The drama’s new season premiered on TRT 1 on October 2, ranking as Turkey’s most-watched program of the day in Total audience.

OGM Pictures’ hit drama, Deep in Love, launches its second season with double-digit ratings, ranking as Turkey’s most-watched program of the day in Total audience and the No.1 drama across all key audience groups.

Deep in Love (Taşacak Bu Deniz) returned to TRT 1 on Friday, October 2, with an outstanding second-season premiere, establishing itself as a leading drama of the new television season.

The premiere achieved ratings of 10.10 in Total, 9.44 in AB and 10.36 in ABC1, securing the No.1 drama position across all three key audience groups and ranking as the No.1 program of the day in Total audience.

Following a first season that topped Turkey’s weekly ratings for 31 consecutive weeks, the series has carried its momentum into Season 2. Its double-digit opening in both Total and ABC1 underlines the enduring appeal of a story built on forbidden love, family loyalties and deeply rooted conflict.

A Return That Resonates Beyond Television

The strong ratings were accompanied by a surge in social media conversation. The series generated 147,077 social media posts, a 66% increase over the previous reporting period. Almost 40,000 unique users joined the conversation, up 40%.

International interest was also visible, with Somera tracking more than 9,600 non-Turkish-language posts during the same period. Arabic and English led the conversation, alongside activity in Spanish, Portuguese and other languages, highlighting the series’ ability to engage audiences beyond its home market.

The strong digital response continued after the premiere, with the Season 2 opening episode reaching 13 million views on YouTube in just two days. This builds on an established digital following: the series’ first episode has surpassed 50 million views, while the first-season finale has attracted more than 22 million views.

A Love Worth Fighting For

Set against the dramatic beauty of Turkey’s Black Sea coast, Season 2 begins where the first season’s gripping finale left off. After twenty years apart, Esme and Adil have finally reunited with their daughter and married, but their long-awaited happiness faces an immediate threat. As new enemies emerge and family secrets resurface, their reunion becomes a fight to protect the life they have finally reclaimed.

The series stars Deniz Baysal, Ulaş Tuna Astepe, Ava Yaman and Burak Yörük, whose performances bring its emotionally charged story to life.

Represented internationally by OGM Universe and TRT Sales, Deep in Love offers a first season of 108 × 44’’episodes. With a proven audience track record, an active international fanbase and an exceptional second-season launch, the series brings renewed momentum to its international distribution.

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The company is organizing its operations across Merzigo Studios, Merzigo Platforms, Merzigo Ad Alliance and Merzigo Academy, while committing US$200 million to content investment in 2027, with the US identified as its main growth market.

Merzigo is entering a new phase of expansion with a restructuring of its business into four specialized units and an increase in its content investment commitment to US$200 million for 2027.

The company, which specializes in content distribution and monetization across digital platforms, has introduced Merzigo Studios, Merzigo Platforms, Merzigo Ad Alliance and Merzigo Academy as the four pillars of its global business. The new structure expands Merzigo’s activities across content investment and production, technology, advertising and talent development.

The new model is designed to support content owners and creators across a broader part of the value chain, from rights acquisition and project financing to production, international distribution and monetization.

Four businesses to expand the ecosystem

Merzigo Studios will focus on investment, licensing and production. The unit will work across content and IP, while also participating directly in YouTube-first, scripted and unscripted projects.

Merzigo Platforms will bring together the company’s technology, product and engineering capabilities, with the goal of developing the infrastructure and tools needed to scale its content operations globally. The division also combines technology and audience intelligence to expand the reach and value of existing content across digital platforms and new markets.

Meanwhile, Merzigo Ad Alliance will operate as an independent advertising sales business, connecting brands with audiences and advertising opportunities across entertainment content. The unit will initially launch in EMEA before expanding into additional markets.

The fourth unit, Merzigo Academy, will focus on training and professional development. Established in 2021, the division will expand its programs and industry expertise across the broader audiovisual sector.

From US$150 million to US$200 million

The new structure comes alongside an increase in Merzigo’s content investment commitment. The company says it fully deployed the US$150 million committed for 2026, while adding more than 20 new partners, financing more than 2,000 hours of YouTube-first content and investing in more than 100 hours of scripted programming.

