The Magnificent Century
Created by Timur Savcı
On Show TV
A grand historical drama of imperial ambition and court intrigue set in the Ottoman Empire, balancing intimate relationships against the machinery of state power and military conquest.
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.
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Is The Magnificent Century violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is The Magnificent Century scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is The Magnificent Century easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of series.
Is The Magnificent Century sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does The Magnificent Century leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
