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The Magnificent Century

2011

2011 1h 30m

Drama Action Adventure

The series follows Sultan Suleiman as he begins a 46-year reign and works to expand the Ottoman Empire, while palace affairs increasingly shape his rule. Among those drawn into this world is Roxelana, a Ukrainian woman who uses intelligence, charm, bribery and intrigue to rise within the royal household and become the sultan’s wife. Her ambitions bring her into conflict with people who could stand in her way, as Suleiman also relies on his close companion Pargalı İbrahim during military campaigns and matters of state.

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TMDB score 8.1/ 10 803 ratings

Country Turkey

Release date Jan 6, 2011

Seasons 4 seasons

Episodes 139 episodes

Series status Ended

Commitment Very long watch

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The Magnificent Century episodes

Browse the seasons and episodes currently recorded for The Magnificent Century, including release dates and summaries when they are available.

Season 1

Season 1

Completed

Season 1 follows Hürrem’s dramatic rise from a captured slave girl to Sultan Süleyman’s most influential consort. Brought to the palace as Alexandra (Roksolana), she quickly becomes a rival to Mahidevran, the mother of Süleyman’s heir, Şehzade Mustafa. As Hürrem gains the Sultan’s affection, palace politics intensify: alliances shift, jealousy grows, and the harem becomes a battleground for power. Meanwhile, Süleyman expands the empire through major military campaigns, supported by his loyal grand vizier İbrahim Pasha. The season ends with Hürrem firmly establishing her place beside the Sultan, setting the stage for even greater conflicts in the palace and the empire.

24 Episodes Jan 6, 2011 - Jun 23, 2011 101 min

S1 E21

Episode 21

Jun 2, 2011 102 min

S1 E22

Episode 22

Jun 9, 2011 96 min

S1 E23

Episode 23

Jun 16, 2011 98 min

S1 E24

Episode 24

Jun 23, 2011 101 min

Season 2

Season 2

Completed

Season 2 intensifies the palace power struggle as Hürrem rises higher in Sultan Süleyman’s favor, provoking fierce rivalry with Mahidevran and deepening tensions within the harem. Grand Vizier İbrahim Pasha’s political brilliance begins to crack under the weight of his pride, secret love affair, and growing distance from Süleyman. Hatice’s marriage deteriorates, alliances shift, and the palace becomes a battlefield of ambition, jealousy, and betrayal. As Süleyman leads major military campaigns abroad, Hürrem consolidates influence at home, reshaping the harem’s hierarchy and securing her children’s future. The season ends with loyalties strained, relationships fractured, and the empire’s most powerful figures standing on the edge of irreversible conflict.

39 Episodes Sep 15, 2011 - Jun 7, 2012 106 min

S2 E36

Episode 60

May 17, 2012 105 min

S2 E37

Episode 61

May 24, 2012 105 min

S2 E38

Episode 62

May 31, 2012 110 min

S2 E39

Episode 63

Jun 7, 2012 131 min

Season 3

Season 3

Completed

Season 3 plunges the palace into deeper turmoil as Hürrem’s rivalry with Mahidevran and Hatice intensifies, while Firuze’s arrival threatens Hürrem’s position beside Sultan Süleyman. İbrahim Pasha’s pride, political overreach, and secret entanglements push him into dangerous conflict with both his enemies and the Sultan himself, ultimately shattering the trust between them. Süleyman’s campaigns expand the empire, but the strain on his inner circle grows, especially as Hürrem fights to protect her children and secure her power. Meanwhile, Şehzade Mustafa’s rising popularity and strength as a future ruler create new tensions within the dynasty. The season builds toward betrayal, heartbreak, and the unraveling of once‑unbreakable bonds at the heart of the empire.

40 Episodes Jan 23, 2012 - Jun 19, 2013 105 min

S3 E37

Episode 100

May 29, 2013 111 min

S3 E38

Episode 101

Jun 5, 2013 98 min

S3 E39

Episode 102

Jun 12, 2013 107 min

S3 E40

Episode 103

Jun 19, 2013 98 min

Season 4

Season 4

Completed

Season 4 brings the story to its darkest and most dramatic turning point as Hürrem’s power reaches its peak while the empire’s foundations begin to crack. İbrahim Pasha’s downfall becomes inevitable as his pride, political missteps, and growing distance from Süleyman culminate in a tragic end that reshapes the palace. Hürrem and Mahidevran’s rivalry intensifies around the future of their sons, especially as Mustafa’s popularity threatens Hürrem’s ambitions. New alliances, betrayals, and shifting loyalties dominate the harem, while Süleyman faces personal loss, political pressure, and the weight of ruling an expanding empire. The season closes with irreversible decisions that alter the dynasty forever and set the stage for the succession battles to come.

36 Episodes Sep 18, 2013 - Jun 11, 2014 118 min

S4 E33

Episode 136

May 21, 2014 114 min

S4 E34

Episode 137

May 28, 2014 126 min

S4 E35

Episode 138

Jun 4, 2014 129 min

S4 E36

Episode 139

Jun 11, 2014 157 min

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