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By Scott Roxborough. Netflix has confirmed it has canceled production on its original Turkish series If Only after local authorities demanded the streamer remove a gay character from the script. The streaming giant announced the eight-part romantic drama in March. But Netflix has pulled the plug on the show after authorities, citing the existence of a homosexual supporting character in the script, refused to issue a filming license.

Instead of censoring the script, Netflix has decided to pull the series altogether. This is the first time Turkey has intervened directly to censor a Netflix show in the territory. The company had denied accusations it removed a gay character from another Turkish original, Loveunder pressure from Ankara.

But this is not the first time Turkey has censored Netflix. Earlier this year, local authorities issued a take-down order for an episode of political thriller Designated Survivorwhich streams on Netflix in Turkey. The government in Ankara claimed the show violated its censorship laws because of the depiction of a fictional Turkish leader, played by actor Troy Caylak, as a villain.

Following the failed military coup in Julythe conservative government of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has led a nationwide what turkish actor who are gay on freedom of expression. Turkey has arrested tens of thousands of people, including many journalists, in recent years for alleged ties to antigovernment and terrorist groups.

Erdogan has also been accused of playing to his conservative Muslim base by opposing the rights of religious or sexual minorities. In an official statement, Netflix said it remained committed to producing shows in Turkey, one of the fastest-growing international markets for the streaming giant.

We currently have several Turkish originals in production — with more to come — and look forward to sharing these stories with our members all around the world. It remains to be seen how official Turkish censorship will impact what local stories Netflix will be allowed to tell.

What turkish actor who are gay

Netflix Cancels Turkish Show After Government Demands Removal of Gay Character