Hot Skull: Everything you need to know about the Turkish sci-fi series

Hot Skull is a new Turkish sci-fi series about a mysterious new epidemic that spreads via language and speech. Former linguist Murat Siyavus is the only person unaffected by the disease. Hunted by the Anti-Epidemic institution, Murat must do whatever it takes to get to a safe zone.

Described as a gritty political drama, Hot Skull sounds like it could become Netflix’s next big show. You can watch all eight episodes of the new series right now on the streaming service. But if you’re interested in learning more about the show, keep reading for all the details!

What is Hot Skull about?

Here is the official synopsis, courtesy of Netflix:

"Based on the novel HOT SKULL by Afşin Kum, set in a world shaken by an epidemic of madness that spreads through language and speech, the reclusive former linguist Murat Siyavus, having taken refuge at his mother’s home, is the only person mysteriously unaffected by this disease. Hunted by the ruthless Anti-Epidemic Institution, Murat is forced to leave the safe zone and flee within the flames and ruins of the streets of Istanbul, where he searches for the secret of his “hot skull” – a lasting mark of the disease."

How many episodes is Hot Skull on Netflix?

Hot Skull season 1 features eight episodes in total. Each one is approximately an hour long, with at least one episode running for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Is Hot Skull in English?

Hot Skull is a Turkish series, so the language is Turkish, but you can change the audio to the English dub if you don’t want to use subtitles.

Hot Skull age rating and parents guide

Hot Skull is rated TV-MA for some strong language, smoking, substances, and violence.

Is Hot Skull based on a book?

Yes! Hot Skull is based on the book of the same name by Afşin Kum.

Hot Skull cast

Turkish actor Osman Sonant leads the cast as former linguist Murat Siyavus. You might recognize Sonant from the Netflix series Rise of Empires: Ottoman, where he played Loukas Notaras.

Here’s the rest of the cast:

• Osman Sonant as Murat
• Şevket Çoruh as Anton
• Hazal Subaşı as Şule
• Tilbe Saran as Emel
• Kubilay Tunçer as Fazil
• Özgür Emre Yıldırım as Özgür
• Gonca Vuslateri as Yasemin
• Zerrin Sümer as Makbule
• Yetkin Dikinciler as Behzat
• Hakan Gerçek as Can
• Erdem Akakçe as Cevat
• Barış Yıldız as Erol
• Arda Anarat as Arif
• Furkan Kalabalik as Serhat
• Şebnem Hassanisoughi as Canan
• Cüneyt Uzunlar as Haydar
• Haluk Bilginer as Haluk

Hot Skull season 1 trailer

Will there be a Hot Skull season 2?

So far, there is no word on Hot Skull season 2. Netflix usually takes a few months to decide on renewals and cancellations, so we might not know this show’s fate until 2023.

Are you planning to watch Hot Skull this weekend? Stay tuned to Netflix Life for more news and updates on this show and more!