List of soap operas explained

The following is a list of soap operas that have been broadcast in various countries, including previous and current soap operas. Soap operas that are currently being broadcast are listed in bold if they are not in a table.

Albania

Albanian Soap Operas

Name	Years broadcast
	2002–2003
	2008
	2010

Argentina

See main article: List of Argentine telenovelas.

Australia

Australian Soap Operas

Name	Years broadcast	Ongoing
Blue Hills (radio serial)	1949–1976
	1958
	1961–1962
	1964–1977
	1967–1977
	1968
	1969–1976
	1971–1975
	1972–1977
	1974–1975
	1974–1976
	1974–1977
	1975
	1976
	1976–1982
	1976–1983
	1977–1978
	1977–1981
	1977–1984
	1979–1981
	1979–1986
	1981–1987
	1981–1994
	1982
	1983
	1983
	1983–1984
	1983–1986
	1985–1994
	1985–present
	1988
	1988–present
	1989
	1989–1993
	1989–1996
	1990
	1991–1992
	1993–1994
	1994–1999
	1994–2006
	1995
	1996–2001
	1996–2001
	1997–1999
	1997–2000
	1998–1999
	1998–2004
	1998–2009
	2000–2001
	2000–2002
	2001–2005
	2001–2009
	2001-2002
	2003
	2004–2007
	2005–2006
	2005–2008
	2008–2009
	2008–2011
	2013–2021
	2019
	2019–2020

Austria

Name	Year Started	Year Ended	Ongoing?
	1992	1999
	2007	2007
Wien – Tag und Nacht	2014	2014
	2015	2022
	2017	Present
	2019	Present

Belgium

Name	Start Date	End Date	Ongoing?	Telenovela?
Emma	1 January 2007	27 June 2007
	30 December 1991	present
	23 December 1995	present
	20 January 1997	23 February 1998
	31 August 1993	26 August 2008
	2007	2008
Lisa	2021	2023
	2008	2009
	2009	2010
	2010	2011
	7 April 2004	June 2006
	26 September 2006	4 December 2009
	2010	2011
	2024	2024

a.Made & aired in the Netherlands for The Netherlands & Flanders

b.Made in Belgium for airings in the Netherlands & Flanders

Bolivia

Spanish Name	English Name
Amor en tiempo seco	The love in time of drought
Cambas en apuros	Cambas in difficulties
	Carmelo Hurtado Returns
Chantaje de Amor	Blackmail of love
Coraje Salvaje	Wild courage
La Fundación	The Foundation
Hotelucho	Poor Hotel
Luna de Locos	Moon of the crazies
Los Pioneros	The Pioneers
Tardes Antiguas	Old Afternoon
Tierra Adentro	Inland
Las Tres Perfectas Solteras	The Three Perfect Unmarried Women
La Última Expedición	The Last Expedition
Una Vida, Un Destino	A life, a destiny
La Virgen de las Siete Calles	The Virgin of the Seven Streets

Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Pečat (2008–2009)
• Hotel Balkan (2021)

Brazil

See main article: List of Brazilian telenovelas.

Bulgaria

Name	Broadcast Period	Ongoing
Hotel Balgariya	2004
	October 2008 – 5 May 2011
	2010–11 June 2012
	(2011–June 2016)
	2011-2019
	2016-2021

Cambodia

• Roschea Chiveth (The Taste of Life) (2004-)

Canada

• 11 Cameras (2006)
• 49th & Main (2006)
• The Best Years (2007–2009)
• Black Harbour (1996–1999)
• The City (1999–2000)
• Country Joy (1979)
• Degrassi (1980–1992, 2001–2017)
• Edgemont (2001–2005)
• E.N.G. (1988–1994)
• Falcon Beach (2006–2007)
• Family Passions (1993–1994)
• High Hopes (1978)
• Hillside (also known as Fifteen) (1991–1993)
• Loving Friends and Perfect Couples (1983)
• Metropia (2004–2006)
• Moccasin Flats (2003–2008)
• Moment of Truth (1965)
• Mount Royal (1988)
• MVP (2008)
• North of 60 (1992–1997)
• North/South (2006)
• Paradise Falls (2001–2008)
• Riverdale (1997–2000)
• Train 48 (2003–2005)
• Scarlett Hill (1962–1964)
• Strange Paradise (1969–1970)
• Street Legal (1987–1994)
• Time of Your Life (1988–1989)
• Whistler (2006–2007)
• Wild Roses (2008)

Quebec

• Virginie (1996–2010)
• Marilyn (1991–1993)
• La Bonne aventure (1982–1986)
• La Maison Deschênes (1987–1989)
• L'or du temps (1985–1993)
• Watatatow (1991–2005)
• 4 et demi...
• Les Belles Histoires des pays d'en haut (1956–1970)
• Le Cœur a ses raisons (2005–2007)
• Les Dames de coeur
• Diva (2010)
• Francoeur
• Jasmine
• Lance et Compte
• La famille Plouffe
• 14, rue de Galais
• Les Soeurs Elliot
• Chambres en ville
• Grand Papa
• Les Hauts et les bas de Sophie Paquin
• Au nom de la loi
• Plus belle la vie
• Providence
• Les Soeurs Elliot
• Terra humaine
• Virginie

China

Name	Broadcast Period
Xieng Fujie	2000–2002
Spirit of Love	2005–2007
	2009
Golden Marriage	2010
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Colombia

See main article: List of Colombian telenovelas.

