Founder: Orhan

A weighty historical epic of sieges and court intrigue, paced for patient viewers who enjoy earnest, battle-heavy dynastic drama.

Created by

Mehmet Bozdağ

Genres

Drama, Action & adventure, War & politics

Starring

Mert Yazıcıoğlu, Mahassine Merabet, Alina Boz

Tagline

The Next Era Begins

Overview

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.

How it feels

Tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Power, war, family, betrayal

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Watch the trailer on YouTube (opens in a new tab)