The new Mehmed: Fetihler Sultanı Season 4 trailer has finally given fans a much bigger look at what is coming next—and this season appears to be heading toward one of the most dramatic conflicts in the series yet. At the center of the trailer is a powerful confrontation between Sultan Mehmed II and Uzun Hasan, the ruler of the Aq Qoyunlu state. What makes this conflict particularly interesting is that both are presented as powerful Muslim rulers who would rather avoid unnecessary bloodshed, yet political manipulation and outside interference push them toward war. From the magnificent Palace of Tabriz to the return of familiar characters and the introduction of new Ottoman princes, the trailer is packed with major developments. Here is everything you need to know.
Mehmed Season 4 Begins With a Powerful Parallel
The trailer opens with Sultan Mehmed raising his hand as thousands of soldiers fall silent. The scene then shifts to Tabriz, where Uzun Hasan makes a strikingly similar gesture.
This visual parallel immediately establishes the central theme of Season 4.
Two rulers.
Two armies.
Two powerful Muslim states.
And one war that neither side necessarily wants.
Rather than presenting Uzun Hasan as an ordinary antagonist, the trailer makes it clear that he is being positioned as a genuine political and military rival to Sultan Mehmed.
That could make the Ottoman-Aq Qoyunlu conflict one of the most important storylines of the new season.
The Palace of Tabriz and Uzun Hasan’s Growing Power
One of the most impressive locations shown in the trailer is the Palace of Tabriz.
The palace is presented with enormous halls, seated viziers, guards and an atmosphere of political authority. The production clearly wants viewers to understand that Uzun Hasan is not ruling from a minor court.
Historically, Tabriz became the capital of the Aq Qoyunlu state under Uzun Hasan, making its inclusion particularly important for the story.
The visual similarities between Uzun Hasan’s court and Sultan Mehmed’s palace also appear intentional. Both rulers are surrounded by advisers, soldiers and political figures, creating a direct comparison between the two leaders.
The message is simple: Uzun Hasan is powerful enough to stand opposite Mehmed.
Uzun Hasan’s Introduction Sends a Strong Message
Uzun Hasan’s first major scenes are designed to establish his authority immediately.
A foreign envoy arrives at his court, but instead of receiving a warm welcome, he is humiliated. The sequence strongly mirrors the way foreign visitors have often been treated in Sultan Mehmed’s court.
This creates another important parallel between the two rulers.
Both are portrayed as proud Sunni leaders who expect outsiders to respect their authority.
But the trailer also introduces Uzun Hasan’s family and political circle.
His wife Despina, presented as a princess from Pontus, appears alongside him. His nephew Zeno is also shown being dragged before the ruler as an envoy.
The imagery leaves little doubt about who holds the power inside Tabriz.
Despina and Zeno Enter the Story
The appearance of Despina adds another layer to the political drama.
Rather than being introduced simply as Uzun Hasan’s wife, her presence connects the Aq Qoyunlu court to the Christian and Byzantine world surrounding the region.
Zeno’s humiliating arrival further emphasizes Uzun Hasan’s dominance.
These scenes could become especially important as the season explores the complicated relationships between the Ottoman Empire, Aq Qoyunlu, European powers and regional states.
The Pope’s Agents Are Plotting From Inside
However, Uzun Hasan’s greatest danger may not be standing outside his palace.
The trailer reveals agents loyal to the Pope operating within his court.
Their objective appears to be weakening Uzun Hasan from the inside through manipulation and political intrigue.
This is a familiar strategy in historical dramas: instead of defeating a powerful ruler directly, enemies attempt to create divisions inside his own kingdom.
And according to the trailer, those divisions already exist.
A Succession Crisis Threatens Uzun Hasan
Uzun Hasan’s own sons are reportedly caught in a rivalry over succession.
That conflict could become one of the biggest weaknesses of the Aq Qoyunlu state.
While Uzun Hasan is preparing to deal with external threats, competition between his heirs could destabilize his court from within.
This gives Season 4 two different kinds of conflict:
- Mehmed vs. Uzun Hasan
- Uzun Hasan’s family vs. itself
If the writers develop both storylines simultaneously, the Aq Qoyunlu court could become one of the most dangerous political environments in the series.
A Familiar Character Returns as Uzun Hasan’s Vizier
Another major surprise is the return of a familiar character whom viewers last saw losing his head.
