Salahuddin Ayyubi Series Netflix May 2026

The series follows the life of Salahuddin Ayyubi (also known as Saladin), a Kurdish-Egyptian Muslim leader who rose to prominence during a tumultuous period in the Middle East. The story begins with Ayyubi's early days as a soldier in the Fatimid Caliphate, where he earns recognition for his bravery and military prowess. As the series progresses, Ayyubi becomes a key figure in the unification of Egypt and Syria under the Ayyubid dynasty, which he founded. The show also explores his relationships with other historical figures, including the Crusader leaders Richard the Lionheart and Baldwin IV.