The Magnificent Century 2011
What is The Magnificent Century?
The Magnificent Century is a Turkish historical drama television series that aired from 2011 to 2014. The show focuses on the life of Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, who began his reign at age 26 and ruled for 46 years.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 139
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 6, 2011
- Last aired
- Jun 11, 2014
- Original language
- TR
- Origin
- TR
- Networks
- Show TV
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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The Magnificent Century is a Turkish historical drama television series that aired from 2011 to 2014. The show focuses on the life of Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, who began his reign at age 26 and ruled for 46 years. It depicts his efforts to expand and strengthen the Ottoman Empire, earning him recognition as a powerful ruler in both the East and West. A central figure in the series is Pargalı İbrahim, who serves as Suleiman's close companion, advisor, and grand minister of state. The series portrays key aspects of Suleiman's reign, including military conquests and political developments. It was created by writers Meral Okay and Yılmaz Şahin. The program spans from the year 1520 and covers major events up to the Battle of Szigetvár. The series explores both the public and personal life of Suleiman, including his relationship with Hürrem Sultan. The title refers to Suleiman’s era, which is regarded as a significant period in Ottoman history. The production highlights the grandeur and influence of the Ottoman Empire during its most powerful century.
Should you watch it?
“A young Sultan rises to power with ambitions to build an invincible and legendary Ottoman empire.”
- exploration of historical power dynamics
- depiction of empire building
- focuses heavily on political consolidation
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas centered on the expansion of empires and the influence of royal advisors.
The series features themes of political ambition and the exercise of state power within a historical context.
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Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 6, 2011
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 13, 2011
- E3 Episode 3 Mytharc Jan 20, 2011
- E4 Episode 4 Core Jan 27, 2011
- E5 Episode 5 Core Feb 3, 2011
- E6 Episode 6 Core Feb 7, 2011
- E7 Episode 7 Core Feb 17, 2011
- E8 Episode 8 Core Feb 24, 2011
- E9 Episode 9 Core Mar 3, 2011
- E10 Episode 10 Core Mar 17, 2011
- E11 Episode 11 Core Mar 24, 2011
- E12 Episode 12 Mytharc Mar 31, 2011
- E13 Episode 13 Core Apr 7, 2011
- E14 Episode 14 Core Apr 14, 2011
- E15 Episode 15 Core Apr 21, 2011
- E16 Episode 16 Core Apr 28, 2011
- E17 Episode 17 Core May 5, 2011
- E18 Episode 18 Core May 12, 2011
- E19 Episode 19 Core May 19, 2011
- E20 Episode 20 Core May 26, 2011
- E21 Episode 21 Core Jun 2, 2011
- E22 Episode 22 Core Jun 9, 2011
- E23 Episode 23 Mytharc Jun 16, 2011
- E24 Episode 24 Mytharc Jun 23, 2011
Season 2 · 39 episodes
- E1 Episode 25 Mytharc Sep 15, 2011
- E2 Episode 26 Core Sep 22, 2011
- E3 Episode 27 Core Sep 29, 2011
- E4 Episode 28 Core Oct 6, 2011
- E5 Episode 29 Core Oct 13, 2011
- E6 Episode 30 Core Oct 20, 2011
- E7 Episode 31 Core Oct 27, 2011
- E8 Episode 32 Core Nov 3, 2011
- E9 Episode 33 Core Nov 10, 2011
- E10 Episode 34 Core Nov 17, 2011
- E11 Episode 35 Core Nov 24, 2011
- E12 Episode 36 Core Dec 1, 2011
- E13 Episode 37 Core Dec 8, 2011
- E14 Episode 38 Core Dec 15, 2011
- E15 Episode 39 Core Dec 22, 2011
- E16 Episode 40 Core Dec 29, 2011
- E17 Episode 41 Core Jan 5, 2012
- E18 Episode 42 Mytharc Jan 12, 2012
- E19 Episode 43 Core Jan 19, 2012
- E20 Episode 44 Core Jan 26, 2012
- E21 Episode 45 Core Feb 2, 2012
- E22 Episode 46 Core Feb 9, 2012
- E23 Episode 47 Core Feb 16, 2012
