Turkish television dramas are wildly popular both in Turkey and internationally. Three out of four of those in Middle East have seen a Turkish television series. The television drama industry has played a pivotal role in increasing Turkey’s popularity in the Arab world.
Turkish dramas is among the country’s most well known economic and cultural exports.
Turkish television shows are almost always available in multiple languages, dubbed or subtitled to fit the target country’s language. The success of soap operas has boosted tourism as well, as visitors are keen to see the locations used for their favourite shows.