misunderstanding between them.
Shuttle, Wallet, Love, and Death
E6
Shuttle, Wallet, Love, and DeathBaki visits his friend Ahmet, who fondly reminisces about how he fell in love with his wife, Neslihan. Inspired, Baki tries to replicate Ahmet's experience in his own search for love. However, he unexpectedly runs into Kerime, the bride who once rejected him, leading to an uncomfortable encounter with her mother.
The Man Nobody Wants
E7
The Man Nobody WantsBaki receives the news of his father Haris's release with great trepidation. He travels to the village to take him home, where they meet twenty years later in a strange irony. The tension between them quickly escalates, triggering an argument that brings back painful memories.
Everyone Left But Me
E8
Everyone Left But MeSeeing Nadir still terrified of washing the dead, Baki suggests he consider a career change. Determined to help, Baki scours his old notebooks for internship opportunities for Nadir and even takes out a loan to support him in starting a new path.
If I'd Not Known, I'd Have Been Free
E9
If I'd Not Known, I'd Have Been FreeBaki is involved in a car accident and crosses paths with his rival for Elif's love. When they confront each other at Ahmet's house, Elif is forced to reveal a long-hidden secret that plunges everyone into grief and confusion.
The Kids and Us
E10
The Kids and UsUncle Hüseyin and Baki share a deep conversation that transforms Baki's outlook on life. As Baki prepares to meet Elif, a tragic and heartbreaking event binds their fates together.