Founder: Orhan
Kuruluş: Orhan
“The Next Era Begins”
About
Kuruluş: Orhan is a Turkish historical drama that follows the life of Orhan Bey, the son of Osman I and the second ruler of the Ottoman Empire. Set in the 14th century, the series portrays Orhan’s transformation from a young warrior into a visionary leader who expands his father's legacy by conquering key Byzantine cities like Bursa and establishing the foundations of a powerful empire. With political intrigue, epic battles, and complex relationships, the show explores Orhan’s rise amidst internal strife and external threats, continuing the legacy of Kuruluş: Osman with a new generation of characters and high-stakes storytelling.
Cast
Mert Yazıcıoğlu
as Orhan
Mahassine Merabet
as Nilüfer Hatun
Barış Falay
as Şahinşah
Burak Sergen
as Tekfur Saroz
Bennu Yıldırımlar
as Malhun Hatun
Şükrü Özyıldız
as Flavius
İpek Arkan
as Fatma Hatun
Çağrı Şensoy
as Cerkutay
Yiğit Uçan
as Boran
Ömer Faruk Aran
as Alaeddin Ali
Belgin Şimşek
as Gonca Hatun
Tevfik Erman Kutlu
as Avcı
Tezhan Tezcan
as Temirboga
Murat Boncuk
as Aykurt
DincDaymen
as Dursun
Atakan Yarımdünya
as Dumrul
Cihan Ünal
as Osman Bey
Sevinç Gürşen Kıranlı
as Didar Hatun
Tezhan Tezcan
as Temirboga
Can Atak
as Kara Khalil
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
Orhan Bey continues his nine-year siege of Bursa to fulfill Osman Bey’s vision, facing formidable resistance from Saroz and Flavius. As tensions rise, Osman Bey convenes a council that could decide Bursa’s fate, with Şahinşah Bey challenging Orhan’s command and Alaeddin Bey offering himself as an alternative. Amid political turmoil, Nilüfer Hatun stands by Orhan with unwavering support, while Malhun Hatun, losing hope in Gonca, seeks a new bride for Alaeddin. Orhan escalates the conflict by killing Flavius’s brother, prompting a vow of revenge and setting the stage for a storm at Bursa’s gates.
Episode 2
Orhan Bey returns victorious but is shaken by unexpected news, prompting him to surrender his position to Osman Bey with a solemn acceptance of fate. As tensions rise between Alaeddin and Orhan, Temurtaş's secretive alliance with Saroz and his hosting of Şahinşah and Alaeddin deepen the intrigue, especially as his schemes leave Osman Bey bedridden. Orhan faces mounting pressure from Byzantine and Ilkhanate forces while striving to fulfill his father's dream of conquering Bursa, where he confronts the vengeful Flavius in a deadly bid to rescue Boran. Meanwhile, Temurtash Noyan’s arrival threatens to upend the regional balance of power. Nilüfer Hatun’s belief that Orhan has been wronged sparks conflict among the women, potentially pitting her against Gonca and drawing a decisive response from Malhun Hatun. In a final blow, Osman Bey reclaims command of the siege and appoints Şahinşah Bey as leader, sidelining Orhan once more.
Episode 3
As the Byzantine, Ilkhanate, and Turkmen forces unite to defend Bursa, Orhan Bey urges diplomacy to dismantle the alliance, clashing with Şahinşah’s call for immediate attack despite Osman Bey’s illness. Tensions rise in the council and within the family, as Malhun Hatun fears division among her children, especially with Gonca believing Alaeddin deserves leadership while Didar claims Malhun favors Orhan. Meanwhile, enemies Temurtash, Saroz, and Flavius plot a devastating strike on the Kayı tribe, targeting a caravan led by Fatma Hatun. Driven by vengeance, Flavius seeks to capture her, but Orhan Bey confronts him head-on, determined to fulfill a hidden purpose in their fierce showdown.
Episode 4
Orhan Bey faces a critical test of leadership as tensions rise within the Kayı tribe, challenged by both his father and brother to prevent internal division. Supported by Nilüfer Hatun, he survives an ambush with help from Kan Turalı and Abdurrahman, then seeks to lift the siege of Bursa by negotiating with Temurtaş, risking confrontation with Alaeddin and Şahinşah Bey. Meanwhile, Flavius plots revenge in Söğüt, torn between attacking and protecting Fatma Hatun. Temurtaş’s brutal raid on Yarhisar leaves the tribe mourning, prompting Malhun Hatun to confront Alaeddin Bey. Despite Orhan’s efforts to stop the war, Alaeddin orders him to Karacahisar; when Orhan refuses, their conflict erupts into violence, leading to Orhan’s exile and a deep fracture in the tribe’s unity.
Episode 5
As Orhan Bey assumes leadership, unrest brews when Şahinşah Bey, angered by his removal from command despite pledging allegiance, seeks to challenge him. Determined to prove himself, Orhan Bey plans with Abdurrahman and Kanturalı to retake Yarhisar and honor fallen martyrs, marking his first true test. Meanwhile, Flavius, thwarted by the destruction of the Bursa tunnel, turns to violence, plotting an assassination against Osman Bey during Orhan’s sword-girding ceremony. With obstacles cleared in the camp, Orhan Bey advances his ambitions, seizing Bursa and issuing his first threat to Iznik, setting the stage for a new era defined by his uncompromising stance against the Tekfur.
Episode 6
Orhan Bey’s campaign to win Bursa blends mercy and strategy, alarming the Byzantines while a hidden threat rises in Söğüt. Flavius entangles Fatma in his schemes, suitors stir tensions in the camp, and Şahinşah’s loyalty is questioned as Temurtaş is courted. The Emperor’s sudden arrival with a mysterious woman promises to upend the tribe’s balance of power.
Episode 7
The Knights of the Holy Temple launch a brutal crusade in Anatolia, targeting Orhan Bey and his family, with Hector plotting to capture Fatma Hatun. Orhan and Flavius form a tense alliance against them, while Dafne’s arrival unsettles the Kayı tribe and sparks conflict among the women. Amidst forbidden love, marriage disputes, and rising tensions, the knights strike again—forcing Orhan to confront their relentless threat and leaving Fatma’s fate tied to whether Flavius reveals his true identity.
Episode 8
Orhan Bey’s rescue mission for Fatma Hatun is disrupted by Princess Asporça, who demands his father’s surrender and threatens war, while the Knights Templar attack, leaving him trapped between enemies. Flavius rescues Fatma and Yiğit, raising suspicions of secret alliances and prompting Daphne’s betrayal to Hector. As the tribe questions the true identity of the merchant Akçora—revealed as Flavius—Fatma and Alaeddin Bey uncover the Templars’ hideout in Söğüt, cornering Daphne and escalating the conflict.
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