For 2027, Merzigo will increase that commitment to US$200 million, allocated across three main areas: strategic agreements with studios, broadcasters and producers; the acquisition and licensing of content and rights for new territories, audiences and platforms; and direct investment in productions through Merzigo Studios.

As part of this strategy, the US will be Merzigo’s main growth market in 2027. The company plans to deepen its relationships with US studios, broadcasters, producers and talent, while increasing the amount of premium content and rights from the market within its ecosystem.

The investment strategy will also cover US-based production and investment, as well as new YouTube-first projects with international potential.

Merzigo will continue its expansion across the UK and EMEA while developing its global content distribution and monetization business.

The company currently manages more than 6,000 digital channels, with more than 2 billion subscribers and over 10 billion monthly views across its network, according to figures published by Merzigo. Its operations bring together technology, distribution, production, audience development and monetization for audiovisual content across digital platforms.

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The series successfully launched its screen journey with strong audience engagement and quickly emerged as the best premiere of the summer season.

ATV Distribution’s highly anticipated new Turkish drama Different Lives (Altı Üstü İstanbul) made an impressive debut last night, capturing viewers’ attention with its compelling story, emotional depth, and authentic portrayal of Istanbul’s contrasting worlds.

Bringing together themes of family, friendship, ambition, love, and justice, Different Lives tells the story of Emir, a talented young football player from one of Istanbul’s underprivileged neighborhoods. Determined to lift his family out of poverty and fulfill his father’s unfinished dream, Emir’s life takes an unexpected turn following a tragic incident that forever changes the course of his future. As hidden truths gradually surface, rivalries intensify, loyalties are tested, and relationships become increasingly complicated, drawing viewers into a powerful and emotional journey.

The series stands out with its dynamic cast, heartfelt neighborhood atmosphere, and emotionally engaging storytelling that reflects the realities of modern Istanbul. By exploring the collision of different social backgrounds and life experiences, Different Lives offers a universal narrative that resonates far beyond local audiences.

“We are very pleased with the strong start of Different Lives,” shared Muge Akar, Group Head of Sales & Distribution at ATV Distribution. “With its emotional storytelling, relatable characters, and universal themes, we believe the series has strong potential to connect with audiences both in Türkiye and internationally.”

The premiere episode generated significant buzz across social media platforms, where viewers praised the series’ strong performances, emotional storytelling, and high production quality. Industry expectations had already pointed to a promising launch, and the first episode successfully delivered on those forecasts with an outstanding premiere performance.

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Filming of Caged Love is underway on location in Turkey. The series is developed for a multi-platform global release, utilizing premium production standards to ensure broad international appeal.

Following their strategic partnership initiated in December, Rise Studios and Inter Medya have officially entered production on their inaugural co-investment project, Caged Love (Tutsak Sevda).

Directed by Canan Çelik, the production features a successful cast. Joining leads Eslem Akar and Mert Altınışık are Caner Kurtaran, Faruk Pakiş, Gül Arcan, Aslı Saçar, Hasan Ballıktaş, Berna Üçkaleler, Pelin Orhuner and more. The screenplay is authored by Zeynep Küçükerciyes and Ali Göğebakan.

Filming of Caged Love is underway on location in Turkey. The series is developed for a multi-platform global release, utilizing premium production standards to ensure broad international appeal.

“Caged Love represents the next chapter of our global co-production strategy,” noted Can Okan, Founder and CEO of Inter Medya. “By combining our international production expertise with the strength of Rise Studios, we are working together to honor the global appeal of Turkish drama through high-quality storytelling. Seeing this story finally come to life on set is a testament to the hard work and shared ambition of both companies.”

“This partnership reflects our ambition to back stories that travel,” added Amanda Turnbull, CEO and Founder of Rise Studios. “With Caged Love, we’re bringing together a powerful emotional story and a globally proven genre to create something both locally authentic and widely relatable. Working with Inter Medya supports our intention to step into an adjacent market that shares cultural sensibilities while offering strong regional and international appeal.”

Caged Love is a romantic drama that explores identity, sacrifice, and forbidden love.

The story follows Deniz, a young woman accused of a crime she did not commit, who assumes the identity of her dying friend to protect her daughter. As she enters the grand mansion of the powerful Demiricihan family under her new identity (Sevda), she is forced into a marriage with a man (Baran) she was never meant to love. Although they are forced into marriage by the family’s matriarch, they must overcome both internal and external conflicts before they can confess and surrender to their love, shadowed by the belief that he was once the secret lover of Baran’s late brother.

