
Podcast description: Join Eda and Maha biweekly for an entertaining and informative chat about Turkish TV shows aka dizis. Eda is Turkish and Maha lives in the US and they find joy in exploring our differences as well as our similarities through watching dizis. Find us on Twitter(X) as @dizi_friends and on Instagram as @dizifriends
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 34 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV ReviewsNewsTV & FilmEntertainment News | |||

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This week on Dizi Friends, Eda and Maha do something a little different:
We create our own dizi.
From casting and tropes to storyline, timelines, and even marketing, we imagine what our perfect Turkish series would look like.
Se... more
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This week on Dizi Friends, Maha and Eda explore a question we don’t often stop to ask:
What actually makes a great leading man?
Using Ozan Akbaba as a starting point, we unpack the qualities that make certain actors feel… differen... more
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This week on Dizi Friends, Maha and Eda explore a noticeable shift in Turkish television: Why do so many new series revolve around crime, violence, and mafia-style narratives?
We discuss several recent projects, including:
* Ayn... more
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Two friends, many dizis, and an accidental Christmas special. 🎄✨
This week Eda and Maha start with what they’ve been watching, then wander happily into colors, words, creativity, and cozy holiday traditions.
What we watched this ... more
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We’re back for Season 5! In this episode, Eda and Maha catch up on the chaos of returning Turkish dizis and the wave of shiny new projects. We talk about why Uzak Şehir is quietly setting the benchmark for what a good dizi can be, why... more
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In this special Spotlight Chat, we welcome our first male guest — a therapist and lifelong dizi fan — to talk about the psychology of Turkish TV.
We explore why dizis are so addictive, how emotional storytelling creates connection a... more
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This week, Maha and Eda dive into a pressing question: "Have Turkish TV series lost their magic, or is it an industry problem?"
Following the cancellation of Çift Kişilik Oda, the girls felt compelled to unpack why romantic comedies... more
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In this premiere episode of our new Career Deep Dive series, we explore the evolution of Çağatay Ulusoy’s journey — from his breakout role as Emir in Adını Feriha Koydum to becoming a leading figure in Turkey’s streaming revolution wi... more
I enjoyed the show immensely and as usual learn more each episode about Turkish Dizis. I found myself nodding along with your guest. My gateway to Dizi fever was Siyah Beyaz Ask, and I haven’t looked back. Visited Istanbul this past October and really loved it. Can’t wait to go back. Keep up the good work
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I’m so grateful for any info about my favorite dizis. I’m from California and my grasp of Turkish is probably less than what a toddler can understand. When I watch Kizil Goncalar I’m painfully aware that the translations lack depth so any analysis from the perspective of native speakers is amazing. I don’t have a single person in my life who watches these shows and I’m very pleased to discover your podcast. I for one would love more explanation of some of the conversations between Cuneyd and pre... more
Really enjoyed your podcast, please keep them coming.
good luck ladies!
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Two hosts, Eda and Maha, dissect Turkish dizis with a mix of witty banter and analytic depth. Episodes span trends in mafia dramas, leading men, genre fatigue, and behind-the-scenes industry dynamics, often pairing cultural insight with practical recommendations on what to watch next. Fans likely value candid debates, nuanced discussions of representation, and a friendly, spoiler-light vibe that blends personal taste with broader TV industry commentary. A distinguishing thread is how they connect design, production choices, and regional storytelling to audience experience, making it appealing for listeners who crave thoughtful artful critique alongside entertaining conversation.
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