Croatia

Name	Broadcast Period	Episode count
	2004–2008	805
	2009–2011	318
	2011–2013	345
	2022–2024	423

Cyprus

Name	Name (English)	Original Air dates	Episode count	Ongoing?
Galatia		2016-2020	738
		2017-2022	795
	"Winds of Passion"	2000–2004
	"The Plaza"	2004–2006
	"Talk to Me"	2007–2009
	"On a Red Background"	2008–2012	735
	"7 skies and Bum clouds"	2012-2015	580
Istories Tou Horkou	"Village Stories"	weekly, 1996–2006	510
Manolis Ke Katina	"Manolis and Katina"	weekly, 1994–2007
Gia Tin Agapi Sou	"For Your Love"	2008–2009
Odos Den Xehno	"Don't Forget Street"	1996

Czechia

• Rodinná pouta (2004–2006)
• Pojišťovna štěstí (2004–2010)
• Ulice (2005–present)
• Ordinace v Růžové zahradě (2005–present)
• Letiště (2006–2007)
• Velmi křehké vztahy (2007–2009)
• Ošklivka Katka (2008–2009)
• Cesty domů (2010–2015)
• Obchoďák (2012)
• Přístav (2015–2017)
• Ohnivý kuře (2016–2018)
• Modrý kód (2017–2020)
• Krejzovi (2018–2019)
• Slunecná (2020-2022)

Denmark

• Landsbyen (1991–1996)
• Hvide Løgne (1998–2000)
• 2900 Happiness (2007–2009)

Egypt

• Layali El Helmiya (1992)

Estonia

• Kodu keset linna (2003–2011)
• Õnne 13 (1993–present)
• Helena (2006)
• Elu keset linna (2012–2013)

Finland

• Salatut elämät (1999–present)
• Kotikatu (1995–2012)
• Voitto kotiin (1998)
• Tähtitehdas (1998–1999)
• Ihmeidentekijät/Parhaat vuodet (1996–2002)
• Uusi päivä (2010–2018)
• Rantabaari (2019–present)

Falkland Islands

• Sea Light (2012–present)

France

• Riviera (1991–1992)
• Sous le soleil (1996–2008)
• Tide of Life (1998–2000)
• Plus Belle La Vie (2004–2022)
• Cinq Soeurs (2008)
• Les Mystères de l'amour (2011–present)
• Cut ! (2013–2019)
• Demain nous appartient (2017–present)
• Un Si Grand Soleil (2018–present)
• Ici tout commence (2020-present)

Germany

• Lindenstraße (8 December 1985−29 March 2020)
• Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten (11 May 1992−present, based on The Restless Years)
• Marienhof (1 October 1992− 15 June 2011)
• Die Fallers – Eine Schwarzwaldfamilie (1994−present)
• Unter uns (1994−present)
• Verbotene Liebe (1995−2015, based on Sons and Daughters)
• Montagskinder (1995−1996)
• Montagsgeschichten (1997)
• Jede Menge Leben (1995−1996)
• So ist das Leben! Die Wagenfelds (1995−1996)
• Alle zusammen – jeder für sich (1996−1997)
• Von Mann zu Mann (1998)
• St. Angela (1997−2005)
• Geliebte Schwestern (1997−1998)
• Die Anrheiner (1998−2011)
• Schloss Einstein (1998−present)
• In aller Freundschaft (1998−present)
• Mallorca – Suche nach dem Paradies (1999−2000)
• Berlin Bohème (2000−2005, 53 episodes)
• Bianca – Wege zum Glück (2004−2005)
• Verliebt in Berlin (2005−2007, telenovela; series 1 based on Yo soy Betty, la fea)
• Sturm der Liebe (2005−present, telenovela)
• Wege zum Glück (2005−2009)
• Sophie – Braut wider Willen (2005-2006, telenovela)
• Schmetterlinge im Bauch (2006−2007)
• Das Geheimnis meines Vaters (2006 + "Best of", telenovela)
• Alles was zählt (2006−present)
• Rote Rosen (2006−present, telenovela)
• Maple Avenue (2007, 60 episodes)
• Dahoam is Dahoam (2007−present)
• 112 – Sie retten dein Leben (2008−2009)
• Sonntagsmänner (2008)
• Anna und die Liebe (2008−2012, telenovela)
• Alisa – Folge deinem Herzen (2009−2010, telenovela)
• Das Haus Anubis (2009–2012, remake of Het Huis Anubis)
• Lena - Liebe meines Lebens (2010–2011, telenovela; adaption of Don Juan y su bella dama)
• Hand aufs Herz (2010−2011)
• (2020-Present)

Greece

• İ Lampsi ["The Shine"] (1991–2005)
• Kalimera Zoe ["Good Morning Life"] (1993–2006)
• Apagoreymeni Agapi ["Forbidden Love"] (1998–2006)
• Filodoxies ["Ambition"] (2002–2006) (799 episodes)
• Vera Sto Dexi ["Wedding Ring on the Right (Hand)"] (2004–2007)
• Erotas ["Love"] (2005–2008)
• Haravgi ["Dawn"]
• Dromoi Paraliloi ["Parallel Roads"]
• Sti skia tou hrimatos ["In Money's Shadow"] (1990–1991)
• To galazio diamanti ["The Blue Diamond"] (1991–1992)
• simphonia ["Agreement" or "Symphony"] (1991–1992)
• İ Dipsa ["The Thirst"] (1990–1991)
• Gia mia thesi ston ilio ["For a Place in the Sun"] (1998–2002)
• Ta mistika tis Edem ["The Secrets of Eden"] (2008–2011)
• "Sto Para Pente At Five Past" (2005-2007)

Hungary

• Barátok közt /Among Friends/ (1998–2021)
• Jóban Rosszban /In Good And in Bad Times/ (2005–2022)
• Szomszédok /Neighbours/ (1987–1999)
• Szeress most! / Love Me Now/ (2003–2005)
• 7 es Csatorna (1999)
• Bűnök és szerelmek /Sins and loves/ (7 January 2013 – 29 November 2013)

Indonesia

MD Entertainment

• Bawang Merah Bawang Putih (2004)
• Cinta Fitri (2007–2011)
• Cinta Bunga (2007–2008)
• Cinta Kirana (2008)
• Suci (2007–2008)
• Tasbih Cinta (2008)
• Melati untuk Marvel (2008–2009)
• Kesetiaan Cinta (2009–2010)
• Gadis (2012)
• Bersama Meraih Mimpi (2013)
• Teddy Boy (2014)
• Cinta Yang Beda (2014)
• Tendangan Si Madun (2014)
• Tendangan Si Madun Returns (2014)
• Disini Ada Tuyul (2014)
• Si Dul (2014)
• Manusia Harimau (2014)
• Cakep-cakep Sakti (2014)
• Alfa (2014)
• Badai (2014)
• Vampire (2014)
• Rahasia Aura (2015)
• Entong Santri Cilik (2015)
• Bromo (2015)
• Malu-Malu Kucing (2015)
• Nathan Dan Nadia (2017)
• Antara Cinta Dan Doa (2017)

