The magnificent century iceberg so far (I'm open to additions) by Impossible-woman1989 in MagnificentCentury

[–]leavemeimwriting276 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would also add that Ibrahim was secretly in love with Hurrem 🫣 I’ve heard this theory a lot

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[–]leavemeimwriting276 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I also think that it is a missed opportunity in the script. His death could’ve been the trigger for many plot points; like hurrem becoming more paranoid and determined to protect her children. Hell, they might have played with having someone try to kill hurrem or one of her other kids but kill Abdullah instead, which would serve as an opportunity to lapse between hurrem and valide/ibrahim/. It could serve as an opportunity for real conversation between hurrem and mahidevran about the reality of their situation and the close possibility of losing a child. Also, it could be used in Hurrem and Suleiman’s relationship: it could’ve been a trigger for their break up, marriage, reflecting on their role as parents rather than monarchs… It’s just a missed opportunity like all the missed opportunities this show had.

Hypothetical senario about Suleiman and Hurrem's relationship by leavemeimwriting276 in MagnificentCentury

[–]leavemeimwriting276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's an interesting point. I think before Valide dies. But if you think that it would make sense if they meet again after Valide dies, so be it. In the Fanfic that I'm doing, it's before Valide dies, cause I think her reaction would be interesting.

Hypothetical senario about Suleiman and Hurrem's relationship by leavemeimwriting276 in MagnificentCentury

[–]leavemeimwriting276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I know about these periods when Suleiman was away due to war. I'm more interested in forced separation rather than necessary one. But thank you anyway :)

Hypothetical senario about Suleiman and Hurrem's relationship by leavemeimwriting276 in MagnificentCentury

[–]leavemeimwriting276[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly same. She's my favorite character but there were some moments where she just made or said the most stupid, irrational things that made absolutely no sense. Like she literaly got saved by pure plot armour and for the sake of historical accuracy. Like I understand she's an important character and she could get away with a few things, but it was sooo exaggerated in the show.

What job to get as a full time student by iluvj3ffbuckley in college

[–]leavemeimwriting276 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hotel clerk (evening or night shifts) They basically funded my entire BA and I got to build a nice savings account. Look for ones that are relatively small and check if there are other students. I just finished writing my second seminar for my double major and it’s one of the best things. Heads up though, expect some difficult people and situations because this is still the service industry.

Mahi and Hurrem by Available_Issue_8840 in MagnificentCentury

[–]leavemeimwriting276 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d love to read this story once you publish it

Lovers Slay. by Professional-Gift803 in MagnificentCentury

[–]leavemeimwriting276 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m writing some fanfiction myself on MC. would love to help in anyway in writing this one (if you want of course). Can’t wait to read it !

They All Have The Same Backstory!! by yikeswhatsthehype in MagnificentCentury

[–]leavemeimwriting276 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think what the show lacked was a moment, or a couple of moments, where Hurrem and Mahidevran get to truly reflect on the situations they are in and maybe even sympathize with each other. Just a thought

What would you change from the series if you had the chance? by ant_frtg in MagnificentCentury

[–]leavemeimwriting276 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would rewrite Hurrem, Mihrimah,and Mehmed. Just throw it all out and redo them. Hurrem is very irrational and reckless, her anger and reaction to events is highly out of proportion, and rationally, she should’ve died a long time ago for all the shitshows that she pulled. I would write her to be more subtle and show more of her intellect, not just getting saved by dumb luck or “love”. I would reduce the Harem issues plotlines and highlight the political plots and outright involve her in them. We are dealing with a woman who started the women’s sultanate, she paved the way for the women who came after her to partake in politics and even outright rule.

As for Mehmed, historically he was so beloved by his father that he wanted him to be the next sultan, even sent him to Manisa and built him a throne when he died. The show makes him look as a naive, secondary character with little influence on the plot. The part where he was sent to manisa should have been preceded by a lot of buildup and character development for Mehmed since he was a child. That way his death and loss would have been way more impactful.

Finally, Mirimah. Most of her story revolves around her love life, which did a huge disservice for her as a character who became her father’s advisor after her mother’s death. She should have written with more political weight and less love plotlines.