: Directed by Emre Şahin and written by Kelly McPherson .
(internationally known as Rise of Empires: Ottoman ) is a Turkish historical docudrama series that premiered on Netflix on January 24, 2020.
: Chronicles the Fall of Constantinople in 1453, focusing on the epic struggle between Sultan Mehmed II and Byzantine Emperor Constantine XI. El Ascenso de un Imperio: Otomano
: The English version features the distinctive voice of Charles Dance ( Game of Thrones ) as the narrator. Core Cast Cem Yiğit Üzümoğlu Sultan Mehmed II (Fatih Sultan Mehmet) Tuba Büyüküstün Mara Branković Daniel Nuță Vlad Dracula (Season 2) Selim Bayraktar Çandarlı Halil Pasha Tommaso Basili Constantine XI (Season 1) Why It's Notable
: Interspersed throughout the drama are insights from global historians, including A.M. Celâl Şengör and Emrah Safa Gürkan , who break down the strategic and political complexities of the era. El Ascenso de un Imperio: Otomano: Mehmed vs. Vlad (2022) : Directed by Emre Şahin and written by Kelly McPherson
: It is often compared to a "big-budget movie" due to its intense historical reenactments and high production value.
The series is unique for its "hybrid" format, blending high-budget cinematic reenactments with expert commentary from renowned historians to provide a factual yet dramatized account of Ottoman history. Seasons & Focus : : The English version features the distinctive voice
: Titled "Mehmed vs. Vlad," it follows the Sultan’s campaign against Vlad the Impaler (Vlad Dracula) in Wallachia.