After dominating the film markets of the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Balkans, Turkish TV series have now expanded their reach to South America.
Chile, Argentina, and Mexico stand out as major consumers of Turkish TV series in the region.
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In recent years, Turkey's TV series have been utilized as a form of soft power, especially in Arab countries.
Apart from attracting tourists from these nations, they are considered crucial in advancing Ankara government's cultural objectives.
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Exporting Turkish series to other countries not only fosters interest in learning the Turkish language and promotes Turkish culture and art, but also enhances Turkey's diplomatic ties and cultural exchanges with other nations.
These series have amassed over 700 million viewers worldwide, with the Wikipedia page of one such series, 'Hareem Sultan,' boasting approximately 500 million viewers, making it the most-watched series globally.
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To exert a positive influence in foreign markets, Turkey ensures that the series intended for international audiences refrain from portraying sadness and darkness commonly depicted in domestic productions.
Instead, they highlight the authority, beauty, and positive historical, cultural, and social aspects of the country to attract foreign tourists.
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Warning: these questons and answers are not all representative of the way questions will be asked and answered in the pilot, because some questions are compound and some answers do not include citations.

Q: What regions did Turkish TV series dominate before expanding to South America?
A: The Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Balkans.

Q: Which countries in South America are highlighted as major consumers of Turkish TV series?
A: Chile, Argentina, and Mexico.

Q: How have Turkish TV series been utilized by Turkey in recent years?
A: They have been used as a form of soft power, especially in Arab countries, to advance the Ankara government's cultural objectives.

Q: Besides attracting tourists, what other role do Turkish TV series play in advancing Turkey's cultural goals?
A: They foster interest in learning the Turkish language, promote Turkish culture and art, and enhance diplomatic ties and cultural exchanges with other nations.

Q: Approximately how many viewers have Turkish TV series amassed worldwide?
A: Over 700 million viewers.

Q: Which Turkish TV series has approximately 500 million viewers, making it the most-watched series globally?
A: 'Hareem Sultan.'

Q: What is the primary focus of Turkish TV series intended for international audiences?
A: They highlight the authority, beauty, and positive historical, cultural, and social aspects of Turkey to attract foreign tourists.

Q: What aspect of domestic Turkish productions do international Turkish series refrain from portraying?
A: They refrain from portraying sadness and darkness commonly depicted in domestic productions.

Q: How does Turkey aim to exert a positive influence in foreign markets through its TV series?
A: By highlighting positive aspects of the country and refraining from portraying sadness and darkness.

Q: What role do Turkish TV series play in promoting cultural diplomacy and international relations?
A: They serve as a tool for cultural exchange, fostering interest in Turkish culture and language while enhancing diplomatic ties with other nations.