The Wit List is a bimonthly selection by The Wit of 3 fresh, innovative and entertaining shows from around the world with highest social media buzz, made just for the MIPTV-MIPCOM community. Discover April’s Wit List!
HERCAI, TURKEY, ATV
Pitch: Romantic drama series that tells an impossible love story born after a revenge. An Istanbul businessman goes to Mardin in the far east of Turkey to ask the hand of a woman to her grandfather, the real leader of the family. But the man suggests that he marry his other granddaughter Yaren… Past family stories are resurfacing to complicate relations between the two clans.
Social media buzz: According to the Wit Social List, the drama series was the third most commented premiere of the week in Europe, reaching more than 10,200 comments on Twitter. The official Instagram account of the show has gathered more than 505,000 followers (as of March 29, 2019).
Premiere: Friday, March 15, 2019
Distributor(s): ATV Distribution
Weekly 120-minute episodes
KUZGUN, TURKEY, STAR TV
Pitch: Romantic drama series that tells the story of a man who grew up on the streets and managed to escape. As an adult, he has a completely different life but does not forget his past. He falls in love with Dila.
Social media buzz: According to the Wit Social List, the drama series was the most commented premiere of the week worldwide, reaching more than 38,000 comments on Twitter. The official Instagram account of the show has gathered more than 228,000 followers (as of March 29, 2019).
Premiere: Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Distributor(s): Madd Entertainment
Weekly 120-minute episodes
45 REVOLUCIONES, SPAIN, ANTENA 3
Pitch: Period series based on true facts that portrays the aspirations and dreams of a generation of young Spaniards discovering through music a space of freedom against the political oppression in Francoist Spain in the 1960s.
Social media buzz: According to the Wit Social List, the drama series was the third most commented premiere of the week in Europe, reaching more than 2,300 comments on Twitter. The official Instagram account of the show has gathered 2,000 followers while the official Instagram account of lead actor Carlos Cuevas has gathered 633,000 followers (as of March 29, 2019).
Premiere: Monday, March 18, 2019
Distributor(s): Atresmedia International Sales
13 Weekly 60-minute episodes
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