The popular Turkish soap opera Endless Love will experience significant programming changes during the Christmas season of 2024, as Mediaset adjusts its schedule to accommodate holiday festivities. Starting from December 23, 2024, the series will pause its regular afternoon and prime-time broadcasts on Canale 5, making way for Christmas movies and special events.
Viewers will notice the absence of Endless Love during its usual time slots throughout the week. This change includes halting the series’ afternoon airing at 14:10 and its Thursday night coverage. Instead, holiday-themed movies will grace the screen—filling the afternoon slots from December 23 through January 6 with festive titles such as La Magia del Natale (The Magic of Christmas) and Il Dono più grande (The Greatest Gift).
On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, Canale 5 will air Il Dono più grande at 14:20, replacing the anticipated soap episode. This movie, inspired by Craig S. Buehner's novel, follows the story of Jennifer, a self-centered teenager, who learns the true meaning of Christmas through unexpected experiences. Similarly, films like Un Natale da Corgi and Ritorno ad Aurora: un Natale speciale will round out the festive programming, making it clear what viewers can expect instead of their favorite soap opera.
Despite the hiatus during weekdays, fans of Endless Love can still enjoy the series on weekends. New episodes will be available on Saturday, December 28, at 16:00, and Sunday, December 29, at 15:30. These broadcasts offer fans of the show the chance to keep up with the gripping developments surrounding characters Nihan and Kemal.
Regular service for Endless Love is set to resume on January 7, 2025, bringing back its traditional midday slot just before Uomini e Donne. This signals not only the return of the beloved soap opera but also the sprint toward its momentous finale. With 74 episodes of the series originally exceeding 120 minutes, viewers have been following Nihan and Kemal's intense storylines, and the upcoming weeks promise to heighten the suspense as the series edges closer to its conclusion.
The Winter holidays lead to adjustments across the board for Mediaset, with many beloved shows taking breaks. Viewers should expect to see Endless Love pause not only on weekdays but also during select prime-time slots, including December 26 and January 2, when alternative programming such as Il conte di Montecristo and the Italian Super Cup match will take over.
Fans eager for the continuation of Nihan and Kemal's tale are already counting down the days until January 7, 2025. The hiatus may provide some time away from the gripping drama, but the return will draw them back to their screens and back to the lavish complications of love, power, and betrayal.
For now, Mediaset's programming choices reflect the holiday spirit and cater to diverse viewer needs. With Christmas movies reigning supreme at this time, Endless Love's triumphant return will fulfill viewers' desires for drama and unyielding cliffhangers as they follow the next chapters of their favorite series.
