Original subtitles

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

I got rid of her.

I got rid of Hurrem.

You can't make my sultan sad anymore.

Selim?

My Prince.

Help!

Please, help!

Help! Help!

Help!

Help!

-Gulsah? -My sultan.

What is going on?

Help! Please help! Help!

What is this noise?

Help!

I don't know.

Something is happening. Go and find out.

Help! Please help!

Come on. What are you waiting for?

Help!

Please, help!

Esma Hatun! What happened?

What's wrong? What happened?

What's happening?

What is this noise?

Girls! What is it? Who's shouting?

It is not us, Sumbul Agha. It is coming from the upstairs.

My God! Will there be a peaceful night?

What again?

Esma Hatun, what happened?

What happened, tell us!

I entered...

Yes.

-What happened? -We don't know.

Come on, tell us what happened?

Girls! What is going on here?

They...

They...

Sumbul Agha? Our prince!

Esma?

Esma, why are you here?

Esma!

-My prince? -Oh no!

Oh, my God! Gulnihal Hatun.

Gulnihal!

Gulnihal? Gulnihal, open your eyes.

What's going on here?

Gulnihal!

Is she alive?

I don't know. My poor girl, who did this?

They killed her.

Sumbul, do something!

Hold on Gulnihal. Hold on, I'll save you.

What happened?

Have you found out?

Speak.

What was that noise?

-Gulnihal... -What happened to her?

-She's been killed. -What?

What? Who did it?

I don't know my sultan.

Gulsah...

...tell me the truth.

She is dead, my sultan. They said so.

I am asking you who did it.

I...

I don't...

I don't know.

Was it you?

Clear the way! Clear the way!

Sumbul! Is it Gulnihal?

Daye Hatun. They tried to kill me.

Help! Everyone shall wake up!

Where is Suleyman? Where is my Valide? Everyone should wake up!

My sultan, don't shout, calm down.

They couldn't kill me, so they killed Gulnihal!

I didn't do it. No.

If you didn't do it, why are you like this?

It was done without intention. I thought it was Hurrem.

God damn you!

What did you do? What did you do?

What did you do?

What did you do?

God damn you!

God damn you!

Hold on Gulnihal. Please don't die.

I'll save you.

I'll save you.

I'll save you.

Didn't I tell you not to do anything?

My sultan, I...

I did it for you...

Fool!

I'm finished.

They'll behead me because of you.

You got me into trouble.

I'm finished!

Now, get out of here.

Get out of my sight!

My sultan, please have mercy for me.

Get out!

Daye, I was about to call you.

What is this noise at this time of the night?

Is there a fight again?

I wish there was, my sultan.

It is worse than that.

Gulnihal was stabbed. The poor girl is dying.

She was stabbed in the Sultan Hurrem's bed when Prince Selim was there.

-Is Selim okay? -He is okay. He is with his mother now.

But Sultan Hurrem is gone crazy.

She was shouting that they tried to kill her.

Let's go immediately.

Is she dead?

Tell me!

She is alive.

Do whatever you can and save her.

My God, please save her for me.

They were going to kill me Nigar!

This blood was supposed to be mine!

Sultan Hurrem, enough. Let's get out of here.

-Oh, my God! -My Valide...

...they want to kill me. Murderers.

Calm down. Nigar, tell me now. What happened?

I was in the hammam. Sultan Hurrem came too.

We took a bath and returned.

Then we saw Gulnihal like that.

Is she dead?

Hurrem, don't cry. It is over.

Take the kids, we will go my chamber now.

Daye, go and learn about Gulnihal's situation.

They shall check Mahidevran and my Mustafa too.

Find out if they are fine.

Come on.

Gulsah! Come back to the chamber now!

They shouldn't see you like this here.

Gulsah!

Gulsah! Gulsah!

Gulsah!

Gulsah!

Gulsah!

Guards! Guards!

She fell from the stairs.

-Take her to the healing room now! -As you wish, my sultan.

Let's hope that the poor girl won't die.

Amen. Let's pray, my Daye Hatun.

There is a ravenous murderer who can dare to enter a sultan's room...

...in the harem, Sumbul.

Keep your eyes open. Don't leave the concubines alone.

What is this?

-What happened to her? -She fell from the stairs.

What kind of falling is this? She looks like she was beaten.

Blood is all over her face.

My God! What kind of night is this?

Hurrem, easy. Calm down.

Think of something else.

Nothing will happen to you here.

Think about the kids.

I want to see His Majesty.

He should know.

Sit down.

Don't wake my lion up and disturb at this time of the night.

We'll inform him in the first place tomorrow morning.

