Series synopsis
Vefa Sultan is a Turkish drama television series that premiered on TRT 1 on March 1, 2025. It ended on March 17, 2026. It was created by Ahmet Toklu. It stars İsmail Ege Şaşmaz, Alper Türedi, Merve Uçer and Mücahit Koçak.
Vefa Sultan immerses audiences in the spiritual heart of the Ottoman Empire, portraying the devoted life of Muslihuddin Mustafa—revered as one of Istanbul’s spiritual sultans. Through its rich atmosphere, the production vividly recreates the era’s social and cultural fabric, offering a captivating glimpse into the world of faith and tradition.
Premise
Vefa Sultan immerses audiences in the spiritual heart of the Ottoman Empire, portraying the devoted life of Muslihuddin Mustafa—revered as one of Istanbul’s spiritual sultans. Through its rich atmosphere, the production vividly recreates the era’s social and cultural fabric, offering a captivating glimpse into the world of faith and tradition.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- İsmail Ege Şaşmaz as Vefa Sultan
- Alper Türedi as Şeyh Kudsi
- Merve Uçer as Belinay
- Mücahit Koçak as Yareli
- Ömer Turan
- Mert Karabulut
- Derda Yasir Yenal as Celaleddin
- Dursun Ali Erzincanli as Molla Gürani
Supporting cast
- Ahmet İlker Okumuş
- Levent Sülün as Meczup Malik
- Cemal Gönen as Müderris Kamil
- Suat Sungur as Zinnur Efendi
- Turana Huseynli
- Latif Akgedik
- Musab Doğan
- Safa Tabur
- Rüzgar Eser Düzenli
- Ferhan Vural as Zembilli
- Sıla Gözüm as Elif
- Selen Özgür as Leyla
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 56 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 30 | March 1, 2025 | March 30, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 26 | February 18, 2026 | March 17, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Vefa Sultan’s Journey follows Muslihuddin Mustafa, renowned for his intellect and devotion to knowledge, as he faces a defining trial. The question he seeks propels him into a demanding yet transformative spiritual path. Guided by his pursuit of truth, Vefa Sultan emerges as a pivotal figure in shaping the spiritual legacy of Constantinople. |
March 1, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 2, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 3, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 31 Episode 31 centers on quiet tension and inner reckoning as Vefa faces the weight of recent choices, guiding others back toward sincerity while small misunderstandings ripple through the community. |
February 18, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 32 Episode 32 shows quiet doubts and subtle warnings forming around Vefa, as a small incident exposes how fragile trust has become. Though he responds calmly, the episode closes with the sense that deeper unrest is beginning to rise. |
February 19, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 33 Episode 33 turns inward, focusing on responsibility and repentance as Vefa guides others toward correcting their path, showing that true faith is proven within the community, not in isolation. |
February 20, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TRT 1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 1, 2025 |
| Last aired | March 17, 2026 |
| Runtime | 71 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 23:55:00 |