Feb. 26, 2024
Amidst its impressive ratings achievements, Bitter Lands has become more than just a hit TV show; it has become a nationwide sensation with millions of devoted fans. By K Dass.
Tims&B Productions’ captivating drama series, Bitter
Lands (original title: Bir Zamanlar Çukurova), continues its
triumphant journey as Terra Amara in Italy. Produced by Timur Savcı and
Burak Sağyaşar, this mesmerising show has captured the hearts of Italian
audiences with its compelling storyline and stellar performances. It dominates
both daytime and prime-time slots on Access Time and Canale 5.
Soaring Viewership
During the second night of the renowned Sanremo
Music Festival in Italy, Bitter Lands achieved remarkable viewership,
drawing in 2,289,000 viewers and securing an impressive 10.13% share. Notably,
this outstanding performance occurred alongside one of the country’s most
important events, leading to a noticeable shift in viewership dynamics. While
Sanremo boasted a 62.3% viewership share during its second-day broadcast the
previous year, this figure decreased to 60.1% on the same night this year,
highlighting the significant impact of Bitter Lands’ performance in the
face of one of the most-watched programs on Italian television.
In January, Bitter Lands achieved further
milestones. The lead actors—Melike İpek Yalova, Murat Ünalmış, and Uğur
Güneş—appeared on Maria De Filippi’s show, C’è Posta (You’ve Got Mail), one of
the country’s most popular television programs.
Outperformed Pope Francis’ exclusive interview
Their presence resulted in a breaking record of 4.7
million viewers with a share of 31.1%. During the primetime broadcast on
Sunday, January 14, the series outperformed Pope
Francis’ exclusive interview on Che Tempo Che Fa (CTCF) and even surpassed
the series Inspector Montalbano, capturing a staggering 2.8 million
viewers with a share of 15%. On Sunday, January 28, Bitter Lands
maintained its dominance in prime time with 3.1 million viewers and a 17.14%
audience share, once again outperforming the rerun of Montalbano. The
overwhelming love and applause from fans underscore the profound emotional
connection viewers hold with the show and its characters Bitter Lands
has become more than just a hit TV show; it’s a nationwide sensation with
millions of devoted fans.
Bitter Lands, also known as Bir
Zamanlar Çukurova, has captivated audiences beyond its Turkish origins. Here
are some of the places where this enthralling drama series has been
broadcasted:
Italy: Under the title Terra Amara, it
dominates Italian television, captivating viewers on channels like Access Time
and Canale 5. During the Sanremo Music Festival, it achieved remarkable
viewership, drawing in 2,289,000 viewers and securing an impressive 10.13%
share.
Other Countries: While specific
details about other countries are not mentioned in the available information,
it’s likely that Bitter Lands has reached audiences in various regions
due to its compelling storyline and stellar performances.
The love story of Zuleyha and Yilmaz, set against a
backdrop of secrets and struggles, has resonated with viewers worldwide.
Whether you’re in Italy or elsewhere, this series continues to leave a lasting
impression on its devoted fans.
Distributed by Inter Medya, Bitter
Lands now reaches 70 over countries worldwide. Besides being a phenomenon
not only in Turkiye but also in many countries like Italy, its Greek version as
Erotas Fugas gathered record ratings and significantly increased the
channel’s average as well. The title continues on its journey to conquer the
world, adding new territories periodically.