Pope's Demise Clashed with Hunyadi's Struggle at ORF Onset
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A whopping 428,000 viewers graced their screens for the premiere of the opulent series, "Hunyadi - Rise to Power." Although it garnered a substantial 16% market share, even the pope's demise couldn't be ignored, with a staggering 462,000 viewers tuning into a special ZIB segment.
The series' second episode maintained the momentum, securing a 17% market share and 428,000 viewers. Despite the promising start, "Hunyadi - Rise to Power" found itself in the shadow of the papal passing.
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Budgeted at a staggering 58 million euros over 174 days with over 600 actors, "Hunyadi - Rise to Power" delivered a visually impressive and explicit affair, directed by Robert Dornhelm.
The 10-part event series follows the life of the legendary Hungarian field commander, János Hunyadi, from his humble beginnings as a court knight's son to his rise as a powerful warlord. With an engaging narrative and grandiose style, it chronicles Hunyadi's lifelong struggle against the ever-expanding Ottoman Empire and internal enemies. The next two episodes air on ORF1 on April 28.
Though specifics about "Hunyadi - Rise to Power" are scarce, it may be attributed to another series called "Rise of the Raven." This show, set in the late 1420s to 1456, centers on János Hunyadi, a Hungarian warlord, and his military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire. Known for political intrigue, scandals, and noble family power plays, its plot offers a captivating and tense atmosphere.
Key characters in "Rise of the Raven" include the protagonist, János Hunyadi, portrayed by Gellért Kádár L., and his life partner, Elizabeth Szilagyi, brought to life by Vivien Rujder. With additional colorful characters, the series explores love affairs, power struggles, and battles that paint an enthralling and dramatic picture. It's possible that "Hunyadi - Rise to Power" draws inspiration from this historical series.
The movies-and-tv entertainment industry witnessed an intense competition between the grand series "Hunyadi - Rise to Power" and "Rise of the Raven," both centered around the life of the legendary Hungarian warlord, János Hunyadi. The allure of the ornate narratives and visually breathtaking presentations established by these series are sure to entertain viewers worldwide.