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The Turkish drama’s first season hit 19 territories and 850 million YouTube views.

GoQuest Media and Rains Pictures have greenlit Season 2 of the superhit Turkish drama Arafta following a breakout first season that found major success both on YouTube and across international markets. Season 1 has been licensed in 19 territories and has over 850 million views on its official YouTube channels. Season 2 will span 100 episodes and is already in production. It will follow the same YouTube-first release strategy.

The swift move into Season 2 has been driven by strong audience response, digital success, and growing international licensing momentum. The series has also sparked remarkable fan frenzy and built a powerful global fandom that now stretches across markets worldwide.

Arafta’s international licensees include Amazon MX Player in India, Kanal 7 in Turkey, and Vidio in Indonesia, with additional deals closed across Romania, Hungary, Latvia, and several other key markets. Across its five official language channels (Turkish, Arabic, Urdu, Spanish and English), Arafta has crossed 2.5 million subscribers, further reinforcing the series’ growing international appeal and market traction.

Many of Arafta’s international deals were closed after the series had already streamed on YouTube, with platforms recognizing the traction and awareness it had built through its digital run. While some broadcasters and streamers have yet to premiere the series on their own platforms, they are set to launch it in markets where audience awareness has already been established. This allows the YouTube-first and licensing strategies to run in parallel, reducing the cold-start marketing typically required for a new series.

Season 1 concluded on 17th April with a simultaneous global stream of the final episode, drawing 102,000 live concurrent viewers worldwide. The finale has set the stage for the story to continue, with leads İlsu Demirci and Emin Günenç returning for the next chapter. Season 2 will continue to follow Mercan and Ateş as the series deepens its core themes of love, vengeance, sacrifice and fate – the emotional engine that helped make the first season resonate so strongly with audiences across markets.

Vivek Lath, Managing Director, GoQuest Media, said: “Arafta is proving out what we believed about the make-to-sell model. A YouTube-first release does not compete with licensing. It builds the asset that licensees are buying. Most of our international deals were closed after audiences had already seen the series on YouTube, with partners seeing clear value in the YouTube-first strategy and the scale of awareness, traction, and audience connection it had already generated for the series. That is a strong signal for how scripted content travels today, and it is why we are moving into Season 2 with the same approach.”

Sevda Kaygısız of Rains Pictures commented: “Arafta is not just a successful project for us; it is a reflection of our belief in powerful storytelling, layered characters, and building a genuine emotional connection with the audience. From day one, our goal has been to push the boundaries of the daily drama format and create a more elevated, universally resonant narrative. The speed and intensity with which audiences have embraced this world has been a clear validation of that vision. Our decision to move into Season 2 so quickly is not driven by success alone, but by the depth of the story we still have to tell and the evolving journeys of our characters. Together with GoQuest Media, we aim to position Arafta not just as a series, but as a globally relevant brand. In the new season, while preserving the same emotional core, we will take the story to a much deeper and more expansive level.”

Arafta is produced by GoQuest Media and Rains Pictures. Season 1 launched as a YouTube-first release in November 2025 and quickly translated digital traction into licensing momentum, demonstrating the growing global potential of Turkish drama in a platform-first ecosystem.

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The partnership advances the global rollout of the K-pop-inspired brand, with a focus on consumer products and local partnerships in the Turkish market.

KPop Idol, one of IMC Toys’ fastest-growing global brands, is continuing its international expansion with its entry into Türkiye, through a partnership with Fauna Entertainment, which has been appointed as the brand’s licensing agent in the territory.

The deal marks a key step in the property’s global rollout strategy. Inspired by the worldwide K-pop phenomenon, KPop Idol blends music, fashion and self-expression, targeting kids and pre-teens who are deeply engaged with pop culture and digital ecosystems.

Under the agreement, Fauna will lead the licensing strategy and brand development for KPop Idol in Türkiye, with a focus on building a comprehensive consumer products program and establishing strong local partnerships to drive market presence.

“Bringing KPop Idol to Türkiye is an exciting opportunity, especially given the growing influence of K-pop culture among younger audiences,” said Emre Aksoy, CBO of Fauna Entertainment. “We see strong potential to develop a robust licensing program that connects with fans through fashion, music and lifestyle products.”

