At the age of 26, when his reign began, Sultan Süleyman sought to build an empire more powerful than Alexander the Great and to render the Ottomans invincible. Throughout his 46-year reign, his fame as the greatest warrior and ruler of his age spreads both to the East and West. With his companion Pargalı İbrahim, Süleyman achieves great victories, and makes his name known in the Muslim World. Süleyman called İbrahim his brother, friend and advisor. The television series shows Süleyman's consolidation of his power: Pargalı İbrahim being grand minister of state, reinforcing the rule of law throughout the empire, meeting foreign diplomats, and preparing for military campaigns, all set against the backdrop of the tension between Christian Europe and the Ottoman Empire.
Episodes Season Season 4 · 0/36 Season 3 · 0/40 Season 2 · 0/39 Season 1 · 0/24 0/36 watched · 2013 S04E01 Episode 104 2013-09-18 119m
Süleyman shocks the empire by naming a new heir, while Hürrem—still burning for revenge—joins forces with Rüstem as he rises to grand vizier. The princes gather for Cihangir’s ceremony, reigniting fierce rivalries, especially between Selim and Bayezid, while Mustafa’s triumphant welcome by the Janissaries alarms the palace. A striking Venetian concubine disrupts the harem, and as Mehmet’s death leaves the governorship vacant, Hürrem maneuvers to secure it for one of her sons. In the end, Süleyman overturns every expectation with a decision that reshapes the dynasty’s future. more S04E02 Episode 105 2013-09-25 102m
Süleyman’s choice of Selim as heir shocks the dynasty, driving Bayezid into fury and leaving Mustafa devastated. As Selim and Bayezid face mortal danger during a hunting trip, Cecelia schemes her way toward Selim’s harem and catches Hürrem’s attention. The rivalry between the princes intensifies, and Hürrem moves to deliver a final blow to Mustafa by setting a deadly trap—yet an unseen force ruins her plan. Reeling from a painful loss, Mustafa makes a bold move that turns the simmering conflict into open war. more S04E03 Episode 106 2013-10-02 109m
Mustafa’s bold move leaves Hürrem reeling, just as Fatma Sultan arrives at the palace and exposes Hürrem’s secret, signaling the end of an era for her. While Selim suffers a humiliating setback in Manisa and Nurbanu fights for his favor, Mustafa hunts the traitor in his ranks and closes in on Atmaca’s true identity. Fatma Sultan and Huricihan shake the harem’s balance, and rumors about Hürrem’s illness spread. As Fatma prepares to strike, Hürrem counters with an unexpected, shocking decision that changes the game. more S04E04 Episode 107 2013-10-09 111m
Mustafa corners Rüstem on all sides, triggering panic and a violent clash in the Janissary barracks, while Bayezid’s resentment toward his father spills over into a confrontation with Hürrem. Huricihan’s feelings for Bayezid surface, Selim faces new troubles in Manisa, and Nisa’s confession shakes Mustafa to the core. Meanwhile, Hürrem’s attempt to regain control of the harem backfires when her worst nightmare becomes reality, unleashing a development that will upend every life in the palace—especially Süleyman’s. more S04E05 Episode 108 2013-10-23 110m
Süleyman rejoices at the prospect of a new child while Hürrem plots revenge against Fatma Sultan, who hides a dangerous secret. In Manisa, Selim faces a scandal that Nurbanu’s meddling only worsens, and Bayezid seizes the chance to expose his brother. Mustafa struggles with his feelings for Nisa as Mahidevran and Atmaca try to stop the romance, but Nisa’s confession shakes him deeply. Meanwhile, Süleyman learns Rüstem was behind the Janissary unrest, giving Mustafa and Barbaros their first major victory, and Hürrem prepares a new plan to break Barbaros’s power. more S04E06 Episode 109 2013-10-30 111m
