After the sudden death of Prince Alaaddin, a grieving Murad Khan withdraws to Bursa, leaving the throne to his young son, Mehmed. European powers dismiss the new Sultan as too immature to rule, but they are quickly proven wrong. When his cousin Orhan, backed by the Byzantines, challenges his claim, Mehmed wins his first major battle, revealing a fierce and capable leader. His ultimate dream—one many dismiss, especially his powerful vizier Çandarlı—is to conquer Constantinople. This unwavering ambition leads to clashes with rebels orchestrated by Çandarlı himself, culminating in Mehmed’s exile. Yet even from afar, his resolve never wavers, foreshadowing his inevitable return to power.