“He has to fight for the right to love.”
Balaban, a soldier in the Janissary army, settles in Moena in northern Italy after the Battle of Vienna in 1683 and fights for the rights of the local people.
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6 EpisodesThe story of Hasan Balaban, an Ottoman Janissary wounded during the Turkish campaign to conquer Vienna in 1683, who found refuge in the Italian Alps' Moena village and became a local hero.
1. Episode 1
Gravely wounded in the Battle of Vienna, Janissary Hasan Balaban is saved by a witch in an Italian village. As he recovers, he vows vengeance against oppressive lords—unaware that tragedy is about to strike Moena.
2. Episode 2
As Hasan’s bond with Gloria deepens, Moena faces danger from Marco’s advancing army. Gloria must choose between survival and sacrifice, while distant Lady Diana plots moves that will bring Marco and Hasan into deadly conflict.
3. Episode 3
Hasan and Gloria's love causes tension in Moena as Marco’s army nears. A brutal message from Skelettwolf ends truce talks. To save the village, Hasan devises a violent plan—but it will only work if the town stands with him.
4. Episode 4
With war looming, Hasan trains Moena’s villagers for battle. But betrayal from within sparks a deadly ambush, leading to major losses. As Hasan mourns a fallen comrade, the stakes of their rebellion grow painfully clear.
5. Episode 5
As Moena burns under siege, Hasan challenges Marco to a duel. Gloria and the villagers fight to survive, while Diana and Marco’s twisted plans unfold. A brutal battle erupts—leaving the rebellion hanging by a thread.
6. Episode 6
In a final showdown, Hasan fights to save Gloria from execution. Diana and Marco's wedding becomes a battleground for power, love, and revenge. As destiny unfolds, one truth endures: Hasan and Gloria's love defies death itself.
Cast & Crew
Can Yaman
Hasan Balaban Aga
Greta Ferro
Gloria
Will Kemp
Marco Benedetti di Vicenza / Mete
Magnus Samuelsson
Gunther
Slavko Sobin
Guido
Haluk Piyes
Yedder
Madalena Aragão
Elda
David Streames
Father Angelo