Hürrem tries to stop the birth of a new prince just as Bayezid secretly arrives in Manisa and clashes with Selim, while Nurbanu’s imprisonment takes an unexpected turn. Rüstem corners Barbaros through Nisa’s kidnapping, Sokollu impresses Hürrem with his sharp mind, and Huricihan’s misplaced letter sparks Cihangir’s hopeless love. As Bayezid attempts to expose Selim’s scandal and Nurbanu makes a shocking move, Mustafa and Atmaca race to rescue Nisa—until Mustafa’s love blinds him into a mistake that puts him directly at odds with Süleyman. more S04E07 Episode 110 2013-11-06 113m
Süleyman’s fear and suspicion toward Mustafa intensify as he delivers a harsh warning, while Hürrem and Mustafa openly clash. Nazenin’s sudden labor stirs the palace, Nurbanu’s pregnancy fuels new rivalries, and Dilşah seizes her chance to strike. Huricihan turns to Cihangir in disappointment, Nisa chooses to leave for Mustafa’s safety, and a surprise visitor lifts Mustafa’s spirits. Amid Fatma Sultan’s wedding, Hürrem scrambles to block the birth of another prince—but Nazenin’s early labor throws every plan into turmoil. more S04E08 Episode 111 2013-11-13 117m
Süleyman’s newborn child upends the balance of the harem, bringing joy to some and deep sorrow to others. Seeing Bayezid and Huricihan together, Cihangir returns to the capital heartbroken. When Süleyman refuses to dismiss Barbaros, Rüstem moves to eliminate him, while Mustafa endangers his future by marrying Mihrünnisa. Bayezid secretly comes to the capital to see Huricihan, only to face an unexpected shock. Meanwhile, a painful message delivered to Süleyman marks the end of an era. more S04E09 Episode 112 2013-11-20 106m
All the princes return to the capital for Barbaros’s funeral, and rising tension between Bayezid and Selim alarms Süleyman. Mihrimah’s peace dinner erupts into disaster, while Atmaca prepares to kill Mihrünnisa—only for Nisa to deliver the real shock. Selim, feeling isolated, makes a bold proposal to Süleyman, and the sultan’s harsh lesson only deepens the brothers’ rivalry. Meanwhile, a secret overheard by Fatma Sultan threatens Hürrem’s power, setting the stage for a new wave of palace turmoil. more S04E10 Episode 113 2013-11-27 112m
Hürrem’s secret explodes in the palace when Fatma exposes the hidden room, shattering Süleyman’s trust and leaving Rüstem furious. As Selim gains Süleyman’s open support—deepening the rift with Mustafa and Bayezid—new alliances and dangers form: Atmaca spares Mihrünnisa after learning she is pregnant, Bayezid discovers his brother’s secret marriage, and Huricihan leaves to avoid hurting him. In Manisa, Nurbanu gives birth, while Hürrem desperately tries to win Süleyman back, unaware that he is preparing a surprise that will change everything. more S04E11 Episode 114 2013-12-04 106m
Süleyman catches Selim drunk in Manisa, igniting a new storm just as Hürrem orders Nurbanu to kill Nazenin and sets a plan in motion to turn father and son against each other. Bayezid reunites with Huricihan, Mustafa is shaken by a mysterious gift from his father, and Rüstem gains new leverage against Mustafa. But when Süleyman returns to the capital, Hürrem’s schemes backfire—he banishes her from the palace, and a devastated Mustafa makes a decision that could change the fate of the dynasty. more S04E12 Episode 115 2013-12-11 103m
Şehzade Mustafa marches on the capital, forcing Süleyman to order his advance stopped as the palace braces for open rebellion. Atmaca races to warn Mustafa but is ambushed by Rüstem, while Hürrem’s sudden arrival sparks new tension with Bayezid over Huricihan. In Manisa, Selim’s fears resurface even as a mysterious woman captures his attention. Despite every obstacle, Mustafa reaches the palace and confronts his father with a shocking proposal—an encounter that becomes, for some, a spark of hope and for others, the beginning of the end. more S04E13 Episode 116 2013-12-18 109m
