Many to Cancel Their Netflix Subscription as New Series on 1974 Cyprus Operation SparksBacklash in Türkiye and TRNC.

Netflix announced that it will release a series produced in Southern Cyprus on September 20, which has sparked controversy for its portrayal of the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation and its depiction of Turkish soldiers.

The series is criticized for distorting historical facts about the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation and for overlooking the mass killings committed by Greek gangs against Turkish Cypriots. By using the Greek name for Famagusta, the series reportedly presents events from a one-sided perspective and ignores the Turkish military’s efforts to protect civilians.

The release has drawn significant backlash from Türkiye and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Turkish Cypriots and many social media users argue that the series’ narrative does not reflect the realities on the island, as it overlooks the attacks, ethnic cleansing attempts, and massacres by Greek gangs against Turkish Cypriots before 1974, and instead focuses solely on criticizing Turkish soldiers.

In response, many people have announced plans to cancel their Netflix subscriptions. Critics claim the series serves as a tool for black propaganda, offering a biased view of the Turkish military’s presence on the island. They argue that the suffering of Turkish Cypriots and the massacres committed against them are disregarded, leading to a distorted depiction of the island’s history.

Public reactions in Türkiye and the TRNC emphasize that the series lacks a fair and impartial understanding of history, with many demanding its removal from the platform. They assert that the Cyprus Peace Operation was conducted to ensure peace on the island and protect Turkish Cypriots, and argue that Netflix should not support such productions.

As the backlash continues to grow, users are awaiting Netflix’s response and potential action regarding the issue.