How to Watch Money Trap: The Karun Treasure on Netflix: Release Date, Cast, Episodes and DIRECTV Options
Money Trap: The Karun Treasure streams on Netflix starting Friday, October 16, 2026. The eight-episode Turkish crime-comedy series brings back con artist Asım Noyan and his gang from the Money Trap films for a treasure hunt across Istanbul.
Money Trap: The Karun Treasure is a Netflix series, not a DIRECTV channel broadcast. You watch it in the Netflix app, including on a DIRECTV Gemini device, and some new DIRECTV customers can get Netflix included for a year. Here’s how to watch, as of October 15, 2026.
Money Trap: The Karun Treasure at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Netflix release | Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Expected unlock | Around 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET (not confirmed by Netflix) |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Genre | Turkish crime comedy |
| Rating | TV-MA |
| Writer / creator | Yılmaz Erdoğan |
| Director | Şenol Sönmez |
| Production company | BKM (producer Necati Akpınar) |
| Main cast | Yılmaz Erdoğan, Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ, Ezgi Mola, Demet Akbağ, Uraz Kaygılaroğlu, Rıza Kocaoğlu |
| On DIRECTV | Netflix app on Gemini; Netflix included for 12 months with a qualifying new Genre Pack + Gemini order |
When does Money Trap: The Karun Treasure come out on Netflix?
Netflix announced that Money Trap: The Karun Treasure premieres Friday, October 16, 2026, with the series streaming only on Netflix. All eight episodes are expected to arrive together, so you can binge the full season in one weekend.
Netflix hasn’t posted an exact unlock time. New Netflix series usually appear around 12 a.m. Pacific (3 a.m. Eastern). Add the show to My List in the Netflix app now so it appears on your home screen as soon as it’s live.
What is Money Trap: The Karun Treasure about?
When a mysterious treasure map surfaces, legendary scam artist Asım Noyan decides to pull one last con before leaving the life behind. He reunites his old crew, and the map points them toward the mythical Treasure of Karun, setting off a race through Istanbul’s streets and underground passages against ruthless rivals and international treasure hunters.
The series continues the Money Trap story after two earlier films, but Netflix positions it as a fresh adventure, so you don’t need to have seen the movies first. Yılmaz Erdoğan wrote the series and returns as Asım, with Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ, Ezgi Mola, Uraz Kaygılaroğlu, Rıza Kocaoğlu, Ersin Korkut, Okan Çabalar, Bensu Soral Baş, Atakan Çelik, Şükran Ovalı, Görkem Sevindik and Demet Akbağ in the cast. It’s a Turkish-language show, so open the Audio & Subtitles menu in the Netflix player to pick the language options that suit you.
How to watch Money Trap: The Karun Treasure with DIRECTV
The series won’t air on a DIRECTV channel. DIRECTV customers watch it in the Netflix app, either with their own Netflix plan or through DIRECTV’s Netflix offer.
- Netflix with a Genre Pack and Gemini: new DIRECTV customers who pick any Genre Pack and lease a Gemini device (an extra $10 a month) can get 12 months of Netflix Standard with Ads at no extra cost. See how to get Netflix free on DIRECTV.
- Your own Netflix plan: sign in to the Netflix app on Gemini or any supported TV, streaming player, phone or computer.
On a DIRECTV Gemini device, open Netflix from the home screen or the APPS button on the voice remote, sign in and search for “Money Trap” on October 16. Want Netflix and live channels on one bill? Check DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
How much is Netflix in October 2026?
| Netflix plan (U.S.) | Monthly price |
|---|---|
| Standard with ads | $8.99 |
| Standard (no ads) | $19.99 |
| Premium (no ads, up to 4K) | $26.99 |
Money Trap: The Karun Treasure streams on every plan, including the ad-supported one. Our Netflix plans and pricing review compares the tiers, and if you only want Netflix for one binge weekend, see how to cancel Netflix afterward. For other ways to save this month, browse our October 2026 streaming deals. More new Netflix picks this week include The Diplomat season 4 and Sacrifice.
Frequently asked questions
When does Money Trap: The Karun Treasure come out on Netflix?
Money Trap: The Karun Treasure premieres on Netflix on Friday, October 16, 2026.
How many episodes does Money Trap: The Karun Treasure have?
The series has eight episodes, which are expected to arrive together on premiere day.
Who stars in Money Trap: The Karun Treasure?
Yilmaz Erdogan stars as Asim Noyan and wrote the series. The cast also includes Kivanc Tatlitug, Ezgi Mola, Demet Akbag, Uraz Kaygilaroglu and Riza Kocaoglu.
Do I need to watch the Money Trap movies first?
No. The series follows two earlier Money Trap films, but it tells a new treasure-hunt story that new viewers can follow on its own.
Is Money Trap: The Karun Treasure on DIRECTV?
It is not on a DIRECTV channel. Watch it in the Netflix app, including on a DIRECTV Gemini device. New customers with a Genre Pack and Gemini can get 12 months of Netflix Standard with Ads included.
How much does Netflix cost?
In the U.S., Netflix Standard with ads is $8.99 a month, Standard is $19.99 a month and Premium is $26.99 a month.
Want Netflix on the same screen as your live channels before Money Trap arrives? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 15, 2026 from the Netflix newsroom announcement (Oct. 6, 2026), the Netflix title page (TV-MA, Turkish crime comedy), Collider and Times Now coverage, Netflix U.S. plan pricing and live AmericanTV.com Netflix and DIRECTV Gemini guides. Release times are not confirmed by Netflix and may differ. Credits, prices and promotions can change and may vary by account and address. Money Trap, Netflix, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.