What happened in Shahmaran Season 2? Turkish Netflix series explained

Netflix’s hit Turkish fantasy series is back, and we’ve got the lowdown on everything that happened in Shahmaran Season 2, and a look at the chances of a Season 3, too.

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Here’s what occurred in Shahmaran Season 2, what the show is about, and what might lie in store for the future of the series. Warning: Spoilers ahead!

Shahmaran Season 2 at a glance

In a nutshell, we saw Davut revealed to be an incarnation of Camsap. But, Davut also died, meaning a new host would take on this spirit. Because of Lilith’s intervention, it is Maran who becomes Camsap next.

At the start of the season, Lilith actually kills Maran’s family and Şahsu’s grandfather. She also kills a bunch of humans as she wages war on mankind. However, Maran’s sister and Davut come back from the dead later in the series, leading to the shocking finale.

Throughout Shahmaran Season 2, Şahsu was trying to open the three mystical doors that would help her summon the titular legend. Unfortunately, though she is happy with Maran, their relationship helps to fulfill the prophecy and they are now doomed to fail in their quest.

It’s not all doom and gloom, though. Lilith’s rampage helps Şahsu uncover various mysteries, as well as leading to her forgiving Cihan and killing Diba.

When Davut is killed in the penultimate episode, we see Camsap and Shahmaran united. This is bittersweet, though, as the pair decide to relinquish their immortality so they can live a normal life together, only for Lilith to strike Camsap down for good.

Finally, Shahmaran meets with Cavges to discuss their next steps now that Camsap is gone and the cycle has ended. They determine a great sacrifice is needed from Şahsu – she can no longer be in the land of the living and must leave Maran behind.

But, her lover doesn’t give up and goes in search of Şahsu, who has now taken on the spirit of Shahmaran. In doing so, Maran is now on a path to becoming a new incarnation of Camsap. But, as the season comes to a close, it appears Maran has betrayed Şahsu, albeit unintentionally.

Will there be a Shahmaran Season 3?

There is no official word on whether we’ll get a Shahmaran Season 3, but the way the last season ended, we wouldn’t be surprised if there was more to come.

We definitely need more, as they cannot leave it on the note of that betrayal without digging deeper. The show has been really popular on Netflix, too, so there’s every chance the streamer will commission a third (and likely final) season.

The show was originally listed as a duology, meaning two seasons was the plan. Whether Netflix sticks to that or not remains to be seen.

What is Shahmaran based on?

The show follows Şahsu as she looks to reunite with her estranged grandfather. But, when she arrives in Adana she stumbles upon a mysterious community known as Mar, which descends from Shahmaran.

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The legend of Shahmaran is one of the greatest symbols of love and wisdom. The Mar have essentially been waiting for the arrival of Şahsu to complete their historical prophecy.

The show’s title comes from Middle Eastern folklore, specifically in Turkey. Shahmaran is a half-woman, half-snake mythical creature who lives in the land of the snakes underground.

As per Kanaga, the basic premise revolves around a young man who meets Shahmaran while trying to steal honey. He’s left alone in a well, where he finds a passage to the land of the snakes. They fall in love, but he’s forced to betray her.

Is it worth watching?

Both seasons of Shahmaran have been in the Netflix top 10 chart. The show has received positive reviews from critics, too, so yes, it’s worth a watch. But, it’s not without its issues.

Charles Hartford of But Why Tho covered Season 1 and wrote: “Ultimately Shahmaran manages to bring some strong character and good execution to a tale that is plagued by its overly long runtime.

“If future seasons can improve the pacing struggles, what comes next for the series could be far greater than what this introductory chapter manages to bring.” With Season 2 consisting of just six episodes, it seems that bloated runtime issue has been resolved.

Johnny Loftus at Decider wrote “Shahmaran looks great,” and added that the second season includes a “formidable villain.” He encourages viewers to stream the show.

Another review describes Shahmaran Season 2 as “a rich tapestry of myth and mystery.” It also praises the show as “captivating modern drama.”

Speaking of captivating drama, here’s what we know about Squid Game Season 2 and Gangs of London Season 3. For more fantasy, check out our guide to Rings of Power Season 2.