Kuruluş Orhan to end after 26 episodes, but when exactly?

Published May 2nd, 2026 - 05:07 GMT
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ALBAWABA - Kuruluş Orhan set to end early after major ratings drop.

As ATV's broadcast schedule for the new season begins to take shape, decisions regarding the future of some of the channel's productions are also emerging. The Kuruluş Orhan series, which has recently been in the spotlight due to its ratings performance, is said to be ending.

According to information circulating in television circles, the decline in viewership, especially in recent weeks, has been a factor in the channel management's decision to end the series.

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Decline in Ratings Notable

Kuruluş Orhan, which began its broadcast life as a period drama, reached a wide audience in its first episodes but experienced a decline in ratings in the following weeks. It is claimed that the episode that aired on the evening of April 29th dropped to around 1 in the total category.

According to information shared by television writer Birsen Altuntaş, ATV management has decided that the series will not continue in the new season.

It will bid farewell to screens in the 26th episode.

The series, which also made headlines with a change in the lead role, saw Mert Yazıcıoğlu join the project after Burak Özçivit. However, it was stated that despite the changes in the cast, the expected viewership levels were not reached, leading to the decision to conclude the series after its 26th episode.

According to insider information, Kuruluş Orhan will end its run with its 26th episode.

ATV is preparing for new period dramas.

It is rumored that ATV will focus on different projects in the new broadcasting season. It is claimed that one of the new period dramas in the preparation stage is "Aşk ve Taht" (Love and Throne).

As the summer season approaches, television channels continue to announce their final and season finale decisions for series based on their rating performance.