The Wit List is a monthly 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 what was buzzing on Fresh TV in the Wit List of December!
CESUR VE GÜZEL (BRAVE AND BEAUTIFUL), STAR TV, TURKEY
Pitch: Tahsin is head of the Korludag family, his wealth and great influence in society makes him feared and respected by everyone. Tahsin has two children; his son Korhan is a big disappointment to his father, but Sühan, his smart and beautiful daughter. Korhan’s wife is without success trying to get pregnant. As she fears that Sühan will deliver an heir to the family fortune before herself, she tries to kill her sister-in-law. However, a handsome stranger saves Sühan’s life, becoming her lover and taking his place as the son Tahsin always dreamt of…
Social media buzz: According to the witspottER analytics, the drama series was the most commented premiere of the week in social media worldwide, reaching 65,081 comments on Twitter and Facebook. After one month on air, the official Facebook page gathered 13,873 Likes and the official Twitter account reached 74,139 Followers.
Premiere: Thursday, November 10, 2016
Distributor(s): Eccho Rights
103 weekly 45-minute episodes
LO QUE ESCONDÍAN SUS OJOS (HIDDEN BEHIND HER EYES), TELECINCO, SPAIN
Pitch: Period miniseries adapted from Nieves Herrero’s novel of the same name. In 1940, in Franco’s Spain in the backdrop of World War II, the forbidden romance between an aristocrat’s wife and a minister of the cabinet.
Social media buzz: According to the witspottER analytics, the period drama miniseries was the fourth most commented premiere of the week in social media in Europe and the most commented one in Spain, reaching 6,360 comments on Twitter and Facebook.
Premiere: Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Distributor(s): Mediaset Spain
4 weekly 90-minute episodes
AMORES PERROS (LOVE AT FIRST BARK), CUATRO, SPAIN
Pitch: Factual entertainment show about peculiar stories starred by dogs and owners. The owners and their dog will have to select two candidates, for having individual dates with. During those dates the owner will find out about life and habits of the candidates. The next step is the hardest challenge, staying away from their dog who will spend a whole day with each candidate. During the final gala the owners sill watch how the dog was taken care of and whether the rules were carried out or not, and take the final decision: Choosing the best candidate for their beloved pets.
Social media buzz: According to the witspottER analytics, the factual entertainment format was the third most commented premiere of the week in social media in Europe and the most commented one in Spain, reaching 4,892 comments on Twitter and Facebook.
Premiere: Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Distributor(s): Mediaset Spain
Weekly 55-minute episodes
