The latest Aşk ve Taht trailer has delivered one of its biggest surprises yet: Ertuğrul Bey has been summoned into the story. This is not simply a background reference or a character mentioning a famous historical name. Alaeddin directly identifies Kayı Bey Ertuğrul Bey as the man he wants to bring into the conflict. For viewers who know Ertuğrul Bey from Diriliş: Ertuğrul or Kuruluş Osman, this moment immediately raises a major question: Why is Ertuğrul Bey being brought into Alaeddin’s war? The answer appears to be connected to everything happening around Kalonoros, Destina, Andreas, Jelaleddin and the growing divisions inside Alaeddin’s court.
Alaeddin Is Preparing to Conquer Kalonoros
The trailer begins with Alaeddin already committed to his next campaign.
Standing over the map, he marks Kalonoros and makes his intentions clear. He declares that he will conquer the region and continue fighting until the Crusaders are removed from Anatolia.
This immediately establishes the scale of the coming conflict.
Alaeddin is not preparing for a minor border battle. He is planning a major military campaign that could reshape the balance of power in the region.
But the biggest danger may not be outside his kingdom.
It may already be inside his court.
Jelaleddin Confronts Destina in the Secret Tunnel
One of the most important scenes in the trailer takes place away from the battlefield.
Jelaleddin corners Destina inside a secret tunnel and questions her about what she intends to accomplish.
His warning is particularly significant because he connects Destina directly to Andreas.
He asks whether she intends to become the wife of Andreas, while explaining that her father needs Andreas to win the war.
This changes the way we can read Destina’s situation.
Her relationship with Alaeddin is no longer simply a romantic conflict. It has become connected to military alliances and political survival.
Why Does Destina’s Father Need Andreas?
According to the trailer, Destina’s father appears to view Andreas as an important part of his strategy against Alaeddin.
That creates a dangerous triangle:
- Alaeddin wants to conquer Kalonoros.
- Destina is caught between Alaeddin and her family.
- Andreas is being positioned as a crucial military and political figure.
- Destina’s father appears willing to use the Andreas alliance to strengthen his position.
This makes Destina’s next decision much more important than it first appeared.
Melike Hatun Asks Alaeddin About Destina
The trailer then moves back toward the palace.
Melike Hatun, Alaeddin’s betrothed, asks him a question that goes directly to the heart of the conflict:
Will he still take the princess?
The question is important because the conflict surrounding Destina is now affecting the royal relationship itself.
Melike is not asking Alaeddin about troop numbers or the campaign.
She is asking about Destina.
That suggests that Alaeddin’s personal connection with the princess could have consequences for his relationship with Melike and for the political balance inside the palace.
Jelaleddin Reveals His Plan From Within
Perhaps the most revealing moment comes when Jelaleddin speaks to Nurcihan Hatun, his sister.
He explains that he intends to attack Alaeddin from within.
His strategy is particularly dangerous because he does not necessarily need to defeat Alaeddin’s army directly.
Instead, he wants the forces Alaeddin believes are supporting him to become obstacles.
This suggests that the coming campaign could contain betrayal from inside Alaeddin’s own political circle.
The trailer therefore creates two simultaneous conflicts:
Alaeddin vs. his external enemies
and
Alaeddin vs. the people working against him from within.
Is Ayaba Warning Alaeddin or Working Against Him?
Another intriguing scene involves Ayaba.
He warns Alaeddin that he is beginning his campaign before the right time and suggests that a campaign launched too early could end in disappointment.
On the surface, this sounds like the advice of an experienced elder.
But when this scene is placed next to Jelaleddin’s secret plan, the meaning becomes much more complicated.
Is Ayaba genuinely trying to protect Alaeddin?
Or is his warning part of the same internal resistance?
The trailer deliberately leaves that question unanswered.
And that uncertainty could become one of the major mysteries of the upcoming episode.
The Palace Is Showing Unity — But Is It Real?
Another fascinating sequence involves Ümmühan Hatun and Melike Hatun.
Ümmühan praises Alaeddin’s decision and says that its greatness lies in the wisdom and will of the Sultan.
Melike responds positively as well, expressing hope that good will prevail and evil will be defeated.
On the surface, the palace appears united.
But the audience has just seen Jelaleddin discussing a plan to undermine Alaeddin from within.
That creates an interesting contrast between public unity and private political conflict.
The palace may look calm, but underneath that calm, different factions appear to be preparing for a confrontation.
Alaeddin Gives Destina One Day
Then comes one of the most dramatic moments of the trailer.
Alaeddin turns toward Destina and gives her a deadline:
She has one day to remain silent or change everything.
This is an important change in the relationship between the two characters.
Alaeddin is no longer simply waiting for Destina to explain herself.
He is forcing her to make a decision.
The countdown also increases the tension surrounding her family, Andreas and the planned political alliance.
