Georgia live TV

About TV in Georgia

Georgian television carved its own path after the Soviet collapse, and the country’s small size, just 26 live channels, hasn't stopped it from supporting a confrontational news culture, a lively religious broadcasting sector, and a deep attachment to the Georgian language. The dominant player is the state-run Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB), which balances news, cultural programming, and children’s content in careful, measured tones. But the real drama lives on private news channels, where talk shows often escalate into shouting matches between opposition figures and government supporters, a signature of Georgia’s combative media landscape. Primetime hits around 21:00, after the family dinner, with locally produced dramas and reality shows that often focus on everyday Georgian life. Foreign films are almost always dubbed into Georgian, rarely subtitled, which keeps the language front and center. Sports coverage is passionate: rugby union and football draw huge audiences, and matches are often broadcast live on both GPB and commercial channels. What truly sets Georgia apart is the presence of several religious channels. The Georgian Orthodox Church has a strong cultural footprint, and channels dedicated to liturgy, sermons, and religious talk shows attract a loyal viewership, especially among older generations. Meanwhile, the Culture category on Tvivu reflects a tradition of literary adaptations and documentary series about Georgia’s ancient history and wine-making heritage, topics that resonate deeply at home. In a region where Russian media once dominated, Georgia’s television remains firmly, proudly Georgian.