The Magnificent Century

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Süleyman I comes to the Ottoman throne at twenty-six, determined to build an empire mightier than Alexander the Great's and to make the Ottomans unbeatable. At his side is Pargalı İbrahim, whom he regards as a brother, friend and adviser. The series follows Süleyman as he consolidates power, strengthens the rule of law across the empire, receives foreign envoys and prepares for military campaigns, all while Europe and the Ottoman state eye each other warily. Created by Timur Savcı and broadcast on Show TV from 2011 over four seasons and 139 episodes, the historical drama stars Halit Ergenç, Meryem Uzerli, Nur Fettahoğlu and Okan Yalabık.