"البراعم الحمراء" Cast Faces Threats Amid Controversy in Turkey
The cast of the Turkish TV series *البراعم الحمراء* (*El Buraem El Hamraa*) has received threats from various religious groups in Turkey, alongside demands to halt the show due to its bold discussions of religion and marriage.
RTÜK's Strict Monitoring of TV Shows
In response to the controversy, the head of RTÜK (Turkey's Radio and Television Supreme Council) issued a statement announcing the beginning of a strict surveillance process for TV series with the new season. This crackdown brought renewed attention to *البراعم الحمراء* and another series, *Syrup of Mulberry* (*Sharab Al-Tout*), both produced by *Golden Film*. As a result, Show TV and NOW were penalized with a broadcasting suspension for these two series.
Ongoing Public Reactions
In a follow-up message, the head of RTÜK shared that their council continues to execute careful oversight of series that raise concerns. He emphasized that shows with high viewership and public complaints spark societal reactions, particularly when they breach broadcasting principles.
RTÜK also stated that monitoring teams are on high alert to oversee series that citizens believe compromise national security or provoke ongoing public responses. They reassured the public that legal actions will be taken against any violating series after thorough investigations.
Finally, the fate of *البراعم الحمراء* and other controversial series remains uncertain, but the council's commitment to addressing societal concerns underscores the heightened scrutiny over the content of Turkish television.
