Imedi Tv

The network's flagship evening news program, Chronicle ( Kronika ), anchors its daily lineup. It serves as the primary driver of political discourse for the channel's massive viewer base.

: The channel is a major producer of original television films, criminal drama series, documentaries, and high-rated game shows. It also frequently adapts international hits, such as the Turkish drama Golden Boy . imedi tv

While the Georgian Imedi TV focuses on news and public affairs, the "iMEDIA TV" that appears on the website imediatv.com is a commercial IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) service aimed at a North American audience. Its website promotes itself as "The #1 rated Premium TV Service". The network's flagship evening news program, Chronicle (

is the most-watched and highly trusted television network in Georgia, serving as a primary driver of public discourse and domestic media consumption. Established in 2002 by the late billionaire and businessman Badri Patarkatsishvili, the channel has mirrored the turbulent and deeply polarized landscape of post-Soviet Georgian politics. Today, operating as a private network widely recognized for its pro-government editorial stance, Imedi TV commands an estimated 18% public trust rating—leading national television metrics alongside its chief pro-opposition rival, Mtavari TV. It also frequently adapts international hits, such as

The historical turning point for the network occurred in . Amid massive anti-government protests in Tbilisi, Georgian special forces raided Imedi TV’s studios, cutting off its broadcast and damaging technical infrastructure. The government alleged that Patarkatsishvili was using the channel to organize a coup d'état. Following the raid, ownership of the station was heavily contested and transferred through various hands close to the administration, severely weakening its reputation for independence.

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