Is Founder: Orhan (2025) CHUD or WOKE?
chudrank score: 42 / 100 (slightly CHUD-leaning). 0 is CHUD (right-wing), 100 is WOKE (left-wing).
TV series: Drama, Action & Adventure, War & Politics, 2025.
23 votes: 43% WOKE, 57% CHUD.
Why: Ottoman epic with a nationalist, heroic tone
Kuruluş: Orhan is a Turkish historical drama that follows the life of Orhan Bey, the son of Osman I and the second ruler of the Ottoman Empire. Set in the 14th century, the series portrays Orhan’s transformation from a young warrior into a visionary leader who expands his father's legacy by conquering key Byzantine cities like Bursa and establishing the foundations of a powerful empire. With political intrigue, epic battles, and complex relationships, the show explores Orhan’s rise amidst internal strife and external threats, continuing the legacy of Kuruluş: Osman with a new generation of characters and high-stakes storytelling.