Multivision Plus

• Gara-Gara (RCTI, 1992–1997) Starring: Lydia Kandouw, Jimmy Gideon, Sion Gideon, Nani Widjaja, Pietrajaya Burnama
• Ada Apa Saja (RCTI, 1991–1992) Starring: Nurul Arifin, Rudi Salam, Kiki Fatmala, Fuad Alkhar
• Angin Tak Dapat Membaca (RCTI, 1996)
• Mawar Mekar Diantara Duri (Indosiar, 1995–1996)
• Selangkah Demi Selangkah (Indosiar, 1995–1996)
• Simphony Dua Hati (RCTI, 1993–1996)
• Pelangi di Hatiku (RCTI, 1991–1992)
• Hati Seluas Samudra (RCTI, 1993–1994)
• Untukmu Segalanya 1–2 (RCTI, 1994–1996)
• Saling Silang (SCTV,1993-1995) Starring: Debby Sahertian, Ida Kusuma, Eeng Saptadi, Zainal Abidin
• Simphony Dua Hati (RCTI, 1995)
• Saat Memberi Saat Menerima (RCTI, 1995)
• Bella Vista 1–3 (RCTI, 1995–1997)
• Anakku Terlahir Kembali (RCTI, 1996–1998)
• Rosanna (SCTV, 1996–1997)
• Jinny oh Jinny 1–5 (RCTI, 1998–2002) Starring: Diana Pungky, Indra Bruggman, Gracia Indri, etc.
• Janjiku (RCTI, 1996–1997)
• Tuyul & Mbak Yul (RCTI, 1997–2002) Starring: Jamal Bulat, Onny Syahrial, Slamet Joyo, Ersa Mayori, Dominiq Sanda, etc.
• Jin & Jun (RCTI, 1996–2001) Starring: Fuad Baradja, Syahrul Gunawan, Mira Asmara, Misye Arsita, Sukma Ayu, M.Amin
• Abad 21 (Indosiar, 1997–1998)
• Asmara (Indosiar, 1997–1998)
• Kupu Kupu Kertas (Indosiar, 1997–1998)
• Selendang Sutera Biru (Indosiar, 1997–1998)
• Istri Pilihan (RCTI, 1997–1998)
• Tersayang (SCTV, 1998–2000)
• Pertalian (SCTV, 1997–1998)
• Bulan Bukan Perawan (RCTI, 1997–1998)
• Air Mata Ibu (RCTI, 1997–1998)
• Hari Berganti Hari (RCTI, 1999)
• Bukan Perempuan Biasa (RCTI, 1996–1998)
• Terpesona (SCTV, 1998–1999)
• Kemuning (RCTI, 1999–2000)
• Hanya Kamu (Indosiar, 1999–2000)
• Melati (SCTV, 1998–1999)
• Tersanjung 1-6 (Indosiar, 1998–2006) Starring: Lulu Tobing, Putri Patricia, Ari Wibowo, Raynold Surbakti, etc.
• Doaku Harapanku 1 (RCTI, 1998-1999) Starring: Krisdayanti, Leily Sagita, Dicky Wahyudi, etc.
• Diantara Dua Pilihan (Indosiar, 1999)
• Doaku Harapanku 2 (RCTI, 1999–2000)
• Dewi Fortuna (SCTV, 1999–2001) Starring: Krisdayanti, Bella Saphira, Didi Riyadi, etc.
• Pena Asmara (Indosiar, 2000)
• Panji Manusia Millenium (RCTI, 1999–2001) Starring: Primus Yustisio, Tia Ivanka, Pangky Suwito, Fendy Pradana, Kiki Widyasari, Anwar Fuady, Diding Boneng, Edy Oglek, etc.
• Terpikat (SCTV, 2000–2001)
• Hati Yang Terpilih (RCTI, 2000)
• Andini (Demi Cinta) (Indosiar, 2001)
• Waktu Terus Berjalan (Indosiar, 2001)
• Bidadari 1–3 (RCTI, 2000–2005) Starring: Marini Zumarnis, Moudy Wilhelmina, Ayu Azhari, Marshanda, Cecep Reza, Vicky Burky, Sheila Dara Aisha, etc.
• Doa Membawa Berkah 1 (Indosiar, 2000)
• Kehormatan 1–3 (Indosiar, 2001–2004)
• Wah Cantiknya 1–2 (SCTV, 2001–2002)
• Indra Keenam (RCTI, 2001–2002)
• Tiga Orang Perempuan (SCTV, 2001)
• Mencintaimu (SCTV, 2001)
• Kalau Cinta Jangan Marah (SCTV, 2001)
• Doa Membawa Berkah 2 (Indosiar, 2001)
• Jinny Lagi Jinny Lagi 1–2 (SCTV, 2002–2004)
• Tuyul Millenium 1–2 (SCTV, 2002–2004)
• Permaisuri Hatiku (RCTI, 2002)
• Tunjuk Satu Bintang (SCTV, 2002)
• Setetes Embun (RCTI, 2002–2003)
• Doa dan Anugerah 1 (Indosiar, 2002)
• Julia Jadi Anak Gedongan (RCTI, 2003–2004)
• Kalau Cinta Sudah Bicara 1 (SCTV, 2003)
• Norak Tapi Beken (RCTI, 2003–2004)
• Kalau Cinta Sudah Bicara 2 (SCTV, 2003–2004)
• Doa dan Anugerah 2 (Indosiar, 2003)
• Si Cecep (SCTV, 2004–2005)
• Seandainya (Indosiar, 2004–2005)
• Bule Masuk Kampung 1 (Indosiar, 2004)
• Titipan Ilahi (Indosiar, 2004–2006)
• Adilkah (Indosiar, 2004–2005)
• Jangan Behenti Mencintaiku (SCTV, 2004–2006)
• Untung Ada Jinny (SCTV, 2004–2005)
• Bule Masuk Kampung 2 (Indosiar, 2004–2005)
• Bule Masuk Kampung 3 (Indosiar, 2005)
• Dina Dini dalam dekapan Doni (Indosiar, 2006)
• Cinta Indah 1–2 (SCTV, 2007–2008)
• Suami-Suami Takut Istri (Trans TV, 2007)
• Abdel & Temon Bukan Superstar (Global TV, 2008–2009)
• Bukan Abdel & Temon Biasa (Global TV, 2009)
• Nurhaliza (Indosiar, 2010)
• Beningnya Cinta (Indosiar, 2010)
• Islam KTP (SCTV, 2010–2011)
• Istiqomah (SCTV, 2011)
• Khadijah dan Khalifah (Indosiar, 2011)
• Hijrah Cinta The Series (2014)
• Cahaya Cinta (ANTV, 2017)
• I-KTP (ANTV, 2017)
• Nadin (ANTV, 2017)
• Cinta di Pangkuan Himalaya (ANTV, 2017)
• Kecil-Kecil Mikir Jadi Manten (ANTV, 2017)
• Kekasih Dunia Akhirat (ANTV, 2017)
• Ada Si Manis di Jembatan (ANTV, 2017)
• Wanita Perindu Surga (ANTV, 2017-2018)
• Nabil & Nabila (ANTV, 2017)
• Ummi (ANTV, 2018)
• Oh Mama Oh Papa (ANTV, 2018)
• Karma The Series (ANTV, 2018)
• Roy Kiyoshi Anak Indigo (ANTV, 2018)
• Semua Indah Karena Cinta (RCTI, 2018)
• Tangis Kehidupan Wanita (ANTV, 2018)
• Cinta Tiada Akhir (ANTV, 2018)
• Cinta Sebening Embun (RCTI, 2019)
• Pelangi di Matamu (RCTI, 2019)
• Aisyah (ANTV, 2019)
• Ratapan Ibu Tiri (ANTV, 2020)
• Kasih Sepanjang Masa (RCTI, 2020)
• Cinta yang Abadi (ANTV, 2020)
• Jalan Batin Ningsih Tinampi (ANTV, 2020–present)

