‘Shahmaran’ (2023): A Turkish Mystery Series on Netflix

Shahmaran is a series created by Pınar Bulut starring Serenay Sarikaya and Burak Deniz. An interesting and mysterious proposal that you can see on Netflix as of right now.

Şahmaran is a Turkish series that is halfway between mythological, cultural, social and, even horror. This is a series about a rather special community of people who feel they are descendants of Sahmaran and, obviously, this means they have a special destiny.

The series features Serenay Sarikaya who fits the role and the physique as she searches for her grandfather.

This is a series about predictions, mysteries and characters that suddenly appear in eight episodes that are nothing like the Hollywood we know, (if we are a little too Westernized), it does have similarities with Stephen King´s novels about communities and hidden mysteries among their inhabitants, but with a Turkish rhythm, and above all, that special approximation, so sensitive and personal that the characters have.

As usual, whether you like it or not, you decide, the matter here is to find the rhythm and identify with the story and the characters.

A story about mystery, beliefs, faith… and what comes after.

Storyline

Sahsu is determined to confront his grandfather, who left his mother years ago in Adana, where he went as a lecturer. On this journey, he finds himself in the middle of an unusual and mysterious community called Mar, descended from Sahmaran. Believing in the legend of Shahmaran, one of the greatest symbols of love and wisdom, the Mar race awaits the completion of the historical prophecy with the arrival of Sahsu. Nothing will be the same again when Sahsu and Maran cross paths.

Release Date

January 20, 2023

Where to Watch Shahmaran

Netflix

Created by

Pınar Bulut

Cast

Serenay Sarıkaya / Şahsu

Burak Deniz / Maran

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Shahmaran – Episodes

Throes of the Earth

Şahsu confronts her grandfather, urging him to own up to the past. Maran, who is skeptical about the prophecy, meets Şahsu as the first omen occurs.

Things Rain Says

The Mar people see the Anavarza disaster as a sign of more trouble to come. Şahsu worries that someone is following her. Maran and Şahsu get closer.

Unstable Equilibrium

After an eerie encounter at the school, Şahsu is made to believe she was hallucinating. At home, she starts to see her grandfather in a new light.

Unbearable Lightness of Believing

Şahsu feels at home for the first time ever. Maran saves her from a dangerous situation, but she realizes he’s not telling her the entire truth.

Future Changes

Maran takes a distressed Şahsu to a private place, where they have a heart-to-heart, but he notices they’re being watched.

The Turmoil That is Life

Under Arun’s influence, Cihan becomes a threat to Şahsu. Maran undergoes an excruciating phase. A night drive takes a sinister turn.

Recurrence of Love

As his state of mind becomes worrisome, Davut has an honest chat with Şahsu. With tensions rising among the Mar people, Ural comes up with an idea.

The Snake Inside Me

Şahsu chooses to trust Maran and surrenders to love. As the last omen occurs, Maran is forced to show his true self. And for Şahsu, there’s no turning back.