Nigar. Go out and tell the guards...

...that they shouldn't leave my chamber's door all night.

My sultan.

Gulnihal is alive.

Physicians are doing their best but she is not...

...in good condition.

Have you checked Mahidevran and Mustafa out?

I just did. They are both sleeping.

Obviously, they didn't hear what happened.

Thank God!

Lay the beds, everyone will stay here.

Pasha His Lordship.

Sultan Hurrem is innocent.

She was with His Majesty.

When did she come to the hammam?

After His Majesty left, Gulnihal went there.

She entrusted Selim to her and left.

Gulnihal fell asleep with the baby on her arms.

Then Sultan Hurrem came.

We took a bath and chatted.

Horrible things happened, we didn't know.

Sultan Hurrem was frightened.

She couldn't sleep all night long.

She kept saying that they will kill her too.

Did you investigate? Anybody saw or hear anything?

No, my Pasha.

Nigar Kalfa...

...is there anybody you suspect?

I don't know.

Ayse Hatun was stabbed too.

It might be the same person.

The murderer is still among us.

God!

Does His Majesty know?

Our Valide Sultan didn't allow to say it during the night.

I understand.

You may leave. I'll take care of this.

Are you not responsible for Harem?

There is a murderer in Harem...

...who gets into my Prince's room.

Where have you been?

What are you useful for?

Forgive us my Valide Sultan.

The murderer will show up soon.

My sultan, I swear I'll...

...find the murderer and punish with my hands.

If you can't...

...I'll punish you Sumbul Agha.

My Valide Sultan, there's something but...

What?

Gulsah was brought to the healing room too.

Her face was wounded and bruised.

My Daye Hatun saw that too.

Is it true, Daye?

It is true, my Sultan.

She fell from the stairs while running to see what was happening.

I don't know how she fell...

...but she is worse than Gulnihal.

Call Mahidevran for me!

As you wish, my Sultan.

My Valide. What has happened?

Hatice, don't ask what happened.

Good Morning, Your Majesty.

Come in, Pargali.

When are we going to that famous house of Gritti?

If it is convenient for you, we may go tomorrow.

It is.

You have got a problem Pargali.

Say it.

Last night the murderer in the harem shown up once again, Your Majesty.

Gulnihal Hatun was stabbed.

In Sultan Hurrem's chamber.

Gulnihal Hatun is alive but...

...she is in a bad condition.

The murderer entered Hurrem's room and you are telling this to me now?

Our Valide Sultan didn't want to wake you up, Your Majesty.

Sultan Hurrem was not in the room, thank God, she is fine.

She spent the night in our Valide's chamber with the kids.

There is a murderer in my harem, Pargali!

Why haven't you still found it? Are you waiting for Hurrem's death?

My sultan...

What is it Sumbul Agha? Why are you here?

Valide Sultan is calling you.

For what?

Did something happen?

I swear I don't know my sultan, nothing has been said to me.

How is she?

We did everything we could, my sultan.

We are waiting for her to wake up.

Maria?

Poor Maria.

Don't leave me alone.

Don't make our enemies happy.

Why is she here?

She fell from the stairs last night.

Gulsah. Don't be afraid, it's me.

I...

You fell from the stairs.

What a pity!

Poor you.

How did you fall?

It happened suddenly.

I stumbled on...

...while running...

...so I fell.

An incident happened in harem.

What happened?

They tried to kill Sultan Hurrem last night.

It couldn't be. Who would dare it?

I don't know, they said so.

Stop talking and start working.

May it be easy, Effendis. May it be easy.

Ahmet Celebi.

Leo, is the painting...?

Good. Almost finished.

Nice.

Well done.

Nasuh Effendi.

Miniaturists were talking, I heard.

They tried to kill Sultan Hurrem last night.

I don't know.

Allah, Allah.

I'll go and get some information.

My Valide. My Sultan Hatice.

Come, have a seat.

You know what happened last night, don't you?

I heard of it.

Poor Gulnihal.

She is fighting for her life in the healing room.

Your Gulsah too.

I sent her out to see what happened...

...when we heard the noises. Silly...

...she stumbled on and fell down.

Mahidevran...

...tell me the truth.

Do you have anything to do what happened?

My Valide!

How can you think I did that?

I am not a murderer!

My Sultan Hatice...

I don't even want to think about it.

Me neither.

But if you know anything about it...

...don't hide it, say it.

I swear on my child that I didn't even know about it.

Inshallah, you are telling the truth.

Otherwise, I can't even save you.

Let's hope the girl won't die.

Come on, hurry up.

The room is all cleaned.

