In the harem, the Valide Sultan (his mother, Hafsa) rules with iron grace. The Greek viewer reads: "Η δύναμη εδώ είναι σιωπηλή, γλυκό μου. Και θανατηφόρα." (Power here is silent, my dear. And deadly.)
Meanwhile, in the Old Palace (Eski Saray), a young woman named Alexandra—a Ruthenian captive, later known as Hürrem—is brought in chains. The Greek subs highlight her fear: "Θα πεθάνω εδώ μέσα." (I will die in here.) But her eyes burn with something stronger: will. Suleiman -Magnificent Century-- ep. 1-2- greeksubs
But Süleyman orders: "Απόψε, ας την φωνάζουν Hürrem – αυτή που φέρνει χαρά." (Tonight, let her be called Hürrem – she who brings joy.) In the harem, the Valide Sultan (his mother,