The Magnificent Century (2011)
A young sultan’s epic, decades-long quest to forge an invincible empire unfolds with measured, gritty suspense.
At the age of 26, when his reign began, Sultan Süleyman sought to build an empire more powerful than Alexander the Great and to render the Ottomans invincible. Throughout his 46-year reign, his fame as the greatest warrior and ruler of his age spreads both to the East and West. With his companion Pargalı İbrahim, Süleyman achieves great victories, and makes his name known in the Muslim World. Süleyman called İbrahim his brother, friend and advisor. The television series shows Süleyman's consolidation of his power: Pargalı İbrahim being grand minister of state, reinforcing the rule of law throughout the empire, meeting foreign diplomats, and preparing for military campaigns, all set against the backdrop of the tension between Christian Europe and the Ottoman Empire.
How intense is The Magnificent Century?
The Magnificent Century has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch.
What The Magnificent Century feels like
- Tone
- epicgrittysuspensefulatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream The Magnificent Century
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Is The Magnificent Century scary?
No. The Magnificent Century is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Magnificent Century gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Magnificent Century sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is The Magnificent Century?
Episodes run about 1h 30m.
Where can I stream The Magnificent Century?
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