It will be finished in a few minutes.

Good.

How is Gulnihal?

She is laying as if she is dead.

Poor girl...

...she is about to lose her life because of me.

Gulsah is also...

...in the healing room too.

Her face is bruised...

They say she fell from the stairs...

...but it is a lie.

Go and find out the truth for me.

I also suspect that fall.

His Excellency Sultan Suleyman Khan!

Hurrem.

Suleyman.

They want to kill me.

In my room! In my bed!

I know everything.

Calm down, Hurrem.

When will it be finished?

Soon.

That's enough.

Finish it.

Don't confuse the miniaturists.

Don't worry.

You'll get rid of me.

Really?

That's good news. When?

Soon.

Very soon.

Nasuh Effendi, did you learn anything?

Sultan Hurrem is fine. She's safe.

Don't talk about this near the kids.

Yes Your Majesty.

We went to Valide Sultan last night.

-We slept there. -Really?

I slept with Valide Sultan.

She told me a tale.

Then we will sleep together tonight...

...I'll tell you a tale too, okay?

I'll write like my brother Mustafa.

Well done.

You shall go now.

Esma is waiting for you.

Hurrem.

Don't worry.

I'll find and behead whoever did this in front of your eyes.

Just stand by me.

Then I'll get over with all the troubles.

I wish I didn't leave you alone last night.

These things wouldn't have happened.

We've got enemies, Your Majesty.

The enemy is very close, among us.

But who?

Sumbul Agha!

Ibrahim Pasha.

You go.

Pasha, His Lordship.

Close the door.

My Pasha.

Is there nothing you suspect?

Tell me such a thing...

...that I would spare your life.

Tell me. Who?

My Pasha...

Gul...

Gulsah.

Forgive me.

Please forgive me.

I didn't mean to hurt you.

Get well.

Thanks.

You look really bad.

How did you become like this just by falling?

It just happened.

Are you trying to fool me?

Speak.

Tell everything.

Don't leave the kids alone.

Play games with them, keep them busy.

Hurrem.

I was coming to you.

How are you? Are you fine?

Thank God.

I am not dead.

My sultan.

I am going to my chamber with your permission.

Okay Mahidevran. You can go.

My sultan.

Won't you even say get well?

Get well.

You too.

As you know, Gulsah fell.

Ayse Hatun's murderer is among us.

Everyone is afraid of being killed.

That's right.

But you shouldn't be afraid.

You've got a lot of protectors.

Mahidevran.

Go back to your chamber.

I'll visit you later.

Hurrem, come on.

Please don't.

Let me go.

Look.

Look at Gulnihal.

She is there because of you, isn't she?

Tell me everything.

If you don't, you won't leave here alive.

I can take your life with two drops of poison.

Was it you?

Was it you?

I couldn't see it in the darkness.

I thought she was Hurrem.

There you go.

Go on.

How did you become like this?

My Mahidevran Sultan beat me.

Is it because you failed?

She didn't even know.

She got angry when she heard.

She beat me.

I barely saved my life.

She has no fault.

I decided to kill.

I did it.

She insulted me in front of everyone.

Where is the knife?

I asked where it is.

Destur, Ibrahim Pasha His Lordship.

-My Pasha. -Is she awake?

Unfortunately not. She is not well.

What are you doing here?

I was curious about Gulnihal.

I came to see her.

Daye Hatun.

She is still bleeding.

-Where are the physicians? -Supper time, my Pasha.

They'll be here soon.

This way.

My Pasha.

Did you bring her here?

Yes, Pasha His Lordship.

Did you see her falling down?

No, my Pasha. But we heard it.

She was laying in front of the stairs so we ran there.

-Wasn't there anybody else? -Mahidevran Sultan was there too.

She said that she fell. So, we took her here immediately.

You'll look everywhere.

You'll look under every stone in the Harem.

Whoever did this, you'll find them and bring them to me.

The one who did it and the knife.

-My sultan. -What is it?

If you have time, I'd like to talk about something.

I can't deal with you right now, come later.

I saw Gulsah Hatun.

It's best you listen to me.

What are you saying? Get out.

I learnt everything.

Gulsah confessed.

Her real intention was to kill Hurrem Sultan.

She was furious.

The thing is...

They will blame you if it is heard.

Don't be sad anymore.

Ibrahim Pasha will find the murderer.

Of course, he will.

Anyway...

...thanks for coming.

I feel so lonely without you in this harem.

There is nobody to talk to.

You can visit me whenever you want.

Don't hesitate.

My auntie.

Mihrimah!

Mehmet!

Auntie.

Selim.

My love. Mashallah.

