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I'm somewhere between hell and heaven.

Wherever I look, I see darkness.

I am besieged by endless silence.

I'm in purgatory.

I am Ibrahim.

Faithful guard of the purgatory's gates, gatekeeper Ibrahim.

In 1536 in the month of Ramadan..

...killed in his sleep during a spring night.

The fire has wrapped itself around my soul, I am burning.

I cry out to my destiny.

Is this the end of my life?

What do you see, woman?

Speak! Who will sit on the throne?

I cannot tell you that.

Will it be one of my children?

But. I see blood, Your Highness.

A blood bath.

The day will come when...

...blood will flow from the domes of this palace.

Whose blood?

Not my blood, woman.

It will be the blood of my enemies.

From now on, there is no mercy.

No fear.

My name is Hurrem.

I don't forgive!

The greatest enemy of man is his desires.

When you chase after another victory...

It will eat you from the inside.

When you realize it, it will be too late.

Power is a bloody game.

Even your father is ready to destroy you!

Father?

My Prince, this came to you.

Taslicali, he's summoning me.

My father is summoning me.

-Is everything ready? -Yes, Your Highness.

Good. I do not want any mistakes.

Did you ask about Beyazid?

Yes, Your Highness, he will return today, God willing.

Grand Vizier, Admiral Hizir Pasha is here.

Your Grace.

Finally, you arrived, Captain Pasha.

We missed you.

If I knew you missed me so much, I would have arrived much earlier.

I was worried about your age.

As you're an old man now.

You can't set sail like you used to.

Enough men are sitting in this palace. There is no need for me.

No one will sit anymore.

While I'm the Grand Vizier, everyone will work tirelessly for this Empire's future.

I hope so.

I'm really curious, why haven't you congratulated me yet?

Do you think I do not deserve this position?

Of course not!

If His Majesty deemed you worthy of this position, I can not disagree with it.

As you know, I was far away.

I wanted to congratulate you personally instead of sending a letter.

May it be blessed, I hope.

Amen.

Amen.

You have received a very difficult position...

...it is like a shirt woven from fire.

Everyone who wore it, burned to ashes.

Where did mother go? She did not say anything?

I do not know, Your Highness.

Do not stand still, go find out immediately.

As you command, Your Highness.

Have the princes come to the palace?

Prince Selim has. The rest will arrive safe and sound, I hope.

Amen, God willing.

I heard some rumors.

They say His Majesty intends to announce an important decision.

It seems, cleansing the palace from spies will take me a little more time.

Didn't you say that these walls have ears, Your Grace?

What is this decision about? Throne province?

Yes, Captain Pasha.

His Majesty will decide which prince will be sent to Manisa province.

However, do not ask who, as no one else but he knows.

Of course, His Majesty will make the right decision.

As the throne province...

...is way too important to leave in the hands of inexperienced princes.

It's clear you have someone on your mind.

You don't have to be smart to know that. You know which lion I support.

For sure. But it doesn't matter which lion you support.

What matters is who His Majesty supports.

Your Highness.

Take precautions, Sumbul.

Keep an eye on the Pasha. I want to know his every step.

Do not worry, Your Highness.

Your Majesty, please forgive me for bothering you.

I wanted to ask if you have any wishes.

Have Beyazid and Mustafa arrived?

Not yet. I'm waiting for a message.

You may leave.

Take it easy, gents.

Come Nasuh, drink a fresh sherbet with us.

Thank you. I have a lot of work, need to go to the palace.

Can you tell the Pasha about our problems?

What's wrong?

What do you mean what's wrong?

Janissaries don't have any gold left.

Because there had been no campaign for a long time.

They ask us to give them credit and we are penniless!

There isn't even any space to write their debts. Look at it!

Why are you showing me this! Go and talk about it with Grand Vizier.

Is he not here for a weekly inspection?

He is, but we can't tell him. He would hang us from our feet.

I don't know about that.

Either demand your rights, or sit quietly and do not lament.

Take care.

Your money or your life, you choose!

Who are you, what do you want from me?

Do not fight me, old man.

Or I'll cut your throat right now!

You devil! Who do you call an old man?

Now! Give me your pouch.

You put up a fight, old man.

Give me the pouch already.

Lord Nasuh.

And you get mad at me for calling you old.

Prince? Beyazid?

You still have strength!

My Prince, what are you doing? God forbid, I could have hurt you!

Matrakchi, do not underestimate me! It was you who taught me how to fight!

Your Highness.

Lokman Agha, what is the situation? Has anyone arrived?

His Majesty did not accept anyone today.

I will inform you that you've come.

Sumbul, go to the tailor's workshop.

If the clothes are finished, take them Cihangir, he should try them on.

As you command, Your Highness.

I had something to do at the market.

I saw that you were going to the palace so I decided to accompany you.

As you wish. But don't let His Majesty know you arrived like this.

You know yourself that he is not happy when you walk around in disguise.

Father do not see us anyway.

You would know Nasuh, why has His Majesty summoned us?

Probably for the ceremony of Prince Cihangir.

There were more important events, and he did not call us.

It must be something important as my brother Mustafa is coming.

