He Had It All… Until He Didn’t: ‘The Fall of the King’ Delivers

One of the boldest dramas of the season, The Fall of the King, premiered in Türkiye on February 11 after a two-year production journey. Adapted from Gülseren Budayıcıoğlu’s novel of…

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TV and SVOD Series Get More Viewing Time on SVOD than Films: New Report by the European Audiovisual Observatory

According to a new report by the European Audiovisual Observatory, TV and SVOD series command the majority of viewing time on SVOD platforms, capturing 78% compared to 22% for films.…

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Analysis: 2025 Box Office Trends in CEE and Global Markets

The analysis of box office data reveals that from January to early May 2025, game adaptations and animated films dominated global charts. While local productions continued to resonate strongly in…

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The 2024/2025 Season on Turkish Television

The 2024/2025 season on Turkish television wrapped up with a total of 44 series. That’s a noticeable drop compared to the last three years, when the number of series never…

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The Search for Justice Takes Center Stage in 2025’s Turkish Dramas

The world’s current predicaments, technological advancements, wars, climate change, the grey face of politics, evolving social norms, what we eat, drink, wear, and feel, all influence what ends up on…

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‘Eshref Ruya’ Might Just Be Türkiye’s Next Big Global Hit

Eshref Ruya first arrived at a politically charged moment in Türkiye, premiering mid-March after a long and much-anticipated production process. It marks Çağatay Ulusoy’s return to mainstream TV after eight…

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The Golden Era of Game Adaptations: How Digital Fantasies Are Taking Over TV and Cinema

The gaming industry is making headlines as a growth leader, with digital culture and technological tools. Dominated by gamers over the age of 30, the sector is expected to grow…

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88% of European TV and SVOD Fiction Adaptations Are Based on European Works: New Report by the European Audiovisual Observatory

A new report by the European Audiovisual Observatory uncovers important insights into the evolving role of adaptations in European audiovisual fiction. Titled Adaptations in audiovisual fiction production in Europe –…

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Original Series In Decline On Major Streamers Since 2023: Digital i’s Report

Digital i shared its latest Trend Report: Are You Still Watching?, which proves that the number of original series has declined in number after the era of ‘Peak TV’ in…

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Ramadan 2025: How Content Consumption Is Evolving Across MENA, APAC & Africa – DICM’s Report

A new report by DICM unpacks the key trends and insights shaping the Ramadan 2025 media landscape, highlighting how audiences engage with content, when viewership peaks, and which stories truly…

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From TV to Streaming: Turkish Series in the Subscription Era

Turkish series have definitely made a comeback for the younger generation, but let’s be honest, Gen Z still doesn’t want to sit in front of the TV on a Saturday…

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New Shows of the Season: RATINGS

The first half of the 2024/2025 TV season has officially wrapped up. A total of 40 series aired, including 22 new productions. However, only one of these newcomers managed to…

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Women Ahead of Their Time – Female Characters in Period Dramas

With digital platforms becoming part of our lives, we now have the chance to watch relatively original and independent stories. The stereotypical series content we were used to seeing on…

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The Cinderella Effect: The Deep Code Behind the Male CEO and Working-Class Woman Love Story in Turkish Dramas

In Turkish dramas, especially with the growing global popularity since the 2000s, love stories highlighting class differences and reproducing traditional gender roles have become increasingly common. These types of narratives…

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New Series, Familiar Tales

This season, Turkish dramas are all about family drama! We’re seeing stories about families living together, flawed parents, forbidden loves, constant betrayals, and even secret looks at sisters-in-law. Interestingly, these…

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‘Dilemma’: How Far Would You Go to Protect Your Child?

Neslihan Turhan, the creator and host of Tek Gerçek (The Only Truth), the most-watched daytime show on TV with the motto “No criminal can escape millions”, has been one of…

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Turkish TV in 2024: Top Series, Ratings, and Trends

The year 2024 in Turkish TV came to an end with a lot of ups and downs, featuring a total of 60 series. Two shows broke records by achieving double-digit…

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Creating Routes: How Turkish Series Shape Tourism

Tourist travel and visiting various locations are activities people choose to experience unique moments and escape from everyday stress. Tourist destinations can be defined as a blend of tourism products…

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‘I Am Mother’: Ordinary Days, Extraordinary Stories

When I first saw the trailers for I Am Mother which begins with the story of a missing child, I’ll admit I thought, “Here comes another show that will drown…

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