Shahmaran (2023) s01e05 Episode Script

1
[ominous music plays]
[Mirac] My son once
showed me a video online.
There was this massive dog.
An Anatolian Shepherd
that some fucker put on a chain.
That same son of a bitch was kicking
and hitting it. Just torturing the beast.
With jaws that have
a biting force of 300 tons
It should've ripped the man into pieces.
It was stronger.
And yet, submissive.
Why?
Because humans are cruel.
But we are not.
Just take a look
at who's supposed to save us.
He's holding his own people prisoner.
To protect some human.
So, you're looking for justice, then?
From years of man's cruelty?
Did you even consider
it was just as cruel?
Shahsu's innocent.
- She doesn't know about anything
- Neither do I!
I have no idea what happened that night.
I'm not working with anyone!
[scoffs]
All I know is
she's waking up, Maran.
[tense music builds]
[rattling, hissing]
[panting]
[gasps softly]
[heavy breathing]
[gasping, panting]
[hissing, rattling echoes]
[stones scraping]
Did he say anything to you?
He did.
Outside, there's a lot more unrest
than I thought.
Everyone is consumed by so much hatred.
Enemies, and traitors
Is this supposed to be my legacy? Huh?
Is it really supposed to be this way?
Alright. One problem at a time.
Have you dealt with Shahsu already?
She still doesn't suspect anything, right?
Yeah, for now. But I don't know
how much longer I can protect her.
We'll add extra precautions.
Don't worry about it.
Just focus on Shahsu for now.
Focus?
[scoffs]
[exhales]
[tense music builds]
[rattling echoes]
[Hare] It was a snake bite.
Maran removed the poison
- This'll leave scar.
- Not if we hurry up. Hold her there.
[Shahsu] There was a pool.
Um
[sighs] The girls had said
a few things, but I just can't
remember it.
That's all I got for now.
[phone chimes]
[phone clatters]
[knocking at door]
[breathes deeply]
Hello, there!
[swallows]
Hello, there.
I'm your next-door neighbor, Shahsu.
We haven't had the chance to meet,
so I thought I'd say hello with a cake.
Do you like raisin cake?
I really love how
you've decorated the place.
Well, thank you so much.
[pensive music plays]
I'm assuming that you were the one
who helped me last night. Am I right?
Mm-hm.
Yesterday, a snake bit me.
[discordant notes]
I'm so sorry to hear that.
It's common around here.
So I was told. Maran said the same thing.
[slurping]
[swallows]
Well I feel fine. Good, actually.
But do you think I should still
get it checked out at a hospital?
Just in case?
[clears throat]
I'll take a look.
Does this hurt?
No.
Mm-hmm.
There's no infection.
Have you experienced
any nausea or had a fever?
Anything unusual?
No, I haven't.
I was just worried.
I'm sure you guys deal with snakes
all the time around here.
But I don't.
If it was poisonous you would
already know by know, so don't worry.
Hmm. I really wonder
which is more poisonous.
[discordant notes]
I'm sorry,
but I don't think I heard you right.
I was just saying
you shouldn't assume. I mean
Not all snakes out there are poisonous.
Why don't we just
forget about snakes, huh?
Listen. You should have seen
Shahsu gave her presentation
the other day.
It was totally incredible.
Do you think we'll have
another lecture like that?
Yeah, but I don't think they'll be
quite as elaborate as that one.
- Cool.
- [Hare chuckles] Oh, wow.
Uh how long are you there for?
Maybe just for one semester.
And then where to after that?
I don't know.
I may just take off.
After all, I won't have anything
keeping me here anymore.
Cake?
[music ends]
Is alternative medicine something you use?
What do you mean?
I don't know.
I heard that water could be an effective
way to treat snake bites, for example.
- Mmm.
- By dipping the victim into water.
That's just a superstition.
Mmm.
You're into conventional medicine.
More like traditional.
My dad's a man of tradition.
Clearly.
Just taking a quick look
around your house, it's pretty apparent.
Your house is definitely
very unique, very stunning.
What about you?
What kind of pictures do you paint?
How do you know that I'm a painter?
There's paint on your arm.
I'm self-employed.
So, I guess, whatever I want.
Oh, so I see.
Um I've been talking
for too long, haven't I?
[chuckles] I'm holding you up.
Um, I'm glad to meet you
but I should get to class now.
- I wouldn't want to be late.
- I can walk you out.
See you around.
[high-pitched musical flourish]
[hissing echoes]
[ominous music plays]
[hissing echoes]
[Maran] I'll get that.
- [high-pitched ring]
- [panting]
[music fades slowly]
Thanks, for grabbing that.
[ominous music builds]
[slowed warbling]
[Maran echoes] Bike!
