TV series

Al Zahir Baybars

2005–2006 · 1 season

A sweeping historical epic that immerses you in medieval power struggles with a serious, weighty tone.

Overview: The life and exploits of al-Zahir Baibars, Sultan of Egypt and the Levant, his journey from being a slave to Prince Ala’ al-Din al-Bunduqari, until he became sultan, and the many important events he was involved in, like the fall of Baghdad at the hands of Mongol commander Hulagu Khan, and the battle of Ain Jalut.
How it feels: Tense, earnest, dark and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, war, ambition, betrayal
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
war
ambition
betrayal
survival
Places: military
big city
wilderness
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild