The first season consists of 8 episodes .
The series is rooted in the legend of the . In traditional folklore: Shahmaran lived in a garden underground. The first season consists of 8 episodes
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 is a Turkish fantasy-drama series that premiered on
It is believed that her wisdom was passed on to those who ate her flesh, while her serpents still wait for her return to exact revenge on humanity. Much of the series was filmed in Adana
Much of the series was filmed in Adana and Mersin , Turkey, utilizing the distinctive landscape of the Çukurova region to enhance the supernatural atmosphere.
The show reinterprets this myth, suggesting that her descendants live among us, hiding their true nature while waiting for the fulfillment of a new cycle.