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The events and characters in this show have been fictionalized based on history.

Try to understand me.

Please, trust me.

There is no other option.

Leo.

I am begging you.

Leave here.

I don't want to hurt you.

But you should understand me.

Seeing you like this is devastating.

You are so close, yet I am not even allowed to look at you.

Shut up!

Someone is coming.

Alex?

What about us?

My name is no longer Alex.

I am Sultan Hurrem!

If you stay here, we will all die.

My sultan.

Your Majesty.

You surprised me.

I was not expecting you.

I wanted to see Sultan Hatice.

I wanted to congratulate her upon hearing the good news.

Leo Effendi was talking about how he does his paintings.

Is it still not finished?

Well, pasha wanted to add some colour...

...up there.

Get up.

I said, get up!

My sultan.

Listen to me very carefully.

You've embellished this palace with your art.

I require one more thing.

I will finish your painting...

...with our sultan as soon as possible.

Of course, that is another thing.

I want you to paint on leather, for my marquee.

I would, but I don't know what a marquee is.

A palace made of linen that I use outside of the palace

for when I'm hunting or on a campaign.

A tent.

I will put it over my bed. I will go to sleep admiring it.

I want a painting of the sky.

The sky?

Yes.

Night on one side, day on the other.

On one side...

...white clouds and a blue sky.

And on the other side...

...the moon and the stars shining in the darkness.

-Hatice. -Your Majesty.

My precious.

The good news has made me very happy.

May Allah allow them to grow up with their parents.

You honour me, Your Majesty.

May Allah bless you.

You shine like a light on my loneliness.

I am hungry.

Let us eat upon Ibrahim Pasha's famous dining table.

We're on top of it, Your Majesty.

I've warned you before, Nigar Kalfa.

And yet you seem to have forgotten again who the sultan is.

-My sultan, I... -Listen.

Don't speak.

You became Hurrem's shadow, her slave. You do everything she says.

Do you think I am not aware of this?

Do you think I don't know that you two plot against me?

My sultan, what could I have against you? I'm just trying to do my job.

Your job is to obey me.

But it is over now, Nigar Kalfa.

This is the end.

It is time to end this.

Where will you be eating, sir?

I am not hungry. I won't eat.

I could strangle you with my bare hands.

Nobody would even care to investigate.

There is a killer in the palace anyway.

They would think it was him. Or maybe they'd think it was Hurrem.

My sultan...

Do you want to leave this room alive?

Okay, then.

From now on, you will report to me.

If you don't, I will end your life.

You will continue to stay with Hurrem.

But I want to know every step she takes.

Watch her night and day.

You will tell me every little thing that she does.

If you don't, I'll take your life.

Understood?

Understood?

Good.

I will spare your life for now.

Ibrahim promised me.

He won't leave us with the grief of his loss.

Now that he knows he's going to be a father...

...he has to come back.

I know how Hatice feels.

Whenever Your Majesty goes on campaign...

...only Allah knows what I go through.

Pasha has an important mission.

My only wish...

...is that he succeeds in his mission and returns safely.

2 weeks later...

Ibrahim Pasha...

...messengers waiting at the docks brought us a letter.

-Is it from the capital? -No, my pasha.

Kadizade Mehmet Bey sent it from Cairo.

Ibrahim Pasha...

...I have received our great padishah's edict.

I had to act on the situation without waiting for you.

Cairo

Otherwise, Ahmet Pasha could have...

...taken the necessary steps to consolidate his power.

After great efforts, the Mameluke lords...

...have joined our side.

I have bestowed gifts and bribes upon them.

Finally, we took action when Ahmet Pasha and his men...

...were enjoying themselves...

...in a hamam in Cairo.

Ahmet Pasha.

Did you think you could escape Sultan Suleyman's justice?

I made you my vizier.

I gave you heaps of gold.

This is how you pay me back?

I would rather die with honour...

...than betray the empire.

In the name of Sultan Suleyman Khan...

...for colluding with the enemy...

...against the empire...

...and the great sultan's will...

...you are sentenced to death for treason.

"Ahmet Pasha was executed by beheading.

We await your arrival to establish peace and harmony...

...in Egypt."

Egypt is waiting for us.

You always win. I don't want to play anymore.

I want to shoot arrows in the main garden.

Will you run away from every defeat, Mustafa?