SinemArt

• Ada Apa Dengan Cinta? (RCTI, 2003–2005)
• Kisah Sedih di Hari Minggu (RCTI, 2004–2005)
• Liontin (RCTI, 2005–2006)
• Pintu Hidayah (RCTI, 2005–2007)
• Maha Kasih (RCTI, 2006)
• Wulan (RCTI, 2006–2007)
• Intan (RCTI, 2006–2007)
• Ketika Cinta Bertasbih (Ramadhan Special) (RCTI, 2010)
• Putri Yang Ditukar (RCTI, 2010–2011)
• Kemilau Cinta Kamila (RCTI, 2010–2011)
• Ketika Cinta Bertasbih (Meraih Ridho Ilahi) (RCTI, 2011)
• Tukang Bubur Naik Haji: The Series (RCTI, 2012–2017)
• Tendangan dari Langit: The Series (RCTI, 2013)
• Catatan Hati Seorang Istri (RCTI, 2014–2016)
• 7 Manusia Harimau (RCTI, 2014–2016)
• Anak Jalanan (RCTI, 2015–2017)
• Anugerah Cinta (RCTI, 2016–2017)
• Anak Langit (SCTV, 2017–present)
• Orang Ketiga (SCTV, 2018)
• Cinta Anak Muda (SCTV, 2019)
• Samudra Cinta (SCTV, 2019–present)
• Jangan Panggil Gue Pak Haji (SCTV, 2019)
• Kisah Cinta Anak Tiri (SCTV, 2020–present)

Republic of Ireland

• Fair City (1989–present)
• Ros na Rún (1996–present)
• Red Rock (2015–2019)
• Glenroe (1983–2001)
• The Riordans (1965–1979)
• Bracken (1978–1982)
• Tolka Row (1964–1968)
• The Kennedys of Castleross (1955–1973)

Israel

• Ramat Aviv Gimmel (1995–2000)
• Kesef Catlanie (1996–1999)
• Zahav shel shotim (1994–1995)
• Cafe Paris (1996–1998)
• Ha-Mosad (1996–1997)
• Tik Denver (1998)
• Laga'at BaOsher (2001)
• Lehayey HaAhava (2002)
• City Tower (2002)
• Mischak HaHaim (2003)
• Ahava Me'ever LaPina (2003–2005)
• Ha-Chatzer (2003)
• Michaela (2004)
• HaShir Shelanu (2004–2007)
• Telenovela Ba'am (2005)
• HaAlufa (2006–2007, 2009)
• Bubot (2007–2008)
• Hasufim (2008–2009)
• Neshot Htayasim (2009)
• Tichon HaShir Shelanu (2009-2010)

Italy

• Agrodolce (2008–2009)
• Caro domani (1999-2000)
• CentoVetrine (2001–2016)
• Cuori rubati (2002–2003)
• Il paradiso delle signore (2015–present)
• Incantesimo (1997–2008)
• In nome della famiglia (1995)
• Ricominciare (2000–2001)
• Sottocasa (2006)
• Un posto al sole (1996–present)
• Vivere (1999–2008)

Jamaica

• Royal Palm Estate (1994–present)
• The Blackburns (2009–present)
• Lime Tree Lane (1970–1997)

Japan

• Be Nice to People
• Cheap Love
• Food Fight
• Golden Bowl
• Good Luck!! (1996, 2003)
• Home&Away
• Ko-Ko-Ro
• Love Generation
• Otousan
• Pride
• Refrain
• Water Boys
• Wedding Planner

Kazakhstan

• Perekryostok (Crossroads) (1996–2000)
• Sarancha (Locust) (2001–2003)
• Zhanym (My Love) (2010–2012)
• Perekryostok v Astane (Crossroads in Astana) (2014–present)

Latvia

• UgunsGrēks
• Viņas melo labāk

Lebanon

• when the soil cries (2012)
• the crazy love
• ameliah
• and the sun shone
• the returner 2
• The streets of humiliation
• The resurrection of guns
• Root
• goodbye
• Ruby
• ajyal
• love duet
• luna
• sarah
• madame carmen
• casanova
• kinda
• the mask
• runaway
• beautiful and liar
• cotton candy
• teenagers
• the returner
• when the soil cries
• memory
• the first time
• Nada the advocate
• the fault of my life
• the widow and the devil
• the old love
• the last news
• the last night
• between Beirut and Dubai
• the fountains
• family
• knight of dreams
• torn roses
• little sins
• the despot
• era of women
• the prisoner
• my son
• the stranger
• without memory
• beb idris
• the winners
• zahia said that
• Inn
• teacher's son
• flying eagles
• story of Amel
• my cousins my daughter and I
• my wife and I
• my wife my son and I
• Mariana
• Abdo and Abdo
• a man from the past
• the flower of the autumn
• doctor hala
• al sharoura
• dream of may
• the corner
• nidal
• jamile and jamilee
• neighbors
• sign 13
• broken bird
• something powerful
• chance
• the falling of a woman
• a love step
• forbidden love
• to yara
• a beat of heart
• spot of love
• like a lie
• she and she
• cords in the air
• scenario
• approximately a love story
• from all my heart
• the team
• life is drama

Lithuania

• Nekviesta meilė (2007–2010)
• Moterys meluoja geriau (2008–present)
• Giminės (1993) (2007)
• Broliai (2008–2009)

Malaysia

• Fajar Di Bumi Permata (1973–1981)
• Opah (1982–2000; 2013–2014)
• Wardah (1990–1993)
• City of the Rich (1996–1997)
• Idaman (1997–2004)-312 episodes
• Manjalara (2007–2008)
• Pelajaran Hidup (2011)
• Hanya Cinta (2011)

Mexico

See main article: List of Mexican telenovelas.

