Documentary SeriesNetflix

Rise of Empires

— Ottoman

Directed byEmre Şahin· 2020
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Synopsis

The series focuses on the rise of Sultan Mehmed II (Mehmed the Conqueror) and the Fall of Constantinople in 1453 in Season 1, while Season 2 details Mehmed the Conqueror’s 1462 military campaign against Vlad the Impaler in Wallachia.

Project Details
Directed by
Emre Şahin
Language
Turkish / English
Format
Documentary Series
Season
2 × 6 episodes
Distributor
Netflix
Genre
Historical Drama
Press

  1. "A sweeping historical epic that doesn't shy from the brutality of empire-building."

    — The Hollywood Reporter

  2. "Masterfully bridges the gap between premium historical scholarship and high-stakes cinematic drama."

    — Deadline