Star TV renews Ömer & Golden Boy
May 12, 2023
Hit Turkish drama series Ömer and Golden Boy, produced by OGM pictures, will both be returning for a second season in the Autumn, having been renewed by broadcaster Star TV.
Ömer launched in January 2023, and has performed impressively, particularly in the AB commercial demo, where the series regularly ranks at number one in the ratings and more than doubles Star’s average share.
Golden Boy, since launching in September 2022, has maintained its position as the most watched drama series across all channels each week in Turkey, with audiences regularly in excess of 10 million each Friday for the romantic drama. The series has now been licensed to more than 40 territories worldwide, with many more deals currently in the works.
“The success of these two series reflects that romantic dramas remain a top draw for audiences. But both of these series come with a twist on the traditional love story setups, that elevate them into must see primetime viewing,” says Handan Özkubat, Director of Turkish Drama at Eccho Rights.
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26th Aug, 2026
Eccho Rights lands My Sweet Lie on Mediaset Italy
Eccho Rights has licensed the hit Turkish comedy-drama My Sweet Lie (Benim Tatlı Yalanım) to Mediaset in Italy, where the series premiered on Canale 5 this August, and will continue to air daily on the broadcaster’s streaming service, Mediaset Infinity.
Produced by O3 Medya for Star TV, My Sweet Lie was one of the top-rated Turkish dramas of its launch season and has since travelled widely around the world. The series stars Furkan Palalı, Aslı Bekiroğlu and Lavinya Ünlüer in a warm, funny and emotionally rich story built around one of the most universal themes of all - parenthood.
The deal marks the latest collaboration between Eccho Rights and Mediaset, one of Italy’s leading media groups and a long-standing home for Turkish drama on Italian screens. Mediaset has previously acquired a string of Eccho Rights titles, including My Home My Destiny, Everywhere I Go, Brave and Beautiful and Kurt Seyit and Sura.
Melis Hamamcıoğlu, Director of Digital Media Acquisition & Content Sales at Eccho Rights, who concluded the deal, said: “Italy has become one of the most exciting markets for Turkish drama in Western Europe, and Mediaset has been central to that story. My Sweet Lie is exactly the kind of warm, universal series that connects with Italian viewers, and to see it land here just days after our Portuguese deal shows how much appetite there now is for these titles right across the region.”The agreement follows last week’s announcement that My Sweet Lie had been acquired by The Walt Disney Company for STAR Life in Portugal, as part of a two-title package alongside Everywhere I Go. Together, the deals underline the accelerating momentum of Turkish drama across major Western European territories, where broadcasters and audiences alike are embracing the genre’s blend of emotional storytelling, strong characters and broad family appeal.
20th Aug, 2026
Eccho Rights brings Turkish Drama to Portugal
Eccho Rights has concluded a deal with The Walt Disney Company Portugal, licensing two popular Turkish drama series for STAR Life. The agreement sees the broadcaster acquire the romantic comedy series Everywhere I Go and the warm family comedy-drama My Sweet Lie.
Everywhere I Go (original title: Her Yerde Sen) is produced by Karga Seven Pictures for NOW (Turkey). Starring Furkan Andıç and Aybüke Pusat and directed by Ender Mihlar, the series is a warm and witty romantic comedy that quickly became a fan favourite in Turkey and has since found devoted audiences internationally.
My Sweet Lie (original title: Benim Tatlı Yalanım) is produced by O3 Medya for Star TV. Starring Furkan Palalı, Aslı Bekiroğlu and Lavinya Ünlüer, the series is a romantic comedy with genuine emotional heart, built around one of the most universal themes imaginable: parenthood.
Melis Hamamcıoğlu, Director of Digital Media Acquisition & Content Sales at Eccho Rights, who brokered the deal, commented:
“Portugal has long been a market with real potential for Turkish drama, and this deal with The Walt Disney Company is a significant step in furthering that. We are confident that Portuguese audiences will respond very well to these titles.”
The deal reflects growing appetite among European broadcasters for proven Turkish drama titles with strong creative identities and broad audience appeal.