Turkish series have gained great popularity in Uzbekistan and CIS countries with their emotionally rich plots, strong characters, and stories covering themes of family, love, and power. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
In 2024, Turkey earned 500 million dollars from series exports. These series have been broadcast in over 200 countries worldwide, reaching an audience of nearly one billion viewers.
The popularity of Turkish series began with the 1986 production "Little Bird," and today this popularity continues to grow. Turkey is currently one of the leading countries in television content exports worldwide.
These series have a significant impact not only culturally but also economically. Especially, the series "Magnificent Century" reached the peak of popularity, depicting palace life, political decisions, and complex relationships during the reign of Sultan Suleiman I.
Sultan Suleiman is portrayed as a wise ruler, yet his human weaknesses are also revealed. Particular attention is given to the character of Hürrem Sultan as a strong, purposeful, and influential woman.
The series "Endless Love" is considered the first Turkish series to receive an international award. It depicts the complicated love story between an ordinary young man, Kemal, and Nihan, the daughter of a wealthy family.
The series "Inside" tells the story of two brothers — Sarp and Mert — who were separated in childhood, followed different life paths, and eventually confront each other. This series combines crime, detective, and family drama genres.
The series "Deep" is based on crime and family events, portraying the story of the Deep neighborhood and the Koçovalı family that governs it. The series "Valley of the Tigers" is filmed in the political thriller and crime genres, emphasizing national security operations and the charismatic character Polat Alemdar.
The series "1001 Nights" tells the story of the complex relationship between Shahrazad and Onur, bringing human emotions and moral issues to the forefront. The series "What is Fatmagül's Fault?" gained significant attention for openly addressing social problems.
The series "Feriha" reflects the struggle between social classes. The series "Hero" portrays a love story developed against the backdrop of a long-standing feud between two families.
These series have gained great fame among viewers in Central Asia and CIS countries, serving to strengthen cultural ties.