Diba!
[heavy breathing]
[music distorts]
[music peaks and fades]
She remembers.
[door rattling]
[clatters]
Sir Uh, sir?
What is it, Salih? What do you need now?
It's nothing really, sir.
Medine and I are going up to the mountains
and thought you should
know what's happening.
Did you install a lock on the door?
I don't have time to be bothered
right now, Salih. Go on. Get going.
I'll call you, when I finish
with school today, okay?
Hold on a second.
[tense music builds slowly]
- Later, then.
- I'll see you.
Heading to school?
Yeah, I am.
I'll take you.
Thanks.
We have a problem.
[Diba] She remembers.
Well, she saw my drawings.
Maybe that's it.
No, no, something's off.
Why would she even come here now?
Wh Why today? What happened?
She was practically
interrogating all of us.
Shahsu clearly remembers
that she was in this house last night.
- I know she does.
- What does she remember, though?
Well My guess is just bits
and pieces, but I can't see clearly.
I'm not so sure.
So, I see.
[Ural] Where are you going?
Shahsu's never gonna let this go.
I need to see her.
Wait, wait. Wait right there. Wait
Is this? Is
Oh, shit. Your skin
What do you mean?
[sizzles, pulsates]
[Maran] Damn it.
[Diba] Is it supposed to be now?
[pulsating]
No.
Your hormones must be
going crazy right now.
Shahsu might be the reason why.
You can't go anywhere like this.
[Maran] I'm fine.
Maran, Shahsu's already suspicious,
and she'll notice when your power weakens.
[Diba] You should call Cihan.
- Maybe he can
- Nobody's gonna call anyone.
It'll be fine.
I can deal with this
on my own, don't worry.
- Be careful.
- I said don't worry.
Call Cihan.
I will.
- [insects chirring]
- [vehicle approaching]
Did you sleep well last night?
I did.
[Davut] Hmm.
And you?
Mmm. Mm-hmm.
I did.
What are these for?
You can make some tea
from the leaves of those.
Something that can help you sleep.
You know how everyone has
something they're unable to do,
despite how simple it is?
I feel like it's because there's
something they want to tell us.
You, for example.
You're unable to ask anyone for help.
I know you're having trouble sleeping.
We've talked about this.
Whatever's going on with you,
I inherited it too.
So just tell me.
I've been sleepwalking.
Up until recently, I hadn't been.
Yesterday?
Yeah.
Same with me.
Where'd you go?
To the yard.
You?
I stayed in the house.
[ominous music builds]
Hurry up, he could be back any moment.
He'll kill you if he sees you.
I can't believe you
talked me into doing this.
Oh, honey, God forbid we try.
Something's wrong with this bush.
It's like it's magic.
Salih, God'll smite you.
I hope he can forgive us.
Honey, this shouldn't be possible.
Right?
It's only been a few days,
but it's already grown this much.
Just look, it's got roses everywhere.
[kisses] Come on, blessed be.
Just get going.
Pray God can make us as
fertile as this rose bush. Huh?
- [Salih chuckles]
- Shut up, you superstitious idiot.
Hey I know God will give us a baby. Huh?
Salih! I'll break your arm.
Watch yourself.
- Wait up.
- He'll be back soon.
- Are you worried, sweetie?
- Don't "sweetie" me.
- I buried the charm for us.
- Come on, he'll be back soon.
Stop playing around.
All right.
Who is Shahmaran?
She's that serpent lady.
And how is this figure depicted?
She's known to be wise
and has supernatural abilities.
Although, she sacrificed it for love.
[students chuckling]
You're exactly right.
Even as she was taking
her dying breath in front of Camsap,
her lover who ended up betraying her
she is known for bestowing all
of her infinite wisdom onto that lover.
Tell me why do you think
people even remember this story?
Huh?
Maybe Anatolian women found themselves
within this story of self-sacrifice.
Turkish women are known
to be self-sacrificing.
Nene Hatun, Halide Edip.
They were both called sacred
because of the sacrifices they made.
Professor? What's our lesson for today?
Today's discussion will be
on the reflection of mythology
within psychological literature.
Focusing on the most famous myth
in this region
Yeah, this is gonna be
your next assignment.
Your research will be looked at
through the lens of gender.
What are the dualistic roles that were
forced upon women throughout history?
How are they similar to
Shahmaran's own myth?
From any oral stories
to any written sources,
bring in any information that you can
get your hands on for this project.
It's due tomorrow in class.
[students exclaiming]
[girl] Can we have at least until Monday?
What exactly does she think she saw?
Come on, that's not enough to go on, Diba.
Who would know from that?
I swear, she has no clue.