I do not know, my Prince. Hopefully it's something good.

Amen. How is my father, is he healthy?

They say that he does not accept anyone but you and Judge Ebussuud.

Yes, I have the occasion to talk to him sometimes.

After all these incidents, he moved away from people.

But he's healthy, he has his strength.

Good.

Did he talk to you about the province matter?

Don't worry Suleyman.

Everything was done for our children's comfort.

Mahidevran and Mustafa are also coming, you've prepared for them too, haven't you?

Of course.

Thank God, we lived to see this day.

Our whole family will be together again.

How is Cihangir? Did you talk to him?

Yes, I spent the night with him.

He tries not to show his emotions, but he is very nervous.

I feel he is afraid.

There are no words to describe the pain of my heart when I learned of his illness.

As if the whole world fell on my head.

After having four healthy princes, the weight that fell on me overwhelmed me.

For the first time in my life, I wanted to cry out to God.

Why did God think I deserve this? What sin did I commit?

You did not tell me this before.

How could I tell this to you, Hurrem!

It is a shame to even think about it.

I thought a world emperor's son can't be like him, I didn't accept it.

That's why I tried to cure him at all costs.

I hurt my son with my own hands, knowing that he would not be able to heal.

No, Suleyman!

Do not blame yourself!

Your love for Cihangir keeps him alive.

You always treated him equally with your other children.

It was not him who is ill, Hurrem.

I was.

I was the one who had a hunchback.

When I realized it, I changed my way of thinking.

I accepted it and loved him.

I loved him very much.

But the Almighty did not forget it.

He punished me by taking my son Mehmed.

No, if the Almighty punished someone...

...it was not you, Suleyman.

Not you.

Sultana Hurrem went to the Sultan's chamber.

-Where was she before? -I do not know.

What do you mean you don't? It's not like the ground swallowed her!

You said she never left the palace.

I asked everyone, nobody saw her.

What are you waiting for, open the door!

Forgive me, Your Highness. But the Prince is with his harem.

Open it!

Open the curtains! Get him up!

Girl, get dressed!

What's going on?

Have a nice morning, brother.

-Mihrimah? -Get up and put something on.

Bring clothes for the Prince.

Leave me alone.

This is not your province Selim.

You will follow the rules in father's palace.

He shouldn't hear this.

You already tell him everything sister, more than everything.

You're wrong.

On the contrary, we hide everything.

I'll wait for you outside.

Has everyone arrived?

If you're asking for Bayezid, he's still not here.

At least, I am on time.

So what if you are?

If I did not wake you up, you would sleep until the night.

What do you think Sumbul?

It's beautiful, my Prince.

But you need to get dressed immediately.

Otherwise the tailors won't make it on time.

Will I wear all of these?

My Prince. I have not laughed like that for a long time!

Her Highness brought these fabrics for you personally.

In the name of Allah, the compassionate, the merciful!

God praise.

It looks really good on you.

You're not a good liar, Sumbul Agha.

No matter what I wear.

Nothing will make a miracle on this body.

My Prince?

Do not leave the Prince alone.

On my mark, take him far from here.

Don't look behind.

What's happening? Why are we stopping?

Your Highness, Janissaries have blocked the way.

God, look after us! The Prince...

Don't get nervous when you're pregnant!

You will scare the child too.

Girls! You legs are standing still but your mouths don't!

Gather up! There is a lot of work ahead of us!

Lady Fahriye, the princes have not arrived yet?

What's it to you? Why are you asking?

Move it! To your classes!

Do not stand around! Take them!

Make way! Prince Selim!

If you get your heads up, I swear I'll starve you!

Lady Afife, is mother in her room?

Yes, my Prince. She is waiting for you.

Why Beyazid is not here yet? Mother does not stop asking.

I sent the gatekeeper, he'll ask around.

Notify me when he returns.

What did I tell you?

Didn't I tell you to look down?

Get them out of here. No dinner tonight!

Mother!

Where have you been my lion?

What a beauty.

Like always, you dazzle me.

I thought you were going to come early, so we can have breakfast together.

I was tired from the road, I fell asleep.

I do not doubt it.

Have you seen your father?

No, he wants to meet us at the same time.

What is it, Mother? Why did you call me here?

To send off Bayezid to Manisa?

Selim, where are you taking such rumors from?

You're here for Cihangir.

Besides, Manisa is your right also.

Maybe His Majesty will pick you.

Mother, I'm happy with my province. I have nothing to complain about.

Additionally, His Majesty must have made the final decision right?

I do not know what decision His Majesty made.

I don't know if he made a decision at all.

My only desire is to see one of my children rule the throne province.

I don't have any doubts about both of you being worthy of this task.

Maybe His Majesty will choose brother Mustafa?

He summoned him too.

If Prince Mustafa was worthy of that province...

...he would have been there long ago.

There's no room for failure in Manisa.

Remember, Selim.

Manisa is the path to the throne.

My Prince.

Make way! Prince Mustafa!

My Prince, it is a great honor for us to see you in the capital.

Welcome, you have made us very happy with your arrival.

Thank you, Ali Agha. I greet you and your valiant soldiers.

Your Highness, Janissaries came to greet the Prince.