Morocco

• Komar Soltane (2005–2006)

Nigeria

• Dadin kowa
• Kwana casa'in
• Gidan badamasi
• Labarin a.
• Tinsel (2008-present)-3255 episode

Netherlands

• Bon Bini Beach (2002–2003)
• Foreign Affairs (1992)
• Glazen huis, Het (4 September 2004 – 4 February 2005)
• Goede tijden, slechte tijden (GTST) (1 October 1990–present)
• Goudkust (11 March 1996 – 28 February 2001)
• Het Huis Anubis (26 September 2006 – 4 December 2009)
• Lotte (26 February 2006 – 9 April 2007)
• Malaika (25 March 2013 – 31 May 2013)
• Nieuwe Tijden (4 July 2016 – 2018)
• Onderweg Naar Morgen (3 January 1994 – 14 May 2010)
• Oude Noorden, Het (1993)
• Rijk & Ongelukkig (12 January 2005 – 2005)
• Spangas (7 September 2007 – present)
• StartUp (6 January 2014 – 18 April 2014)
• Topstars (26 October 2004 – 29 December 2006)
• Westenwind (1999–2003)
• ZOOP (7 April 2004 – June 2006)
• Van Jonge Leu en Oale Groond (2 October 2005 – 2009)
• Het Huis Anubis en de Vijf van het Magische Zwaard (17 March 2010 – 2011)

New Zealand

• City Life (1996–1998)
• Close to Home (1975–1983)
• Country GP (1984–1985)
• Gloss (1987–1989)
• Shark in the Park (1989–1992)
• Homeward Bound (1992)
• Jackson's Wharf (1999–2001)
• Shortland Street (1992–present)
• The Tribe (1999–2003)
• Korero Mai (2000–present; Māori soap opera)
• Pukemanu (1971–1972)
• Whānau (Learning Māori soap opera)
• You Me Now (2010–present; Radio New Zealand soap)

Norway

• Familiesagaen De syv søstre (1996–2000)
• Hotel Cæsar (1998–2017)
• Offshore (1996–1999)
• Venner og Fiender (1996–2000)

Philippines

See main article: List of Philippine drama series.

Poland

• Adam i Ewa (2000–2001)
• Apetyt na życie (2010)
• Barwy szczęścia (2007–present)
• BrzydUla (2008–2020)
• Czułość i kłamstwa (1999–2000)
• Dwie strony medalu (2007)
• Egzamin z życia (2005–2008)
• Galeria (2012)
• Klan (1997–present)
• Kopciuszek (2006–2007)
• Linia życia (2011)
• M jak miłość (2000–present)
• Majka (2010)
• Marzenia do spełnienia (2001–2002)
• Miasteczko (2000–2001)
• Na dobre i na złe (1999–present)
• Na Wspólnej (2003–present)
• Pensjonat pod Różą (2004–2006)
• Pierwsza miłość (2004–present)
• Plebania (2000–2012)
• Prosto w serce (2010–2011)
• Radio Romans (1994–1995)
• Rezydencja (2011–2012)
• Samo Życie (2002–2010)
• Tylko miłość (2007–2009)
• W labiryncie (1988–1991)
• Warto kochać (2005–2007)
• Więzy krwi (2001)
• Wszystko przed nami (2012–2013)
• Złotopolscy (1998–2010)
• Życie jak poker (1998–1999)

Portugal

See main article: List of Portuguese telenovelas.

Puerto Rico

• Alejandra
• Coralito
• Cristina Bazán
• De qué color es el amor
• Dueña y Señora
• El Idolo
• Good American Family
• Julieta, Una Historia de Amor
• Karina Montaner
• La Isla
• La Otra
• La Sombra de Belinda
• La Verdadera Eva
• Laura Guzmán, Culpable
• Milly
• Pacto de amor
• Preciosa
• Rojo Verano
• Tanairí
• Vida
• Yara Prohibida
• Yo Sé Que Mentía (1982)

Romania

Media Pro Pictures

• Numai iubirea (2004–2005), (Only the Love)
• Păcatele Evei (2005–2006), (The Sins of Eva) pacateleevei.ro
• Lacrimi de iubire (2005–2006), (Tears of Love) lacrimideiubire.ro
• Daria, iubirea mea (2006–2007), (Daria, My Love) dariaiubireamea.ro
• Iubire ca în filme (2006–2007), (Love like in the Movies) iubirecainfilme.ro
• Inima de ţigan (2006–2007), (The Gypsy's Heart)
• Cu un pas înainte (2006–2007,2007,2007–2008), (With a Step Further)
• Regina (TBA maybe in autumn 2008–TBA maybe in 2009), ("Regina" can be a name of a woman or the Romanian equivalent for "Queen")
• La Bloc (2004–2008), (At the Apartment House)
• Iubire și onoare (2010-2011), (In the Name of Honour)

Intact Production & La Dolce Vita Production

• Secretul Mariei (2005–2006), (The Secret of Maria) secretulmariei.ro
• Vocea Inimii (2006–2007), (Voice of the Heart) voceainimii.ro
• Clanul Spranceana (2007–2008), (The Spranceana Klan)
• TBA (maybe 2008–2009 TBA), (TBA)
• Emisiuni (2006–2007)

Slovakia

• Medzi nami (2005–2006)
• Ordinácia v ružovej záhrade (2007–2012)
• Panelák (2008–2015)
• Búrlivé víno (2012–present)
• Chlapi neplacú (2013–2015)

