The WORST episodes of Rise of the Raven
Every episode of Rise of the Raven ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Rise of the Raven!
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.

#2 - 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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#4 - 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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#5 - 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 - 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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#9 - 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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