Hürrem returns to the palace seeking Süleyman’s forgiveness just as the sultan, triumphant in the West, prepares for an Iranian campaign and appoints Mustafa as regent. Nurbanu uncovers Eftalya’s secret, Selim faces a dangerous scandal, and Huricihan proposes a deal to Hürrem. Meanwhile, Mustafa learns the truth Atmaca hid from him, Mihrimah decides to divorce Rüstem, and Süleyman is crushed to discover Mustafa’s secret marriage—another blow that fuels his growing anger. more S04E14 Episode 117 2013-12-25 122m
Hürrem tries to stop Mihrimah from divorcing Rüstem, but Rüstem’s jealousy spirals as Süleyman replaces Mustafa with Selim as regent. Mustafa discovers who betrayed him, Fatma surrenders to Elkas’s confession of love, and the mystery behind Mihrimah’s letter is finally revealed. Rüstem shocks the palace by requesting dismissal from the grand vizierate, just as Süleyman makes a decisive ruling about both him and Mihrimah. At the height of his power, however, Süleyman is suddenly struck down by a mysterious illness. more S04E15 Episode 118 2014-01-08 120m
Süleyman hides his worsening illness while Selim arrives in the capital as regent, growing ever more intoxicated by the allure of the throne. Mihrimah exposes Fatma and Elkas, leaving Fatma at Rüstem’s mercy, while Bayezid and Mustafa clash over Huricihan. As an Iranian spy tempts Mustafa with a dangerous offer and a plot to assassinate Süleyman comes to light, Atmaca reveals the truth. Mustafa is forced into a fateful choice: save his father’s life or seize the throne he believes is rightfully his. more S04E16 Episode 119 2014-01-15 115m
Mustafa rushes to save his father despite everyone urging him to seize the throne, but Süleyman grows suspicious when he learns Mustafa knew about the assassination attempt. The arrival of Polish Princess Anna stirs jealousy and intrigue in the palace, while Nurbanu uncovers the truth about Eftalya and Selim faces a dangerous scandal. Hürrem shifts her support to Selim after discovering Mustafa and Bayezid’s secret pact to rule together, just as Piri Reis targets her for assassination. The attack claims the life of someone dear to Hürrem, revealing a devastating secret, and Süleyman’s worsening illness finally brings him to his knees before the entire army. more S04E17 Episode 120 2014-01-22 116m
Süleyman’s illness worsens as rumors of his death spread through the capital, igniting a fierce battle for the throne. Hürrem fights desperately to save him and secure Selim’s succession, while Rüstem secretly backs Bayezid and keeps Mustafa far from the palace. But when an unexpected summons brings Mustafa toward Istanbul, he walks straight into a deadly trap that claims the life of someone close to him. As Selim’s attempt to intimidate the Janissaries spirals into chaos, Hürrem is forced to kneel before an enemy to save her son, and the struggle for power reaches a breaking point. more S04E18 Episode 121 2014-01-29 116m
Mustafa saves Selim from the Janissaries but is blamed for the chaos, while Hürrem—moved by his loyalty—admits she wishes he were her son. Rüstem’s long‑lost brother arrives, and Mihrimah’s desperate choice seals Mustafa’s fate, pushing him toward disaster. As Süleyman’s condition worsens, factions rally to place Mustafa on the throne, turning the sultan’s illness into the catalyst for a looming catastrophe. more S04E19 Episode 122 2014-02-05 118m
Hürrem drives her plan forward, turning Süleyman against Mustafa as forged letters and Janissary unrest tighten the trap. Süleyman becomes convinced his son is preparing to rebel, while Mustafa—unaware of the schemes—goes hunting with Mehmet. When danger strikes, Mustafa fights to save his child, and Süleyman, consumed by fear of losing his power, makes a devastating decision that seals his son’s fate. more S04E20 Episode 123 2014-02-12 142m
Mustafa is summoned to the campaign tent after Süleyman silently condemns him to death, while everyone around him tries desperately to stop him from going. Convinced his father would never harm him, Mustafa ignores the warnings—even after a note hints at betrayal. As Rüstem’s schemes and a hidden traitor sabotage Atmaca’s attempt to save him, Mustafa walks into the sultan’s tent. Seeing the mute executioners, he realizes too late that Süleyman has chosen power over his son, and he steps into his fate. more S04E21 Episode 124 2014-02-19 120m