My lion of a prince.

As long as they love him and respect him, he'll never be defeated.

My Prince.

If you let us, soldiers want to accompany you to the docks.

I'll be glad to.

This is not good, Taslicali.

His Majesty will hear about it.

Then why did you agree, my Prince?

For me, a thousand soldiers came here.

They came here because they love me.

How could I refuse them?

Girls, the Prince is coming! Prince Beyazid is coming!

Mother!

Beyazid, my brave prince.

Where have you been? I was worried about you.

I was at the market. I had a gift that I ordered for you.

You went to a that Jewish jeweler, didn't you?

Do not worry, my beautiful sister, I have something for you too.

I ordered this especially for you.

There is no other around the world, just like you.

You're right, brother.

You will not find such an ugly brooch all over the world.

I welcome you too, Selim.

And I wonder where my gift is?

I wanted to bring it, but Sumbul Agha said:

"My Prince, we can't bring that inside, for God's sake."

So I took him to the stable.

-Is it..? -Yes.

The mare you liked when you came to Kutahya, it's yours now.

Bayezid, my brother!

Slow down!

Haseki Sultana Mahidevran!

-Your Highness. -Gulfem.

Welcome.

How wonderful to see you in this palace again.

You too.

Lady Afife.

Your Highness, welcome!

You room is ready.

You can go there anytime you wish.

Good, prepare the bathhouse for me first.

I'm very tired.

I want to take a bath, then go to bed.

Another grandson on the way?

With God's will, I'll have another lion.

Amen.

How is the Mother Sultana?

Do not ask, Your Highness. She won't let anyone have peace.

Happy is the one who can breathe.

If you know something and you are hiding it from me...

Trust me, Mihrimah. I am not hiding anything.

I think His Majesty continues to think about his decision.

Maybe he will choose Prince Mustafa?

It must definitely be Bayezid.

Not anyone else. Especially Mustafa!

I still can not forget...

...what those women around him have done to my mother and brother.

We all wish that Mihrimah. And we did our best.

Keep a cool head.

It's not possible for Mustafa to take the throne province.

How can you be so sure about it?

You just said that he could choose him.

No! My brother Mustafa will not be hurt!

Of course not! I did not even think about it!

Good! Whoever hurts him will have to face me!

Mihrimah.

My sun and moon. Do not worry.

I won't take part in anything that'll upset you.

Come in.

Your Grace, Aziz Agha is here.

Your Grace, sorry for bothering.

Speak, Aziz Agha.

I got word that Prince Mustafa has arrived to the palace.

I wanted to let you know.

Good.

Your Grace, there is something else.

The Prince came with the Janissaries.

Ali Agha greeted him in Uskudar, with thousands of soldiers.

What are you saying, Aziz Agha? Are you sure?

You did what's best.

You don't have to ask for Hurrem's permission to come here.

I'm still worried Gulfem. I don't want any incidents.

As you know...

...Hurrem is looking for an opportunity to attack my son.

You're right. Her silence is not a good omen.

True.

I'm sure that she really is a demon.

We threw her in the fire, she didn't burn.

We threw her to the water, she didn't drown.

We took everything from her and she still returned!

I only want my son to return to the province of Saruhan.

I hope so. We all want that.

Do I need to wear these robes?

It's very uncomfortable.

Of course, you will Cihangir. Tomorrow is your big day.

All eyes will be on you.

I am used to it, I always attract the eyes.

Brother Mustafa!

My Cihangir.

-How I missed you. -Me, too.

I thought you would not come.

My Prince has his sword ceremony and I'm wouldn't come?

I would come even in my death bed.

May God never separate you.

-Bayezid. -Brother.

Congratulations. You came earlier than me.

-Selim. -My Prince.

We were worried about you.

I'm here now.

My Princes. His Majesty is expecting you.

How can Mahidevran show her face here?

It is a poison for me to breathe the same air as she does.

Mehmet is now rolling in his grave!

If only we had any proof that she killed him!

Even if we had, what would it change?

They took my life, they tore out my heart.

They used my absence as an opportunity.

I couldn't protect my own son.

Mother, I promise you.

His killers will be drowning in their own blood!

That's my only wish, Mihrimah.

Your Highness.

Rustem Pasha sent word.

He wants to see you as soon as possible.

Welcome Mustafa. How are you?

Your Majesty, I am under the same dome with you and my brothers.

I couldn't be better.

Your Majesty.

How are you, my lion?

It's an honor for me to see you and kneel before you.

Your Majesty.

Beyazid, your mother was very worried about you.

Your Majesty, I brought her a gift so she forgave me.

I see you're healthy, I'm very pleased.

My lion, I heard that you are very nervous.

They exaggerate.

My only problem is that I have to put on these ceremonial robes.

I hope you bring good news from your provinces.

Selim?

As long as you're leading us, there won't be bad news, Your Majesty.

Mustafa, I hope you do not have any troubles.

As you know, there are always troubles when you rule a region.

But do not worry. The support you have given me, always gives me strength.

God makes things easier for me, when I be just and righteous.

Good.

May you always be strong and faithful.

Amen.