Yet somehow, he is back.
This time, he appears reformed and is working as Uzun Hasan’s trusted vizier.
His new position could completely change the balance of power around Uzun Hasan.
But fans should not assume that the character has suddenly become harmless.
His calm behavior may simply mean that he has learned to operate differently.
Instead of acting openly, he now appears to be playing a much quieter political game.
Şehzade Bayezid Gets a Major New Look
One of the biggest moments for Ottoman fans comes with the first substantial look at Şehzade Bayezid in Season 4.
His appearance immediately suggests a character who has matured.
The young prince no longer looks like the same inexperienced figure viewers remember from earlier seasons. His new styling reflects a more serious stage of his life.
That could be important because Season 4 appears ready to give the Ottoman princes more responsibility.
Bayezid may not simply remain in the background.
His development could eventually become one of the season’s most interesting storylines.
Şehzade Mustafa Makes His Debut in Battle
Another major introduction is Şehzade Mustafa.
Rather than giving him a quiet palace introduction, the trailer puts him directly into a battle.
That choice says a lot about how the character may be portrayed.
Mustafa is being introduced through action, suggesting that military experience and battlefield responsibility could become central to his role.
With Bayezid also becoming more prominent, the Ottoman royal family could provide an important secondary storyline throughout Season 4.
Bamsi Beyrek Returns
Fans also get a glimpse of Bamsi Beyrek.
Interestingly, the scene does not appear to be a straightforward battle.
Instead, Bamsi is involved in a horseback chase that resembles a traditional Turkish mounted game.
The sequence is reminiscent of the wrestling-style competition shown toward the end of the previous season.
These lighter moments could provide some balance to what otherwise appears to be an extremely heavy season filled with political conspiracies and war.
Two Major Battles Are Coming
The trailer appears to tease two major military conflicts.
The first involves the conquest of an enemy fortress.
Bali Bey and Samil Bey lead the operation, supported by familiar fighters who were introduced around Episode 83.
This storyline could give viewers the traditional Ottoman military action that has become one of the defining elements of Mehmed: Fetihler Sultanı.
But the second battle is much bigger.
Sultan Mehmed vs Uzun Hasan
The central confrontation of Season 4 appears to be Sultan Mehmed against Uzun Hasan.
And there is something particularly tragic about this war.
Both rulers are Muslim.
Both command powerful armies.
And yet their soldiers are eventually forced to fight one another.
The trailer appears to emphasize the tragedy of Muslim blood being spilled by Muslim hands.
Sultan Mehmed reportedly attempts to prevent the conflict before it escalates.
But Uzun Hasan falls into an enemy trap, pushing events toward a confrontation that becomes increasingly difficult to avoid.
This makes the conflict more complicated than a simple hero-versus-villain storyline.
The real enemy may be the political manipulation that turns two rival rulers against each other.
Kurtju vs Törebey Could Become Season 4’s Biggest Rivalry
Perhaps the most intriguing personal rivalry teased in the trailer is Kurtju vs Törebey.
Kurtju commands the Janissaries on Sultan Mehmed’s side, while Törebey leads Uzun Hasan’s forces.
Their confrontation feels different from the larger political conflict.
This isn’t simply two armies meeting on a battlefield.
The trailer appears to be building toward a personal rivalry between two powerful commanders.
If the show follows the setup properly, their eventual clash could become one of the defining action sequences of Season 4.
And judging from the trailer, this may not be a short confrontation.
Why Mehmed Season 4 Could Be the Biggest Season Yet
The new trailer is doing more than announcing another Ottoman battle.
It is setting up a much larger political world.
We have:
- Sultan Mehmed and Uzun Hasan competing for regional power
- The Palace of Tabriz entering the story
- Despina becoming part of the Aq Qoyunlu storyline
- Papal agents operating behind the scenes
- A succession struggle among Uzun Hasan’s sons
- Şehzade Bayezid’s evolution
- Şehzade Mustafa’s debut
- Bamsi Beyrek’s return
- A new fortress conquest
- The massive Mehmed vs Uzun Hasan war
- Kurtju vs Törebey
That is a lot of material for one season.
And perhaps the most interesting part is that the trailer doesn’t portray the coming war as something either side truly wants.
Instead, it presents the conflict as the result of power, manipulation, political ambition and circumstances spiraling out of control.
