A Turkish TV series, "Terzi", was initially intended to air on TV8 but was canceled due to financial constraints. The production company then sold it to Netflix, where it was heavily modified. The series features a tailor who takes measurements of a woman while blindfolded, and a woman who seeks refuge with her colleague after escaping an abusive husband. The show's plot is criticized for its absurdity, particularly a scene where a character recognizes someone by touching them. The series is also accused of promoting a culture of abuse and exploitation.
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1. A series called Fancy Scarecrow was promoted in early 2022, but it was canceled due to the high dollar exchange rate in Turkey.
2. The series was initially planned to air on TV8, but it was later sold to Netflix.
3. The production company made the series a Netflix series in just 7 minutes.
4. The series is based on a true story and is called Terzi.
5. The main character in the series has a mentally disabled father whom he has never seen for years.
6. The character's father is played by Olgun Şimşek.
7. The series takes place in Istanbul and Kars.
8. The main character's fiancée is played by a woman who is subjected to violence.
9. The character's friend, a tailor, takes measurements of the fiancée while blindfolded.
10. The tailor's assistant is tasked with taking care of the main character's disabled father.
11. The series has 7 episodes, but only 2 episodes were broadcast on television.
12. The production company sold the series to Netflix and made a profit.
13. The series is set in 192 countries.
14. Turknet is an independent speed measurement company that tested the internet speed in Turkey.
15. According to the quarterly speed results, Turknet increased Turkey's internet speed average in 2023.