Slovenia

• Strasti ("Passions") (2008)
• Ena žlahtna štorija ("A Noble Story") (2015–2017)
• Usodno vino ("Fatal Wine") (2015–2017)
• 'Ena žlahtna štorija: Mlada ljubezen' ("A Noble Story: Young Love") (spin-off of "A Noble Story")
• Reka ljubezni ("A River of Love")

Serbia

• Ceo život za godinu dana (1971)
• Gore-dole (1996–1997)
• Lisice (2002–2003)
• Hotel sa 7 zvezdica (2002–2003)
• Selo gori, a baba se češlja (2007–2017)
• Ranjeni orao (2008–2009)
• Greh njene majke (2009)
• Nepobedivo srce (2010–2011)
• Žene sa Dedinja (2011–2015)
• Vojna akademija (2012–2019)
• Samac u braku (2013)
• Sudbine (2013–2015)
• Jedne letnje noći (2015)
• Sumnjiva lica (2016–2017)
• Igra sudbine (2020-present)
• Dinastija (2021)
• Zakopane tajne (2023)

South Africa

• (1992–2010)
• Generations (1993–2014)
• Muvhango (1997–present)
• Isidingo (1998–2020)
• Backstage (2000–2007)
• 7de Laan (2000–2023)
• Villa Rosa (2004–2016)
• Scandal! (2005–present)
• Binnelanders (2005–present)
• Rhythm City (2007–2021)
• The Wild (2011–2013)
• Skeem Saam (2011-present)
• (2014-present, remake of the original Generations)
• Uzalo (2015-present)
• Suidooster (2015–present)
• Getroud Met Rugby - Die Sepie (2016–2022)
• The Queen (2016-2023)
• (2018-2023)
• Arendsvlei (2018-2024)
• The River (2018-2024)
• Legacy (2020-2022)
• Gomora (2020-2023)
• Diepe Waters (2022-present)
• (2023-present)
• Kelders van Geheime (2024-present)

South Korea

• Alone in Love (2006)
• Summer Scent (2003)
• Winter Sonata (2002)
• Moraeshigae (Hourglass/Sandglass) (1995)
• Dae Jang Geum (A Jewel in the Palace) - also popular in Hong Kong (대장금)
• Hur Jun (also called "The Way of Medicine")
• Damo (다모)
• Sea God, also known as Emperor of the Sea
• Bulmyeolei Yi Sun Shin (The Immortal Yi Soon-Shin)
• All In (올인)
• Full House
• Hotelier (호텔리어)
• I'm Sorry, I Love You
• The Third Republic
• Love Story in Harvard
• My Name is Kim Sam Soon (내이름은 김삼순)
• Sad Sonata (슬픈연가)
• City Hunter
• Faith
• Sangdo, Merchants of Joseon (상도)

Spain

• La granja (1989-1992)
• El oro y el barro (1991-1992)
• Goenkale (1994–2015)
• Poble Nou (1994–1994)
• Secrets De Família (1995)
• Nissaga de Poder (1996–1998)
• (1996-1999)
• Al salir de clase (1997–2002)
• Calle nueva (1997-2000)
• Laberint d'ombres (1998–2000)
• Mareas Vivas (1998–2002)
• Ambiciones (1998)
• Plaza Alta (1998–2000)
• Nada es para siempre (1999-2000)
• El Cor de la Ciutat (2000–2009)
• Arrayán (2001–2013)
• El secreto (2001)
• Esencia de poder (2001)
• Temps de Silenci (2001–2002)
• 20 tantos (2002-2003)
• La Verdad de Laura (2002)
• Géminis, Venganza de amor (2002-2003)
• Luna negra (2003-2004)
• Tres son multitud (2003)
• Ventdelplà (2005–2010)
• Amar en tiempos revueltos (2005–2012)
• Negocis de família (2005-2007)
• El auténtico Rodrigo Leal (2005)
• Obsesión (2005)
• Yo soy Bea (2006–2009)
• SMS (2006-2007)
• Amistades peligrosas (2006)
• La dársena de poniente (2006-2007)
• L'Alqueria Blanca (2007-present)
• Les moreres (2007-2013)
• C.L.A. No somos ángeles (2007)
• 18, la serie (2008-2009)
• HKM (2008-2009)
• Lalola (2008-2009)
• Mi gemela es hija única (2008-2009)
• Los exitosos Pells (2009)
• El porvenir es largo (2009)
• Somos cómplices (2009)
• Gavilanes (2010-2011)
• Valientes (2010)
• El secreto de Puente Viejo (2011–2020)
• Bandolera (2011–2013)
• Amar es para siempre (2013–2024; sequel series of Amar en tiempos revueltos)
• (2013)
• Ciega a citas (2014)
• Acacias 38 (2015–2021)
• Seis hermanas (2015–2017)
• Centro médico (2015-2019)
• Yo quisiera (2015-2018)
• Servir y proteger (2017–2023)
• Com si fos ahir (2017-present)
• Mercado Central (2019-2021)
• Derecho a soñar (2019)
• Dos Vidas (2021-2022)
• Mía es la venganza (2023-present)
• 4 estrellas (2023-present)
• La Promesa (2023-present)
• La Moderna (2023-present)
• Sueños de libertad (2024-present)

Sri Lanka

• Andara Veta
• Kopi Kade (1987–present)
• Batti
• Paba
• Muthu Kirilli
• Amaa
• Malee
• Deweni Inima (2017-present)
• Sangeethe (2019-present)

Sweden

• Hem till byn (1971–2006)
• Rederiet (1992–2002)
• Vänner och Fiender (1996–2000)
• Nya tider (1999–2003)
• Skilda världar (1996–2001)
• Vita lögner (1997–2002)
• Tre kronor (1994–1999)
• Varuhuset (1987–1989)
• Hotel Seger (2000–2001)
• Andra Avenyn (2007–2010)

Switzerland

• Lüthi und Blanc (1999–2007)

Tamil Language (India, Singapore, Sri Lanka)

See main article: List of Tamil soap operas.

