Episode 1 typically establishes the political tension within the empire and Selim's rise to power during the early 16th century.

"If the world were a single state, I would be the one to conquer it." – (A foreshadowing of Selim's future expansion of the empire).

The series features Cengiz Coşkun (known for his role as Turgut Alp in Diriliş: Ertuğrul ) as Yavuz Sultan Selim and Hazal Filiz Küçükköse as Hafsa Sultan. Plot and Historical Themes