Halit Ergenç as Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, Meryem Uzerli as Hürrem Sultan (seasons 1–3) and Nebahat Çehre as Valide Sultan Hafsa lead the epic Turkish historical drama Muhteşem Yüzyıl.
Main cast
- Sultan Suleiman IHalit Ergenç1–4Main
- Hürrem SultanMeryem Uzerli1–3Main
- Hürrem SultanVahide Perçin4Main
- Ibrahim PashaOkan Yalabık1–3Main
- Valide Sultan HafsaNebahat Çehre1–3Main
- Mahidevran SultanNur Fettahoğlu1–4Main
- Hatice SultanSelma Ergeç1–4Main
- Nigâr KalfaFiliz Ahmet1–4Main
- Şehzade MustafaMehmet Günsür2–4Main
Supporting cast
- Şehzade SelimEngin Öztürk3–4Supp
- Şehzade BayezidAras Bulut İynemli3–4Supp
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About this cast
Muhteşem Yüzyıl (Magnificent Century) is a lavish Turkish historical drama that aired from 2011 to 2014, charting the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and the rise of his favourite concubine and later legal wife, Hürrem Sultan. The series features an ensemble cast led by Halit Ergenç, Meryem Uzerli (later replaced by Vahide Perçin), and Nebahat Çehre.
FAQs
Who plays Sultan Suleiman in Muhtesem Yuzyil?
Halit Ergenç portrays Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent throughout all four seasons.
How many seasons does Muhtesem Yuzyil have?
The series has 4 seasons comprising 139 episodes.
Who plays Hürrem Sultan in Muhtesem Yuzyil?
Meryem Uzerli played Hürrem in seasons 1–3, and Vahide Perçin took over the role for the final season.
Is Muhtesem Yuzyil based on a true story?
Yes, the show is a dramatised account of the life of Ottoman Sultan Suleiman I and his wife Hürrem Sultan, though it takes significant creative liberties.
Where can I watch Muhtesem Yuzyil in the UK?
The series is available to stream on Netflix in the UK (often listed under the title Magnificent Century).
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026