Destina now appears to be standing between two completely different worlds.
If she chooses Alaeddin, she risks the interests of her family.
If she remains silent, she could allow the alliance involving Andreas to continue.
“Your Destiny Belongs to Your Swords”
The trailer then delivers another powerful statement from Alaeddin.
From the throne, he declares that judgment will now belong to their swords.
This line appears to represent the larger direction of the story.
Diplomacy is becoming less important.
Words are no longer enough.
Alaeddin appears ready to judge people by their actions once the campaign begins.
And that could include both enemies and potential traitors within his own circle.
Alaeddin Summons the Oghuz Tribes
Then comes the moment that changes the entire trailer.
Jelaleddin asks Alaeddin what he will do.
Alaeddin answers that they will summon all the Oghuz tribes.
Kutluboğa then asks whether Alaeddin has a particular Bey in mind.
Alaeddin’s response is immediate.
He has someone in mind:
Kayı Bey Ertuğrul Bey.
And this is where the trailer connects Aşk ve Taht to a name familiar to millions of Turkish historical drama viewers.
Who Is Ertuğrul Bey?
Historically, Ertuğrul Bey is traditionally identified as the father of Osman I, the founder of the Ottoman dynasty.
He is best known in popular culture through Diriliş: Ertuğrul, where his story became one of the most recognizable portrayals of an early Turkic leader in modern Turkish television.
His appearance or mention in Aşk ve Taht is therefore significant for viewers who already know the character from other historical dramas.
However, there is an important historical point to keep in mind.
The Historical Timeline Is Complicated
The trailer presents Ertuğrul Bey as someone Alaeddin can summon directly into his campaign.
But the historical timeline connecting Ertuğrul Bey directly to the reign of Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad is considerably more complicated than the trailer suggests.
Therefore, viewers should treat this storyline as historical drama and dramatic interpretation rather than established historical fact.
The series appears to be taking creative liberties with historical figures and timelines in order to connect its characters and expand the story.
Why Does Aşk ve Taht Need Ertuğrul Bey?
From a storytelling perspective, the choice makes sense.
Alaeddin’s biggest problem is not simply military strength.
It is trust.
His own court contains competing interests.
Jelaleddin is openly discussing an internal attack.
Ayaba’s warning raises questions.
Destina is caught inside a dangerous political alliance.
And Andreas appears to be becoming increasingly important to the enemy side.
So Alaeddin looks beyond his immediate court.
Instead of relying only on people already surrounding him in Konya, he reaches toward the Oghuz tribes.
And among those leaders, the trailer identifies Ertuğrul Bey as the man Alaeddin wants.
This could give Alaeddin access to a source of military support outside the political networks currently threatening him.
Ertuğrul Bey Connects Aşk ve Taht With Diriliş Ertuğrul
For viewers who discovered Turkish historical dramas through Diriliş: Ertuğrul, this is undoubtedly one of the most attention-grabbing moments of the trailer.
The name Ertuğrul Bey immediately brings back memories of the character’s previous television portrayal.
It also creates a fascinating crossover feeling, even though the two series are telling different versions of history.
For longtime fans, the question is no longer simply:
“Will Alaeddin conquer Kalonoros?”
Now it is also:
“What role will Ertuğrul Bey play in Alaeddin’s war?”
Destina’s Decision Could Change Everything
The Ertuğrul Bey reveal is huge, but Destina’s storyline remains equally important.
Her father apparently needs Andreas.
Jelaleddin wants to expose or pressure her.
Alaeddin gives her only one day.
And Andreas remains connected to the political and military conflict surrounding Kalonoros.
That puts Destina in an extremely important position within the story.
Her decision could affect:
- Alaeddin’s relationship with her
- Her father’s political strategy
- Andreas’s position
- The future of Kalonoros
- The alliance between the opposing forces
- The balance inside Alaeddin’s court
In other words, Destina may hold information that could change the entire direction of the war.
What the New Aşk ve Taht Trailer Really Sets Up
The trailer appears to establish several major storylines at once.
1. Alaeddin is preparing for war
His campaign against Kalonoros is moving forward, and he appears determined to achieve a major victory.
2. Destina is under pressure
Her relationship with Alaeddin is colliding with her family’s political and military interests.
3. Andreas has become strategically important
Destina’s father appears to view Andreas as necessary for the war effort.
4. Jelaleddin is planning an internal attack
His conversation with Nurcihan strongly suggests that Alaeddin cannot assume everyone around him is loyal.
5. Ayaba remains difficult to read
His warning could be genuine advice, but the trailer deliberately leaves room for suspicion.
6. Alaeddin is looking outside his own court
By summoning the Oghuz tribes, he appears to be searching for support beyond the political structure surrounding him.
7. Ertuğrul Bey is now part of the conversation
And that could completely change the military balance of the upcoming conflict.
