Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests (Mehmed: Fetihler Sultanı) (translated)
The series, produced by a major Turkish production house, blends historical drama with action and adventure elements. It follows the period from the young Mehmed II's accession to the Ottoman throne through to the conquest of Constantinople, presenting events as a dramatized narrative rather than a strict documentary account; some characters draw loosely on real historical figures. Serkan Çayoğlu takes on the lead role as the conqueror, while Selim Bayraktar appears as Halil Pasha, Seçkin Özdemir as the last Byzantine ruler, Ertan Saban as Vlad Tepeş, and Gürkan Uygun as Veli Mahmud Pasha. Sinan Albayrak, who is listed in the show's cast, plays Zağanos Pasha. The role of Gülbahar Hatun was recast across different stretches of the show, with Aslı Tandoğan among those who portrayed her.
Large-scale production elements included tens of thousands of costumes and dozens of replica cannons built for scenes recreating the siege of the city. Segments depicting events from the early Islamic period were shot at a studio complex in Iran, featuring a portrayal of companion Abu Ayyub al-Ansari. The show was showcased at major international content markets and later aired abroad under a different local title. Reports have linked the production deal to a politically connected figure and cited a notably high per-episode budget from the state broadcaster.
| Production company | Miray Yapım |
|---|---|
| Network | TRT 1 |
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