Turkish TV series created by Mehmet Bozdağ premiered on TRT 1 in December 2014. Originally 150 episodes, later reduced to 448 on Netflix. Received positive reception in Turkey and abroad, especially in Pakistan and Azerbaijan
Gündüz Alp was likely the father of Ertuğrul and Osman I. Ottoman histories written around 15th century differed in Osman I's ancestry. Three coins minted by Osman I support Gündüz Alp as Ertuğrul's father
Artuk Bey is portrayed by Ayberk Pekcan as Ertuğrul Bey's right-hand man. Based on 11th century Seljuk commander Artuk Bey. Born in urban area, studied medicine at Samarkand with Ibn Sina. Became tribe's doctor after helping Anatolian nomads