A coffin moves in silence. A city waits behind closed gates. And the founder of an empire is no longer alive. The first trailer for Episode 10 of Kuruluş Orhan doesn’t build hype—it delivers finality. Instead of teasing danger, it announces death. And that reality lands at an uncomfortable moment: some of the most important chapters of Ottoman history are arriving during the weakest phase of the story. Worse still, the episode itself won’t air anytime soon.
Episode 10 Air Date Confirmed: Why the Two-Week Delay Matters
Let’s clear the confusion first.
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Episode 10 will not air next week
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New air date: January 14
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That’s a two-week break, not one
Officially, the reasons are familiar:
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New Year holidays
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Another major broadcast event scheduled for January 14
Historically, this isn’t unusual. Earlier seasons of Kuruluş Osman often paused around New Year—sometimes for one week, sometimes two. The pattern fits.
But context matters.
Right now, the series needs momentum. A two-week pause, just as the story reaches its most critical point, feels excessive—even risky.
The Trailer’s Biggest Reveal: Osman Bey Is Dead
The Episode 10 trailer confirms what many feared but hoped would be handled carefully:
Osman Bey is dead.
This is no longer speculation.
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Funeral imagery dominates the trailer
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The tone is somber and final
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The language of the visuals leaves no doubt
Historically, this moment is monumental. Osman Bey is not just another character—he is the founder of the Ottoman state. His death marks the true transfer of responsibility to Orhan Bey.
And that’s exactly why the next question becomes critical.
The Biggest Fear: Will Osman Bey’s Death Be Skipped?
Here is where concern turns into frustration.
The trailer shows:
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Mourning
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A moving coffin
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The aftermath of loss
But it does not clearly show:
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Osman Bey’s final moments
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His sons at his deathbed
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A meaningful farewell scene
There is a real fear the series will:
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Announce his death through messengers
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Show only the funeral
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Avoid bringing the actor back for one final, powerful scene
If that happens, it would be a serious mistake.
Historically and emotionally, Osman Bey’s final moments should include:
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Orhan Bey
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Alaeddin Bey
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A clear passing of responsibility
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His final vision for Bursa
Skipping this wouldn’t be a bold creative choice.
It would be an injustice.
The Bursa Infiltration: Familiar Tactics, Fading Impact
The trailer also reveals a covert operation inside Bursa.
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Alaeddin Bey enters enemy territory in Byzantine disguise
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Fatima Hatun and Halime Hatun appear dressed as nuns
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The mission targets a Crusader-held city
While this confirms an infiltration attempt, the method feels tired.
Women disguised as nuns entering fortified cities is not new. We’ve seen this exact tactic multiple times across earlier series. For a city like Bursa—whose siege lasted 24 years historically—this shortcut feels painfully underwhelming.
Bursa deserved innovation.
Instead, the story leans on recycled formulas.
How Will Bursa Be Conquered? Two Possible Paths
Despite weak buildup, one thing is certain: Bursa will fall.
The question is how the series handles it. There are two historically valid scenarios.
Scenario One: Burial First, Conquest After
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Osman Bey is buried temporarily, likely in Söğüt
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After Bursa’s conquest, his coffin is transferred there
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His will is fulfilled posthumously
Scenario Two: Conquest First, Burial in Bursa
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Bursa is conquered before Osman Bey’s burial
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He is laid to rest directly in the city he dreamed of
Both align with historical accounts.
But timing is everything.
Will this happen in Episode 10?
Possibly at the very end—or more likely in the episode that follows.
Either way, Bursa is close.
The storytelling that leads to it, however, feels rushed and thin.
A Pattern of Weak Execution
Let’s be honest. Recent episodes reveal troubling patterns:
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Crucial moments are rushed
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Emotional weight is reduced
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Creativity feels recycled
The nun-disguise infiltration.
The lack of buildup.
The fear of skipping Osman Bey’s final scene.
All signs point to fragile execution at the worst possible time.
And that is the real disappointment.
Because:
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Bursa deserves better
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Osman Bey deserves better
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Orhan Bey deserves a stronger, clearer transition into leadership
Why Episode 10 Matters More Than Ever
Episode 10 is not just another chapter.
It represents:
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The end of an era
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The death of a founder
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The approach of the first Ottoman capital
Delaying it by two weeks already hurts momentum.
Mishandling its content would damage something deeper—the credibility of the story itself.
What We Know for Sure Right Now
As of now:
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Episode 10 airs on January 14
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Osman Bey’s death is confirmed
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Bursa’s conquest is imminent
The only remaining question is simple—and unforgiving:
Will these moments be honored… or merely passed through?