I try my best to be worthy of you, Your Majesty.

Seeing you all together makes me very happy.

May God give you a bright future as bright as your faces.

Amen.

-Your Highness. -I hope you do not have bad news.

The Janissary Commander Ali Agha greeted Prince Mustafa.

With thousands of his soldiers.

What reason did they have?

Are they planning an uprising?

No. If you recall, I warned the Agha before.

It seems he made his decision and he openly challenges us.

-Which Agha is this? -Ali Agha, Your Highness.

I will deal with him immediately, as what he did breaks the traditions.

Then I'll appoint a loyal Janissary commander.

If you remove Ali Agha for this...

...we would be challenging the whole Janissary barracks.

Leave him alone, let him do what he wants.

Your Highness.

We can not sit quietly when someone defies us openly.

They'll become stronger if we do.

We'll be silent, Rustem.

We're at the final stage.

I do not want to lose everything because of one Janissary Commander.

Even the late Sultan Selim could not tame the Janissaries.

We can't fight them.

We do not know what tomorrow will bring, Your Highness.

Perhaps Prince Mustafa will go to the throne province?

There is only one place Mustafa will go to, Rustem.

And that is hell.

My Prince, when you have time, I would love to host you on my ship.

Is there a matter?

I would like to discuss the current situation with you.

The arrogance of the Pasha worries me, we must be careful.

Keep a cool head, Pasha. His reign won't be long.

Your Grace, overstepped my boundaries...

...and warned Shiek Al Islam twice.

But he won't budge. The laws he's enacting are no good.

His turn will come Judge Ebussuud, but not now.

My Cihangir.

Today, like your brothers, you will receive your sword.

I know how difficult it is for you.

I have never experienced an easy day, Your Majesty.

It's just a sword ceremony.

It's not like I am going to war, or taking a province.

Forgive me, I did not want to upset you.

I am happy to live with you under one roof.

Of course, if you send me to Manisa, I will not refuse.

This is for you.

Did you make it for me?

Of course.

You are the son of the World's Emperor.

My son. And that's the truth!

Never forget about it.

Remember that every time you look at that ring.

Make way! His Majesty, Sultan Suleyman Khan!

What a pity, he'll receive a sword he will never use.

One does not rule with the sword, but with the head, Selim.

Don't muddy the waters, brother.

You know as well as me, he can never have the throne.

Don't poison him with empty dreams.

Your Highness.

Lady Afife, where have you been? The ceremony will begin soon.

What is she doing here?

Didn't I tell you she will not come here?

How could I stop her, Your Highness?

Bismishah!

Allah Allah!

My path is your path!

My arm is your arm!

My end is your end!

Your faith is my faith.

My head..

My head..

..is yours..

My head is yours!

My life is forfeit!

My wealth is a sacrifice to your will!

My tongue is the translator...

...to the teachings of the wise ones!

Salt, water...

I had your salt, water and bread!

If I stray from the path..

The sword you hold...

-The sword you hold... -...may it cut my head.

...may it cut my head.

-For the truth! -For the truth!

Work as the wise ones!

Oh Ali!

Oh the followers of Mu'awiya! Oh the enemies of Mohammed!

You blaspheme, we thank God!

You go your own way, we go our own way!

May my sword be red with my own blood!

May I be cut down with my own sword!

May I splinter like the ground!

May I be thrown around like the earth!

My ill-fated Prince.

Only God knows whose sins he's paying for.

If you are looking for a sinner, look in the mirror.

Thank God, I did not stain my hands with the dynasty's blood.

What did she mean?

Nothing, she is just talking nonsense.

Cihangir.

It's time for dinner, why are you still here?

I wanted to be alone for a moment, mother.

My Prince.

I'm so proud of you.

You were so brave today.

I forgot the words of the oath.

Are you proud of a clumsy prince, mother?

Is that how a brave prince should be?

Bravery is not fighting monsters head on with no fear, Cihangir.

Bravery is fighting while you're scared.

But that will not change the truth, mother.

I saddened my father.

Perhaps I ashamed him.

You as well.

Parents can not be ashamed of their child.

Especially if that child is so talented like you are.

Do not forget what I told you.

Only you can get rid of your burden.

So other people do not burden you more.

Now go. Your father is waiting for you.

I am always receiving good news from Konya, my Prince.

I admire your achievements.

Not everyone shares your opinion, Rustem Pasha.

Of course you'll succeed Selim.

I'm proud of you like my other brothers.

My Prince, we did not see each other for a long time.

I would like to talk to you about the situation in Amasya...

...and the eastern borders.

Am I supposed to report to you?

Of course not! I wanted to know, maybe you can use my help...

You can't help me Rustem, you can only serve me.

Don't forget, being the Grand Vizier doesn't change anything between us.

His Majesty, Sultan Suleyman Khan!

Your majesty, with your permission.

Rustem Pasha.

You stay as well.

May our peace and happiness be forever.

Your Majesty.

Thank God, the princes have arrived safe and sound.

That is so. While they're all here, we'll go hunting together.

This is a great idea. We have not hunted together for a long time.

It would be good if the princes also participated in the Friday prayer.

As the people want to embrace our princes.

