If you're someone who enjoys watching Turkish soap operas but doesn't know where to find them, then this article is for you. As you might have guessed, today we'll be talking about the best places to watch them and some of the most popular Turkish soap operas.
Before we delve into this topic, we know very well that international dramas are a tremendous success both abroad and here in Brazil. Well, to tell you the truth, international soap operas aren't only successful in Brazil, but also in other Latin American countries.
And precisely because of the high success of international dramas, many people have ended up asking me how to watch Turkish soap operas. Without further ado, we will now finally tell you the best places to watch Turkish soap operas.
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Globoplay
We'll start this list of places to watch Turkish soap operas by mentioning one that many people already know: GloboPlay. However, despite being a very popular app here in Brazil, many people didn't know it broadcast Turkish soap operas.
The fact that many people don't know that Turkish soap operas are available there is due to Globoplay being owned by Rede Globo. Therefore, many people automatically assume that it doesn't have soap operas from other countries or broadcasters besides Globo, the app's owner.
And to watch Turkish soap operas on this app is very simple, just go to your phone's app store and search for ” Globoplay “. After finding the app, simply download it and create a subscription, the price of which varies depending on the type of subscription.
The great thing about this app is that, in addition to soap operas, during Big Brother Brazil season, you can follow the lives of the housemates 24/7, if you want.
Netflix
Netflix is a streaming app that offers series, movies, documentaries, soap operas—in short, content of all types and tastes. And yet, it was somewhat obvious that they would bring international hits to their catalog, such as Turkish soap operas.
Netflix is an app that needs no introduction, as I bet you already know it; after all, Netflix is extremely popular worldwide. But if you don't know it, it's similar to GloboPlay, however, the diversity of content on Netflix is a bit greater.
And if you're interested in watching Turkish soap operas on Netflix, it's very simple: just go to your phone's app store and download Netflix. Within the app, you can create an account and choose a plan that includes one, two, or four screens.
And if you already have this app and a plan, just go to Netflix and search for Turkish soap operas, and you'll definitely find them.
HBO Max
And to close this list of apps that have Turkish soap operas, we'll now talk a little about HBO Max. This is perhaps the least popular app among those I've mentioned in this article, but despite that, there's a lot of good content there.
One thing you might not know about HBO Max is that it's a video service operated by Warner Bros. And incidentally, Discovery is owned by Warner Bros., which, by the way, is one of the five largest Hollywood studios.
Subscribers to this app have access to an incredible 10,000+ hours of content produced by HBO, DC, and Cartoon Network. This content ranges from television programs, movies, specials, and documentaries.
And yet, with such a wide variety of content found on HBO Max, Turkish soap operas couldn't be missing. And if you don't have HBO Max and want to get it, it's similar to the steps I mentioned above about how to get Globoplay and Netflix.
The Best Turkish Soap Operas
Now that you know where to watch Turkish soap operas, it's time to talk about the best soap operas from this country. And as you can probably imagine, we'll tell you which soap operas these are and where you can find and watch them.
Fatmagul 2010: GloboPlay
I'll start this list by talking about the “Futmagul” telenovela, which, as you may have already noticed, is a 2010 production and available on GloboPlay.
This soap opera tells the story of a young woman living in a small town who was raped one night. However, when her fiancé found out, he broke up with her, and she was forced to marry one of her rapists.
A New Life 2020: GloboPlay
We will now talk a little about “A New Life,” a Turkish soap opera also available on GloboPlay. This soap opera tells the story of Yasemin, a woman married to a rich and powerful businessman, and Adem, a mere ex-military man.
The former soldier becomes her bodyguard, and his goal is to protect her from enemy threats, including her own husband.
8 In Istanbul (2020): Netflix
Leaving aside the Turkish soap operas available on GloboPlay for a moment, we'll now talk about those available on Netflix. And we'll start this list with “8 in Istanbul,” which tells the story of a group of people who need to transcend sociocultural boundaries.
This group needs to transcend sociocultural boundaries to make new friends, even when their beliefs, fears, and desires become intertwined.
Love 101 (2020): Netflix
This Turkish production tells the story of four troubled teenagers and a model student who embark on a mission at their school. This mission is none other than to pair one of their teachers with a basketball coach, but something happens… These four troubled teenagers and the model student end up discovering friendship, love, and the courage to be themselves.
Intersection (2016): Netflix
This soap opera tells the story of Ali Nejat Karasu, a former race car driver and playboy who transforms into a businessman. Upon becoming a businessman, he becomes responsible for Karas Holdings, part of a group his father built while making a fortune in shipbuilding.
However, Ali Nejat Karasu's true passion is still cars, and his biggest dream is to launch a new car.
A Miracle (2019): HBO Max
Now that we've talked about Turkish soap operas available on GloboPlay and Netflix, it's time to talk about HBO Max soap operas. And we're going to talk about a 2019 production called “A Miracle”.
This soap opera tells the story of a doctor who has autism spectrum disorder and begins working at a hospital in Istanbul. And as you can imagine, being autistic, he will have to overcome prejudice from both his patients and even his colleagues.
In time, he will find a family there in the hospital who can appreciate the value of his special abilities.
The Choice (2010): HBO Max
We'll close this list of Turkish soap operas by talking about “The Choice,” which, as you may have already seen, is a 2010 production. This soap opera tells the story of an economics professor who is a trusted man. And this trusted man does everything to be the best person possible, but ends up having his life turned upside down.
At one point, he is on the verge of being promoted to rector. However, a slanderous accusation by a colleague results in his dismissal from the faculty.