Positioned as a dynamic, trend-driven brand, KPop Idol offers expansion potential across multiple categories including toys, apparel, accessories, publishing and digital experiences, supported by a vibrant aesthetic and aspirational values.

With this addition, Fauna further strengthens its portfolio of international properties and reinforces its role as a key partner in bringing global brands to the Turkish market, where it already holds a solid presence in the kids’ entertainment segment.

For its part, IMC Toys continues to consolidate its international footprint. Headquartered in Terrassa, Barcelona, the company has more than 40 years of experience in the toy industry, operates in over 50 countries, and boasts a portfolio that combines proprietary brands such as Cry Babies, Bloopies and Baby Paws, alongside major licensed properties including Disney, Marvel, Hello Kitty and Netflix.

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Produced by Film Yapim Merkezi, the series has established itself as one of the most successful dramas of its kind on Turkish television.

Turkish broadcaster Kanal 7 has commissioned a fourth season of its hit daily drama Behind the Veil (Gelin), which will return to screens after the summer with the same cast and production team behind its remarkable success.

Produced by Film Yapim Merkezi, the series has become one of the most successful dramas of its kind on Turkish television.

Since its premiere, Behind the Veil has broken audience records for the channel and has managed to outperform major productions from leading networks in the country—an especially significant achievement considering its moderate budget and its broadcast on a smaller station.

“Behind the Veil has been one of those rare projects that exceeds expectations at every stage. Seeing it move into a fourth season, with its cast and creative team intact, is a testament to the strength of its storytelling and the loyalty of its audience,” said Handan Özkubat, head of Turkish drama at Eccho Rights. “We are delighted to continue this journey and to bring this outstanding series to even more corners of the world.”

The renewal comes amid strong international expansion for the title. Eccho Rights has recently closed sales in Poland, Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro, Romania, Moldova and Georgia, while the series had already been licensed in Israel, the Dominican Republic, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, northern Iraq and Indonesia.

Heading into its fourth season, the story has taken viewers on an intense journey. In the first season, Hançer, a young orphan, enters into a marriage of convenience with wealthy heir Cihan, where love unexpectedly blossoms. In the second installment, their relationship is pushed to the limit by the intrigues of Cihan’s ex-wife Beyza and his mother, Mukadder. The third season introduces new conflicts with the return of Hançer’s mother and the arrival of a vengeful sister determined to destroy Cihan’s family.

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The debut episode delivered encouraging results, registering a 2.90 rating in Total, a 3.42 in AB, and a 3.66 in ABC1. Off-screen, the series sparked immediate conversation, trending for hours on social media.

OGM Universe, the global distribution arm of OGM Pictures, announces that The Gentleman (local title: Delikanlı), a new drama series created by Onur Güvenatam, is ready for international buyers.

The series made its broadcast premiere in prime time on Show TV, one of Turkey’s leading free-to-air networks.

The debut episode delivered encouraging results across all key audience metrics. The premiere registered a 2.90 rating in Total, a 3.42 in AB, and a 3.66 in ABC1, figures that signal genuine audience connection from the very first episode and position the series well for the weeks ahead.

Off-screen, The Gentleman sparked immediate conversation. The series dominated X (formerly Twitter), trending for hours as viewers responded enthusiastically to its high production values and the strength of its cast performances.

The Gentleman centers on Yusuf (Mert Ramazan Demir), a man who stages a calculated encounter with Dila (Mina Demirtaş) to gain entry into the powerful Kızılhan family. On the surface, Yusuf is a rescuer — charming, composed, impossible to suspect. Beneath it, he is executing a long-planned act of revenge. Through flashbacks, we learn who Yusuf once was: a man of modest dreams, undone by debt, family crisis, and loss. The woman he loved, Hazan (Melis Sezen), is now married to Sarp (Salih Bademci) and fully absorbed into the Kızılhan world. Yusuf has spent years becoming someone else, patient, strategic, and ready. Using the cover of a high-profile hotel opening, Yusuf positions himself at the heart of the family. The game has begun.

Directed by Zeynep Günay and Recai Karagöz, written by Aybike Ertürk, The Gentleman enters Monday’s competitive prime time lineup as one of the season’s most anticipated new titles.

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