Especially Prince Mustafa.

Everyone knows Janissaries love him.

So much that, thousands of soldiers went to greet him.

Prince Selim loves me very much.

Wherever he goes, he always takes me with him.

That's what you say, but you still couldn't give him a child.

That will happen too.

In Konya, we never spend a night away.

When I give him a child, I'll be a Sultana.

You're so lucky. We'll wither away here without ever seeing a prince.

I hope to go to Manisa with him.

My Prince will be the heir.

A day will come and I will be the Haseki Sultana of this palace.

Lady Dilsah!

Sultana Hurrem wants to see you.

Come. Come on!

What greeting, Rustem? Who greeted him?

Ali Agha.

He wanted to give his respect to the Prince, with the soldiers at his command.

He met him with thousands of soldiers. How nice!

May God bestow this love to all of our princes.

Mustafa...

It's true, Your Majesty.

But, I did not know that they would come and greet me.

Nobody greeted us.

He'll be different as he's the eldest prince, surely.

Isn't that right, Your Majesty?

Eat your food.

Your Highness, you wanted to see me?

Come closer, girl.

How is Prince Selim?

Can you make him happy?

I am doing my best, Your Highness.

Good.

From what I heard, you're saying that you will be the Haseki Sultana.

Your Highness, I...

Do not be afraid.

Of course my Prince's favorite will have such dreams.

You 'must' have such dreams.

You just need to remember your loyalty to me.

I am ready to give my life for you, Your Highness.

Good.

You may leave.

This girl is no good, Sumbul.

How can I entrust my sons to such women?

Your Highness.

Give the order and we'll find women worthy of our princes.

We still don't know who will go to the throne province.

No matter which of my sons go, he will have to face Mustafa.

That's why they must have strong and loyal people around them.

Especially in their bed.

Remember.

No man can succeed without a strong woman.

We must choose this woman, whoever she is.

She must serve us.

I understand, Your Highness.

I'll look around and find the best women for you to choose, God willing!

What is this? Why didn't you say so before?

What am I going to do with all these women?

It's Captain Hayreddin Pasha's orders.

Pasha? Go, go.

Signora, are you okay?

How can I be okay, Valeria?

Where have these barbarians brought us?

Didn't you hear? This is the Sultan's palace.

It must be a big place.

May it collapse!

Be quiet Signora, they'll hear us.

Thank God, the campaign went better than I expected.

I came back with gifts for you and your sons.

Good.

The shores of the infidels are desperate against our might.

All the sailors of Charles and Ferdinand are at my door, seeking for peace.

Their envoys are here.

I have been making them wait for months.

I'll make them wait even more.

If Charles wants peace, he needs to try harder.

You are right.

Additionally, we don't need peace.

We can tear out their hearts whenever you wish.

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting, Captain Pasha.

Of course.

There's one more thing, Your Majesty.

As you know, Saruhan province is without a leader for some time now.

I'm thinking it's time for one of our princes to go to Manisa.

Which Prince do you advise, Captain Pasha?

According to traditions, it's best you appoint the eldest, Your Majesty.

Because throne province should be managed by an experienced prince.

Mustafa?

He was very depressed when he left Manisa.

But he never questioned your decision, and worked hard.

The mistakes of his youth are in the past.

He is doing his best to be a worthy son for you.

I know his merits, there's always good news from my lion.

Your Majesty, this is actually an opportunity.

It's time to unburden yourself from the heartbreaks of the past and let it go.

I understand, Captain Pasha. If that's all, you may leave.

-Move, move! -Move it!

Stop looking around, move it!

Hurry, hurry!

Make way! Her Highness, Haseki Sultana Hurrem!

-Come, come, come! -Bow your head!

Don't you dare look at the Sultana's face!

Signora, help me Signora!

-Come here. -Sumbul!

Send me back home, I beg you. Send me home.

What's your name, girl?

Cecilia, Cecilia Venier-Baffo.

I come from a noble Venetian family, help me, please.

Listen, Cecilia.

It does not matter where you came from or who you are.

You and the other slaves are the property of the dynasty.

Forget about your family home, you are now here.

In Sultan Suleyman's palace.

Get them inside.

Girls! Move it!

Stop dawdling! Move!

Move!

One!

Two!

You have made a lot of progress, my Prince.

And you are miserable.

Did you really get old or are you letting me win?

Three!

Are you alright? Nasuh!

That's enough, my Prince.

I have not played it for a long time.

Nasuh, how are you?

Before the prince broke my back, I was doing okay.

Nasuh quit already, Selim.

Are you in? Want to play?

We'll play later Bayezid.

They're preparing my horse, I'll go for a ride.

Are you scared?

Have you already forgotten how you lost last time?

So many seasons have passed and you're still talking about that.

Show me what you got now. Nasuh can be our referee.

Jesus Christ, help me.

Save me from this hell.

Lady Canfeda, take them for inspection.

Girls. Come along with me.

Did you report to Sultana Hurrem?

Sumbul Agha did.

She ordered us to get the girls to another place.

Many of them will join the Princes' harems.

She is not keeping anyone here, anyhow.

Your Majesty, Grand Vizier, Rustem Pasha is here.