Mustafa’s death shatters the empire: the letter found on him devastates Süleyman, who punishes Rüstem and sinks into guilt and silence. Istanbul erupts in anger against Hürrem and Rüstem, while Mahidevran and Mihrünnisa are crushed by grief and fight to protect young Mehmet. Cihangir’s heartbreak drives him away from his father, and Süleyman realizes too late what he has lost. Even Hürrem, briefly triumphant, is shaken by the depth of the tragedy that her victory has unleashed. more S04E22 Episode 125 2014-02-26 125m
Cihangir wastes away from grief over Mustafa, leaving Süleyman and Hürrem desperate as his condition collapses. Meanwhile, a vengeful ally of Mustafa returns to Istanbul, leading rebels to besiege Rüstem’s palace until Bayezid intervenes. As Cihangir’s suffering reaches its limit, Süleyman faces his son’s final plea, and Hürrem arrives only to lose another child. With Cihangir gone, the empire is shaken, and the rivalry between Selim and Bayezid hardens into a fight for survival. more S04E23 Episode 126 2014-03-05 125m
After Cihangir’s death, grief fractures the dynasty as Selim and Bayezid clash publicly, turning their rivalry into open hostility. Fatma backs Selim to hurt Hürrem, while Selim exposes Bayezid’s secret marriage and sets a deadly trap for him. In the chaos, rebels besiege Rüstem, Bayezid intervenes, and Hürrem struggles to keep peace—but Selim’s move marks the true beginning of the brothers’ war for the throne. more S04E24 Episode 127 2014-03-12 126m
Süleyman returns to the capital as Bayezid gains allies and Selim sets a trap that makes him appear complicit in the Düzmece Mustafa revolt. Accused of rebellion, Bayezid is summoned in anger, while Hürrem confronts Süleyman to protect her son. As the sultan names his heir, Bayezid faces a stark choice: submit to his father’s judgment or fight for his own destiny. more S04E25 Episode 128 2014-03-19 120m
As the rivalry between Selim and Bayezid intensifies, Bayezid hunts those who trapped him while Selim fears exposure. Süleyman seizes Mahidevran’s wealth and orders Kara Ahmed’s execution, deepening the turmoil. A forbidden love in the harem ends in blood, and Hürrem learns Selim set the trap for Bayezid, igniting a fierce clash between mother and son. In the end, Hürrem breaks her vow of neutrality and chooses her heir, just as the first victim of the princes’ war falls. more S04E26 Episode 129 2014-03-26 113m
Huricihan is gravely wounded, throwing the harem into chaos as Nurbanu panics and Bayezid hunts the attacker. When Hürrem discovers evidence pointing to Nurbanu, Nurbanu threatens to expose an old secret, forcing Hürrem to order her death. The princes return to their sancaks, but a mysterious woman arriving in Bayezid’s palace reignites the brothers’ conflict. Meanwhile, Süleyman summons Hürrem after years of silence and finally asks the question that has haunted him. more S04E27 Episode 130 2014-04-02 115m
Nurbanu survives an attack and blames Hürrem, igniting open war between them. Defne wins Bayezid’s trust but secretly arms Selim with a dangerous secret, escalating the brothers’ feud. Mihrimah falls ill and grows close to the foreign physician Pedro, stirring Rüstem’s jealousy. Fatma’s trap nearly kills Hürrem, prompting Süleyman to banish her. As Nurbanu threatens to expose old secrets, Hürrem moves to eliminate her, while Süleyman burns Mustafa’s letter in a desperate attempt to silence his guilt. more S04E28 Episode 131 2014-04-09 109m
Bayezid’s threat pushes Selim into Nurbanu’s trap, leading him to order his brother’s death as the princes march toward open war. Hürrem rushes from Edirne—already shaken by Gracia Mendes and fearing she’s losing Süleyman—only to learn her sons are on the brink of bloodshed. Mihrimah grows close to Pedro, stirring Rüstem’s jealousy, while Defne is torn between love and a deadly command. As the conflict escalates, Hürrem collapses with a sudden, ominous illness. more S04E29 Episode 132 2014-04-16 109m