Babies really suit you.

Inshallah, you will take your baby on your arms, soon.

Inshallah.

My sultan...

...what happened to Mahidevran?

Her face looked terrible.

She is very sad about what happened.

She was pretty scared.

Who are you to threaten me?

So I killed her? Is that what you mean?

Of course not, my sultan.

You're lying. You are going too far.

You are setting a trap for me.

Gulsah told you nothing.

You'll pay for accusing a sultan. Get out!

Then what is this?

Gulsah told me where it is.

What should I do with it?

Should I give it to Ibrahim Pasha...

...or our Valide Sultan?

Does anyone else know?

Nobody for now.

I didn't ask for it, Nigar. She did it on her own.

I beat her when I heard it. That's why she is like that.

My sultan...

...I can believe...

...but I don't know about the others.

What do you want from me?

Just say it. I'll do anything.

Just shut your mouth up, don't tell anyone.

This is very dangerous.

If it is found out, I'll be beheaded.

I'll promote you to be His Majesty's Kalfa.

Your salary will become better.

Also I can give you gold. How about it?

They fell asleep quickly.

They are like angels.

May Allah protect them.

You should sleep too Hurrem.

How can I sleep when that murderer is in the harem?

Don't worry. All the precautions are taken.

You are with me now.

My only hope is Gulnihal.

Inshallah, she will wake up soon.

Perhaps she saw who did it.

Suleyman, I'm very afraid...

...I wonder who did it.

Who would benefit from my death?

Who's that much enemy to me?

At first, I was poisoned and now this.

Calm down Hurrem.

Don't think about it.

Come on.

Here it is my sultan, enjoy.

Take them away.

But you haven't eaten anything since yesterday.

I said take them away!

Out. Get out!

God damn all of you!

I don't want any of you!

I don't want...

Mom, what is wrong with you?

My dear mother.

We searched everywhere and talked to all concubines in the harem, my Pasha.

We'll make a sudden search...

...in the middle of the night.

Result?

Bring me result Daye Hatun.

Has Gulsah Hatun opened her eyes yet?

I woke her up after you left and talked to her.

I pressured her.

But she doesn't know a thing.

Sumbul Agha, sleeping is forbidden to you.

Locate a few men whom you trust and put them in the corners of the harem.

They should hide.

They should interfere at any suspicious situation.

Especially, sultan's chambers will be guarded.

No one else except the ones you choose will walk around there.

Mahidevran!

My Mustafa.

What happened?

Mahidevran!

I am not a murderer.

I am not.

All right, calm down.

I believe in you.

The one who did it will be found.

Don't worry.

My Mustafa.

It is over my son.

I'm fine.

My sultan.

It is all right.

Your carriage is ready.

Our Pasha is waiting for you to return to your palace.

I'm coming.

Mahidevran.

I'll be worried about you.

Are you fine?

I am.

You shall go.

Pull yourself together.

Think about Mustafa.

Clean up here.

Come on.

Your Majesty.

Where is the murderer?

What are you useful for?

I'd be surprised if you had found it.

Your Majesty, all the precautions are taken.

We are looking carefully.

Pargali.

Poison was put on my table.

You know who did it as much as me.

What do you think?

Do you think these two events related?

I can't even think about this, Your Majesty.

It could be someone who has a problem with Gulnihal Hatun.

Keep protecting her, Pargali...

...we both know this.

But I'm sure that it will be found out one day.

That day, everyone will pay the prize of what they had done.

No matter who.

I thought today would never end.

There seems to be no end to our troubles.

I wonder when our sultan's troubles will end.

His Majesty was also most distraught today.

I had the bath prepared, water and steam.

It will be good for both of us.

I don't have the energy to move a muscle, my sultan.

Let me take care of you.

Go on, Mustafa, your teachers are waiting.

I don't want to go to my teachers' today.

Don't go. We can play together.

Mehmet, let your brother go. Come on, Mustafa.

-I am going to my mother. She is unwell. -Is she ill?

She cried a lot last night. She broke things.

She smashed up the chamber. She is very angry.

I was sad to see her like that.

She shouldn't be alone.

Why are you harming yourself so?

Let the matter go. That's enough.

I am afraid, my valide.

There is a murderer in the harem. What if trouble finds us?

Is that why you caused a commotion last night?

I was angry.

I am suspicious of everyone.

And Gulsah isn't here.

I will tell Daye. She will send someone with a bit of sense.

I am not worried about myself, my valide.

Being in my service is easy.

It is imperative to appoint a head kalfa.

Of course, Lady Daye is in your service.

Sumbul Agha is the head of the harem.