Let him in.

Your majesty, I brought the document you asked for.

You can leave it there.

Your Majesty, forgive me...

Speak.

I hope that what I said yesterday at the dinner did not upset you.

What did you say?

About the fact that Janissaries met with Prince Mustafa.

I'll take care of that myself, Rustem. You may leave.

Why did you meet the Prince, Ali Agha?

You did him harm, while trying to show respect.

What happened, Yahya?

The news reached His Majesty, he said nothing.

His silence disturbs me.

It's my duty to defy the Prince's enemies.

Ali Agha, we tread on dangerous waters.

Rustem Pasha didn't get that promotion for nothing.

If we are not careful, many people may lose their heads.

He'll come for you, at first chance he gets.

Let him come.

Dark clouds circle above us already.

A storm is about to break.

Attention!

Greet!

Pull out your maces.

Fight!

One!

One!

Two!

My Prince?

My Prince! My Prince! That is enough!

Let me go! Let me go! I'll show him!

-Let him come. -Enough, my prince. The game is over.

You're a witness Nasuh. I won! He will deny it.

You did not win, you broke the rules!

You first broke the rules! Because you understood that you lost!

Your Majesty, Sultana Mahidevran is here.

Let her in.

Your Majesty.

If we're bothering you, we'll come later.

Nergissah really missed you.

She wanted to see you.

It's good that you came. I missed her so much.

Nergissah.

My little angel.

I will sing a song for you.

Really? Come on then.

Go ahead.

Despite the incident with the Janissaries...

...His Majesty was open to listening my advice, my Prince.

I think he wants you for the throne province.

As they say, "Great minds think alike."

How do we know he'll choose me?

It'll never be Prince Selim.

Don't get offended but we all know what he does in Konya.

He's living a lavish life.

He doesn't have the will to rule the throne province.

I like Prince Bayezid. He's a brave lad.

But he's young. Inexperienced.

And we all know about Prince Cihangir.

My poor brother... carries the whole world on his shoulders, like Atlas.

True, true.

That is why he will never sit on the throne.

But he'll always be with you, with his wisdom and talent.

Maybe that's the biggest freedom, Captain Pasha.

He'll never take part in this bloody game.

My Prince, we should go now.

What's the hurry, Taslicali?

We must return to the palace as soon as possible, Your Grace.

As the capital is not in sure hands.

You're right, we have to be careful.

It's good that you warned Ali Agha.

They shouldn't act on their own.

Let's pray that His Majesty does not care about that incident.

A very nice song. Who taught you?

My mother. You liked it?

Very much.

Your Majesty, with your permission, we shouldn't bother you any further.

Bring back Nergissah again, don't make me miss her beautiful voice.

Of course.

God willing, we'll have another grandchild soon.

Really?

Mustafa's favorite is pregnant.

Hopefully, she will give birth to a lion of a prince.

May he be healthy.

Prince Mustafa was born in Manisa.

May the Almighty let my grandchild be born there.

Thousand of soldiers greeted the Prince.

How could the Sultan remain silent?

He doesn't know it yet.

What do you mean?

Rustem told him everything.

This is what's right, he needs to know.

Who would dare to come to His Majesty's palace with soldiers.

Mother, what do you think? Who will father choose?

The one I support.

Signora Cecilia.

Has my father come, Giovanni?

He has Signora, he is waiting for you.

My father warned me that this was an important conversation.

I wonder what happened.

I know, Signora.

He ordered us to prepare you, so you can go to your mother.

I'm guessing, it must be about that.

So my dear stepmother is kicking me out, is that it?

Signora, you need to bathe. Let me do it for you.

Let's get out of here, Valeria. I want to go home.

I would love to help you, but it is impossible.

There must be a way out!

What do you think you are doing?!

Nothing, I'm just giving the Signora a bath.

Why are you doing it? Doesn't she have hands?

This is not possible, she's my master.

God, give me patience...

That was the past, girl!

You're all equal here! Go to your place now!

Stop dawdling and wash, come on!

Stop looking at me like that!

I swear I'll break that bowl on your head!

I want to hold my Prince as soon as possible, Mustafa.

God willing. Let him be healthy and strong.

You know I have a third eye.

I'll have a strong and brave prince like you.

May God give him your eyes and heart.

I'm so afraid to lose you.

That will never happen.

Come in.

Mother?

Did something happen?

I could not wait until morning.

Today I visited His Majesty with my granddaughter.

I found an opportunity and told him that you should go to Manisa.

Why did you do that, mother??

Do not worry, my lion.

His Majesty greeted me with open arms.

You'll see Mustafa.

You will go back to Manisa again.

Come in.

My Prince, Your Highness. His Majesty wants to see you.

Am I supposed to wear this?

Oh you don't like it, Your Highness?

Wear it and go to sleep!

Girls, tomorrow will be a difficult day for all of you!

Go on!

Move! Now!

Close the curtains!

When am I going father?

We'll leave together in the morning.

Are you coming with me?

I can't send my most precious treasure alone.

Also Signor Enzo is waiting for us.

He'll host us in Corfu for a few days.

Who is this Senior Enzo?