Learn a lesson from this defeat. Find out what you did wrong.

Okay. I learned my lesson.

But I am good at archery, am I not?

We will see about that.

I will take you hunting so you can shoot real arrows.

You can shoot at stationary targets.

Let's see if you can do the same with moving ones.

Let's go hunting then!

Not now. We will when the time comes.

My budgerigars.

How are you, dear?

Are you playing hard to get?

See? He's singing to you.

Why don't you answer?

Go away, Leo.

I am begging you, just leave.

-My sultan. -Nigar, come.

Look at them.

Listen how sweetly they sing.

Is something wrong?

Your Majesty.

I am here to take Mustafa so he doesn't take up your time.

Let's stay a bit longer, Mother. Father is going to take me hunting.

And I will hunt the biggest deer for our padishah.

Where will we go hunting?

We can go to Edirne. The best hunting grounds are there.

Tell me, what happened?

Sultan Mahidevran.

What happened to her? What did she do?

I have been meaning to tell you...

Nigar Kalfa?

She's decided I am her enemy because I am with you.

Did she do something to you?

No.

But she might. I am afraid.

Don't be afraid, Nigar.

As long as I am around...

...no one can touch you.

What is she doing there?

I don't know.

She probably came to take Mustafa.

I should go. They might be looking for me.

I start to dream about Sadika if I don't see her for two days.

But Ibrahim Pasha promised me that he will wed us.

Look, spring is here.

The trees and birds are celebrating.

They are celebrating our love.

Although, I haven't seen any signs from Sadika yet.

She is shy.

Even her shyness...

-...is so beautiful... -My work in the palace is done.

What?

I mean, it is almost finished.

I should go.

No way! What about the painting of his Majesty and our sultan?

But I need to go.

I was told to.

-Who told you that? -Well...

I mean, I can't live here.

I miss Crimea.

Crimea will still be there.

Let's take a look at the paintings. Come on.

I brought you some fruit.

I will tidy up the room.

No need. Thank you.

Sadika Hatun.

Thank you very much.

-I hope you are well. -I'm all right.

My sultan must be waiting.

Enjoy.

My son, let me look at you.

You look so handsome.

Where is my brother?

Did you miss your brother Mustafa?

Gulnihal can take you to him. You can play together.

Okay.

Where were you?

You always leave when I'm not here.

Esma Hatun was here.

I went to check on the girls.

They were talking about you.

They really love you.

Good. They should love me.

They are saying His Majesty is to go hunting.

Hunting?

Didn't you know? He is going to take Mustafa along.

Who else is going?

His Majesty won't take Mustafa alone.

Sultan Mahidevran will probably go with them.

That is what they said.

-Where are they going to hunt? -In Edirne.

They said it might go on for days.

His Majesty takes his time when hunting.

When are they leaving?

Go find out.

Make way!

His Majesty, Sultan Suleyman Khan!

My son. My precious prince.

Your Majesty. You honour me.

It has been so long.

Finally, His Majesty and I will go hunting together.

Do you remember when he took us hunting at the Manisa Palace?

He didn't want to be away from us.

Mahidevran.

Look what I brought you.

I ordered some Persian velvet for you.

Thank you, my Valide Sultan.

We are to go hunting in Edirne with my father.

Really? Wonderful!

Mustafa is in school now. You can play later.

-Okay. -My lion.

It will be Mustafa's first hunt.

Mehmet can come too.

He is very fond of his brother Mustafa.

They can spend some time together.

Mehmet is too young.

I can also come.

I can take care of the children.

That is, if you see fit.

There is still time. We can talk about this later.

Your Majesty.

I am sorry to bother you, but there is important news.

What is it, Sumbul Agha?

I hope it is good news, Your Majesty.

I wanted to deliver this letter...

...from Ibrahim Pasha to you immediately.

Your Majesty, I salute you with my greatest respect.

I am happy to convey good news to you.

I received a letter from Kadizade Mehmet Effendi when I was in Rhodes.

The traitor Ahmet Pasha and his accomplices...

...were beheaded.

The rebellion in Egypt was quelled.

I am now headed to Cairo over sea.

Establishing Sultan Suleyman Khan's will...

...and establishing peace and order is our only goal.

My sultan...

...I am writing to you in the middle of the sea.

I am surrounded by eternal serenity.

Suddenly, a flock of birds appeared over us.

