Payitaht: Abdulhamid (2017)
A grand Turkish historical epic chronicling Sultan Abdülhamid II’s unyielding battle to preserve the Ottoman Empire against conspiracies, foreign powers, and the tides of history.
Payitaht: Abdulhamid - Series Information
- Original Title: Payitaht: Abdülhamid
- First Air Year: 2017
- Last Air Year: 2021
- Created by: Serdar Akar
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, War, Politics
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 120 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 5
- Number of Episodes: 154
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Turkish
- Spoken Languages: Turkish
- Networks: TRT 1
- Production Companies: ES Film
- Production Countries: Turkey
- Alternative Titles: Payitaht “Abdülhamid” (TR)
Payitaht: Abdulhamid - Plot
The fight of Abdülhamid II to keep the Ottoman Empire and Caliphate alive.
Payitaht: Abdulhamid - Trailer
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Payitaht: Abdulhamid - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Serdar Akar
Main Cast
- Bülent İnal
- Duygu Gürcan
- Hakan Boyav
- Bahadır Yenişehirlioğlu
- Taner Ertürkler
- Halil Kumova
- Ercan Demirel
- Yusuf Aytekin
- Ali Nuri Türkoğlu
- Kaan Turgut
Writers
- Ayça Mutlugil
Payitaht: Abdulhamid - FAQs
Is Payitaht: Abdulhamid based on a true story?
Yes. The series is grounded in real history, centering on Sultan Abdülhamid II, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1876 to 1909. While the show dramatizes events and characters for narrative effect, it draws on documented historical episodes from the empire’s final turbulent decades.
Where can you watch Payitaht: Abdulhamid online?
Payitaht: Abdülhamid is available to stream on select platforms depending on your region. You can check current streaming availability, rental, and purchase options for your country via JustWatch, which aggregates all legal viewing options in one place.
Who plays Sultan Abdülhamid II in the series?
Bülent İnal portrays Sultan Abdülhamid II, the central figure of the series. His performance anchors the show’s dramatic weight, depicting the sultan as a shrewd, deeply religious ruler navigating palace intrigue, foreign espionage, and the slow unraveling of a centuries-old empire.
How many seasons and episodes does the series have?
Payitaht: Abdülhamid ran for 5 seasons and 154 episodes in total. Season 1 had 17 episodes, Season 2 had 37, Season 3 had 34, Season 4 had 31, and Season 5 concluded the series with 35 episodes. Each episode runs approximately 120 minutes.
What is Payitaht: Abdulhamid about?
The series chronicles Sultan Abdülhamid II’s determined efforts to hold the Ottoman Empire and the Islamic Caliphate together against relentless internal conspiracies, nationalist uprisings, and the machinations of foreign powers during the empire’s most precarious era in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Is Payitaht: Abdulhamid cancelled or still running?
Payitaht: Abdülhamid concluded in 2021 after five seasons. The series ended its run on TRT 1 having fully told the story of Sultan Abdülhamid II’s reign, and is not in production. It remains one of the most ambitious historical dramas ever produced in Turkey.
What network aired Payitaht: Abdulhamid in Turkey?
The series aired on TRT 1, Turkey’s flagship public broadcaster. TRT 1 is known for producing large-scale historical dramas, and Payitaht: Abdülhamid became one of its most prominent and long-running prestige productions, drawing significant viewership throughout its five-season run.
What are similar shows to Payitaht: Abdulhamid?
Fans of Payitaht: Abdülhamid may enjoy Medici: Masters of Florence, Wolf Hall, Sons of Liberty, Kuruluş Osman, and Réquiem por Granada. These series share a passion for political intrigue, period authenticity, and the dramatic sweep of history told through compelling personal stories.
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