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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Magnificent Century Season 4 Episode 30 - Episode 133
    8.1/10(94 votes)

    #1 - Episode 133

    S4:E30

    As Hürrem’s illness worsens, Süleyman fights desperately to save her while Selim and Lala Mustafa provoke Bayezid into a deadly duel. Pedro urges Mihrimah to flee with him, pushing Rüstem toward Gracia Mendes in jealousy. In Bursa, Hürrem and Süleyman confront their past—he at Mustafa’s tomb, she before Mahidevran—before Hürrem accepts her approaching death and makes a final request that breaks Süleyman’s heart.

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  2. Magnificent Century Season 4 Episode 32 - Episode 135
    8.1/10(93 votes)

    #2 - Episode 135

    S4:E32

    After Hürrem’s death, Süleyman collapses into grief as palace power shifts erupt: Selim corners Rüstem, Nurbanu clashes with Defne, and Mihrimah confronts Gracia over Rüstem’s suspected affair. Selim exposes Bayezid to Süleyman, leading to betrayal and a harsh punishment that pushes Bayezid toward open rebellion.

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  3. Magnificent Century Season 4 Episode 34 - Episode 137
    8.1/10(102 votes)

    #3 - Episode 137

    S4:E34

    Bayezid is betrayed by Rüstem and wounded by a shocking arrow in battle, forcing him to flee with his sons to Iran, where Süleyman’s fury leads to tense negotiations with Shah Tahmasb. Atmaca returns to kill Rüstem, triggering a deadly showdown, while Selim secretly plots to eliminate Bayezid before he can return. Unaware that his fate is being bargained over, Bayezid hopes for forgiveness—but Selim’s scheme pushes him ever closer to a tragic end.

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  4. Magnificent Century Season 2 Episode 35 - Episode 59
    8.0/10(94 votes)

    #4 - Episode 59

    S2:E35

    News of the Valide Sultan awakening spreads quickly, prompting Süleyman to summon Nigar at once. Her recovery intensifies the rivalry between Mahidevran and Hürrem, and Nigar’s revelations shake the harem’s balance. With the Valide still absent from power, Mahidevran takes control and turns the harem into a battleground for Hürrem, whose allies are swiftly targeted. Meanwhile, İskender Çelebi delivers İbrahim’s troubling diplomatic records to Süleyman, leaving the Sultan stunned just as İbrahim returns from campaign. As Mahidevran rises, Hürrem grows uneasy and begins seeking a new alliance to counter her influence.

    Directors:Yağmur Taylan, Durul Taylan
    Writer:Yılmaz Sahin

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  5. Magnificent Century Season 3 Episode 25 - Episode 88
    8.0/10(76 votes)

    #5 - Episode 88

    S3:E25

    Hürrem wakes with no memory of what happened at the Marble Pavilion and is horrified by mysterious wounds on her body, which turn out to be the result of dark magic rather than poison. As she struggles with fear and rising palace gossip, Süleyman sinks deeper into loneliness, and Hatice provokes him again over İbrahim’s missing treasure, pushing the siblings into conflict. Meanwhile, Mihrimah’s secret letters to Malkoçoğlu fall into the wrong hands, and in Manisa, Mustafa earns admiration—especially from the fiery Genoese noblewoman Gabriela.

    Directors:Yağmur Taylan, Durul Taylan
    Writer:Yılmaz Sahin

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  6. Magnificent Century Season 4 Episode 2 - Episode 105
    8.0/10(84 votes)

    #6 - Episode 105

    S4:E2

    Süleyman’s choice of Selim as heir shocks the dynasty, driving Bayezid into fury and leaving Mustafa devastated. As Selim and Bayezid face mortal danger during a hunting trip, Cecelia schemes her way toward Selim’s harem and catches Hürrem’s attention. The rivalry between the princes intensifies, and Hürrem moves to deliver a final blow to Mustafa by setting a deadly trap—yet an unseen force ruins her plan. Reeling from a painful loss, Mustafa makes a bold move that turns the simmering conflict into open war.

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  7. Magnificent Century Season 4 Episode 17 - Episode 120
    8.0/10(92 votes)

    #7 - Episode 120

    S4:E17

    Süleyman’s illness worsens as rumors of his death spread through the capital, igniting a fierce battle for the throne. Hürrem fights desperately to save him and secure Selim’s succession, while Rüstem secretly backs Bayezid and keeps Mustafa far from the palace. But when an unexpected summons brings Mustafa toward Istanbul, he walks straight into a deadly trap that claims the life of someone close to him. As Selim’s attempt to intimidate the Janissaries spirals into chaos, Hürrem is forced to kneel before an enemy to save her son, and the struggle for power reaches a breaking point.