A flock that was flying so far away from land.

When I was expecting to see you as a mermaid...

...there were birds.

I wonder where they are flying to.

Maybe they are Simurgh.

Phoenixes fly over the Qaf...

...to find the truth.

Will they pass over the Sea of Love...

...and reach the Valley of Separation?

I am like the Simurgh, flapping my wings to reach you.

I wish to see your wings that embrace me with love.

If only I could land on your neck...

...where I could hear every one of your heartbeats.

I would be happy to die there.

Then you would revive me with your kiss.

You would tell me that we are our own reality.

I wish I could lose myself in your beautiful scent at nights.

We would never wake up.

Until our child calls for us.

I heard there are tigers and bears in the forest. What if I see one?

You can deal with all of them. And His Majesty will be there too.

Mother, will you also come?

You will hunt with your father.

I will be waiting in the tent or in the Edirne Palace.

I have prepared Mehmet and packed his stuff.

Okay. I am coming in a minute.

Why are you dressed up?

I thought I would go with Mehmet.

Esma Hatun can take care of him.

You're going to look after Selim and Mihrimah. Stay in the palace.

Sultan Hurrem, I've just talked to Sumbul Agha.

The carriage is ready. His Majesty will leave soon.

We can take them inside.

No. Nobody will look after them when I am gone.

I don't want them to die.

Okay, give it to me.

At least I can carry it.

Did you pack the woollen scarf? And the green dress?

I have packed everything you'll need, my sultan. Don't worry.

-There is more than you need. -Good.

-My sultan. -We are ready, Sumbul Agha.

Have these chests carried.

And have them pick up Mustafa's chest from his room too.

Sumbul Agha?

My sultan, we already packed our prince's belongings in the carriage.

Okay, take these too, then. I don't want to keep him waiting.

My sultan...

...I wasn't told that you were coming too.

What?

I swear, this is His Majesty's orders.

He will take the princes, Mustafa and Mehmet.

And...

And who?

Sultan Hurrem.

Here she is again.

Mother? What happened?

Nothing.

-You go. -Won't you be coming?

-I have to stay here. -Why?

Go now. Don't keep your father waiting.

My sultan.

Hatice, cheer up.

The rebellion in Egypt was quelled.

And Ibrahim Pasha will return as soon as possible.

Inshallah, he's not in danger, Mother.

How is your health?

Are you taking care of your baby?

Don't tire yourself.

-It feels like I'm the baby. -Yes, you are.

Everyone looks after me.

"Don't do this, don't do that."

Don't worry, my sultan. I am quite cautious.

She sees the physicians regularly.

Thank you, Gulfem.

I know you're fond of Hatice.

But at least until Ibrahim Pasha returns...

...I want you to stay here, with me.

I promised the pasha, Mother.

I wouldn't want to be away from my own home.

But I can visit often.

I miss this place too. I miss you.

His Majesty, Sultan Suleyman Khan!

Mother.

Hatice, my precious sultan.

I am glad to see you.

I was going to see you before I head out.

I am sure Mother gave you the good news about Egypt.

Are you okay?

I am well, Your Majesty. I pray for your well-being.

Are you leaving too?

Don't worry, I am not going on a campaign.

I am going to hunt in Edirne.

Spring is the hunting season.

My princes, Mustafa and Mehmet, along with Hurrem, will accompany me.

Mahidevran?

Ayas Pasha has full authority.

You can tell him if you need anything.

Cairo

Bab-uz Zuveyle Gate

My pasha, we have been looking forward to your arrival.

A small fleet from graceful Ibrahim.

Your Majesty, it might not be my place to speak...

...but Ahmet Pasha's plan is better. His battle strategy is sound.

The grand vizier of the empire...

...is the concierge of the private chamber, Ibrahim.

Who do you think you are?

I will exile you.

I speak my mind.

You cannot, pasha.

I will not let you.

From now on, Ahmet Pasha will continue...

...to serve in Egypt as the governor.

As you commanded...

...we hung his head to make an example.

Take it down.

Send his head to His Majesty.

I think they got the message.

Edirne Palace

Let's go hunting.

Don't be too hasty. We have to settle in first.

Hurrem.

My precious sultan.

-Do you like it here? -Your Majesty...

...this place is like heaven.

I wish we lived here together all the time.

Let's go inside. Rest a little.

