Founder: Orhan — Season 1, Episode 17: Episode 17
Drama, Action & Adventure, War & Politics • 45 min • 1 season, 26 episodes • ★ 7.5/10
Episode synopsis
Şahinşah seizes Karacahisar and sparks a frontier revolt, then hunts Orhan and Asporça to a cliff where Orhan chooses a desperate leap over capture. As Şahinşah unleashes a bloody raid on Bursa, the palace descends into chaos and Kasım faces death, while the wounded Flavius clings to life and declares his wish to convert for love of Fatma. With Bursa on the brink and Şahinşah marching toward the throne, Orhan must rise from the abyss before the empire falls into his enemy’s hands.
About Founder: Orhan
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.