: Şahsu visits her grandfather's home but finds him cold and silent. She is staying at a local lodge while she guest-lectures at the university.
In the first episode of the Turkish fantasy series , titled "Throes of the Earth," the story follows Şahsu (Serenay Sarıkaya), a psychology lecturer from Istanbul who travels to Adana for work and to confront her estranged grandfather, Davut . Her mother recently passed away, never having reconciled with Davut after he abandoned her decades ago. : Şahsu visits her grandfather's home but finds
: She crosses paths with her grandfather's neighbor, Maran (Burak Deniz). While he is initially skeptical of the prophecy his family follows, he is drawn to Şahsu. Her mother recently passed away, never having reconciled
While in Adana, Şahsu inadvertently becomes the center of an ancient prophecy involving the , a mysterious community of supernatural "snake-people" or basilisks who believe she is the key to their legendary savior's return. Key Plot Points of Episode 1: While in Adana, Şahsu inadvertently becomes the center
: Strange events begin to occur, signaling that the prophecy is real. The episode ends with a "parting shot" where Maran’s eyes change color in the woods, revealing his non-human nature to the audience.