Why do people love Turkish series?

Most of the hit Turkish series are romance based, and this is probably why they’re so popular among us, because it contains a lot of over the top dramatic/romantic scenes that aren’t available in the Middle Eastern series scene.

Do Turkish shows have kissing?

Couples making love or kissing are considered obscene and “against moral values” so even Oscar-winning movies are “simplified” and scenes cut. Lately, a couple kissed in a series called “Çukur,” which airs on Show TV, and the RTÜK punished this kiss with a 260,000 Turkish Lira fine (equivalent to $70,000).

How important is Turkish?

Turkish is a significant language first because of the sheer numbers of people who speak it. 75 million people speak Turkish as their first language, making it one of the globe’s 15 most widely spoken first languages. Business opportunities are rapidly opening in Turkey.

What are the best Turkish TV series to watch?

1. Leyla and Mecnun (2011–2021) Error: please try again. Turkish television comedy series set in Istanbul, Leyla and Mecnun is a surreal and absurd comedy that revolves around the fictional love story between Leyla and Mecnun. 2. Behzat Ç.: Bir Ankara Polisiyesi (2010–2019)

What is a Turkish drama?

Turkish dramas have subverted themselves into the culture in the same way telenovelas have. However, they are not soap operas or telenovelas, they are known as dizi, which refers to a “genre in progress”, according to Dr Arzu Ozturkmen, who teaches oral history at Boğaziçi University in Istanbul.

Why are Turkish dramas so addictive?

While the US is slowly catching up, Turkish dramas have been a staple in many parts of Europe, Latin America, and China and Korea. So, what makes them so addictive? Many Turkish dramas and melodramas reflect universal themes and dilemmas that are easily understood and accepted by people all over the world with just a hint of Turkish flair.

What are the best Turkish films about the Ottoman Empire?

Stars: Bülent Inal, Bahadir Yenisehirlioglu, Hakan Boyav, Duygu Gürcan 4. Dirilis: Ertugrul (2014–2019) Error: please try again. The heroic story of Ertugrul Ghazi, the father of Osman (Uthman) who founded the Ottoman Empire. 5. Kardes Payi (2014–2015) Error: please try again.