Series synopsis
The New Family Member, also known as Ailenin Yeni Üyesi is a Turkish documentary television series that premiered on TRT Belgesel on January 8, 2019. It stars Reshad Strik.
People working in unhealthy and dangerous jobs across the world. Meet Reshad Strik as he travels the world, where he joins some of these people as they travel on top of trains for miles, carry bricks all day for a two-dollar daily wage, and climb endless stairs with back-breaking loads. As he experiences the lives of his new companions, Reshad fights the impossible and builds lasting friendships.
Premise
People working in unhealthy and dangerous jobs across the world. Meet Reshad Strik as he travels the world, where he joins some of these people as they travel on top of trains for miles, carry bricks all day for a two-dollar daily wage, and climb endless stairs with back-breaking loads. As he experiences the lives of his new companions, Reshad fights the impossible and builds lasting friendships.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Reshad Strik as Kendisi
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 43 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | January 8, 2019 | March 12, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 10 | ||
| Season 3 | 10 | ||
| Season 4 | 13 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In Nepal, Reshad plants rice and collects honey in the mountains despite the danger to his life. |
January 8, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Reshad contributes to the family by working as a minibus driver and poultry farmer in Indonesia. |
January 15, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Reshad goes to the black milking nests for the world's most expensive soup. |
January 22, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Reshad goes down into a coal mine 750 meters underground. |
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| 2 |
Episode 2 In Makassar, Reshad shares the lives of people who suffer but do not give up. |
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| 3 |
Episode 3 Would you like to witness salt production on Sulawesi Island in Indonesia? |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 This time Reshad is in Urfa, the glorious city of Turkey! |
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| 2 |
Episode 2 In this episode, Reshad Strik is in Hatay, a museum city at the southern tip of Turkey. |
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| 3 |
Episode 3 Reshad Strik, who went to the Philippines, works as a jeepney driver. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Reshad travels to a small town in Ukraine called Mykulychyn, where he is a guest in a humble household, sharing their joys and sorrows and helping them with their daily chores. |
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| 2 |
Episode 2 In Ukraine, Reshad finds his way to the city of Ivano-Frankivsk, where he helps his hosts with their daily chores and shares their sorrows and joys. |
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| 3 |
Episode 3 Reshad enjoys skiing with the children and collects firewood for his family. |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TRT Belgesel |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 8, 2019 |
| Last aired | March 12, 2019 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | continue |