The trader that your wife is trying to marry me?

You do not have to marry, Cecilia.

No one can force you to do anything.

I did not want to leave either, father.

But I am being banished, am I not?

Come in.

Your Majesty.

I'm listening.

I guess, you are expecting an explanation about the soldiers greeting me.

As I said, I did not know about it.

But you knew that they would accompany you to the docks, didn't you?

I had to answer their love and respect...

...for the Sultan's son.

Forgive me, if I made a mistake unknowingly.

I am very happy that they love you so much.

But it also grieves me when I think about it.

As some people's love can be quite strong.

It is similar to a wild horse who has no rein.

If you get on it once, you will never be able to get off.

You will never be able to tame that horse.

It will take you wherever it wants and then it will throw you from its back.

For me, the strongest love on Earth...

...is my love for you, Your Majesty.

I feel the same, Mustafa.

I feel the same.

I see that my mother has recovered. She looks better.

It's a miracle that she survives, after everything that has happened.

I missed seeing her like this.

And we missed you, but you do not tell us anything.

Is everything alright at your province?

I'm getting news about him.

He doesn't stay at his province. He always goes somewhere.

Because we are not there to sit in the palace and indulge in pleasures, Selim.

Let's change the subject and talk about how I beat you at matrak.

When will you grow up...

My Prince.

I'll rest a bit, Rustem.

I received such blows today that my whole body hurts.

Sister.

Selim is right, it's time for you to grow up.

Do not forget that you will go to the throne province.

I was just joking.

Many days have passed, when will His Majesty announce his decision?

Be patient, my Prince.

It's impossible for anyone else to go to Manisa but you.

I did not have to opportunity to talk to mother about it.

Actually, I thought it was inappropriate.

What happened again?

The allocation from the treasury is not enough.

I keep borrowing gold.

You may leave.

How much do you need?

500.000 coins.

Bayezid, what are you doing?

We're sending you tons of gold.

Our Prince is very generous, my Sultana.

He gives most to the needy and soldiers, doesn't he?

Everyone has some faults, Rustem Pasha.

This is mine.

If you won't talk to mother, I'll handle it.

I will talk to her, but nobody can find out. Especially father.

It won't look good before he makes a decision about Manisa.

Your Highness.

My Prince.

It has been so long, hasn't it?

Last time we met was at Mehmed's funeral.

May he rest in peace.

Amen.

My only consolation is that he was put to rest on the throne in his father's heart.

You lost a son and I lost a brother.

The pain I feel is just as great as yours.

Is that why you're doing everything to go to Manisa?

Will you find solace in the palace where Mehmed was murdered?

The ones who drove me from Manisa with their tricks, should think about that.

Maybe that's why the Almighty punished you.

By taking my innocent brother away from you.

Mustafa, those who live by the sword, dies by the sword!

Do not forget, winning takes a whole lifetime.

But only a moment of neglect is enough to lose.

My Prince.

Tell me woman, what did they say behind my back?

They sent me away quickly...

...but I managed to hear something, my Prince.

Prince Bayezid is sinking in debt.

He will ask Sultana Hurrem for help.

What's the matter, Suleyman?

You are ruminating again.

I just ran into Prince Mustafa.

Did something happen between you two?

No. I talked to my lion a little.

I haven't felt this good for a long time.

I heard about that Janissary incident.

I thought that made you upset.

I'm glad you solved it peacefully.

That is so.

The Prince grew up. He is now a mature prince.

His attitude, behavior and presence gives me strength.

Only Mustafa, Suleyman?

There's Bayezid.

There's Selim.

Then... you have Cihangir.

They are all trying to be worthy princes for you.

I do not have the slightest doubt about that.

As a father, I am equally pleased with my four sons.

May God will be pleased with them too.

But as a ruler, I can't just be pleased with them because they are my sons.

It's difficult to make a decision, when it concerns your own children, isn't it?

They're all very excited.

They are all holding their breath, waiting for the decision you'll make.

Who do you think I should send to the throne province, Hurrem?

Which Prince?

Mother will be happy when she sees us.

-I miss her too. -She must have missed you.

I wish we had gone there directly, without stopping here.

I have a bad feeling.

The storm was getting close, we had no choice but to stop.

Enzo is coming.

Be nice to him. At least, for me.

Cecilia, you're much more beautiful than they told me.

Would you like to walk?

Turks!

Take the women from here! Fast! Move it!

Give me my sword!

Father! Father!

Get out of here now!

Get her away!

Father!

Father!

Signora? Signora?

Help!

Somebody! Signora is dying! Help!

Bring a physician!

Now!

What are they doing here?

Your Highness, an incident happened last night.

They're reporting for that.

What incident?

Why don't I know anything about it?

I was just about to tell you, I swear.

A newly arrived concubine wanted to kill herself.

But fortunately, Prince Selim went through and rescued her.

-Selim? -Yes.

Returning from the Sultana Mihrimah's palace, he heard the noises.

What's the girl's name?

Cecilia, that insolent girl who crossed your path the other day.

What a pity...

A beautiful girl, God praise!

What use is beauty, when you're not wise.

Stop girl, stop.

