The essential episodes of Kuruluş: Osman
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- 01
Osman began his journey by forming a friendship with Yorgopolos and the Kayi tribe expanded its influence further during the reign of Osman Ghazi, but some problems will hinder Osman and he must solve it.
- 02
Osman took Bala Hatun's healing from Yannis and exposed Yannis.
- 03
Batur, Dündar's son, rescues Osman for a reputation in the tribe after one of Salvador's men is tricked. Edebali declines Osman's proposal leaving him devastated and upset.
- 04
Sofia tasks her lover, Kalanoz, to kill Şeyh Edebali but is killed in this attempt by Osman. Bamsı, Osman's loyal companion, converts Salvador to Islam. Salvador's new name is Sıddık.
- 05
Osman steals all the tax gold that was being transported illegally to Alişar Bey, the Selçuk Sançak Bey, by the Mongols. Yannis, disguised as a clairvoyant, proves to Alişar that Osman stole the gold. Alişar becomes an enemy of Osman.
- 06
Balgay, a Mongol commander, captures Söğüt and kills many women and children. He offers Osman that he will give him the Sançak Beylik and some more land if he was to become loyal to him. Osman rejects Balgay's offer.
- 07
Osman, with many difficulties, manages to escape the town with his alps. Balgay meets Yannis and Sofia and they decide to ally against Osman. Balgay even raids the Kayı tribe and has Osman's entire family in hostage until he comes. Konur, one of Osman's alps, also uncovers the fact that one of Balgay's men, Kongar, is his long-lost brother.
- 08
Osman, who has met the Aksakals, arrives in the tribe and gives Balgay Genghis Han's dagger in order to leave him and his tribe alone. Osman tasks Salvador to spy for him in Kulucahisar Castle, however, the cunning Sofia still doesn't trust him too much. Meanwhile, the tribe council, mainly Dündar, decides to expel Osman for rebelling against the Mongols. Osman later recaptures Söğüt with his alps.
- 09
Dündar is given the Sançak Beylik, angering Alişar, and Osman takes back the dagger he gave to Balgay secretly through an operation at his camp, humiliating him in front of the Mongol leaders. Bala is wounded by some Mongols and now cannot produce a baby.
- 10
The tribe elections are held to decide the new Bey. Dündar comes face-to-face with Osman however, Osman is elected as the new Bey much to Dündar's despair and anger. Meanwhile, a new threat against the Kayı tribe emerges after Petrus, sent by the Pope, arrives to help Nikola kill Osman but also has a secret plan which he doesn't tell Nikola about. Bayhoca, Savcı's son, also returns.
- 11
- 12
Osman Bey establishes his headquarters in Yenişehir, acting on crucial information from his spy in Constantinople. He faces threats from Northern warriors Olof and Frigg. Bala Hatun and Malhun Hatun prepare for a market in Yenişehir, leading to tensions between Bengi Hatun and Malhun Hatun. The competition between Aktemur and Alçiçek adds to the growing tension.
- 13
Yakup Bey confronts Osman Bey, demanding his allegiance. Cerkutay returns to Yenişehir Palace, creating a festive atmosphere but harbors anger towards Osman Bey. Yakup Bey puts Osman Bey in a difficult position with his Lefke move, but Osman Bey intends to outmaneuver him, knowing Yakup Bey's true intentions. Meanwhile, tension rises between Mehmet and Orhan over Holofira, who wants to return to her homeland but faces opposition from Orhan. Gonca seeks a treasure map from Alaeddin Bey, leading to their confrontation at the caravanserai. Alaeddin reunites with his mother, Bala Hatun, who informs him of Yakup Bey's demand for allegiance from Osman Bey. Saadet Hatun arrives in Uç Pazar and reacts strongly upon learning of the assassination attempt on her husband, Yakup Bey. Osman Bey plans to host all the beys and Yakup Bey in his palace, but the real outcome of their tension is yet to unfold.
- 14
Osman Bey, now leading a state, aims to unify the Turks under his banner, and influence border principalities. Bayhan Bey and his rival Begüm Hatun attend Osman Bey's wedding, possibly revealing intentions towards his daughter, Fatma Hatun. The arrival of the Caliph's vizier Emir Ömer stirs tension, his purpose unknown to Osman. Emir Ömer secretly informs Karesi Bey of the theft of sacred relics, prompting Karesi to seek them out and offer allegiance to Osman Bey. As Osman expands his territory, Byzantine hopes rest on Commander Lucas, who holds the sacred relics and plots against the Turks. Lucas tries to recruit Holofira, impacting her and Orhan Bey’s paths. Alaeddin Bey is imprisoned in a castle as Osman continues his conquests, facing Lucas's schemes.
- 15
Osman Bey fiercely battles Claudius and the Roman army, successfully repelling Byzantine forces despite shifting power dynamics. However, threats persist as a traitor still lurks within the tribe. Meanwhile, Yiğit, blinded by ambition, plots to assassinate Bala Hatun and even turns against his own brother, Koca Bey. Claudius, consumed by hatred, launches a vicious attack on the Kayı tribe but ultimately falls into Osman Bey’s grasp, facing his wrath. Sofia, driven by vengeance, meets her end in a final confrontation, executed before the tribe. As Osman Bey prepares to shake Anatolia with his grand ambitions, he continues to inspire hope among the Turkmens.
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