3 May 2022
The Wit List – April 2022
Discover which TV shows are generating the biggest buzz right now in the new Wit List!
#1 – Baba (Our Father), Turkey, Show TV
Pitch: Drama series that follows the sudden change in the humble life of the Saruhanlı Family living in an Anatolian town. The story centers on the conflict between Emin, the head of the Saruhanlı family, and his son Kadir, who got out of prison, over their concept of family.
Social media buzz: According to the Wit Social List, the drama series was second in The Wit’s Instagram ranking the week of its launch and has gathered more than 122,000 subscribers since its premiere (as of April 25, 2022). The series has a good fanbase with a rating of 7.0 on IMDb.
Premiere: Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Distributor(s): Madd Entertainment
120-minute weekly episodes
#2 – Halo, multiple territories, Paramount+
Pitch: Action series based on the international hit video game franchise “Halo”, around an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant.
Social media buzz: According to the Wit Social List, the drama series was first in The Wit’s Instagram ranking the week of its launch and made it to the Monthly top ten. The show has gathered more than 120,000 subscribers since its premiere (as of April 25, 2022). The series has a good fanbase with a rating of 7.1 on IMDb.
Premiere: Thursday, March 24, 2022
Distributor(s): Paramount Global Distribution Group
10 60-minute episodes
#3 – Million Dollar Island, The Netherlands, SBS6 & Amazon Prime Video
Pitch: Reality competition in which 100 men and women have the mission to survive two months on a desert island. One million euros is at stake. Each contestant starts the adventure with a bracelet worth 10,000 euros. While they’re on the island, contestants can gain and lose bracelets by competing in various games.
Social media buzz: According to the Wit Social List, the reality series was first in The Wit’s Instagram ranking the week of its launch. The series has gathered more than 10,000 subscribers since its premiere (as of April 25, 2022). The series has a good fanbase with a rating of 7.7 on IMDb.
Premiere: Sunday, March 6, 2022
Distributor(s): Talpa Distribution
18 60-minute weekly episodes
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