TV SERIES · 2025–2026 · TURKEY

Kuruluş: Orhan

Network

atv

Seasons

1

Episodes

26

Studio

Bozdağ Film

10 archived facts · 2 topics · 3 sources · Last reviewed Sep 2026

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…

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1. #001

   The series was conceived as a continuation of Kuruluş Osman and counted as the third link in the narrative that began with Diriliş: Ertuğrul. Bozdağ Film's Ottoman-themed television venture, which lasted nearly 12 years, came to an end with this production.

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2. #002

   The production's name was first announced at atv's new season presentation held at the Turkuvaz Medya Group headquarters on 9 September 2025, and its broadcast date was confirmed as 29 October 2025 with an announcement made on 14 October 2025.

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3. #003

   Filming began on 23 September 2025, and the first teaser was released on 5 October. Four more teasers followed on 14, 21 and 26 October, completing the promotional run ahead of the premiere.

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4. #004

   The production's first table read was held on 18 September 2025, and footage from the read was shared by the producer. Visual effects and post-production work were handled by Orzan Studios.

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5. #005

   The series' cast included Mert Yazıcıoğlu as Orhan, Mahassine Merabet as Nilüfer Hatun and Alina Boz as Asporça. Cihan Ünal played the character of Osman Gazi.

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6. #006

   The production was criticised for a narrative structure that repeated Kuruluş Osman's sixth season, for fictional choices that drifted away from historical reality, and for its heavy nationalist melodrama. The fictional conflicts between Nilüfer Hatun and Asporça Hatun in particular were judged negatively for reducing the early Ottoman history of the period to the level of a soap opera.

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7. #007

   The series ended with its 26th episode, broadcast on 10 June 2026. Due to falling ratings and mounting criticism, the production lasted only 26 episodes.

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8. #008

   The narrative centres on Orhan uniting the Kayı tribe's groups and ascending the throne as ruler after Osman Gazi's death, and on his campaign to fulfil his father's goal of conquering Bursa. The season covered the siege of Bursa, which stretched over years.

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9. #009

   In the season finale, Evrenos's innocence came to light and his long-delayed reunion with Fatma took place. Against a joint sea and land attack by the Byzantine Emperor and the rebel Şahinşah Bey, Orhan coordinated an attempt to burn the enemy fleet at Karesi Harbour.

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10. #010

    The series is set in the early 14th century and deals with the expansion of a small Turkmen frontier principality towards Europe. The production's genres are classified as drama, action-adventure and war-political.

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