Turkish television drama

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Turkish dramas (Turkish: Türk dizileri) are a genre of television series made in Turkey. These dramas reflect Turkish culture and are considered by some to be one of the country's most important economic and cultural exports. They have seen significant growth since the 2000s, and Turkey surpassed Mexico and Brazil as the second-largest exporter of television series after the United States by the mid-2010s. The television industry has played a crucial role in increasing Turkey's popularity in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North Africa. Turkish series are chiefly produced in Istanbul, following the liberalization of private television in Turkey in the 1990s. Turkish television channels producing dramas include TRT, Kanal D, Show TV, Star TV, ATV, Now, TV8, and Kanal 7. The Turkish TV series market is characterized by intense local competition; out of the around 70 series produced annually in the country, only around 10% of them go on to a second season. Many are taken off air after running...

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