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  8. Magnificent Century Season 4 Episode 18 - Episode 121
    8.0/10(85 votes)

    #8 - Episode 121

    S4:E18

    Mustafa saves Selim from the Janissaries but is blamed for the chaos, while Hürrem—moved by his loyalty—admits she wishes he were her son. Rüstem’s long‑lost brother arrives, and Mihrimah’s desperate choice seals Mustafa’s fate, pushing him toward disaster. As Süleyman’s condition worsens, factions rally to place Mustafa on the throne, turning the sultan’s illness into the catalyst for a looming catastrophe.

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  9. Magnificent Century Season 1 Episode 23 - Episode 23
    7.9/10(102 votes)

    #9 - Episode 23

    S1:E23

    A bloody scene in Hürrem’s chambers throws the harem into chaos, with Gülşah found holding a knife and Mahidevran immediately blaming her for murder. As Esma Hatun alerts the palace and Gülşah is injured and taken to the infirmary, Süleyman orders İbrahim to find the attacker, while Leo panics upon hearing Hürrem may have been harmed. The Valide Sultan questions Mahidevran’s involvement, and Nigar begins her own investigation, suspecting Gülşah. With Hürrem’s fate unknown and accusations spreading, the palace is left in fear and uncertainty.

    Directors:Yağmur Taylan, Durul Taylan
    Writer:Meral Okay

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  10. Magnificent Century Season 3 Episode 14 - Episode 77
    7.9/10(74 votes)

    #10 - Episode 77

    S3:E14

    İbrahim secretly meets Mustafa in Bursa to stop his marriage plans, but Süleyman discovers the deception and grows increasingly suspicious. Hürrem uses this tension to deepen the rift between them, turning their rivalry into open war. Mihrimah and Taşlıcalı are caught during a forbidden meeting, while Nigar attempts to flee with her daughter but is pursued by İbrahim, Matrakçı, and Rüstem. As Mustafa makes his final decision about Helena, every thread—İbrahim’s secret meeting, Hürrem’s schemes, and Nigar’s escape—races toward a breaking point.

    Directors:Yağmur Taylan, Durul Taylan
    Writer:Yılmaz Sahin

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  11. Magnificent Century Season 4 Episode 16 - Episode 119
    7.9/10(91 votes)

    #11 - Episode 119

    S4:E16

    Mustafa rushes to save his father despite everyone urging him to seize the throne, but Süleyman grows suspicious when he learns Mustafa knew about the assassination attempt. The arrival of Polish Princess Anna stirs jealousy and intrigue in the palace, while Nurbanu uncovers the truth about Eftalya and Selim faces a dangerous scandal. Hürrem shifts her support to Selim after discovering Mustafa and Bayezid’s secret pact to rule together, just as Piri Reis targets her for assassination. The attack claims the life of someone dear to Hürrem, revealing a devastating secret, and Süleyman’s worsening illness finally brings him to his knees before the entire army.

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    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Magnificent Century Season 4 Episode 19 - Episode 122
    7.9/10(84 votes)

    #12 - Episode 122

    S4:E19

    Hürrem drives her plan forward, turning Süleyman against Mustafa as forged letters and Janissary unrest tighten the trap. Süleyman becomes convinced his son is preparing to rebel, while Mustafa—unaware of the schemes—goes hunting with Mehmet. When danger strikes, Mustafa fights to save his child, and Süleyman, consumed by fear of losing his power, makes a devastating decision that seals his son’s fate.

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  13. Magnificent Century Season 4 Episode 29 - Episode 132
    7.9/10(89 votes)

    #13 - Episode 132

    S4:E29

    Bayezid marches on Selim, forcing the brothers into a brutal showdown until Hürrem arrives and collapses from her worsening illness. The secret of her condition leaks, shaking the balance of the princes’ war. Selim turns on Nurbanu for ordering Bayezid’s death, while Hürrem demands harsher punishment. Mihrimah’s forbidden bond with Pedro ignites Rüstem’s fury, and their marriage fractures. As Hürrem senses death approaching, Süleyman reaches out—only to be struck by devastating news.

