A former enemy is returning. Not with a sword raised… but with an alliance in his hand. And this entry could quietly shift the balance of power in Kuruluş Orhan. Because Episode 15 isn’t just adding a new character — it’s introducing a new era of politics, where diplomacy becomes as important as conquest.
Episode 15 will welcome a major historical figure into the story:
Mehmet Bey — the son of Yakub Bey, and the new leader of the Germiyan Beylik.
This is not a short guest appearance.
This is a character with weight, history, and consequences.
He will be portrayed by Baran Akbulut, a casting choice that clearly signals long-term importance.
Why Mehmet Bey’s Return Is a Big Deal
Long-time viewers will instantly recognize the significance.
In Kuruluş: Osman, Mehmet Bey stood firmly against the Ottomans.
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He was not neutral
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He was not a background rival
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He was a direct political and military opponent
Now, in Kuruluş Orhan, that same man returns… as a close friend and ally of Orhan Bey.
This isn’t random rewriting.
It’s diplomacy.
How Did a Rival Become an Ally?
The bridge between these two former rivals was built through family.
Mehmet Bey is the brother of Gonca Hatun, who is now married to Alaeddin Bey.
That single marriage transforms everything:
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Rival becomes ally
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Opponent becomes brother-in-law
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Suspicion turns into cooperation
This is classic 14th-century statecraft — and it’s one of the most historically believable developments the series has shown.
The Germiyan Beylik Was Not a Small Power
The Germiyan Beylik was one of the strongest Turkish principalities of western Anatolia.
Centered in Kütahya, it was known for being:
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Militarily capable
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Economically wealthy
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Culturally influential
An alliance with Germiyan means:
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More soldiers
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More stability
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More unity among Turkish beyliks
And right now, Orhan needs that more than ever.
Because he isn’t fighting only one enemy.
Why This Alliance Matters Right Now
At this stage of the story, Orhan faces pressure from multiple directions:
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Byzantines
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Mongols
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Demir Khan
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Internal betrayal
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Political fractures inside the Turkish world
So Germiyan support isn’t a bonus.
It’s survival.
What Mehmet Bey Will Likely Bring to Episode 15
Mehmet Bey won’t enter like the hot-headed rival we saw in the past.
He will appear as:
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A mature ruler
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A political partner
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A leader responsible for his people
Expect:
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Conversations, not just confrontations
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Strategy, not just sword fights
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Diplomacy, not just threats
His presence strengthens Orhan’s image as a statesman, not only a warrior.
How Mehmet Bey’s Arrival Strengthens Alaeddin and Gonca
This entry also deepens two existing characters.
Alaeddin Bey
Alaeddin is no longer just Orhan’s advisor.
He becomes a bridge between states.
Gonca Hatun
Gonca is no longer a supporting figure.
She becomes the key link between two powers.
Family becomes politics.
Politics becomes survival.
A Bigger Message: The Ottomans Are Building a Coalition
With Germiyan beside Orhan, the equation changes.
The Ottomans are no longer isolated.
They are building a coalition.
That is bad news for enemies — and excellent news for the future of the state.
