Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests — Season 1, Episode 9: Bölüm 9
War & Politics, Drama • 150 min • 3 seasons, 81 episodes • ★ 8.5/10
Episode synopsis
While campaigning against Karaman, Mehmed invites Evrenesoğlu Ali to handle potential issues in the capital, appointing him as the palace trustee. Çandarlı, remaining in the capital, plots to place Ahmed on the throne by manipulating Gülşah, facing obstacles from Halime who also aims to make Ahmed sultan. Konstantinos makes a risky offer to increase Orhan's allocation to quell discontent about Orhan's expenses, awaiting Mehmed's response. Kurtçu, following Çandarlı's orders, plans to intercept Mehmed and challenge him to pass under swords, risking conflict with the Janissaries. The unfolding events create a tense atmosphere, with Mehmed's decisions and responses critically shaping the outcomes.
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.