- E24 Episode 48 Core Feb 23, 2012
- E25 Episode 49 Core Mar 1, 2012
- E26 Episode 50 Core Mar 8, 2012
- E27 Episode 51 Mytharc Mar 15, 2012
- E28 Episode 52 Mytharc Mar 22, 2012
- E29 Episode 53 Core Mar 29, 2012
- E30 Episode 54 Core Apr 5, 2012
- E31 Episode 55 Core Apr 12, 2012
- E32 Episode 56 Mytharc Apr 19, 2012
- E33 Episode 57 Mytharc Apr 26, 2012
- E34 Episode 58 Core May 3, 2012
- E35 Episode 59 Core May 10, 2012
- E36 Episode 60 Core May 17, 2012
- E37 Episode 61 Core May 24, 2012
- E38 Episode 62 Mytharc May 31, 2012
- E39 Episode 63 Mytharc Jun 7, 2012
Season 3 · 40 episodes
- E1 Episode 64 Mytharc Sep 12, 2012
- E2 Episode 65 Core Sep 19, 2012
- E3 Episode 66 Core Sep 26, 2012
- E4 Episode 67 Core Oct 3, 2012
- E5 Episode 68 Mytharc Oct 10, 2012
- E6 Episode 69 Core Oct 17, 2012
- E7 Episode 70 Core Oct 24, 2012
- E8 Episode 71 Core Oct 31, 2012
- E9 Episode 72 Core Nov 7, 2012
- E10 Episode 73 Core Nov 14, 2012
- E11 Episode 74 Core Nov 21, 2012
- E12 Episode 75 Core Nov 28, 2012
- E13 Episode 76 Core Dec 5, 2012
- E14 Episode 77 Core Dec 12, 2012
- E15 Episode 78 Core Dec 19, 2012
- E16 Episode 79 Core Dec 26, 2012
- E17 Episode 80 Core Jan 2, 2013
- E18 Episode 81 Core Jan 9, 2013
- E19 Episode 82 Core Jan 16, 2013
- E20 Episode 83 Core Jan 23, 2012
- E21 Episode 84 Core Jan 30, 2012
- E22 Episode 85 Core Feb 6, 2013
- E23 Episode 86 Core Feb 13, 2013
- E24 Episode 87 Core Feb 20, 2013
- E25 Episode 88 Core Feb 27, 2013
- E26 Episode 89 Mytharc Mar 6, 2013
- E27 Episode 90 Mytharc Mar 13, 2013
- E28 Episode 91 Core Mar 20, 2012
- E29 Episode 92 Core Mar 27, 2013
- E30 Episode 93 Core Apr 3, 2013
- E31 Episode 94 Core Apr 10, 2013
- E32 Episode 95 Core Apr 17, 2013
- E33 Episode 96 Core Apr 24, 2013
- E34 Episode 97 Core May 1, 2013
- E35 Episode 98 Mytharc May 8, 2013
- E36 Episode 99 Core May 15, 2013
- E37 Episode 100 Core May 29, 2013
- E38 Episode 101 Core Jun 5, 2013
- E39 Episode 102 Mytharc Jun 12, 2013
- E40 Episode 103 Mytharc Jun 19, 2013
Season 4 · 36 episodes
- E1 Episode 104 Mytharc Sep 18, 2013
- E2 Episode 105 Core Sep 25, 2013
- E3 Episode 106 Core Oct 2, 2013
- E4 Episode 107 Core Oct 9, 2013
- E5 Episode 108 Core Oct 23, 2013
- E6 Episode 109 Core Oct 30, 2013
- E7 Episode 110 Core Nov 6, 2013
- E8 Episode 111 Core Nov 13, 2013
- E9 Episode 112 Core Nov 20, 2013
- E10 Episode 113 Core Nov 27, 2013
- E11 Episode 114 Mytharc Dec 4, 2013
- E12 Episode 115 Core Dec 11, 2013
- E13 Episode 116 Core Dec 18, 2013
- E14 Episode 117 Core Dec 25, 2013
- E15 Episode 118 Mytharc Jan 8, 2014
- E16 Episode 119 Mytharc Jan 15, 2014
- E17 Episode 120 Core Jan 22, 2014
- E18 Episode 121 Core Jan 29, 2014
- E19 Episode 122 Core Feb 5, 2014
- E20 Episode 123 Mytharc Feb 12, 2014
- E21 Episode 124 Core Feb 19, 2014
- E22 Episode 125 Core Feb 26, 2014
- E23 Episode 126 Core Mar 5, 2014
- E24 Episode 127 Mytharc Mar 12, 2014
- E25 Episode 128 Core Mar 19, 2014
- E26 Episode 129 Core Mar 26, 2014
- E27 Episode 130 Core Apr 2, 2014
- E28 Episode 131 Core Apr 9, 2014
- E29 Episode 132 Mytharc Apr 16, 2014
- E30 Episode 133 Core Apr 23, 2014
- E31 Episode 134 Mytharc Apr 30, 2014
- E32 Episode 135 Mytharc May 7, 2014
- E33 Episode 136 Core May 21, 2014
- E34 Episode 137 Mytharc May 28, 2014
- E35 Episode 138 Mytharc Jun 4, 2014
- E36 Episode 139 Mytharc Jun 11, 2014
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
It follows the 46-year reign of Sultan Süleyman as he seeks to build a powerful and invincible empire.
Who is Pargali Ibrahim?
He is the companion, friend, advisor, and grand minister of state to Sultan Süleyman.
When does the story begin?
The narrative begins when Sultan Süleyman is 26 years old and his reign starts.
What are the Sultan's goals?
He aims to build an empire more powerful than Alexander the Great and achieve fame as a warrior and ruler.
What does the title mean?
The term signifies something grand, impressive in scale, or deserving of admiration.