They cannot do everything.

You are right. It has been on my mind too.

I will appoint one of the kalfas. Do not be concerned.

-How about Nigar Kalfa? -Nigar?

Nigar Kalfa is the most trustworthy kalfa, experienced and loyal.

She will be most beneficial if she is appointed head kalfa.

Your Majesty.

-My princes. -Take the princes to their mothers.

Ibrahim Pasha.

When can we ride together? I miss riding with you.

Have I offended you?

You are my first prince, the apple of my eye.

How can there be any offence between us?

I will invite you out riding at a convenient time.

Your Majesty, this morning the French ambassador Jean Frangipani came...

...and brought a letter from the mother of King Francis, Duchess Dangelon.

She is in a difficult situation. She wants to convey her plea for help.

Give it here, Pargali.

Let's see what the duchess's problem is.

His Excellency Sultan Suleiman Khan:

This letter is a desperate mother's plea for help.

My son, my most precious son Francis...

...the king of France, was defeated at the Battle of Pavia...

...by the army of Charles, the king of Spain.

PALACE OF FRANCE. 34 DAYS AGO.

Of course, in battle there will be a victor and the defeated.

But Charles has taken my son captive and took him to Spain.

They are keeping him prisoner there under terrible conditions.

This is a great insult to our kingdom and our nation.

Great emperor, I beg you as a mother...

...we ask for your aid so that you can prove your generosity once again...

...and ensure the release of my son.

I hereby request that you employ your great power...

...to resolve the matter...

...and I pray that you accept my deepest respect.

Duchess Dangelon.

The duchess begs me to save her son Francis from captivity.

She wants you to command Charles?

This letter is indisputable proof that you are a great power in the European realm.

Apparently, the infidel Charles has been keeping Francis imprisoned for months.

One must be fair even to one's enemies, not play with their dignity.

You may have won a victory...

...but upholding the dignity of the defeated also strengthens you.

Your Majesty, Signor Gritti is waiting to host you.

-We can go another time if you wish. -Let's go, Pargali.

It will be good to get away from the palace for a while.

You are leaving the concubines unattended.

I don't like the way you have become. Not at all.

Sumbul Agha, there is only one of me.

Sultan Hurrem orders me to do everything when Gulnihal is not around.

-Tell me how I can refuse. -For God's sake.

Lady Daye.

-Nigar Kalfa. -Yes, Lady Daye?

All the commotion has been good for you.

Did Sumbul Agha complain about me to you?

-I work almost without sleeping. -Keep working. It's doing you good.

I do not understand.

The valide sultan has appointed you head kalfa.

Head kalfa? Nigar?

What is it to you, Sumbul Agha? As of now, Nigar is the head kalfa.

Go by at some point and have it recorded in the harem logs.

May Allah bless our sultan.

I will work hard. I will not let you down, Lady Daye.

As of now, you will be vigilant.

Keep your eyes open. Your position carries a great burden.

And you will stop wandering here and there.

My sultan.

The fabric you requested arrived.

They've laid it out and are waiting for you.

All right, I will come and take a look.

Sadika, pick some roses for me.

I want some for my room too.

How lovely. Is this new?

I... I told Kismet Agha.

He picked it up from the bazaar.

It's very pretty.

I have earrings that would match it. I will give them to you.

Lady Sadika.

Do you have a letter for me?

I don't have a letter, but I have a problem.

I missed you, so I found an excuse to see you.

Sadika?

Nasuh Effendi, I didn't know you were here.

I was... I wondered if Ibrahim Pasa was here...

Ibrahim Pasa isn't here.

His Majesty and he are being hosted by the Venetian, Signor Gritti.

By your leave.

His Excellency Sultan Suleiman Khan.

Your Majesty Sultan Suleiman Khan.

Grand Vizier Ibrahim Pasa.

You have honoured me with your presence. It is a great honour to host you.

Signor Gritti.

Your humble home turned out to be a palace.

Your humble home has stunned my eyes, signor.

Sir...

...I grew up with this principle: Humility is paramount.

My mother, Teodora, would always say that we must never be arrogant.

Who'd be brave enough in the presence of Sultan Suleiman?

Who painted that?

Tiziano. He is the head painter in the Venetian palace.

He came after Bellini died.

Bellini painted my great ancestor Sultan Mehmet Khan.

Do you know that he worked in our palace for about a year?

Yes, I do.

I would really like to see those paintings.

I'm afraid you can't.

They say my great ancestor Sultan Beyazit Khan...

...had them removed from the palace because they were sinful.

It is a great pity.

Ibrahim Pasa is also very interested in paintings.