Did you bring your birds here?

They are my lucky charms.

They go wherever I go.

Their voices comfort me.

And you are my source of comfort, peace and joy.

I should put you in a cage too.

Since His Majesty is gone, you can make my favourite dessert.

I will if you beat me at backgammon.

I want revani.

Revani? Okay.

You can have it, easily.

I'm not going anywhere, Nigar!

I have a list for Seker Agha.

He can buy them when he's in the bazaar.

What do you want?

Clothes, jewellery... You know, women's stuff.

You are rather dolled up.

Soon you will be asking for the private chamber.

God help me.

Nigar Kalfa, Sultan Mahidevran is asking for you.

What happened? You seem nervous.

Did you do something to upset our sultan?

No.

I'm okay with revani.

But what will I get if I win?

I will give you tomorrow off so you can wander the bazaar.

-You have to keep your promise. -Yeah, sure.

-Let's go. -Let's go.

Do you remember what we talked about?

You were supposed to tell me every step Hurrem takes.

There is nothing to say, my sultan.

She's gone to Edirne anyway.

That's what I'm asking about.

Why didn't you tell me that before?

I swear, I had no idea.

Give me something, Nigar Kalfa.

Anything about her.

Or I will hurt you.

Believe me, my sultan, I am on it.

If there's anything, if she does anything wrong...

Don't you dare keep it to yourself.

Then you will see what I will do to you.

Draw one more.

Release. Good. One more.

Keep it steady.

Esma. The ring is missing.

Where is it?

I don't know. I haven't seen it, my sultan.

-Weren't you wearing it? -What if it fell?

I will die if it gets lost.

My sultan, maybe you forgot it at the palace.

Go and check the room.

Check the jewellery box.

Find it and bring it to me.

He used to play the violin on that terrace.

And I used to listen to him.

Stare at him.

I miss him so much, Gulfem.

My sultan, let's have dinner...

...then we can prepare you a room.

Can't I stay in Ibrahim's room?

There is nobody around the private chamber anyway.

Mahidevran.

How are you?

I am very upset, my sultan.

My Mustafa is with Hurrem, in Edirne.

His Majesty didn't even let me accompany my son.

And he gave her this place too.

Do not dwell on these things.

Otherwise you won't find any peace.

Come.

Let's eat.

I'll be there in a second.

Draw, breathe in...

...hold it...

...and release.

Take hunting seriously.

The hunt is the practise for war. For centuries, our ancestors...

...have kept themselves ready for war by hunting.

Shoot every arrow as if you are shooting at the enemy.

Do you understand?

Now, try again.

Mustafa Agha. His Majesty Sultan Suleyman Khan has set out for Edirne.

They say he has gone hunting.

The padishah is hunting while we wait for the order to march on campaign.

And as you know, Ibrahim Pasha has gone to Egypt.

They have the left the capital in Ayas Pasha's hands.

You mean the Ottoman domains are untended.

The non-Muslims have better conditions in our lands than we do.

The people are restless. Money squandered on weddings isn't being used for our good.

You are right.

The court needs to take our complaint seriously.

I told His Majesty of our misgivings at the Ceremony of Payment

but he didn't care, just walked away.

Then we will make him care.

The best way to achieve our goals has become clear.

Cairo

It's a catastrophe.

The situation is worse than you described.

I'm afraid it is, my pasha.

The streets are full of widows, children and poor starving orphans.

The Mamelukes have put anyone who stood up to them to the sword.

The remaining men were imprisoned for their debts.

Gather all of the orphans and widows.

Have them looked at, feed them and give them a place to stay.

-Mr. Iskender. -Yes, my pasha.

Pay for the expenses from the treasury.

Set all those poor souls in the dungeon free.

Anyone whose house has been seized is to be given it back.

Care for those in need. Arrange for them to stay with their families.

-Celalzade. -Yes, my pasha.

Write down everything I have said and present it to Kadizade Mehmet Bey later.

These are my orders. Carry them out with haste.

I will have the heads of the cruel Sheikhs who are responsible.

In addition, their heads will be displayed publicly.

They will be displayed so that...

...all know that they must bow to His Majesty's justice.

We will act immediately, my pasha.

May God bless you, Nigar Kalfa.

Edirne Palace

The painter Leo's talent is obvious.

I intend to commission him when we return.

What sort of a commission?

