Founder: Orhan (2025)
Original title: Kuruluş: Orhan
Founder: Orhan is a 2025 Turkish-language drama series. It stars Mert Yazıcıoğlu, Mahassine Merabet and Alina Boz.
Kuruluş: Orhan is a Turkish historical drama that follows the life of Orhan Bey, the son of Osman I and the second ruler of the Ottoman Empire. Set in the 14th century, the series portrays Orhan’s transformation from a young warrior into a visionary leader who expands his father's legacy by conquering key Byzantine cities like Bursa and establishing the foundations of a powerful empire. With political intrigue, epic battles, and complex relationships, the show explores Orhan’s rise amidst internal strife and external threats, continuing the legacy of Kuruluş: Osman with a new generation of characters and high-stakes storytelling.
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What is Founder: Orhan about?
Kuruluş: Orhan is a Turkish historical drama that follows the life of Orhan Bey, the son of Osman I and the second ruler of the Ottoman Empire. Set in the 14th century, the series portrays Orhan’s transformation from a young warrior into a visionary leader who expands his father's legacy by conquering key Byzantine cities like Bursa and establishing the foundations of a powerful empire. With political intrigue, epic battles, and complex relationships, the show explores Orhan’s rise amidst internal strife and external threats, continuing the legacy of Kuruluş: Osman with a new generation of characters and high-stakes storytelling.
When was Founder: Orhan released?
Founder: Orhan was released on 29 October 2025.
How many episodes does Founder: Orhan have?
Founder: Orhan has 26 episodes across 1 seasons.
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Cast
- Mert Yazıcıoğlu as Orhan
- Mahassine Merabet as Nilüfer Hatun
- Alina Boz as Princess Asporça
- Barış Falay as Şahinşah
- Burak Sergen as Tekfur Saroz
- Bennu Yıldırımlar as Malhun Hatun
- Şükrü Özyıldız as Flavius
- İpek Arkan as Fatma Hatun
- Çağrı Şensoy as Cerkutay
- Yiğit Uçan as Boran
- Ömer Faruk Aran as Alaeddin Ali
- Belgin Şimşek as Gonca Hatun