• Anandham (ஆனந்தம்) (2003–2009)
• Andal Alagar (ஆண்டாள் அழகர்) (2014–2016)
• Annamalai (அண்ணாமலை) (2002–2005)
• Azhagi (அழகி) (2011–2016)
• Bommalattam (பொம்மலாட்டம்) (2012–2016)
• Chellamay (செல்லமே) (2009–2013)
• Chithi (சித்தி) (1999-2001)
• Deivam thandha Veedu (தெய்வம் தந்த வீடு) (2013–2017)
• Deivamagal (தெய்வமகள்) (2013–2018)
• Idhayam (இதயம்) (2009–2012)
• Kalki (கல்கி) (2004–2006)
• Kana Kaanum Kaalangal(கனா காணும் காலங்கள்) (2006–2009)
• Nandini (நந்தினி) (2017–2020)
• Office (ஆபீஸ்) (2013–2015)
• Saravanan Meenatchi (Season 1) (சரவணன் மீனாட்சி) (2011–2013)
• Tamil Kadavul Murugan (தமிழ் கடவுள் முருகன்) (2017–2018)
• Thalayanai Pookal (தலையணைப் பூக்கள்) (2016–2018)
• Thangam (தங்கம்) (2009–2013)
• Uravugal (உறவுகள்) (2009–2012)
• Vallamai Tharayo (வல்லமை தாராயோ) (2016)
• Yaaradi Nee Mohini (யாரடி நீ மோகினி) (2017–2021)

Turkey

• Cennetin Sırları (2011)
• Derin Sular (2011)
• Ferhunde Hanımlar (1993–1999)
• Unutma Beni (2008–2016)
• Deniz Yıldızı (2009–2015)
• Dinle Sevgili (2011–2012)
• İki Dünya Arasında (2012–2015)
• Beni Affet (2012–2018)
• Şeytanın Gözyaşları (1998)
• Fırtınalı Aşk (2007)
• Aşkın Bedeli (2013–2015)
• Kara Melek (1997–2000)
• Rüzgarlı Sokak (2013)
• Elif (2014–2019)
• Kara Sevda (2015-2017)
• Aşk Laftan Anlamaz (2016-2017)

United Kingdom

• Front Line Family (1941–1948)
• Mrs Dale's Diary (1948–1969)
• The Archers (1951–present)
• The Appleyards (1952–1957)
• The Grove Family (1954–1957, 1991)
• Emergency – Ward 10 (1957–1967)
• Coronation Street (1960–present)
• Compact (1962–1965)
• Dr Finlay's Casebook (1962–1971)
• Crossroads (1964–1988, 2001–2003)
• 199 Park Lane (1965)
• United! (1965–1967)
• The Newcomers (1965–1969)
• Weavers Green (1966)
• Market in Honey Lane (1967–1969)
• High Living (1968–1971)
• Waggoners' Walk (1969–1980)
• General Hospital (1972–1979)
• Emmerdale (1972–present)
• Crown Court (1973–1984)
• Pobol y Cwm (1974–present)
• Angels (1975–1983)
• Garnock Way (1976–1979)
• The Cedar Tree (1976–1979)
• Take the High Road (1980–2003)
• Together (1980–1981)
• Triangle (1981–1983)
• Brookside (1982–2003)
• The Bill (1983–2010)
• Gems (1985–1988)
• Albion Market (1985–1986)
• The Practice (1985–1986)
• Howards' Way (1985–1990)
• EastEnders (1985–present)
• Casualty (1986–present)
• Citizens (1987–1991)
• Park Avenue (1988–1992)
• Jupiter Moon (1990, 1996)
• Families (1990–1993)
• Family Pride (1991–1992)
• Eldorado (1992–1993)
• Heartbeat (1992–2010)
• Machair (1992–1998)
• Revelations (1994–1996)
• Castles (1995)
• Rownd a Rownd (1995–present)
• Hollyoaks (1995–present)
• Canary Wharf (1996)
• Springhill (1996–1997)
• London Bridge (1996–1999)
• Quayside (1997)
• Family Affairs (1997–2005)
• Dream Team (1997–2007)
• Westway (1997–2005)
• Holby City (1999–2022)
• Doctors (2000–2024)
• Night and Day (2001–2003)
• Footballers' Wives (2002-2006)
• Chalkhill Lives (2002-2009)
• River City (2002–present)
• Mile High (2003-2005)
• Silver Street (2004–2010)
• (2006)
• The Chase (2006-2007)
• Hotel Babylon (2006-2009)
• Waterloo Road (2006–2015)
• HolbyBlue (2007–2008)
• Echo Beach (2008)
• The Royal Today (2008)

United States

Radio serials

• The Goldbergs (1929–1950)
• Clara, Lu, and Em (1930–1942)
• Painted Dreams (1930–1943)
• Myrt and Marge (1931–1942)
• Judy and Jane (1932–1935)
• Just Plain Bill (1932–1955)
• One Man's Family (1932–1959)
• Pepper Young's Family (1932–1959)
• Today's Children (1933–1938, 1943–1950)
• Ma Perkins (1933–1960)
• The Romance of Helen Trent (1933–1960)
• Girl Alone (1935–1941)
• The O'Neills (1935–1943)
• Bachelor's Children (1935–1946)
• Backstage Wife (1935–1959)
• Dan Harding's Wife (1936–1938)
• Second Husband (1936–1946)
• David Harum (1936–1950)
• Big Sister (1936–1952)
• Our Gal Sunday (1936–1959)
• Kitty Keene, Incorporated (1937–1941)
• Aunt Jenny's Real Life Stories (1937–1955)
• Lorenzo Jones (1937–1955)
• Stella Dallas (1937–1955)
• The Guiding Light (1937–1956)
• Jane Arden (1938–1939)
• Your Family and Mine (1938–1940)
• Valiant Lady (1938–1952)
• Life Can Be Beautiful (1938–1954)
• Young Widder Brown (1938–1956)
• When a Girl Marries (1939–1957)
• Young Doctor Malone (1939–1960)
• Adopted Daughter (1939–1941)
• Against the Storm (1939–1952)
• Amanda of Honeymoon Hill (1940–1946)
• Portia Faces Life (1940–1953)
• Lonely Women (1942–1943)
• Perry Mason (1943–1955)
• Rosemary (1944–1955)
• Aunt Mary (1944–1961)
• The Second Mrs. Burton (1946–1960)
• The Brighter Day (1948–1956)