Bayezid marches on Selim, forcing the brothers into a brutal showdown until Hürrem arrives and collapses from her worsening illness. The secret of her condition leaks, shaking the balance of the princes’ war. Selim turns on Nurbanu for ordering Bayezid’s death, while Hürrem demands harsher punishment. Mihrimah’s forbidden bond with Pedro ignites Rüstem’s fury, and their marriage fractures. As Hürrem senses death approaching, Süleyman reaches out—only to be struck by devastating news. more S04E30 Episode 133 2014-04-23 124m
As Hürrem’s illness worsens, Süleyman fights desperately to save her while Selim and Lala Mustafa provoke Bayezid into a deadly duel. Pedro urges Mihrimah to flee with him, pushing Rüstem toward Gracia Mendes in jealousy. In Bursa, Hürrem and Süleyman confront their past—he at Mustafa’s tomb, she before Mahidevran—before Hürrem accepts her approaching death and makes a final request that breaks Süleyman’s heart. more S04E31 Episode 134 2014-04-30 147m
As Hürrem’s life fades, Süleyman struggles to accept losing her, while Selim and Bayezid call a brief truce for her peace. Hürrem uncovers long‑hidden truths, confronts İbrahim at his grave, and orders Nurbanu’s death after sensing her ambition. Mihrimah is devastated by her mother’s condition, and Bayezid faces a painful choice about Defne. With Süleymaniye completed and her final wish granted, Hürrem dies in Süleyman’s arms, plunging the palace into a long, bitter winter. more S04E32 Episode 135 2014-05-07 124m
After Hürrem’s death, Süleyman collapses into grief as palace power shifts erupt: Selim corners Rüstem, Nurbanu clashes with Defne, and Mihrimah confronts Gracia over Rüstem’s suspected affair. Selim exposes Bayezid to Süleyman, leading to betrayal and a harsh punishment that pushes Bayezid toward open rebellion. more S04E33 Episode 136 2014-05-21 114m
Bayezid refuses exile and raises an army against Selim, forcing Süleyman to choose between justice and his son. Mihrimah fails to change Bayezid’s mind, Rüstem is torn between loyalties, and a harem clash sparks disaster. With rebellion now undeniable, Süleyman issues a death decree, and the two princes finally face each other on the Konya plains. more S04E34 Episode 137 2014-05-28 126m
Bayezid is betrayed by Rüstem and wounded by a shocking arrow in battle, forcing him to flee with his sons to Iran, where Süleyman’s fury leads to tense negotiations with Shah Tahmasb. Atmaca returns to kill Rüstem, triggering a deadly showdown, while Selim secretly plots to eliminate Bayezid before he can return. Unaware that his fate is being bargained over, Bayezid hopes for forgiveness—but Selim’s scheme pushes him ever closer to a tragic end. more S04E35 Episode 138 2014-06-04 129m
Bayezid tries to escape Iran but is trapped by Shah Tahmasb and imprisoned with his sons. Süleyman wants him brought back alive, while Selim secretly pushes for his death and scrambles to secure the bribe that will deliver Bayezid to him. Mihrimah makes a last attempt to save her brother, but betrayal closes in. When a final glimmer of hope appears, Bayezid realizes the man awaiting him means there is no escape—and he walks to his death with his sons. more S04E36 Episode 139 2014-06-11 157m
After Bayezid’s death, Süleyman sinks into darkness as his illness worsens, while Selim drowns his guilt in drink and Nurbanu eliminates every threat to her son. Defne dies protecting her child, Mihrimah strikes back at Nurbanu, and Gülfem’s attempt on Süleyman’s life ends in a grim secret. As the dynasty fractures, Selim becomes the sole heir, and Mihrimah cuts all ties with him. Hearing the people’s whispers, the weakened Süleyman defiantly sets out on one last campaign, where the great conqueror finally succumbs to illness—bringing an era to its end. more 
