Rise of Empires: Ottoman

Rise of Empires: Ottoman is a Turkish historical docudrama, starring Cem Yiğit Üzümoğlu, Tommaso Basili and Daniel Nuță. Its first season, which consists of 6 episodes, is directed by Emre Sahin and written by Kelly McPherson. It became available for streaming on Netflix on 24 January 2020.[1] It deals with the Ottoman Empire and Mehmed the Conqueror and tells the story of the Fall of Constantinople.[2] The second season also has 6 episodes and premiered on 29 December 2022, focusing on the 1462 campaign against Vlad the Impaler in Wallachia (in present-day Romania).

This article is about the TV series. For the historical topic, see Rise of the Ottoman Empire.
Rise of Empires: Ottoman
Poster
GenreDocudrama
Written by
  • Kelly McPherson
Directed byEmre Şahin
Starring
Narrated by
Country of originTurkey
Original languages
  • English
  • Turkish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes12
Production
Producers
  • Kelly McPherson
  • Emre Şahin
  • Sarah Wetherbee
Production locationIstanbul
Editors
  • Alex Durham
  • Alessandro Soares
Running time45 minutes
Production companies
Release
Original networkNetflix
Picture format4K (Ultra HD)
Original release24 January 2020 (2020-01-24)

Premise

In Season 1, Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror wages a campaign to take the Eastern Roman capital of Constantinople in 1453, resulting in the capture of the city and establishment of the Ottoman Empire.

In Season 2, Mehmed the Conqueror and Vlad the Impaler, childhood companions in the Ottoman court, go head-to-head in the 1462 Ottoman invasion of Wallachia.

Cast

Episodes

Series overview
SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
1624 January 2020 (2020-01-24)
2629 December 2022 (2022-12-29)

Season 1 (2020)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"The New Sultan"Emre ŞahinLiz Lake, Kelly McPherson, Emre Şahin24 January 2020 (2020-01-24)
After claiming the Ottoman throne, Mehmed II sends an unmistakable signal to Byzantine emperor Constantine XI. Enter Genoese mercenaries.
22"Through the Walls"Emre ŞahinKelly McPherson, Emre Şahin, Liz Lake24 January 2020 (2020-01-24)
Mehmed launches an ambitious siege to break through the walls of Constantinople, but Giustiniani's mercenaries manage to forestall the Janissaries.
33"Into the Golden Horn"Emre ŞahinEmre Şahin, Liz Lake, Kelly McPherson24 January 2020 (2020-01-24)
Mehmed's men dig underground tunnels in an attempt to shatter city walls. The tides turn against the Ottomans when a naval blockade founders.
44"Loose Lips Sink Ships"Emre ŞahinLiz Lake, Kelly McPherson, Emre Şahin24 January 2020 (2020-01-24)
Mehmed moves his ships overland to the Golden Horn in a daring, visionary feat. In the shadow of betrayal, Giustiniani attacks the Ottoman fleet.
55"Ancient Prophecies"Emre ŞahinKelly McPherson, Emre Şahin, Liz Lake24 January 2020 (2020-01-24)
Amid a spiral of brutality and low morale, Mehmed makes Giustiniani an enticing offer. The grand vizier urges Mehmed to seek a truce with his rival.
66"Ashes to Ashes"Emre ŞahinEmre Şahin, Liz Lake, Kelly McPherson24 January 2020 (2020-01-24)
Ottoman cannons reduce the city walls to rubble, and Venetian reinforcements arrive too late. Mehmed ushers in a new era for the Ottoman Empire.

Season 2 (2022)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
71"House Of War"Emre ŞahinLiz Lake, Kelly McPherson, Emre Şahin29 December 2022 (2022-12-29)
Mehmed II solidifies his reign, but in nearby Wallachia, childhood friend Vlad the Impaler gains notoriety and seeks to challenge Mehmed's hegemony.
82"Troubled Waters"Emre ŞahinKelly McPherson, Emre Şahin, Liz Lake29 December 2022 (2022-12-29)
Mehmed sends Mara to coax Hungarian King Matthias Corvinus into an alliance. An epic battle along the Danube River looms, and Vlad has the upper hand.
93"Land of Dracula"Emre ŞahinEmre Şahin, Liz Lake, Kelly McPherson29 December 2022 (2022-12-29)
Mehmed's troops advance into Wallachia, and Vlad employs guerrilla tactics to weaken his rival. A threat lurks in the imperial palace.
104"Brothers No More"Emre ŞahinLiz Lake, Kelly McPherson, Emre Şahin29 December 2022 (2022-12-29)
As the war drags on and resources dwindle, Vlad wages biological warfare on Mehmed's army. Radu closes in on Vlad's castle to take Anastasia hostage.
115"Night Attack"Emre ŞahinKelly McPherson, Emre Şahin, Liz Lake29 December 2022 (2022-12-29)
Mehmed prepares to strike a fatal blow to Vlad's army. A spy is found in Mehmed's camp. Vlad launches a nighttime attack, but a surprise awaits.
126"Destiny"Emre ŞahinEmre Şahin, Liz Lake, Kelly McPherson29 December 2022 (2022-12-29)
Vlad and Mehmed face off. Mara and Gülbahar foil the Wallachian plot. Ottoman troops march into an abandoned Târgoviște and face a gruesome sight.

Critical response

Generally, the reception is positive. Rise of Empires: Ottoman delivers, with a similarly novel approach, a chronicle of historical events.[3] Daily History concludes that "the series uses correct timeline and description of the attack on Constantinople is incredibly accurate from the Ottoman perspective."[4] At the same time, the series was criticized for some inaccuracies.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Rise of Empires: Ottoman ne zaman başlayacak? Rise of Empires: Ottoman oyuncuları". Hürriyet (in Turkish). 12 December 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
  2. Tan, Erhan (12 December 2019). "Netflix'in Yeni Belgesel Dizisi Rise of Empires: Ottoman" (in Turkish). Film Loverss. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
  3. "'Rise of Empires: Ottoman' Netflix Review: Stream It or Skip It?". 2020-01-27. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  4. "How Historically Accurate is the Rise of Empires: Ottoman Series - DailyHistory.org". dailyhistory.org. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  5. Calian, Florin George (2021-03-25). "The Hagia Sophia and Turkey's Neo-Ottomanism". The Armenian Weekly. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
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