You should see his palace.

In that case, I have wonderful gifts to give you, Ibrahim Pasa.

This bust is Alexander, isn't it?

It is indeed Alexander. But I'm surprised you recognised him.

Signor Gritti, Ibrahim Pasa is full of surprises.

He has made a study of Alexander's life.

In our youth...

...we would read and discuss his battles and ideals all night.

Please, allow me to give it to you as a gift.

THE VATICAN PALACE

His Holiness the pope, King Louis.

I wonder what has brought you all the way to the Vatican.

Your Holiness, I would like you to know...

...that I have received terrible news from Constantinople.

My sultan.

The French ambassador Jean Frangipani came to me...

...and told me that he had brought a letter...

...from the mother of Francis, the king of France.

-To save the imprisoned king... -Signor Gritti.

I can see that the concerns of the empire have become your concerns.

Every ambassador who comes to our palace comes to yours.

What else did this ambassador say?

Your Majesty, he awaits your answer.

He's anxious to know when you will grant an audience.

His Majesty will give his reply at the appropriate time.

I won't turn a deaf ear to a desperate mother's plea, Signor Gritti. Don't worry.

My sultan...

...the step you are about to take towards the West...

...will unsettle King Charles.

As you know...

...King Louis is married to the sister of Charles and Ferdinand...

...the king of Austria.

I mean, he is a member of the Hapsburg dynasty.

And Hungary becoming Ottoman land...

...is their greatest nightmare.

A king imprisoned for many months.

I will deal with Francis' mother's request.

This is a matter...

...that greatly concerns the empire.

The heathen realm must not unite under Charles' flag.

Let them keep seeing nightmares.

It is possible that the Venetians are cooperating with the Ottomans.

An alliance would make the Ottoman sultan even stronger...

...and this threat against the Christian world...

...would become more dangerous.

Your Holiness, the son of Gritti, the doge of Venice...

...is going in and out of the sultan's palace.

He is great friends with Sultan Suleiman and his vizier Ibrahim Pasa.

-Which one of Gritti's sons? -Alvise Gritti.

His actions do not concern the Republic of Venice.

Why not, Your Holiness? He is the son of the Doge of Venice.

That son has not been blessed by our church.

As far as we are concerned, he is illegitimate.

He is there because he has not been accepted by our church.

Your Holiness...

...I am seriously afraid of the Ottomans coming as far as Buda.

Summon the Christian world to aid us.

Please.

The Ottomans have started supporting Luther...

...who was excommunicated by our church.

An alliance with our enemy is a declaration of war.

The Holy Roman emperor Charles...

...is to be ready.

Their goals will be to go further after they come to you. Go.

Convince Charles.

If he doesn't protect you...

...he won't be able to protect himself.

My sultan.

Nigar, where did you disappear to?

I had matters to attend to. I have come from the infirmary.

Don't tell me she is dead.

Thank Allah, she has recovered.

Gulnihal has come around.

Let's go and see her. Did she see the killer?

I haven't heard anything.

Esma, look after the children.

Let's go Nigar, hurry.

-You have finally finished. -His Majesty's portrait is finished.

Finish the other painting quickly...

...so we can be rid of these foreign ways.

Lady Gulnihal.

Thank Allah you have opened your beautiful eyes.

Gulnihal.

I have been praying for you. Thank Allah he granted my prayers.

Gulnihal, who did this to you?

Tell us and we will punish them.

I didn't see.

I don't know.

-How are you, Gulsah? -Better, my sultan.

My sultan, your concubine is most distraught.

Of course, she failed again.

What are you trying to say?

That is slander. You are lying. That's enough.

How can you blame an innocent?

Have you no conscience?

Will you never stop doing evil?

My sultan, calm down. Don't raise your voice.

It does not befit you. There are sick people here.

So now you have become an angel?

Since when have you been concerned about sick people?

You are evil. You are cruel.

Everyone knows it!

Sumbul Agha. Nigar Kalfa.

Take Sultan Hurrem away from here. Don't just watch.

Please, my sultan. Do not speak.

My sultan, let's go.

My sultan.

Come on.

Signor Gritti, is it hard to live apart from your family?

Sometimes it is hard, Ibrahim Pasa.

But this city is where I was born. It's my home.

Constantinople is the centre of the world.

Soon my sister, Monica Terese, will be visiting me.

Sadly, she has just lost her husband.

I want to help her get over her grief here.

Please convey our condolences.

Signor Gritti, it is time for us to get up from this lovely table.

Your hospitality has been excellent.

The music was beautiful.

Your Excellency Sultan Suleiman Khan. You have honoured me.

