“Jocul Cuvintelor”
Kanal D Romania recommissions Sera Film's unscripted hit format “Think!” for two more seasons after continued success. “Think” is a popular word-based game show which first premiered in Turkey in 2009 (known as “Kelime Oyunu” regionally).
Idil Belli, CEO of Sera Film, stated: "We have always believed in the potential of 'think' as we surpass the 3,750 episode count in Turkey. We are glad that it is showing similar success and audience permanence in Romania. This performance, all but further proves, the global appeal and adaptability of 'THINK' in a time where the industry needs more scalable TV programmes."
The format, owned by Bavaria Entertainment and distributed internationally by Sera Film, has maintained its success with its fun structure and fast pace ever since. Until now, the format has been commissioned in five territories: Turkey, Romania, Slovakia, Poland, and for Kurdish-speaking audiences, showing its broad appeal. It also has recently been optioned in Spain, with increasing interest from other territories.
In 2022, the format “Think” was licensed by Kanal D Romania, (known as “Jocul Cuvintelor” regionally), hosted by Dan Negru. The show has quickly become well-loved in Romania with over 300 episodes already aired, and has now been officially commissioned for its 5th and 6th seasons.
Fatih Salış, News and Internal Productions Director at Kanal D Romania, stated: “'Jocul Cuvintelor cu Dan Negru' has become a real phenomenon in Romania, since its launch, and has created new consumption habits for a demanding and very diverse audience. The show has consistently positioned Kanal D at number 1 in the television ratings during the show's broadcast time, and this is a sign that Romanians continue to want a quiz that combines fun with intelligence. And our mission is to offer those in front of the small screens quality shows.”
"Jocul Cuvintelor" brings together players from different backgrounds to test their vocabulary skills in an exciting and fast-moving game. In each episode, five contestants try to guess 14 words, starting with four letters and going up to ten. Longer words mean more points, so players need a rich vocabulary, speed, and smart strategy.