Golden Boy Expands Reach

The Turkish drama series Golden Boy has been licensed to more than 100 countries, following the latest raft of deals by international distributor Eccho Rights.

Golden Boy is a classic family drama that tells the story of two sisters, Seyran and Suna, whose paths cross with Ferit. The two sisters’ lives change forever when Ferit decides to marry Seyran instead of Suna.

Azam TV channels have picked up the title across Africa, with Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Malawi, Ghana, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe all set to air the series, which returned for its second season in Turkey.

The OGM Pictures-produced drama has also recently been sold to Poland (TVP), Czechia (Nova TV), Serbia (Happy TV) and Kazakhstan (Khabar).

Berkin Nalbantli, sales executive for CEE and Africa for Eccho Rights, commented: “Golden Boy remains the most in-demand Turkish drama series in the international market over a year since its launch, with buyers loving its premium quality and classic romantic storytelling.”

Handan Özkubat, director of Turkish drama for Eccho Rights, said: “With the start of the second season in Turkey, Golden Boy has cemented its position as the most-watched drama series in the country each week, and now in more than 100 countries worldwide, the title is inarguably one of the most successful Turkish drama series we have ever seen in the international market.”