Thanks to you, I have had an unforgettable day.

Please come again.

We will see each other often, Signor Gritti.

Don't worry. Keep in contact with Ibrahim Pasa.

Leo.

-My pasha. -Are the paintings finished?

-His Majesty's painting is done, my pasha. -Good.

-What about the other painting? -That is almost finished.

His Majesty is looking forward to seeing it.

My pasha, I would like to ask you for something.

Tell me.

I want to go to Crimea, to see my family.

I miss them so much.

All right. We'll let you go at an appropriate time.

You can see your family and return.

Because we have great need of you here.

Where did this head kalfa business come from?

Our valide sultan commanded it, and it happened.

I have no problem with Lady Nigar.

I tell her off, but I like her.

But this position is a size too big for her.

I hope she can carry the weight.

She is an intelligent woman. She can handle it.

She's way too intelligent.

I hope she doesn't harm her container like sour vinegar.

Forget about her. You look after Sultan Mahidevran.

She is out of sorts. She hasn't eaten or drunk anything for days.

She has bags under her eyes.

-Lady Daye. -Your Majesty.

What is the problem?

Didn't I tell you to leave me alone?

Your Majesty.

-Forgive me. I didn't see you. -What's wrong?

I'm...

Speak, Mahidevran. Tell me what the problem is.

Mihrimah. Come on.

Mehmet. My son.

Open your mouth. Come on.

Where is Nigar? Why is she not attending me?

Gulnihal isn't here either.

It's probably because she became the head kalfa.

Head kalfa? What does that mean?

It means she now commands the kalfas.

She now has the highest rank after Lady Daye and Sumbul Agha.

Come on, Mihrimah.

Who did this?

It can only happen with the Valide Sultan's order.

Strange, very strange.

Go and get me Nigar.

If you have a problem, tell me so I know.

These last events have scared me a lot.

My nerves are a bit on edge.

I don't like how you are now.

This is scaring Mustafa. He is concerned.

Forgive me, Your Majesty.

I couldn't control myself.

Then go, Mahidevran.

If you are not well...

...if you can't control yourself, I can send you to Edirne.

You can take in the forest air. It will do you good.

Forgive me, Your Majesty.

I will pull myself together immediately.

That would be good.

My sultan, you summoned me?

I have kept you from your important duty.

My sultan, are you angry with me?

So they made you head kalfa.

-That's right. -Why didn't you tell me?

I forgot to tell you because of all that happened.

And what did you do to rise so suddenly?

Necessity required it.

Of course, something happens every day.

The valide sultan deemed it necessary for the order of the harem.

Good.

So my reach has grown longer.

Alex, my angel-faced love.

I am doing what you asked me to do.

I am going to Ruthenia, the land of our love.

Before I go...

...allow me to see you one last time.

At least do this for me.

Don't deny a man who will love you and grieve for you...

...until the end of his days.

I will wait for you behind the fountain in the main garden.

It seems Leo is very skilled.

He has surprised me.

He truly is.

I hope His Majesty likes it too.

I am painting a picture too.

It is a painting of us. I will look at it with longing in your absence.

Why not?

My sultan, my pasha.

The food is ready. Should we set the table?

I won't be eating anything.

Signor Gritti hosted us so well today that...

You seem to be most satisfied.

Who was there? European women?

Sadika.

Yes, my pasha? I am listening.

European women?

There was nobody, my sultan. I don't remember anyone.

I suppose I didn't want to see.

It is not possible to see or remember anyone but you.

But His Majesty liked Gritti a lot.

He has important duties in store for him.

We shall see each other again.

Signor Gritti, I have spoken with His Majesty.

We have a request to make of you after your gracious hospitality.

Sultan Suleiman Khan's wish is my command.

His Majesty would like you to be his adviser on matters of politics...

...concerning the Christian world.

I am honoured...

...that His Majesty saw fit to appoint me to such a position.

Good.

Signor Gritti, I would like to host your sister when she arrives at my palace.

My wife, Sultan Hatice, will be pleased to meet your sister.

I would be honoured, Ibrahim Pasa. My sister and I will be there.

Nigar Kalfa! Where have you been?

I am doing everything myself. I can't handle it.

Come on, take those to the conservatory.

I have urgent jobs. Have one of the kalfas bring it.

Look here.

Don't be full of yourself just because you became the head kalfa.

Even though you are Allah's creation, I will destroy you.

Let's see how urgent your job is.

Your Majesty, Signor Gritti accepts your offer to become your adviser.

I think it will be beneficial for you to work closely with him.

Teach him whatever he needs to know.

