A betrayal inside the palace. A dagger in the dark streets. A warrior standing between life and death. Episode 17 of Kuruluş: Orhan looks ready to push the story into complete chaos. Trailer 3 reveals something the season has been building toward for weeks — a full rebellion against Orhan Bey. The trailer is packed with dramatic moments: betrayal in Bursa, a mysterious stabbing, emotional transformation, and a palace coup that threatens Orhan’s entire rule. Let’s break down the key events step by step.
Şahinşah Bey Declares Rebellion
The most important moment of the trailer comes from Şahinşah Bey.
Until now, he had hidden his ambitions behind a mask of loyalty. But in this trailer, that mask finally disappears.
Standing before the throne in Bursa, he declares that a throne cannot hold two rulers.
Then he announces his intention to become the sole ruler of Bursa.
When Orhan Bey confronts him and asks if he truly intends to betray him, Şahinşah gives a direct answer.
Yes.
This moment changes the nature of the conflict. The struggle between them is no longer political — it becomes deeply personal.
Orhan responds with a powerful promise: even if his last drop of blood is spilled, Şahinşah will answer for his treason.
A Larger Conspiracy Against Orhan
The rebellion is not the work of one man alone.
The trailer reminds viewers that several powerful figures were secretly working against Orhan’s rule, including:
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Demirhan from the Karasi lands
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Ertena Bey
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Mehmed Bey of Germiyan
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Princess Asporça, who had previously been suspected of involvement
Together, they formed a dangerous political alliance designed to weaken Orhan’s authority.
Earlier episodes showed Orhan exposing parts of this conspiracy. That confrontation forced Şahinşah to flee, revealing his guilt.
Now the rebellion is happening openly.
Demirhan’s message is clear: if these conspirators want power, Orhan Bey must be removed first.
Flavius Stabbed in the Streets
Another shocking moment appears in the streets.
Flavius walks alone through the city. Suddenly, a dagger strikes him from behind.
Fatma Hatun witnesses the attack and screams his name.
The next scene shows Flavius severely wounded and struggling to stay alive.
The identity of the attacker remains unknown. Some viewers speculate that the attacker could be a rival driven by jealousy toward Flavius and resentment toward Fatma.
For now, the show leaves the mystery unresolved.
Flavius Accepts Islam
The most emotional scene of the trailer follows the attack.
While badly wounded, Flavius speaks with determination. He says he does not want to die as a sinner — he wants to die as a Muslim.
With Fatma Hatun in tears and Orhan Bey watching silently, Flavius recites the Shahada, the declaration of Islamic faith.
This moment symbolizes a powerful transformation.
The old Flavius — the Byzantine commander — may be ending. In his place, a new identity begins to emerge.
Will Flavius Survive?
Many viewers fear that this scene means Flavius will die.
However, many analysts believe the opposite.
The storyline may connect to Evrenos Bey, a historical warrior who later served the Ottomans and is sometimes linked in historical tradition with Fatma Hatun.
If the series follows that path, the likely outcome is:
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Flavius survives his wounds
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He converts to Islam
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He becomes a loyal warrior serving Orhan Bey
In this interpretation, the “death” shown in the trailer represents the symbolic death of his former identity.
Fatma Hatun’s Feelings Become Clear
Another important moment occurs during this emotional scene.
Fatma Hatun cannot hide her feelings anymore. Seeing Flavius near death breaks her completely.
For the first time, Orhan Bey witnesses the depth of her emotions.
This could change everything.
If Orhan sees that Flavius has accepted Islam and risked his life protecting their family, he may eventually accept him as part of their world — possibly opening the path toward marriage in the future.
Orhan’s Dangerous Escape
Near the end of the trailer, Orhan Bey and Asporça Hatun are surrounded by enemy soldiers.
There appears to be no way out.
Except one.
A cliff.
Asporça hesitates and begs Orhan to stop, but Orhan makes an instant decision.
He grabs her hand and jumps.
In historical dramas produced by Bozdağ, dramatic cliff escapes are not unusual. Characters often survive such moments.
Because of this, it is highly likely that both Orhan and Asporça survive the fall.
The Palace Coup in Bursa
While Orhan is outside the city, an even more dangerous situation unfolds inside Bursa.
Şahinşah’s forces storm the palace.
Chaos spreads quickly.
Several members of Orhan’s family are captured, including:
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Nilüfer Hatun
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Halime Hatun
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Gonca Hatun
Spears are placed against their necks as the rebels take control.
In one tense moment, Didar Hatun places a dagger against Gonca’s throat and declares that Nilüfer’s authority is finished.
Meanwhile, Prince Suleiman and Qasim are also captured.
Malhun Hatun Faces the Rebels
The final scene of the trailer shows Şahinşah Bey confronting Malhun Hatun.
He presses a sword against her neck and declares that everyone will answer for their actions.
This confirms one thing clearly.
Şahinşah’s betrayal is no longer a hidden conspiracy.
It has become a full coup inside Bursa.
