Director: Bülent İşbilen
Cast: Mert Yazıcıoğlu, Mahassine Merabet, Barış Falay, Burak Sergen, Bennu Yıldırımlar
Kurulus: Orhan is a 2025 Turkish historical action-drama series directed by Bülent İşbilen, following Orhan Bey — the second ruler of the Ottoman Empire and son of the legendary Osman I — as he transforms from a battle-hardened warrior into a founding statesman who shapes the destiny of a civilization.
What is Kurulus Orhan about?
The story picks up after the great Osman I has laid the groundwork for what would become one of history's most enduring empires. His son Orhan now carries that weight forward, campaigning across Anatolia to bring Byzantine strongholds under Ottoman rule. The 14th-century setting is alive with political betrayal, shifting alliances, and battlefield confrontations that test every bond of loyalty. Orhan must navigate rival factions within his own circle while pressing against fortified Byzantine cities, including the prized Bursa. Each episode weaves personal sacrifice into grand strategic ambition, showing how a young leader forges both a state and an identity under constant siege.
Cast & crew
Director Bülent İşbilen helms this sweeping continuation with the same epic visual language fans recognized from its predecessor. Mert Yazıcıoğlu leads as Orhan Bey, supported by Mahassine Merabet, Barış Falay, and Burak Sergen in pivotal roles. Şükrü Özyıldız and Bennu Yıldırımlar round out a cast that balances fierce battlefield presence with nuanced courtly drama.
Context & significance
Turkish historical epics have earned a devoted following among Persian-speaking diaspora audiences for decades, and Kurulus: Orhan continues that tradition with particular relevance. The series shares the Islamic heritage, Turkic cultural vocabulary, and Central Asian warrior ethos that resonate strongly with Iranian viewers — especially those who grew up watching Ottoman-era dramas. K-Time streams Kurulus: Orhan with full Persian dubbing, making it immediately accessible to Farsi-speaking households without needing to read subtitles. The 14th-century world it depicts — with its poetry of power, tribal honor codes, and faith as a political force — speaks to themes long embedded in Persian literary tradition as well.
Where & how to watch
Kurulus: Orhan is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Stream it on your TV, phone, or computer — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and no extra download required. Subscribe and cancel anytime.