Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests — Season 1, Episode 5: Bölüm 5
War & Politics, Drama • 138 min • 3 seasons, 81 episodes • ★ 8.5/10
Episode synopsis
On the night of his wedding, Mehmed embarks on a risky journey to Constantinople to save Zağanos, collaborating with an unexpected ally from the Byzantine palace. He also meets Urban, hoping to convince him to return. Mehmed's plans are shattered by news of his mother's death, causing him to question his father. His departure to Constantinople causes chaos in Edirne Palace, prompting İbrahim to confront Murad about Gülşah. Meanwhile, Helena and Notaras, aware of Turkish infiltrators, plan to capture Mehmed, which causes tension between Konstantinos and his mother Helena. The success of their plans and Mehmed's fate hang in the balance.
About Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests
The epic story of Mehmed II — the young Ottoman prince who defied palace enemies, survived treachery and deposition, and returned to fulfil his life's dream: the conquest of Constantinople. Spanning his rise from a doubted heir to one of history's most consequential rulers, the series unfolds across palace intrigue, battlefield warfare and a psychological chess match between two great empires. Praised as the finest Turkish historical series in years — cinematic, fast-paced and historically grounded.