Acun Ilıcalı, Who Watches Netflix-Like Platform? [Questionnaire]

Survivor, MasterChief Türkiye, O Ses Türkiye, Yemekteyiz... It is possible to say that Acun Ilıcalı is one of the most assertive names in Turkey in terms of TV production. In fact, if we look at this from the business world, Acun is also a TV entrepreneur and investor. Therefore, according to changing audience habits new formats, new content It needs to ensure its permanence. 

Perhaps beyond the program and format, we can also see a new internet platform on the horizon. According to the claim, which first appeared on August 11, Acun Ilıcalı took the first steps to become a rival to Netflix in Turkey. Ministry of Culture and Tourism completed its official procedures, including It was enough to make a splash even though the name of the platform wasn't even there.

We asked our followers about the issue on our Telegram channel:

42% of the participants did not immediately make a judgment about Acun's digital platform, To see the content that will be on the platform first preferred. Of course, this survey does not produce generalizable results. As a matter of fact, it is certain that viewers have expectations from Acun other than content that adapts to the TV format such as Survivor. Moreover, if this platform is going to rival Netflix, at least within the borders of Türkiye, it needs to be able to make a splash with its TV series, movies and documentaries. 

Participants %30without even having detailed information about the platform. “Yes, I use it” he says. This expresses the opinion of the audience who loves and follows the programs produced by Acun Ilıcalı. In response, participants 28% say they will not use the platform expresses.

We do not have clear information about Acun Ilıcalı's platform, but if we do a little reasoning, we can make some consistent predictions. The first Acun Media production released on Netflix in recent months Exathlon Challenge, gives an idea of ​​the type of content that will be published on the new platform. In other words, we will see formats on the digital platform that have images that are not suitable for broadcast on TV, but that people can follow. 

at this point Exathlon ChallengeIt should be remembered that it was first planned as a project to be broadcast on YouTube, and after the shooting was completed, Acun said, "We will broadcast it on a surprise platform," but despite this, the program was broadcast on Netflix. In other words, for an ambitious domestic platform Acun Media Work on the front may have started a long time ago. We expect to have clearer details soon. We would like to see your thoughts in the comments.