Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to main content

How Turkish TV series are made: 18-hour shifts, low wages, and trips to see Kadyrov

Press/Media: Expert Comment

Description

"The Magnificent Century," "Knock on My Door," "Black Love," "Empire: Osman," and "The Kinglet"—Turkish series are incredibly popular both internationally and in Russia. Over the past four years, Turkish series have become the leading imported content in modern Russia. How are Turkish melodramas made, how does Erdogan censor them, who profits from them, and what's the secret to their popularity? Polina Milushkova explores these topics with Murat Akser and Aybike Turan. 

Subject

TV Series from Turkey

Period5 Jan 2026

Media contributions

1

Media contributions

  • Title How Turkish TV series are made: 18-hour shifts, low wages, and trips to see Kadyrov
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletTV Rain
    Media typeTelevision
    Duration/Length/Size19:47
    Country/TerritoryNetherlands
    Date5/01/26
    Description"The Magnificent Century," "Knock on My Door," "Black Love," "Empire: Osman," and "The Kinglet"—Turkish series are incredibly popular both internationally and in Russia. Over the past four years, Turkish series have become the leading imported content in modern Russia. How are Turkish melodramas made, how does Erdogan censor them, who profits from them, and what's the secret to their popularity? Polina Milushkova explores these topics.
    Producer/AuthorPolina Milushkova
    URLhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVga0QNHCJ4
    PersonsMurat Akser
View all 1
View less

Keywords

  • tv series
  • Turkey