Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: TRT 1
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.1/10
Saladın: The Conqueror of Jerusalem
Overview
The television series centers on the life of Salahudddin, a 12th-century Muslim ruler, and his conquest of Jerusalem. It also delves into his challenges and conflicts against the Crusaders, as well as his ambition to unify the Muslim territories of Syria, northern Mesopotamia, Palestine, and Egypt under his leadership.
This production, originally released in 2023, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the War & Politics, Drama, Action & Adventure genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.1 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within War & Politics and Drama.
- • Produced in Turkey.
- • Original Language: Turkish.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Uğur Güneş
Selahaddin Eyyubi
Mehmet Ali Nuroğlu
Nureddin Zengi
Sezgin Erdemir
Asad ad-Din Shirkuh
Erdinç Gülener
Omer Mella
Seda Yıldız
Ayyub ibn Shadi
Ali Ersan Duru
Turan-Shah
Zeynep Kumral
Fatma Hatun
Egemen Yavuz
Vezir Isfahani
Seasons
Season 1
28 Episodes • Aired 2023-11-13
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
30 Episodes • Aired 2024-10-21
At the end of the first season, Emir Saladin's disappearance forced Sultan Nureddin Zengi to lift the Siege of Jerusalem. Rescued by knight Balian, Saladin's journey saw him face slavery, rebellion, and pivotal battles in Egypt, where he rose to power as Vizier with the Fatimid Caliph's approval. Despite tensions with Nureddin Zengi's circle, Saladin solidified control over key cities like Damascus, Aleppo, and Cairo, laying the groundwork for the Ayyubid State. After defeating King Guy at Hattin, Saladin fulfilled his lifelong dream by reclaiming Jerusalem peacefully, earning admiration as the city's unchallenged conqueror.