In fact, according to some sources
it could even be referred to
as primitive psychology
- [Cihan] No. She's giving a lecture now.
- And if we're going to discuss
Let me ask you this.
Do you know the myth of Shahmaran?
Has anyone at least heard about it?
[scattered responses]
She's suspicious.
You're all from here, and yet no one
knows of Shahmaran or her legacy?
[overlapping conversations]
Hey, handsome.
[pensive music plays]
What's up?
Are you here to get some wisdom?
For fun? I heard you had
three degrees already.
Or is it actually four?
I have nothing against you, Cihan.
You can't start anything with me, anyway.
- Whoa. Hmm.
- Stop.
In fact, I think you need me.
I can handle this.
This isn't my first time.
I'm sure you can.
Shahsu just had a lecture
about an interesting subject.
Shahmaran.
I get that it's you.
You're the chosen one.
The rest of us have no power over you.
Everything's yours.
Shahsu too.
But remember
the truth is essential, Maran.
When she reveals herself that will be
the day you're gonna need my help.
Don't be shy, okay. Call me.
[music fades slowly]
Maran.
Did you come to surprise me?
I did, if you got the time for it.
What can I help you with?
You would run if I told you.
You shouldn't underestimate
what I can handle.
[light instrumental music plays]
Okay.
I want
to make you the queen of my kingdom.
[chuckles softly]
Is that you want?
So what's with the surprise, then?
I have something I want to show you.
Okay.
[engine cuts off]
[music fades]
Wow.
What is this place?
This is such a beautiful spot.
Where'd they go? Didn't they say anything?
No idea.
He came and left with her.
How was my brother looking?
Exactly like he's supposed to look.
Why did you let them go, then?
You should've done something.
- Or made something up
- Shahsu's not a kid, is she?
Neither are you.
So stop acting like that.
He'll call if something happens.
I gave him my number. We good?
Then, great. Bye.
Want a drink?
I guess.
Maybe some wine?
Sounds good.
[water boiling]
[Maran] Shahsu,
the two of us have a story.
It's sort of what you would call a feud.
Isn't that a little old school?
Having a feud?
Well, it's a legacy
One that's older than my parents
No one can even remember how it began.
My mother died because of this.
Someone murdered her?
In a way.
Because of this feud
my father thought it was dangerous
for my mom to give birth in a hospital.
'Cause I was gonna be
the first boy in our family.
He said I'd be a target.
He said it was risky.
So, then, my mother
gave birth here, all on her own.
And she lost a lot of blood.
You can imagine the rest.
I'm very sorry.
My father became increasingly strict.
He could never get over this story.
Five or so years later, he re-married.
But she couldn't stand him
for long, so she left.
Diba and Bike are from that marriage.
It has never ceased to haunt us.
Always a threat Always some danger
That's why the girls may seem a little
overprotective. I know you've noticed.
I think Diba's the only outgoing one.
The others are a bit
strange.
[chuckles lightly] No.
I wouldn't say strange.
- [Maran chuckles]
- They're sweet.
Was it them who dipped me
into the pool the other day?
[coughs]
You remember all that?
Yeah. A bit.
[clears throat]
[grunts softly]
They're just superstitious.
They thought it would
cleanse any poison within you.
They were trying to help in their own way.
So, why didn't you say anything, then?
Shahsu, don't you see
we're pretty much the Addams Family?
I thought I should say nothing,
unless you remembered.
So?
What's the deal with it?
With the whole feud thing, I mean.
[tense music builds slowly]
I was the most precious
The one that had to be protected,
as I was the only male.
My father sent me to study abroad.
So I went to Prague.
It was to escape.
School was just an excuse.
But I didn't return for a long time.
I traveled from city to city,
from here to there,
hoping one day I could stop.
But I never did.
I could never start a new life for myself.
Maybe your father was just
trying to help in his own way.
[chuckles]
You think so?
Can't say it feels that way to me.
What I can't figure out is
if he's more devoted to me
or the story he's holding on to.
A feud I don't believe in, or approve of.
He used to say things like
"You're far too precious
to be put in harm's way."
"Whatever I do, it's because
I love you dearly, Maran."
And I would tell him
Love only breeds pain.
For example, like betrayal.
You have to love someone so deeply
to be able to stab them in the back.
How do you know that?
[Shahsu chuckles lightly]
Maybe my story is
the exact opposite of yours.
[Shahsu] My
father abandoned my mother.
Before I was born.
[swallows]
That poor woman was so unlucky.
'Cause her father abandoned her
back then too.
The one you love so much. That Duvat guy.
We never really understood why he left us.
We still have no idea why.
My mom
had lived her whole life
desperate to be with her missing father.
