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Netflix takes a big stand against homophobia

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Netflix has shut down its new Turkey-set series If Only due to local outcry over the inclusion of a gay character.Netflix had planned to shoot the eight-part series on location.

The story would have revolved around an unhappily married woman flashing back to the moment her husband proposed. Star Özge Özpirinçci even posted an on-set photo over the weekend.If Only would have marked the streaming studio’s second production in the nation of Turkey.

Now, If Only’s creator Ece Yörenç tells website Altyazi Fasikul “Due to a gay character, permission to film the series was not granted and this is very frightening for the future.”Related: Turkey orders schools to stop letting kids draw rainbows because it’s a “plot to turn children gay”Industry.

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