Mehmed II: The Road to Constantinople

Thus, the series starts with the early life of Mehmed II and the political context of the Ottoman Empire. It sets up his family history, the difficulties that he has in his position as the young heir to the throne, and the role of Constantinople. The actions and conversations in the first episode focus on the main overall conflict and Mehmed’s desire to achieve his father’s goal and capture the city. 

 The events leading to Mehmed’s ascension to the throne and his measures to increase the Ottoman empire’s military and bureaucratic force are shown. This episode shows his military planning, his getting new allies and making preparations for the campaign against Constantinople. It also analyses the interaction between him and the main personalities in his court as well as his struggles. 

 From here, the context changes and covers background preparation to the siege of Constantinople. The episode describes the construction of various features of the city and defense structures, political intriques, and military obstacles against Mehmed. Recalling some of the principal historical characters who witnessed the attack on Constantinople such Bzyantium Emperor Constantine XI.