I will have him moved to the palace workshop and given a wage.

That way I will know how to reach him at any time. He could even paint this palace.

How do you know he doesn't want to return to his homeland?

Where will he find a better homeland than here?

I won't force him, of course.

He's not going anywhere until he finishes the paintings I have already commissioned.

Don't open the cage. Stop. The birds will escape.

-Open it! Let the birds fly. -Mehmet, Mustafa, it's bedtime.

Esma Hatun.

Take the cage out to the garden. Let them get some air.

And put the princes to bed. It's late. They should sleep.

Will you read my poem for me?

I would love it.

My musk, my amber, my treasure My love, my shining moon

My friend, my secret, my jewel

My Sultan of beauties

My life, my being, my world

My river of wine, my heaven

My spring, my joy, my sun

My smiling rose

Hurrem?

Are you crying?

I was so desperate when I arrived.

They took us up to the palace from the beach.

No mother, no father, no sibling.

I had no one.

I was all alone in the world.

I even considered death.

There was anger within me.

My heart was filled with hatred.

You gave me a family.

You put an end to my solitude.

Mehmet, Mihrimah, Selim.

And Suleyman.

You are my everything.

You gave me such happiness.

Tell me! Tell me!

Who poisoned it?

-I don't know! -Tell me!

I can't breathe!

I will make it so you never breathe again!

I will kill you!

I won't stop with your pitiful life. I will destroy the entire harem!

-Who poisoned it? -I don't know!

Allah forbid.

What sort of a dream was that?

Allah forbid.

Edirne Palace

Hurrem?

What is your hurry, Hatice? Don't go.

I am not at all happy with you staying alone.

That's what I said, my Valide. But she won't listen.

My Hatice.

Don't go.

There's something troubling me about this.

Mother.

Anyone would think I am going to Manisa!

Don't worry. I will come again.

You are determined to go, then? You won't listen to us?

Okay, then. Gulfem, please accompany Hatice.

-Don't let her be alone. -Of course, my sultan. As if I would.

Tell Seker Agha to prepare some of those desserts my Hatice likes.

They can take it round later.

I never say no to Seker Agha's desserts.

Ibrahim Pasha enjoys them too.

What a pity.

If only you hadn't left the birds out at night.

This is a forest, a wild place. Especially at night.

Don't be upset, Hurrem. We'll find you some more birds.

Let's go, Father. I miss my mother.

Let's go now.

You return to the capital. I wish to remain here a while.

Something is definitely going to happen.

Something bad.

This is bad luck.

Allah protect us.

Come on.

While the corps awaits the next campaign, Grand Vizier Ibrahim Pasha...

...has gone to Egypt to rebuild what the traitor Ahmet Pasha destroyed.

He is crafting reforms for the Arabs and the Mamelukes...

...when he should be reforming the capital.

The corps is suffering.

But where is His Majesty the padishah? On a hunting trip.

We have no choice!

We have no choice but to take from the city what we have been denied on campaign.

My lions! Burn! Destroy! Pillage!

May your swords be sharp and your paths be clear.

In the name of the Shah! Allah! Allah! Dervishes among dervishes!

Favourites among the favoured! Our head is cut! Our heart is shattered!

Our eyes are blooded! We are those who drown infidels in blood!

Our chests are shields! We save heads from the lions' claws.

Many of us may die today! But none will mourn us!

Pray for the miracles of Muhammad! Pray for the grace of heroes!

Pray to the Abdals with respect! Allah! Allah!

Allah! For Allah! For the prophet!

Cairo

The prisoners have been released, the women and orphans have been found.

These prisoners' tax debts are to be cleared.

Each will be given 50 gold coins to set up their lives again.

The widows and orphans in need are to be given a wage.

Treasurer Iskender Pasha is looking into the captured Mameluke tax records.

We are in the process of creating a new legal code for the province of Egypt.

Is there anything that is not covered, Celalzade?

No, my pasha.

Have it sent to His Majesty immediately, so he is informed of the reform.

My pasha. Sheikh Ali and the Sheikh of the Bakaroglu tribe...

...who had persistently evaded capture...

...have finally been brought to Cairo from the desert they were hiding in.

Their executions were carried out as you commanded.

They were taken care of at the Zuveyle Gate in full view of the public.

That's another problem taken care of. Good.

Now we begin the reconstruction of all that was burnt and destroyed.