She had looked for him,
she would call out for him.
Just 'cause she wanted to know why
"Why did you go and leave me, Dad?"
That was all.
So all through my childhood
I had to sit and watch
my mother suffer endlessly.
[chuckles] She was the one person
I cared about the most.
But I had to make a promise
to myself back then
That I'd never end up like her.
I'll never be the person
who gets abandoned
or gets left behind. Not like her.
That's one problem I don't have.
I'm stuck here.
[chuckles softly]
And yet, here we are together,
the one who always gets abandoned
[both chuckle]
And the one who has to stay.
So you're saying the ball's in my court?
It is.
Shahsu
Hear me out.
If someday
something out of my control happens
I mean, if anything ever goes wrong
Maran, don't worry.
That'll be the day
that I'm leaving you. I promise.
[both laughing]
[soft instrumental music builds]
I'll be right back. One moment.
Excuse me.
[Maran] Oh, shit
- [fire crackling]
- [Maran clears throat]
Are you hungry?
The last thing I need to hear right now
is that you're also a fantastic cook.
I wish I was. Toast?
Sure, toast sounds good.
[hissing echoes]
- [ethereal whooshing]
- [high-pitched ringing]
[ominous warbling intensifies]
- [snarling]
- [crackling]
- [rattling echoes]
- [high-pitched ringing]
Something wrong?
Uhm just got a text.
I didn't get it until now
'cause of the signal.
There's a problem at the warehouse.
We need to go.
Shahsu. Please, could you
put out the fire for me?
I need to go talk to them.
I'll be right back, just put the fire out.
[suspenseful music builds]
[hissing]
[rattling]
[hissing]
[whooshing]
[wind gusting]
Cihan, I need you here immediately.
Just text me where. I'm on my way.
[tense music builds]
[wind howling]
[whooshing]
[hissing, rattling]
Shahsu?
[tense music builds]
Shahsu?
Shahsu?
Shahsu?
Shahsu?
Shahsu?
Shahsu?
[toilet flushes]
[door opens]
Maran?
What's up?
[tense music fades]
- You okay?
- I'm okay. I'm fine.
Let's hurry.
- What's wrong?
- No, nothing. Everything's fine.
Grab your things.
- Okay
- Mm-hmm.
[ominous music plays]
[hissing, rattling echoes]
- [music distorts]
- [heartbeat thumping]
- [dramatic stinger]
- [wind howling]
- Stop it!
- [snarls, hisses]
- [tires skid]
- [music fades]
Shahsu is off limits.
[ominous music plays]
[snarling hiss echoes]
It's not her I need
I came here for you.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Nothing's wrong.
[tires crunching gravel]
[gear shift rattles]
[seatbelt clicks and winds]
Do you remember how I said
I could never leave here?
I do.
[Maran] What if I just
take this turn up here?
And left the old life behind us?
And we just run away,
just the two of us.
Would you come with me?
[chuckles softly]
Are you joking right now?
Shahsu.
There's a lot you don't know about me.
You might not like everything you see.
Yeah, but there's a lot of things
you don't know about me either.
Are you serious right now?
[exhales]
I just
[engine cuts off]
I'll give you a call later, then.
Okay.
Just so you know I'll think about it.
I'll think about going with you.
[exhales]
[breathes deeply]
[sighs]
[exhales]
[engine turns over]
[Diba] He's here.
[suspenseful music plays]
[engine cuts off]
Maran?
[Maran groans]
- Come here. I've got him.
- Easy.
Here, here, here.
- Hold him, girls. Hold him, girls!
- I've got him. Okay, go.
- [Bike] Diba, go on ahead.
- [Maran grunts]
Easy, easy!
[Maran shuddering]
Easy, Maran, easy.
Diba, Diba. Get some water. Get it now.
- Okay. I've got it.
- Hurry, hurry, hurry.
[moans]
- It's okay. Come on. Come on.
- [Bike] Easy
- A few more steps. Come on.
- [Maran groans]
[ominous music builds]
Cihan.
Not everything is Maran's to own.
[snarling breath]
Not everything is [inhales]
[whispers]
- [Maran groans]
- [Hare] Maran It's okay.
It's okay. You're okay. You're okay.
It's gonna be all right.
You're okay. You're okay.
I'm right here, Maran.
- All right?
- [shuddering]
Shahsu.
Shahsu.
Shahsu's in good hands.
We've got her, okay?
Don't worry right now.
Shahsu
Bring her to us, Cihan.
[snarling breath]
Bring her
Bring her to us.
[tense music builds]
[hissing, rattling echoes]
[exhales deeply]
[music ends]
[theme music playing]
[mysterious music playing]
[music ends]