Based on the beloved novel by Orhan Pamuk, Turkish series The Museum of Innocence is quickly climbing the Netflix charts.
With 3.8 million views over the last week, it’s currently the #1 show in two countries, as well as the fourth most-watched non-English show on the platform, globally.
Bottom line, the tale of love and obsession seems to appeal to a wide audience. Does that mean a follow-up might be on the way?
The Museum of Innocence Season 2 Release Date
At the time of writing, Netflix hasn’t officially announced more episodes. Additionally, the title is listed as a limited series, and the novel it’s based on doesn’t have a sequel.
All in all, it looks like The Museum of Innocence season 2 is a long shot.
The Museum of Innocence Cast
- Selahattin Paşalı as Kemal
- Eylül Lize Kandemir as Füsun
- Oya Unustası as Sibel
- Emirhan Parlak as Asker
- Tilbe Saran as Vecihe
What Is The Museum of Innocence About?
The Museum of Innocence is set in 1970s Istanbul and follows Kemal, a young man from a wealthy family. Despite being engaged, his life changes after an encounter with Füsun, a shop girl from a more modest background.
Kemal becomes increasingly consumed by his feelings for Füsun. What begins as an illicit attraction soon turns into a lifelong obsession. Not only does Kemal fall hard, but he collects everyday objects connected to her. These range from earrings and hairpins to discarded cigarette butts. All in an attempt to preserve their memories and make sense of his unfulfilled love.
The series unfolds as a meditation on love, class, nostalgia, and longing. The connection between the couple is equal parts intense and intoxicating for Kemal, and his life becomes shaped by desire. Unfortunately, some love stories are marked by more despair than others.
As an adaptation of Pamuk’s novel, the series tells a full story, so you don’t have to worry about having to deal with cliffhangers as the end credits roll. While The Museum of Innocence season 2 likely won’t become reality, the 9 episodes available are satisfying on their own.
Are There Other Shows Like The Museum of Innocence?
If you enjoyed The Museum of Innocence, you might yearn for a similarly romantic series. Popular picks include Bridgerton, Nobody Wants This, To Love, To Lose, and Finding Her Edge.
Alternatively, catch up with the streamer’s other trending international shows. Like The Art of Sarah, Lead Children, or Unfamiliar.
