Kuruluş: Osman Season 2 is a sequel to the historical Turkish series that tells the story of Osman Bey, the son of Ertuğrul Gazi who started the establishment of the Ottoman Empire. It might interest readers to know that this season continues immediately from where the first season ended; Osman becomes more responsible, and the challenges he meets are more demanding as he tries to gather all the Turkish strings under the banner. Plot Overview The Season 2 presents Osman Bey in a new way, he is a much more experienced and thinking man, who is ready to take on the duties of organizing his father’s legacy. He has a number of problems, internal and external, arising from his interactions with his people as well other tribes. The internal battles have not been resolved, and Osman has to manage the structure of the tribe and the relations between the supporters and the rivals. The Mongol threat rises up again in this series and now we have the notorious Mongol commander Geyhatu as an antagonist for Osman and his people. Geyhatu’s relish in violence and strategic planning of his actions always put him among the most dangerous foes of the season. Osman also has to contend a wily Byzantine general, Aya Nikola committed to the annihilation of the Turkish tribes. These enemies are not just the characters that are in the way but are manifestations of forces against the formation of a new state. Alliances and Betrayals The second season can be characterized as the formation of groups or, in other words, the key to the show is alliances. Osman comes to understand that in order to obtain the goal which he set before – to have an independent state – he must first bring the Turkish tribes together and develop an alliance with other countries. This can be the alliance with the Turkish chieftains, also the relations with the outer forces such as the Seljuks. Nevertheless, these alliances are not without strings because not all of Osman’s allies are good-natured. Trust becomes a major problem, betrayal starts to become an issues, Osman has to always check himself. His own uncle Dündar Bey is a continuous antagonist to Osman, who acts in his own self-interest and in order to gain as much authority as possible. Personal Challenges At the peronal level, moreover, Osman grows up. They suffer from a political pressure, especially from the clash of leadership and the effort to keep the tribe united after civil strife. Osman also takes Malhun Hatun as a wife, the daughter of a major Turkish bey, this brings a new element in his marriage aspect as well as in the political aspect. This is a marriage of convenience more so a union that seeks to strengthen the rule of a particular individual and or consolidate servants’ allegiance. More attention is paid to the relations between Osman and his brothers, and particularly Savcı Bey. Savcı Bey though a member of the empire has his own intentions and this gives another dimension of family rivalry that Osman has to deal with. Epic Battles and Tactics As we transition to season 2 of the series, the series is also characterised by numerous battles and every battle introduces the audience to the strategic military genius of Osman. These are not only fight scenes but also mind games, where Osman is a sharp-minded hero who is using his brain to outplay opponents. It features extraordinary wars against the Byzantines and Mongols, both of which are critical fights for the survival of the Kayı tribe. The season also embraces different plots regarding the measures Osman is willing to undertake to consolidate his tribe’s power and enlarge his authority area. While the killing is real, the show goes the extra length of portraying the planning of ambushes and forging of weapons used during medieval warfare. Cultural and Religious Elements The traditions and in particular, the beliefs of the era are further explored in the second season of the show as Osman’s rule progresses. Islam plays significant function in Osman’s decision making with the presence of such characters as Sheikh Edebali. In resume, the season demonstrates the importance of justice, mercy, and faith in the vision of Osman for his state. More to this, the culture of the Turkish tribes, their customs as well as their nature depicted in the show offer a more culteral and historical background aspect of the story. Conclusion Kuruluş: Osman Season 2 is an interesting sequel of Osman Bey’s endeavor to form the Ottoman Empire. He is very skilled in creating stories full of action, political machinations and personal soap opera. It covers issues to do with authority, allegiance, treachery, and the price paid to be a champion. While Osman Bey transforms the world of diplomas, friends, foes and relatives, he is turn the idea of a united Turkish state into reality paving the way for one of the world’s greatest empire.
