Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests

Release Date: 2024-03-12

Upcoming Season: 3 (2026-01-06)

Seasons: 3 · Episodes: ?

Overview:
Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests is a Turkish historical drama chronicling the rise of Mehmed II, the Ottoman ruler who reshaped the balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean. Beginning with his return to the throne and the struggle to consolidate authority after his father’s era, the series follows Mehmed’s grand vision to secure the empire’s frontiers, reform its administration, and claim Constantinople as his capital. Against a backdrop of court intrigue, rival viziers, and fractious frontier lords, Mehmed maneuvers between diplomacy and force while managing tense relations with the Byzantine court, Italian maritime republics, and Balkan powers. The narrative explores his strategic use of engineering, naval buildup, and fortress construction, his efforts to unify a diverse realm under centralized rule, and the moral and political costs of empire. Battles, sieges, and council debates are interwoven with the personal stakes faced by Mehmed, his commanders, and the families whose lives are altered by shifting borders and loyalties.