Beneath the surface returns for season two on TOD
Jun 09, 2025
TOD, the popular streaming platform owned by beIN Media Group serving Turkey and the MENA region, has officially renewed its hit thriller series Beneath the Surface for a highly anticipated second season.
Produced by LA and Istanbul-based Karga Seven Pictures, the first season captivated audiences with its compelling mix of family drama, a tense murder mystery, and a rich love story delivering TOD its highest-ever viewing figures upon its 2024 launch.
Returning for the 10-part second season are lead actors Hazal Kaya and Çağlar Ertuğrul, reprising their roles as police officers Cihan and Metin, whose private affairs threaten to undermine their work as front-line murder investigators.
“We are delighted by the opportunity to present another season of this extraordinary series to our clients,” says Handan Özkubat, Director of Turkish Drama at Eccho Rights who will represent the series worldwide. “There is a growing appetite for shorter series, particularly from international streamers who want an entry into Turkish content, so we can’t wait to present this latest premium title, starting at NEM in Dubrovnik this week.”
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String of new deals concluded for I Am Mother
Eccho Rights has sealed a string of new sales deals for the Turkish drama series I Am Mother (Sandık Kokusu), produced by O3 Medya and originally commissioned by Show TV in Türkiye. The emotional, character-driven series, which has struck a chord with audiences domestically, now continues its global expansion with several new international partners.
The latest broadcasters to acquire the rights to I Am Mother include Univision for the U.S. Hispanic market, Teleamazonas in Ecuador, Kanal D in Romania, TV3 in Lithuania, TV Klanin Albania and Jibek Joly in Kazakhstan.
These new deals further cement the series’ status as one of the most compelling Turkish dramas of the past two years, exploring the complex emotional terrain of motherhood, loss, and healing.
“I Am Mother offers a rich, multi-layered story of a woman rebuilding her life after trauma, and the ways in which our past continues to shape our future, a theme that has proved universally relatable,” said Handan Özkubat, Director of Turkish Drama at Eccho Rights. “We’re delighted to see so many international partners connecting with this powerful and authentic narrative.”
15th Apr, 2025
Eccho Rights and Amazon MX Player continue strategic partnership
Amazon MX Player, Amazon’s free streaming service has extended its partnership with leading independent distributor Eccho Rights to bring two of Türkiye’s most iconic drama series, Golden Boy (Yalı Çapkını) and Chrysalis (Camdaki Kız), to viewers across India. The collaboration builds on the streaming service’s growing library of globally acclaimed content and marks a significant milestone in the ongoing partnership between Amazon MX Player and Eccho Rights.
Golden Boy (Yalı Çapkını) and Chrysalis (Camdaki Kız), both produced by OGM Pictures, rank among the most successful Turkish dramas of recent years. Golden Boy, which premiered on Star TV in 2022, has become a cultural phenomenon, breaking domestic ratings records and captivating audiences in over 130 international territories. Chrysalis, which debuted on Kanal D in 2021, quickly rose to the top of Turkish ratings charts, holding the number-one spot for over a year, and earned the prestigious Golden Butterfly Award for Best Drama Series.
“These are two of the most important drama titles we have seen come out of Türkiye in the past five years, and while both have enjoyed enormous success on the international stage so far, bringing them to the world’s largest consumer market in India represents another landmark step for Turkish Drama,” shared Melis Hamamcıoğlu, Director of Digital Media Acquisition & Content Sales at Eccho Rights, who closed the deal.