Kurulus Osman Season 5 Review in English
How was Kurulus Osman Season 5?
Kurulus Osman, also known as Bengali Kurulus: Osman (meaning Osman the Founder), is based on the biography of Sultan Osman Gazi, the founder of the Ottoman Empire. This Turkish historical adventure television series, written by Mehmed Bozdag, has gained widespread popularity.
The series also presents the life story of Ertugrul, the father of Osman, from the Dirilis Artugrul series. Turkish actor Burak Özçivit plays the role of Osman, the main character. The series beautifully portrays Osman Ghazi’s two wives, his sons Orhan Ghazi and Alauddin Pasha, and his father-in-law and spiritual leader, Shaikh Edeb Ali, whose chilling advice is a highlight of the series. Watch all Episode
Main Points of the Kurulus Osman Series:
- Writer: Mehmet Bozdag
- Director: Metin Günay
- Main Actor: Burak Özçivit
- Composer: Alpay Gultekin, Zeynep Alasya
- Country of Origin: Turkey
- Primary Language: Turkish
- Number of Seasons: Five
- Producer: Mehmet Bozdag
- Filming Location: Istanbul, Turkey
- Cinematographer: Omer Faruk
- Episode Duration: 125-140 minutes
- Production Company: Bozdag Film
- Network: ATV (Turkey)
Kurulus Osman Season Details:
- Season 1: 20/11/2019 – 24/06/2020 (Episodes 1 to 27)
- Season 2: 08/10/2020 – 23/06/2021 (Episodes 28 to 64)
- Season 3: 08/10/2021 – 15/06/2022 (Episodes 65 to 98)
- Season 4: 05/10/2022 – 14/06/2023 (Episodes 99 to 130)
- Season 5: 10/10/2023 – 13/06/2024 (Episodes 131 to 164)
International Broadcast of Kurulus Osman:
- Algeria: El Fadjer TV, starting 20 November 2019, 23:00 (Arabic subtitles)
- Somalia: MCTV, starting 21 December 2019 (Somali subtitles)
- Albania: TV Klan, starting 10 March 2020 (Albanian subtitles)
- Tunisia: Hannibal TV (Arabic dubbing)
- Afghanistan: Tolo TV, starting 24 April 2020 (Pashto subtitles)
- Uzbekistan: MY5 TV, starting 30 November 2020, 20:30 (Uzbek dubbing)
- Bangladesh: Toffee/NTV, starting 1 December 2020 (Bangla dubbing)
- Pakistan: Geo TV (Urdu dubbing)
Ratings and Reception of Kurulus Osman:
Kurulus Osman has been well-received in Turkey, attracting record viewers on ATV in December 2019. By the end of the fourth week of broadcast, the 4th episode had a nationwide rating of 14.46. The series has also seen great success in Albania, where it is known as Osmani and is claimed to be the “most-watched TV show” in the country. In January 2021, it began airing on Nur Play in the Middle East.
In Pakistan, Kurulus Osman has been a significant hit, airing in Urdu on Geo Entertainment and Vidtower. The 59th episode broke viewership records, leading to a visit from Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser to the sets, where he met lead actor Burak Özçivit.
Popularity in Bangladesh of Kurulus Osman:
The series has topped the charts on Toffee, the leading free app in Bangladesh’s entertainment sector, broadcasting the show in Bengali for the first time. Over eighty episodes have been released on Banglalink’s Toffee, each generating significant excitement and engagement from viewers.
Legal and Cultural Impact:
While the legality of viewing the series may be questioned by some, it has undeniably become a cultural phenomenon. Some non-Muslims have controversially described series like Dirilis and Kurulus as “silent atomic bombs” for awakening consciousness and learning about glorious historical events.
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