Istanbul-based Star TV was the first private television network to be established following the end of the TRT monopoly; Star TV and Show TV (also based in Istanbul) remain highly popular throughout the country, airing Turkish and American series.
Star TV yang berbasis di Istanbul merupakan jaringan televisi swasta yang pertama didirikan setelah berakhirnya monopoli TRT; Star TV dan Show TV (juga berbasis di Istanbul) masih sangat populer di seluruh negeri, menayangkan serial Turki maupun Amerika.