Repair the fountains and the waterways.

Provide monetary assistance to our mosques.

Tell Piri Reis to draw up his maps.

Ibrahim Pasha. You haven't stopped to rest since the day you arrived.

There's no time to waste, Kadizade.

I wish to conclude matters here swiftly and return.

There are important matters awaiting me in the capital.

I'm sure it is not only duty that awaits you.

I pray to Allah to grant our sultan and your child a long and happy life.

My pasha...

...by your leave I would like to hold a celebration in your honour.

The bad luck began with the ring.

Look, the ring is gone. It is lost.

Then my birds died.

My sultan, I swear I looked everywhere. We must have left it behind.

Is there long to go? When will I be seeing my mother?

Mustafa. Look, we are going back because you asked to.

There is a long way ahead. You will be reunited with your mother.

If only His Majesty had returned with us.

Esma.

I'm so bored.

Begin with the residence of Vizier Ayas Pasha.

Let those at the top hurt a bit so they know that this is serious.

Then Ibrahim Pasha's palace. And then go straight up to the royal palace.

Foreign Minister Haydar Effendi...

...your support of our corps and our righteous cause has lent us strength.

The family and harem of the padishah are untended.

Show no mercy. Did the padishah show you mercy?

Why should you? Go forth without fear. Trample them beneath your feet.

This is how you show strength. I have but one life.

And I would gladly lay down that life for your righteous cause.

Sultan Suleyman will set out as soon as he receives word.

If we do not get what we want he will not enter through any gate of Constantinople.

He will remain at Edirne Gate.

When His Majesty returns, this city will be levelled to the ground.

It would be good if he accepts our terms.

If he removes Grand Vizier Ibrahim Pasha from office...

...we will clear the path to his palace.

-Here you are, sir. Enjoy. -Thank you.

Thank you. Come again.

Excuse me. Are there any ships leaving for Crimea today?

I don't know.

-There will be one next week if not today. -No, I cannot wait that long.

You should ask at the port. They will give you the correct information.

Okay. Thank you.

How much is it?

These are 5 akce each and these are 3.

-Good luck. -Thank you.

What did you speak of with our Crimean?

He asked about the ships and I told him to go to the port.

Really?

Mustafa is in my dreams lately, my Valide.

-I miss him so much. -I miss him too.

He has grown up now. We have to get used to being apart.

It unsettles me that Mustafa is in Hurrem's care.

-My Valide. -Come, Daye.

-Hatice arrived at her palace, didn't she? -She did, my Sultan.

Ayas Pasha has just sent word. He would like to speak to you urgently.

I hope it's nothing bad. What is the problem?

I do not know, my Sultan. He said it was important.

Something bad has happened.

Do not say such things.

Mashallah! Today was a profitable day.

We rushed so much gold and silver around. The market has recovered.

Run, it's the janissaries.

Hello, Leo Effendi. Where are you off to?

I'm going.

Without even saying goodbye?

Forgive me. But you were telling me not to go.

-You would have stopped me from leaving. -Of course I would stop you.

How can you leave everything half-done and go?

What am I going to say when Sultan Suleyman asks me?

Say you haven't seen me. That I ran away.

I have both seen and heard you.

If you must go, wait for His Majesty to return.

Nasuh Effendi.

I am going.

I have to disappear.

Why are you being so stubborn, Leo?

Run! There is a fire!

-Hold up! What's happened? -A rebellion has begun, Nasuh Effendi.

The janissaries have revolted. They're burning their way to the palace.

Allah! I don't believe it!

Sultan Hatice! Viktoria! They are alone in the palace!

What do you want? Let me go!

Don't touch them! Let me go!

-My Valide Sultan. -Ayas Pasha.

-You said it was important. What is it? -It's the janissaries, my sultan.

They have taken advantage of His Majesty's absence and revolted.

They are pillaging the city.

Ayas Pasha, how it this possible? How dare they?

The situation is bad, my sultan.

They are laying waste to the city. They've burnt my palace as well.

My family and I have found sanctuary in the palace.

Are you not responsible for the order of the capital?

How have you not managed to put down the rebellion?

I only have the guards and the halberdiers.

We don't have the numbers to tackle the revolt. We can only defend the palace.

They are our subjects. It's not as if they would attack the palace.

