Confronting the Ottoman Empire

In the fifth and the sixth episodes, the show tells the story of the Barbaros brothers and their connection with the Ottoman Empire. At first, looking for help from the Ottoman authorities the brothers encounter skepticism and political conspiracy among top officials of the empire. These episodes point at their negotiation and decision making abilities that would ensure that they work with the empire for their common benefit. Interactions with Ottomans are stressful and filled with problems, which are inherent in the situation of twin brothers who still have to preserve their autonomy and at the same time work together with the empire. 

 The sixth episode especially enshrines how the two brothers relate themselves with key Ottomans that depict the attempt of the two to win the trust of the empire. These interactions are for the ultimate attained goals of these companies; partnership with Ottomans provide much needed assets and recognition for these organizations. But the brothers are also cautious not get too enmeshed in the activities of the empire, ensuring that they have their independence even with the advantages that the alliance brings. This episode describes above all else the delicate balance of negotiating and domination that characterises their interactions with the Ottomans. 

 These episodes also present the general political relations within the Mediterranean world showing enemies and allies and their changes. Actually, the attempts of two brothers Barbaros to orient in this setting is very dangerous as the numerous enemies, who act both more or less openly, surround them. Often their political savvy and interpersonal skills are called into play in order to cement their place and fight for what they want. Tension and intrigue of these episodes demonstrate that their mission is no joke and there is a lot of work ahead of them.