Kuruluş: Orhan (“Establishment: Orhan”) is the next chapter in the Ottoman‐era saga, set to premiere on ATV. Produced by Bozdağ Film and helmed by director Bülent İşbilen, this series picks up from where Kuruluş: Osman left off and follows the epic journey of Orhan Bey, son of Osman I, as he transforms the fledgling beylik into a rising empire.
After the era of Osman, the leadership mantle passes to Orhan Bey. As ruler, he must establish the structures of governance, lead campaigns into the Byzantine frontier, secure Bursa, and build a legacy beyond tribal beylik into empire. The series explores alliances, betrayals, state-building, and the internal as well as external challenges he faces.
For fans of Turkish historical dramas, Kuruluş: Orhan promises grand scale, sweeping visuals, and the continuation of a beloved saga. With strong production values and a new lead navigating both battlefields and governance, it’s poised to be a major entry in the genre. If you’ve followed Kuruluş: Osman, this is the natural next chapter worth watching.