is a Turkish fantasy-drama series that premiered on Netflix in early 2023. It blends modern-day romance and mystery with ancient Anatolian and Kurdish folklore, specifically the myth of the Shahmaran —a mythical creature that is half-woman and half-snake. Core Narrative and Plot
Şahsu meets Maran (played by Burak Deniz), the leader of the Mar community. Despite his initial skepticism regarding the prophecy, the two are drawn together by supernatural events and "omens" that begin to occur upon Şahsu's arrival. is a Turkish fantasy-drama series that premiered on
The first season consists of 8 episodes . Despite his initial skepticism regarding the prophecy, the
The series is rooted in the legend of the . In traditional folklore: Shahmaran lived in a garden underground. In traditional folklore: Shahmaran lived in a garden
The Mar people believe in a prophecy that requires a human and a descendant of Shahmaran to fall in love to restore balance and prevent a looming disaster.
The story follows (played by Serenay Sarıkaya), a psychology lecturer who travels to Adana for a lecture and to confront her estranged grandfather. While there, she becomes entangled with a mysterious community known as the Mar , who are descendants of Shahmaran.