The BEST episodes of Rise of the Raven season 1
Every episode of Rise of the Raven season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Rise of the Raven season 1!
In 15th-century Europe, Hunyadi’s life is marked by scandals, political power plays, and conspiracies involving noble families from Warsaw, Rome, Belgrade, and Vienna. His key allies are the women in his life: his wife, Erzsébet Szilágyi, who often fights in his place, and his first love, Mara Brankovic, who becomes Sultan Murad’s concubine and confidante. Hunyadi defeats the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Belgrade, stopping their advance and reshaping Europe’s history.
#1 - The Voice of Almighty Silence
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/19/2025
Belgrade fortress has been under siege for weeks. Hunyadi rushes to its aid to prevent further bloodshed - but the battle intensifies. The decisive battle against Sultan Mehmed's troops is about to begin.
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#2 - Refuge for the World's Troubled
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/12/2025
Hunyadi goes to Vienna to end the political power struggles and hostilities with the Habsburgs. Meanwhile, the young Sultan Mehmed is busy further expanding the Ottoman Empire after the conquest of Constantinople.
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#3 - Ruler of Rulers
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/5/2025
Hunyadi's son Lacko is captured by Vlad, the ruler of Wallachia. He is to be handed over to the Sultan as war booty. Erzebet rushes to his aid, but she has to make a sacrifice for her support.
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#4 - The True Believers
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/15/2025
A dispute over the crown is raging in Hungary because Albrecht is not a legitimate successor. Meanwhile, the war against the Ottomans continues for Hunyadi. He is preparing for an attack by Sultan Murad - and his 12-year-old son.
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#5 - Allah's Vicegerent on Earth
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/29/2025
Hunyadi doubts the mission he received from King Vladislav of Hungary and the Vatican. Meanwhile, Ottoman troops are on the verge of crossing the Bosporus. A change of power is also imminent in the Ottoman Empire.
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#6 - Lord of Life and Death
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/15/2025
After the death of the Hungarian Emperor Sigismund, his son-in-law Albrecht took over the throne. While he entrusted Hunyadi with the defence of the southern border, Ottoman troops attacked the Serbian fortress of Smederevo.
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#7 - Emperor of East and West
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/9/2025
Hunyadi, a celebrated military commander, is summoned to Milan. His wife is left to fend for herself and surrounded by ruthless enemies. Her letters never reach Hunyadi - he doesn't even know she has given birth to a son.
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#8 - The Unbelievers
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/22/2025
From Rome, the Pope calls for a crusade against the Ottoman Empire. The fearless warrior Hunyadi is to lead the papal troops. Initially enthusiastic, he will later pay a heavy price.
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#9 - God's Shadow on Earth
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/8/2025
As a child, the Hungarian general János Hunyadi witnesses the murder of his parents by Ottoman warriors. From then on, his life is defined by fighting against the overwhelming power of the Ottoman Empire. The struggle is for supremacy in Europe.
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#10 - King of Kings
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/8/2025
Hunyadi asks the Hungarian king for support in the fight against the Ottomans. But he doesn't only ask him. He meets Erzebet Szilagyi again, who proposes a pact to him - she wants to introduce Hunyadi to court life.
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