I was up all night because of you!

What happened to me?

You're still asking? You cut your wrists!

Leave, I'll do it.

Why did you save me?

I want to die.

This place is hell for me.

You create your own hell and heaven here.

You saw Sultana Hurrem.

She was just like us when she arrived.

Sultana Hurrem?

The one you asked to go home, that's her.

She's is the rightful wife of Sultan Suleyman.

She gave him five children.

They tormented when she arrived. She had suffered a lot.

However, she was not easy to deal with.

She captivated the Sultan in such a way...

Captivate?

She made him fall in love.

His Majesty loved her very much.

That's why he dealt with all her enemies.

She is the Empire's Sultana now.

There is not a stronger woman in the world than her.

You are lucky.

If our Sehzade did not appear, you would have died long ago.

Sehzade?

They say "Prince" in your lands.

Sehzade means Prince.

He's the son of Sultan Suleyman Khan.

Where's Sinan Agha, Nasuh?

The head architect is inside, Your Majesty.

He works day and night to finish the mosque.

If you wish, I can bring him.

No need. I'll meet him later.

Hodja Celebi, I'm going to pray for my lion. Accompany me.

I'd be honored, Your Majesty.

May God give you relief, Your Majesty.

May God give a peaceful, long life to us who are left behind.

Amen, Hodja Celebi.

And how are you, Hodja Celebi?

A lot of time has passed since our last meeting.

Thank God, Your Majesty.

Although, there are some problems between me and Shiek Al Islam.

I'd like to present this matter to you some time.

Of course.

As you know, I summoned all my princes to the capital.

They're all here.

It seems, you're on the brink of a decision...

...that'll make you lose sleep again, Your Majesty.

It's about the province, isn't it?

I have already decided, Hodja Celebi.

What I worry about is what happens afterwards.

Are my children ready to hear this decision?

Is the Ottoman Empire ready? Are my friends and enemies ready?

So what if they are not ready yet?

Even the mountains would crumble before your grand will.

The storms would calm.

The seas would dry up.

I did some thinking when you wanted to put a throne on top of your son's casket.

I asked myself: "Why did His Majesty give such a command?"

It's unheard of.

Why?

Did you find the answer?

Some questions have more than one answer, Your Majesty.

And all of them hurt differently.

Did you order this, as he was the heir you wanted?

Or do you want to teach a lesson to the heir in your mind?

Did you want him to remember about death?

Does it mean "there's always death on the way to the throne"?

I am Suleyman.

Governor of Manisa, who was announced as the heir at the age of 16.

My father Yavuz Sultan Selim Khan...

...when he was on his way to power...

...he won the throne on a battlefield...

...from the brothers he killed, and his father Bayezid Khan whom he dethroned.

On that day...

...this rule won with war and blood, cursed my father.

That's why I found solace in poems. I got the name Muhibbi.

Muhibbi says:

Describe yourself in your poems...

...so maybe help will come to you.

Oh my heart!

If you tell your secrets, they will spread.

Is it not better to keep silent forever?

I am Suleyman.

I thank God.

If I had another brother, we would fight each other also.

But I'd never go to war with my brother.

I would keep away.

Let them call me a coward, I don't care.

I'd look for answers in my mother's eyes.

I don't want it!

Let him have all the Ottoman property.

I'm content with it. I don't want my brother's blood on me.

But what about my sons?

Will they also stay their hands?

Will they drop everything, instead of killing their brothers?

What awaits them?

War between brothers?

Can you stop this war Suleyman?

Are you strong enough?

Your power, that destroys mountains, that dries up the seas...

...defeats all its enemies, can it prevent this?

Can any of your decisions stop this bloodbath?

Or will it be your decision that causes it?

Your Highness.

Your Highness, the princes were called to the council...

...by order of His Majesty.

Then he will announce his decision!

Mustafa, Selim, Beyazid and Cihangir.

Four lions of Sultan Suleyman Khan!

They say that sons are reflections of their father.

Mustafa has his unbreakable justice and good conscience.

Selim has his skill of art and delicate tastes.

Beyazid has his talent as a valiant soldier.

And Cihangir has his intelligence and wisdom.

Every son carries a mark from their father.

Good or bad.

A mark.

Although they grew up together...

...on the way to the throne, all of them are alone.

Unfortunately, only one can ascend the throne.

And his first task will be to execute his brothers.

Of course, if they're still alive.

I am Ibrahim.

Am I the only one who sees his own funeral in His Majesty's eyes?

Am I the only one who walks to death, when I look at His Majesty's eyes?

Am I the only one who won't enjoy a cool night anymore?

Or will this game of thrones have many more victims?

Ruler of the seven continents...

...our Supreme Sultan, Suleyman Khan...

...appoints to Saruhan governorship...

...our Prince..

...Selim.

With this decision, our Great Sultan...

...announces Prince Selim...

...as the heir to the throne.

May it be...

...blessed.

Who do you think I should send to the throne province, Hurrem?

Which prince?

Suleyman, you know best.

However...

...the one I wish...

...is Prince Selim.

Selim, huh?

The one I want is written in this sealed box, Hurrem.

You'll learn at the same time as everyone else.