Director: Robert Lantos
Cast: Gellért Kádár L., Vivien Rujder, Murathan Muslu, Franciska Törőcsik, László Mátray
Rise of the Raven is a 2025 Hungarian historical drama series directed by Robert Lantos, set in fifteenth-century Europe. The series chronicles the life and campaigns of János Hunyadi, the legendary military commander who became one of the most formidable defenders of Christian Europe against Ottoman expansion.
What is Rise of the Raven about?
The story centers on János Hunyadi, a Hungarian nobleman and battlefield commander whose tactical brilliance and personal courage shaped the fate of an entire continent. Beginning with his rise from relative obscurity to the pinnacle of military power, the series portrays the immense pressure placed on one man to hold a fragile alliance of kingdoms together. Rival nobles, political betrayals, and the relentless advance of an Ottoman army that had already swept through the Balkans force Hunyadi to outthink and outfight enemies on multiple fronts. Each episode builds toward the pivotal confrontation that would be remembered for centuries, placing the audience inside the strategy rooms, military camps, and courts where the outcome of Europe was decided.
Cast & crew
Robert Lantos, known as a Canadian-Hungarian producer turned director, brings prestige production values to this ambitious project. The ensemble includes Gellért Kádár L. and Vivien Rujder in prominent roles, alongside Turkish actor Murathan Muslu, who lends international weight to the Ottoman side of the conflict. Franciska Törőcsik, László Mátray, Ernő Fekete, Csémy Balázs, and Balázs Medveczky round out a multilingual cast that gives the series its authentic period texture.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers and the Iranian diaspora, Rise of the Raven holds particular appeal because it dramatizes a chapter of history that directly intersects with the world Iranians know well — the Ottoman empire's military campaigns and the politics of the medieval Islamic world. The conflict portrayed sits at a cultural crossroads familiar to anyone raised on stories of empires, sieges, and warrior codes. Beyond historical interest, the series is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles, meaning viewers can follow every court intrigue and battle speech without missing a word. High-production European historical drama of this caliber rarely reaches Persian-speaking audiences so accessibly.
Where & how to watch
Rise of the Raven is available on K-Time with both Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Watch on the web browser, your smart TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no extra download required, and no geo-blocking. Subscribe and cancel anytime.