Turkey’s Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has imposed administrative sanctions on the TV series “Halef: Köklərin Çağrısı | The Heir – Call of the Roots”, currently broadcast on NOW TV.
The decision was taken due to scenes involving violence and abuse against the character Yıldız, as well as a disturbing scene depicting an attempted forced abortion involving the character Melek.
RTÜK’s action followed widespread public reactions and the “Justice for Damla” campaign, which drew attention to the controversial and distressing content featured in the series.
According to RTÜK’s official statement:
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The series has been fined
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Producers received an official warning
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The show has been placed under strict regulatory supervision
Producers were instructed to revise the content in order to avoid further sanctions.
🔍 Other sanctioned programs
This decision is part of a broader RTÜK initiative aimed at limiting violent and socially harmful content in the media.
In addition to Halef, sanctions were also imposed on:
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the series “Veliaht” on Show TV
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the program “Konuşanlar” on the Disney+ platform
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and selected content available on Spotify
The penalties sparked intense reactions across media and social platforms, while the “Justice for Damla” campaign gained further momentum, emphasizing the importance of protecting viewers from violent and traumatic scenes.
