Could the series starring Demet Ozdemir and Engin Akyürek become a hit on Netflix?

My Name is Farah / Adım Farah

Despite the series “My Name is Farah,” starring Demet Ozdemir and Engin Akyürek, receiving positive reviews from critics and viewers, its ratings in Turkey did not meet expectations. Could the series have achieved greater success if it were a digital show?

Some fans of the series believe that it could have achieved more success if it had been released in a digital format on the Netflix platform.

The series tells the story of Farah, a young woman forced to leave Iran and move to Istanbul to save her son. In Istanbul, she takes a job as a cleaner and becomes involved in a romance with a man engaged in dark dealings.

The series received positive reviews for its strong plot, convincing performances, and social relevance. However, it failed to capture the attention of a wide audience in Turkey.

Several possible reasons for this exist. Firstly, the Turkish television market is saturated with new series airing every season, making it challenging for new projects to attract viewers.

Secondly, “My Name is Farah” addresses complex social issues, which may be uncomfortable for some viewers.

Thirdly, the series was released on a traditional television channel, not a digital platform. Digital platforms like Netflix offer a broader choice of content and more flexible viewing options, potentially attracting a wider audience.

If “My Name is Farah” had been released in a digital format on Netflix, it might have been able to attract a broader audience, both in Turkey and internationally. Netflix has over 220 million subscribers worldwide, providing the series with the opportunity to reach a larger audience.

Furthermore, Netflix offers more flexible viewing options than traditional television channels. Netflix users can watch series at their convenience and from any location, making the series more appealing to viewers who cannot or do not want to watch it on television.

Of course, it is impossible to say for sure whether “My Name is Farah” would have achieved greater success if it had been released in a digital format on Netflix. However, considering the factors mentioned above, it is quite possible.