Merve Göntem, one of the screenwriters of the series "Kızılcık Şerbeti," has been taken into custody.

Merve Göntem, one of the screenwriters of the series

15.09.2025 22:10

Merve Göntem, one of the screenwriters of the series 'Kızılcık Şerbeti', was taken into custody after her response to a question asked 4 years ago about the characteristics of the character 'Eylül' in another production she wrote, 'Çıplak', became a trending topic on social media.

The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has initiated an investigation regarding the series 'Kızılcık Şerbeti' based on allegations of "attacks, belittlement, or humiliation against societal values." A new development has occurred regarding the series. One of the screenwriters, Merve Göntem, was taken into custody this evening at her home in Cihangir.

MERVE GÖNTEM, ONE OF THE SCREENWRITERS OF 'KIZILCIK ŞERBETİ', HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY

According to journalist Birsen Altuntaş, the reason for Göntem's detention is her statements made during an interview on a YouTube channel four years ago.

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