tabii is a free-to-download multimedia app for streaming licensed Turkish and overseas shows and films. From fantasy to action to romantic comedy, it boasts a rich library of content to suit everyone’s taste and for their viewing pleasure. 

Given the popularity of Turkey’s local entertainment in the Americas and other regions, tabii is a great choice for anyone who’s fascinated with culturally diverse stories that are compelling, yet relatable to the everyday viewer. Though free for Turkish users, overseas audiences will—for now—make do with viewing films and shows on Roku and YouTube, which require a membership subscription.

Emphasis on representation and diversity

Launched by public broadcaster TRT (Turkish Radio and Television Corporation) as an esteemed project of the country, Tabii provides global viewers a glimpse of Turkey’s rich culture and heritage through 15,000 hours worth of original, licensed, and exclusive content. Given its strong focus on cultural diversity, viewers from all backgrounds—especially those from minority groups—will feel represented and empowered, thereby ensuring media inclusivity. 

With touching storylines centering on human values, both Turkish and international families will be able to relate to the struggles and triumphs of the characters. The app also offers child-friendly content, so your little ones can enjoy high-quality kids’ shows and movies. Like Netflix, it provides recommendations based on your recently viewed media—allowing you to expand your tastes and find hidden gems.

However, this app is ridden with all sorts of performance and technical issues, such as crashes, poor optimization, and unresponsiveness. Not to mention, the advertisements and lack of an offline viewing feature are a turn-off for some users. Further, screencasting a smartphone to a smart TV is not recommended as doing so will display a black screen with the audio playing in the background.

An app that rivals mainstream media platforms

Overall, tabii is your one-stop app for exploring and watching over a thousand hours of Turkish media. With cultural representation and diversity at the forefront, audiences from underrepresented groups will find its local TV shows and movies empowering and relatable. Personalized recommendations are offered, too, much like its competitors. Unfortunately, crashes, poor optimization, and other technical issues are prevalent in the app.