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  14. Magnificent Century Season 2 Episode 15 - Episode 39
    7.8/10(91 votes)

    #14 - Episode 39

    S2:E15

    As the empire prepares for a major European campaign, İbrahim receives the prestigious Serasker title, fully aware that such honor brings danger as much as glory, while Süleyman quietly shapes a far more personal plan for him. Bali Bey’s investigation into the killing of Hürrem’s horse uncovers an unexpected truth, adding new tension to the palace. Meanwhile, Hürrem’s decision to reclaim the concubines taken from her provokes a harsh and ominous retaliation from the Valide Sultan, escalating the power struggle within the harem.

    Directors:Yağmur Taylan, Durul Taylan
    Writer:Meral Okay

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  15. Magnificent Century Season 2 Episode 16 - Episode 40
    7.8/10(91 votes)

    #15 - Episode 40

    S2:E16

    The Valide Sultan’s discovery of Leo’s notebook places Hürrem in a perilous position, forcing her to defend herself while facing an ultimatum that could determine her future. Their confrontation triggers a severe health crisis for the Valide, prompting Hatice and Mahidevran to blame Hürrem as the palace atmosphere darkens. While the empire presses forward with the grueling siege of Vienna, İbrahim grows increasingly resentful of Nigar’s presence, and her desperate attempts to repair the damage lead her toward a tragic path. Amid all this turmoil, Hürrem struggles under the weight of her diminished rights, leaving Süleyman as the only one capable of easing her suffering.

    Directors:Yağmur Taylan, Durul Taylan
    Writer:Meral Okay

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  16. Magnificent Century Season 2 Episode 20 - Episode 44
    7.8/10(89 votes)

    #16 - Episode 44

    S2:E20

    The Valide Sultan tries to trap Hürrem in front of Süleyman, while İbrahim fights for his life in the healing cave and a shocking moment between Nigar and İbrahim spreads quickly through the harem. Hatice collapses under the weight of İbrahim’s illness until unexpected help arrives. Just as Süleyman and Hatice prepare to visit İbrahim, his carriage returns to the palace, leaving everyone tense for news. Meanwhile, Nigar and Matrakçı’s wedding brings fresh turmoil, with Hürrem’s arrival unsettling the Valide and Mahidevran as Nigar steps reluctantly into her new life.

    Directors:Yağmur Taylan, Durul Taylan
    Writer:Meral Okay

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  17. Magnificent Century Season 3 Episode 16 - Episode 79
    7.8/10(73 votes)

    #17 - Episode 79

    S3:E16

    İbrahim survives Hürrem’s trap and returns to the palace, shocking her and deepening their escalating war. Seeking revenge, İbrahim strikes at Hürrem’s weakest point by taking Şehzade Mehmet away, leaving Hürrem terrified when she finds only his blood‑stained kaftan. In Manisa, the hunt for the mysterious spy intensifies, forcing Taşlıcalı to confess his forbidden love for Mihrimah, while Mustafa comes face‑to‑face with the assassin sent after him. As Hatice searches for allies and İbrahim prepares to justify his secret actions to Süleyman, every thread tightens toward a dangerous confrontation.

    Directors:Yağmur Taylan, Durul Taylan
    Writer:Yılmaz Sahin

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  18. Magnificent Century Season 3 Episode 37 - Episode 100
    7.8/10(84 votes)

    #18 - Episode 100

    S3:E37

    Rüstem and Mihrimah’s daughter is kidnapped, and when Rüstem learns Nigar is behind it, their final confrontation ends in tragedy. Hürrem pushes to secure Mehmet’s governorship while Rüstem schemes against both Mustafa and Lütfi Paşa. Mustafa, feeling abandoned by his father, falls into Rüstem’s trap. Meanwhile, Lütfi Paşa’s violent outburst seals his fate, and Süleyman makes a decisive move about Mustafa that signals the beginning of the end.

    Directors:Yağmur Taylan, Durul Taylan
    Writer:Yılmaz Sahin

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  19. Magnificent Century Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode 104
    7.8/10(94 votes)

    #19 - Episode 104

    S4:E1

    Süleyman shocks the empire by naming a new heir, while Hürrem—still burning for revenge—joins forces with Rüstem as he rises to grand vizier. The princes gather for Cihangir’s ceremony, reigniting fierce rivalries, especially between Selim and Bayezid, while Mustafa’s triumphant welcome by the Janissaries alarms the palace. A striking Venetian concubine disrupts the harem, and as Mehmet’s death leaves the governorship vacant, Hürrem maneuvers to secure it for one of her sons. In the end, Süleyman overturns every expectation with a decision that reshapes the dynasty’s future.