Daytime television

• These Are My Children (1949)
• A Woman to Remember (1949)
• Hawkins Falls (1950–1955)
• The First Hundred Years (1950–1952)
• Miss Susan (1951)
• Love of Life (1951–1980)
• Search for Tomorrow (1951–1986)
• Guiding Light (1952–2009)
• Three Steps to Heaven (1953–1954)
• Valiant Lady (1953–1957)
• First Love (1954–1955)
• One Man's Family (1954–1955)
• Portia Faces Life (1954–1955)
• Golden Windows (1954–1955)
• The Brighter Day (1954–1962)
• The Secret Storm (1954–1974)
• As the World Turns (1956–2010)
• The Edge of Night (1956–1984)
• From These Roots (1958–1961)
• Young Doctor Malone (1958–1963)
• The Clear Horizon (1960–1962)
• Our Five Daughters (1962)
• The Doctors (1963–1982)
• General Hospital (1963–present)
• A Flame in the Wind (1964–1965)
• The Young Marrieds (1964–1966)
• Peyton Place (1964–1969)
• Another World (1964–1999)
• Days of Our Lives (1965–present)
• Morning Star (1965–1966)
• Paradise Bay (1965–1966)
• Never Too Young (1965–1966)
• The Nurses (1965–1967)
• Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
• Love Is a Many Splendored Thing (1967–1973)
• Hidden Faces (1968–1969)
• One Life to Live (1968–2013)
• Bright Promise (1969–1972)
• Where the Heart Is (1969–1973)
• The Best of Everything (1970)
• Bird of the Iron Feather (1970)^{[1] [2]}
• A World Apart (1970–1971)
• Somerset (1970–1976)
• All My Children (1970–2011)
• The Best of Everything (1970)
• Return to Peyton Place (1972–1974)
• Our Street - 1972 (1972-1974) (TV series)^{[3] [4]}
• The Young and the Restless (1973–present)
• How to Survive a Marriage (1974–1975)
• Ryan's Hope (1975–1989)
• Lovers and Friends/For Richer, For Poorer (1977–1978)
• Texas (1980–1982)
• Another Life (1981–1984)
• Capitol (1982–1987)
• The Catlins (1983–1985)
• Loving (1983–1995)
• Rituals (1984–1985)
• Santa Barbara (1984–1993)
• The Bold and the Beautiful (1987–present)
• Generations (1989–1991)
• Tribes (1990)
• Swans Crossing (1992)
• The City (1995–1997)
• Port Charles (1997–2003)
• Sunset Beach (1997–1999)
• Passions (1999–2008)

Prime time television

• Faraway Hill (1946)
• Highway to the Stars (1947)
• One Man's Family (1949–1952)
• Peyton Place (1964–1969)
• Paradise Bay (1965–1966)
• Harold Robbins' The Survivors (1969–1970)
• Executive Suite (1976–1977)
• Lovers and Friends (1977–1978)
• Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1977–1978)
• Dallas (1978–1991, 2012–2014)
• Knots Landing (1979–1993)
• Secrets of Midland Heights (1980–1981)
• Flamingo Road (1980–1982)
• Dynasty (1981–1989, 2017–2022)
• Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
• Bare Essence (1983)
• The Hamptons (1983)
• Hotel (1983–1988)
• Paper Dolls (1984)
• Berrenger's (1985)
• The Colbys (1985–1987)
• Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
• 2000 Malibu Road (1992)
• Melrose Place (1992–1999, 2009–2010)
• Winnetka Road (1994)
• Models Inc. (1994–1995)
• The Monroes (1995)
• Central Park West (1995–1996)
• Malibu Shores (1996)
• Savannah (1996–1997)
• Pacific Palisades (1997)
• Undressed (1999–2002)
• Titans (2000)
• Pasadena (2001)
• Spyder Games (2001)
• North Shore (2004–2005)
• Desperate Housewives (2004–2012)
• Sex, Love & Secrets (2005)
• Dante's Cove (2005–2007)
• Point Pleasant (2005)
• Desire (2006)
• Fashion House (2006)
• American Heiress (2007)
• Saints & Sinners (2007)
• Watch Over Me (2006–2007)
• Wicked Wicked Games (2006–2007)
• (2007–2008)
• Revenge (2011–2015)
• Nashville (2012–2018)
• Deception (2013)
• Devious Maids (2013–2016)
• The Haves and the Have Nots (2013–2021)
• Hit the Floor (2013–2018)
• Mistresses (2013–2016)
• If Loving You Is Wrong (2014–2020)
• Blood & Oil (2015)
• Empire (2015–2020)
• The Royals (2015–2018)
• Greenleaf (2016–2020)
• Ambitions (2019)
• Grand Hotel (2019)
• Tiny Pretty Things (2020)

Web series

• All My Children (2013)
• Anacostia (2009–Present)
• As the Cookie Crumbles (2008)
• The Bay (2010–Present)
• Beacon Hill (2014-2015)
• The Cavanaughs (2010–2011)
• DeVanity (2011–2014)
• East Los High (2013–2017)
• EastSiders (2012–2020)
• Miss Behave (2010–2012)
• One Life to Live (2013)
• Ragged Isle (2011–2014)
• River Ridge (2012)
• The Spot (1995–1997)
• Tainted Dreams (2013–2017)
• They Go On (1997)
• (2009–2021)
• What If... (2010)
• Winterthorne (2015)
• Youthful Daze (2012–present)

Uruguay

• Las novias de Travolta (2009)
• Porque te quiero así (2011–2012)
• Dance! (2011)

Venezuela

See main article: List of Venezuelan telenovelas.

See also

• List of telenovelas
• List of BL dramas

Notes and References

1. Was the first soap with an all Black cast. See: Sergio Mims, February 24, 2017, "Bird of an Iron Feather – Television's First Black Soap Opera That Was Too Hot for Television, Shadow & Act. Bird of an Iron Feather had an all Black cast and ran for 21 episodes three times a week starting in January 1970. Newton Minow was the chairman of the Channel 11 WTTW TV station that put on the show via a grant from the Ford Foundation. Television Academy Foundation interview. The show's title came from a speech by Frederick Douglass given in 1847. 'Bird Of The Iron Feather' – A TV Show Way Too Hot For Its Time, 13 February 2013, IMDb; Facebook
2. https://current.org/2016/06/remembering-a-public-tv-drama-that-delved-into-lives-of-black-chicagoans/ "Remembering a public TV drama that delved into lives of black Chicagoans"
3. Web site: Our Street (TV Series 1972–1974) - IMDb . .
4. Web site: Our Street (TV Series 1972–1974) - IMDb . .