14.09.2025 18:10
The President of the Radio and Television Supreme Council, Ebubekir Şahin, made a statement regarding the scenes in the series titled "Kızılcık Şerbeti" that have drawn reactions. In his statement, Şahin said, "The necessary actions regarding the mentioned production will be taken promptly."
RTÜK President Ebubekir Şahin stated regarding the Kızılcık Şerbeti series, "The necessary actions regarding the mentioned production will be taken promptly."
Show TV's rating champion series Kızılcık Şerbeti started the new season quickly. The revelation of the forbidden love between the characters Doğa and Firaz in the last episode caused a great stir.
REACTION POURED IN
The messaging sequence in the final scene of the episode shocked viewers, while social media was flooded with reactions to the script. Many users commented, "There was no need for such a story for the sake of ratings." The series faced a significant backlash.
RTÜK TOOK ACTION
Following the reactions, Radio and Television Supreme Council President Ebubekir Şahin made a statement regarding the controversial scenes.
Stating that "Family is the strongest foundation of our nation; our customs and traditions, along with our national and spiritual values, are the strongest bonds that unite us," Şahin expressed, "The declaration of 2025 as the 'Year of Family' is the clearest indication of the importance these values hold for our state and nation."
"NECESSARY ACTIONS WILL BE TAKEN PROMPTLY"
In his statement, Şahin said: "It should not be forgotten that every broadcast targeting the family does not remain limited to screens; it directly affects the souls of our children, the future of our youth, and the peace of our society. In this context, the reactions from the public regarding the Kızılcık Şerbeti series aired on Show TV and the complaints received by our Council have been meticulously evaluated, and the necessary actions regarding the mentioned production will be taken promptly."
"WE HOPE THIS SENSITIVITY CONTINUES TO GROW"
Our people can be assured that the Supreme Council will not remain indifferent to any content that may harm our family structure and social values, especially on the occasion of the "Year of Family," and will decisively fulfill its responsibilities.
Additionally, we thank all broadcasting organizations that have shown care for the family institution, our customs and traditions, and our national and spiritual values in their broadcasts so far, and we hope this sensitivity continues to grow.