Learn whatever we need to know.

Do not be concerned.

I am having a reply written to Francis' mother.

Summon the French ambassador.

Marcello, let's write a letter to the palace of Venice.

Father must know of these fast-moving relations.

Signor Gritti, the doge will be pleased with the close ties...

...but he will also be wary.

How else can I show my father my loyalty?

I won't be party to anything that would worry him.

On the contrary, the ties I am forging with the palace will be good for Venice.

-Nigar Kalfa. -What is it?

Give this to Sultan Hurrem.

I can't take it. I will be in trouble if anyone sees me.

I have painted her portrait. She asked for it.

-There is nothing wrong with this. -All right, give it here.

Don't wander around. Go back.

All right.

So that's why you dress up all fancy.

Now I've got you.

I am the sultan of sultans, the khan of khans.

The one who crowns kings.

Allah's shadow on earth.

The sultan of the Aegean Sea, the Black Sea, Rumelia, Anatolia...

...Karaman, Sivas, the province of Dulkadir...

...Diyarbekir, Kurdistan, Azerbaijan...

...Damascus, Aleppo, Egypt, Medina, Jerusalem...

...and the entire Arab realm and Yemen...

...and of countless lands conquered by the unstoppable power of my ancestors...

...and conquered by the burning sword...

...that sings of victory belonging to me, the crucible of greatness.

I am the son of Sultan Selim Khan, son of Sultan Beyazit Khan...

...Sultan Suleiman Khan.

You are Francis, king of the province of France.

You have sent a letter...

...and news with your ambassador Frangipani...

...to our door, where kings seek sanctuary.

You have informed us that your country has been invaded...

...and that you are imprisoned.

You have requested our aid in gaining your freedom.

Everything else that you have said...

...has been presented to my throne, the headquarters of the realm.

I am well informed about everything.

Now...

...it is not surprising that rulers lose and are imprisoned.

Keep your spirits up and do not despair.

In such situations...

...our grandfathers and ancestors...

...may Allah bless their graves...

...have not flinched from campaigns to expel the enemy...

...and to conquer new lands.

We follow in their footsteps...

...and conquer lands and well-defended castles.

Our horses are saddled day and night...

...and our swords are strapped to our sides.

I pray that Allah brings a fruitful outcome and that his will is fulfilled.

You should be informed that your man has been questioned...

...on other subjects and news.

Please know it to be so.

My pasha.

Has something happened Sumbul Agha?

My pasha, I know it is not the right place or time.

Tell me.

Something is happening to Lady Nigar.

She has been behaving strangely for a long time.

She has neglected her work, but despite that...

...she was promoted and made head kalfa.

Sumbul Agha, that is what the valide sultan deemed fit.

Is it your place to question?

Of course not, my pasha. I came to tell you something else.

What is it? Tell me.

I saw Lady Nigar in the main garden.

She received a letter from the painter Leo Effendi.

It was done in secret.

There is obviously something between them.

I thought that you would want to know.

Leo.

Do your ears hear what your mouth says?

I swear to Allah that I saw it with my own eyes.

Did you miss me a lot, my darlings?

I cannot do without seeing you every day.

Mihrimah.

Nigar Kalfa, is something the matter?

-No, my sultan. -Then why are you here?

We were to go to the infirmary with Sultan Hurrem.

It's not the right time now, Nigar Kalfa.

Nigar Kalfa.

Yes, Sumbul Agha.

Ibrahim Pasa has summoned you. He awaits you on his terrace.

Is that so? Do you know why?

How would I know?

You are the head kalfa. That's your domain.

You really have it in for me. If only I knew what my mistake was.

For Allah's sake. Go, and don't keep the pasha waiting.

Let's see if admonishment sets you straight.

My pasha, you summoned me?

Well, let's have it, then.

What, my pasha?

The letter.

The letter that Leo gave to you.

You are mistaken, my pasha.

Who said that?

Why would Leo Effendi give me a letter?

Nigar Kalfa.

Nigar Kalfa.

What is this?

My pasha, I...

You speak good Russian, don't you, Nigar Kalfa?

Read this to me.

-My pasha... -I said, read it!

"Alex...

...my angel-faced love.

I am doing what you asked me to do.

I am going to Ruthenia, the land of our love.

Allow me to see you one last time...

...before I go.

At least do this for me.

Do not deny a man who will love you...

...and grieve for you until the end of his days.

I will wait for you...

...behind the fountain in the main garden."

Alex.

Alex.

Alexandra.

Alexandra.

Ruthenia.

Ruthenia.

Hurrem.

I've got you now, Hurrem.

I've got you now.