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  20. Magnificent Century Season 4 Episode 3 - Episode 106
    7.8/10(81 votes)

    #20 - Episode 106

    S4:E3

    Mustafa’s bold move leaves Hürrem reeling, just as Fatma Sultan arrives at the palace and exposes Hürrem’s secret, signaling the end of an era for her. While Selim suffers a humiliating setback in Manisa and Nurbanu fights for his favor, Mustafa hunts the traitor in his ranks and closes in on Atmaca’s true identity. Fatma Sultan and Huricihan shake the harem’s balance, and rumors about Hürrem’s illness spread. As Fatma prepares to strike, Hürrem counters with an unexpected, shocking decision that changes the game.

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  21. Magnificent Century Season 1 Episode 21 - Episode 21
    7.7/10(92 votes)

    #21 - Episode 21

    S1:E21

    Hürrem becomes convinced that Süleyman spent the night with another woman after finding Victoria’s shawl in his room, fueling her jealousy just as new Russian concubines arrive—one destined for the Sultan. While Leo begins work in the palace and struggles with his pride, tensions rise in the harem as Nigar and Gülşah clash. In state affairs, Süleyman orders action against Ferhat Pasha for corruption, despite the Valide’s distress over the consequences for Beyhan. As Hürrem’s heartbreak intensifies, she resolves to stop Süleyman from being with other women once and for all.

    Directors:Yağmur Taylan, Durul Taylan
    Writer:Meral Okay

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  22. Magnificent Century Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 27
    7.7/10(107 votes)

    #22 - Episode 27

    S2:E3

    As the Ottoman victory in Buda is celebrated and İbrahim receives lavish praise and even classical statues from Süleyman, Hürrem’s hostility toward him intensifies, driving her to secretly summon the dark astrologer Yakup Efendi. Meanwhile, pirates deliver the captured Castilian princess Isabella Fortuna to Istanbul, hoping to sell her to the palace. When Süleyman and İbrahim return in triumph, Nigar warns İbrahim of Hürrem’s thirst for revenge—but he remains defiantly unafraid, unaware of the storm Hürrem is preparing to unleash.

    Directors:Yağmur Taylan, Durul Taylan
    Writer:Meral Okay

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  23. Magnificent Century Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 31
    7.7/10(93 votes)

    #23 - Episode 31

    S2:E7

    Hürrem’s jealousy explodes when she witnesses Süleyman entering the Hunting Lodge with Princess Isabella, and Mahidevran wastes no time twisting the knife. Meanwhile, the desperate Princess sets the lodge ablaze in a final attempt to escape, forcing Süleyman to rush to her aid in the middle of the night—leaving Hürrem shattered. As the flames rise around Isabella and suspicion consumes Hürrem, the palace braces for the emotional and political fallout.

    Directors:Yağmur Taylan, Durul Taylan
    Writer:Meral Okay

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  24. Magnificent Century Season 3 Episode 15 - Episode 78
    7.7/10(76 votes)

    #24 - Episode 78

    S3:E15

    Süleyman is found poisoned, throwing the palace into panic and pushing Hürrem to accuse both İbrahim and Mustafa, deepening the already dangerous rift between them. As İbrahim races to uncover the truth and clear his name, Manisa is shaken by a mysterious spy whose message terrifies Mahidevran and threatens Mustafa’s life. Meanwhile, Hürrem sets a deadly trap for İbrahim, determined to end their war once and for all. With Firuze missing, Nigar trying to escape with her child, and Mehmet’s attackers still unknown, every thread tightens as the empire braces for its next blow.

    Directors:Yağmur Taylan, Durul Taylan
    Writer:Yılmaz Sahin

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  25. Magnificent Century Season 4 Episode 23 - Episode 126
    7.7/10(76 votes)

    #25 - Episode 126

    S4:E23

    After Cihangir’s death, grief fractures the dynasty as Selim and Bayezid clash publicly, turning their rivalry into open hostility. Fatma backs Selim to hurt Hürrem, while Selim exposes Bayezid’s secret marriage and sets a deadly trap for him. In the chaos, rebels besiege Rüstem, Bayezid intervenes, and Hürrem struggles to keep peace—but Selim’s move marks the true beginning of the brothers’ war for the throne.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 133" is the best rated episode of "Magnificent Century". It scored 8.1/10 based on 94 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/23/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 135".