# Turkish television production and viewership

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-television-production-and-viewership
> Updated: 2026-10-04T13:05:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Turkish television productions, specifically the series ‘Altı Üstü İstanbul’, have drawn attention through both viewership performance and production details.

In late September 2026, ‘Altı Üstü İstanbul’ led the Total category in television ratings with a 7.10 rating, competing against other major series like ‘Uzak Şehir’ and ‘Evlilik Güzeldir’. 

Subsequent reports identified the diverse filming locations used to portray different lifestyles within ‘Altı Üstü İstanbul’. The production utilizes various Istanbul districts, including Balat, Fener, Beyoğlu, Sarıyer, Üsküdar, and neighborhoods such as Fikirtepe and Eğitim in Kadıköy. The series also features a fictional central setting known as ‘Ziyankar Mahallesi’.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Istanbul locations used for Turkish television filming

Filming locations for Turkish series ‘Başkalarının Hayatı’ and ‘Altı Üstü İstanbul’ utilize diverse Istanbul districts, including Beykoz, Balat, and Ümraniye, to depict contrasting social environments.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-locations-used-for-turkish-television-filming

### 2026-09-22: Turkish TV ratings: Altı Üstü İstanbul leads Total category

Turkish television ratings for September 21, 2026, show ‘Altı Üstü İstanbul’ leading the Total category, while ‘Uzak Şehir’ dominates the AB and ABC1 demographics.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-tv-ratings-alt-st-istanbul-leads-total-category

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