They have gathered at the At Meydani and are marching on the Babi Humayun Gate.

-Send word to my lion immediately. -The messengers are on the way.

Hatice. Go and bring Sultan Hatice here immediately.

I thought Sultan Hatice was in the palace?

Ayas Pasha! Bring me my daughter!

If anything happens to her I will have every one of you killed.

-Thank you, Sadika. -Please enjoy, my sultan.

Gulfem.

Matrakci Nasuh Effendi has fallen in love with Sadika.

Is that so?

I think Ibrahim is going to marry them off.

Then we will need to find you another maid of honour.

What's this, then?

It seems a fire has started.

Something is happening, Gulfem.

Let's go inside, my sultan. This doesn't look good.

Sadika! Have everyone come inside!

Close the doors!

Nasuh Effendi!

It's bad, Leo.

It's bad, indeed.

I have to go to Ibrahim Pasha's palace immediately.

Let's go together. No going alone.

Come on.

Close the doors!

My Valide Sultan!

What is it, Sumbul Agha?

Where is my Hatice?

There are thousands of janissaries outside the palace.

The guards cannot get out.

Hatice! My daughter!

My Sultan, Ayas Pasha has taken every precaution for the defence of the palace.

We would request that you and the prince go down to the cellar, just in case.

I will not go! I will not hide! What will happen to Hatice?

What about my daughter?

My sultan, steady your resolve.

We need you. The entire harem is looking to you.

I told her not to go!

She wouldn't listen.

My Sultan, please sit.

It is necessary that we go down to the cellar, my sultan.

Is it that bad?

Ayas Pasha and the Valide Sultan have commanded it.

It pays to be prepared. Gulnihal, Gulsah. Come on.

What's happened? Why have we stopped?

My sultan, there has been a rebellion. The palace gates held by the janissaries.

The gates are closed. You cannot enter.

No! I need to get to the palace!

My children are there!

My sultan, the only hope is to take sanctuary in Ibrahim Pasha's palace.

Come on! Go!

I have brought Vizier Ayas Pasha's letter from the capital.

I need to deliver it now!

I will show you what it means to burn, you accursed creatures.

Go inside, come on.

-Come on. -My Valide, the children are so afraid.

I know, go inside. Come on.

Leave no one above. Gather everyone to somewhere safe.

Do not be concerned, my sultan. We are taking care of everything.

Okay.

Hurry up! Come together!

There is a rebellion outside!

Be quiet and listen to me!

Everyone will stay in the palace cellars tonight.

Be quiet! You have got so used to comfort, haven't you?

Our sultan and Valide Sultan are also in the cellars! Why are you complaining?

Allah is great! Come on!

Inside.

-Seker Agha! -Yes, Sumbul Agha?

What is this? Are we going on campaign?

-Are all these people going to starve? -Okay, don't dawdle. Hurry up!

Hurry up! Allah give me patience!

Close the doors! Close them.

The capital is burning.

-I hope their hands burn! -My sultan.

Calm down. You will harm the baby.

Come this way.

Don't worry. They will put it down quickly.

Look what's happening just when Ibrahim is not here!

Gulfem.

What if they come here?

They are subjects of our padishah.

They wouldn't harm us.

That is a royal carriage. I wonder if His Majesty has returned.

Come with me, Leo. Let's inform the guards.

My sultan.

Hurry, my sultan. We need to enter the palace at once.

Hurry! My prince!

We must hurry.

Come on.

Leo, why are you here?

Sadika. Where is our sultan?

My Mustafa! Don't be afraid.

Hurrem, where is His Majesty?

He sent us on ahead. He is coming.

What if something happens to him?

I couldn't go to the palace and my children.

May Allah protect them.

Go upstairs to the room. Don't come out no matter what!

Come on, Hurrem, upstairs.

My sultan.

Come, Leo.

My Valide, how much longer do we have to wait in this pit?

We can do nothing but pray and trust in Allah.

Stop complaining and pray for our children.

For our capital.

They took advantage of His Majesty's and Ibrahim's absence.

I told you so. I told you it was bad luck.

Hurrem.

Control yourself. This will end soon.

They are going to burn the palace.

They will burn the palace. They're at the gates. We need to go.

-Where will we go? -I don't know. We'll escape out the back.

-Come on. -Mustafa, it's okay.

My sultan, are you all right? Come, my prince.

Hatice!