2021
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The White Knight of Christendom
The rise of Janos Hunyadi and his battles in the wars against the Ottomans in 15th century Europe.
The series follows Hunyadi’s adventures leading to the Siege of Belgrade in 1456, a pivotal battle in which Hunyadi led the Hungarian forces to successfully repel an invasion by the Ottoman Empire. Hunyadi’s bravery and military prowess earned him the nickname ‘The White Knight of Christendom.’ The show explores Hunyadi’s life, plagued by scandal, political power plays and conspiracies between noble families from Warsaw, Rome, Belgrade and Vienna. His strongest allies are the women in his life including his life partner Elizabeth Szilagyi.
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S01E10 E10
While Újlaki and Matthias are fighting to the death to escape Cillei’s wrath, the two-week siege of Nándorfehérvár reaches a turning point with the arrival of Hunyadi. The Hungarian defenders are exhausted, but they are ready to fight to the last breath under Hunyadi’s leadership.
