Turkish television networks prepare autumn broadcast schedules

Turkish television networks are finalizing their autumn broadcast schedules as several popular series prepare for new seasons. The series ‘Kızılcık Şerbeti’ on Show TV is expected to begin filming on August 25, with a projected return to screens on September 18, 2026. Notably, the character Nursema will not return in the upcoming season, a decision reportedly made to facilitate a new narrative direction for the story.

Other upcoming productions include ‘Uzak Şehir’ on Kanal D, which anticipates filming to begin on August 20, 2026, despite recent cast changes. Additionally, TRT 1’s ‘Taşacak Bu Deniz’ is scheduled to premiere its second season on September 18, 2026.

Industry insights suggest a shift in the television landscape, with a projected decrease in the total number of series aired. While global TV viewership has seen significant declines, such as a 17% drop in Western markets, Turkish viewership rates remain higher, though they have seen a slight decrease from approximately 38% last year to an estimated 35%.