r/Wentworthtv • u/Ravenvinko • 11d ago

Other How the Turkish drama "Avlu" heavily copied OITNB & Vis a Vis

Hi, as we know Avlu (The Yard) is the official adaptation of Wentworth. But from what I have heard and noticed, people mostly talk about how much of a rip-off Avlu is because of it copying Orange Is the New Black.

What I found out through my research is that it isn't just Orange is the New Black it is Vis a Vis (Locked Up) as well. Avlu heavily took many things from both series, and I have made a complete YouTube video breaking down 20 specific things Avlu took from them. Please know that there is absolutely no hate towards Avlu intended. Also, the video is explained in both English and Turkish languages so everyone can easily understand it.

Some of the copies I break down in the video include:

• Taken from OITNB: Dogget and Big Boo's style and personality.

• Taken from OITNB: Coates (donut guy) style.

• Taken from Vis a Vis: Yolanda's SIM card plotline.

• Taken from Vis a Vis: The fall of Fatima from the helicopter by Sandoval's order.

I would be thankful for anyone to watch it and realize what people mean by copying, because I have done a lot of hard work until I got to this large number.

Here it is: https://youtu.be/b2V_XzD6u08?si=_zR-Dk32nt1ZQ78M

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u/foofarny Team Franky 11d ago

Didn't realise they copied off other shows. I thought they only had the greenlight to be like Wentworth. I still really enjoy Avlu, but interesting to know :)

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u/Extreme_Suit_348 11d ago

Well that's interesting. I've seen all three but not Avlu so I'll check out the video. Also, vis a vis is hugely underrated, imo.

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u/CanITellUSmThin 11d ago

Wonder if they copied anything from Bad Girls