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Buckle up, scandal lovers. Episode 3 brings us office whispers, viral rumors, an alleged sex tape, an unbothered Emre, and a CEO who’s Limewiring her way into HR violations. Let’s just say the sex tape might not be real—but the drama is. LALE’S REPUTATION? RUINED. EMRE’S? BOOSTED. The episode kicks off in scandal city. Everyone at the station thinks Lale made a sex tape with news bro Emre after she helped him during his blackout. Emre? THRIVING. He reads the comments praising his alleged conquest and just… smiles. Gross. Instead of denying anything, he requests an extended leave. Classic coward move. Lale’s sobbing in her dressing room, worried about her daughters seeing the rumors, while Kenan is doing… the most. Threatening legal action. Vowing revenge. Spiraling. MÜGE: CEO, CHAOS GOBLIN, & SEX TAPE COLLECTOR? While the newsroom burns, Müge is laser-focused on one thing: getting her hands on the tape. Not salvaging the network’s reputation. Not supporting her team. She’s refreshing shady forums, clicking every malware ad, and DM’ing randos from her real account. Ma’am. You are the CEO. Also: isn’t this sexual harassment? GULIZ, YUSUF, AND ASLI: THE LOVE TRIANGLE WE DESERVE Our favorite trio is back—bickering, accusing, and dancing around secrets. Guliz thinks Aslı leaked the tape. Aslı accuses Yusuf. Yusuf says he loves Lale (?!). And then Aslı drops this iconic line: “Everyone murders the one they love.” Cue the suspicious stares, the BusBus callback, and the best petty exit from Guliz yet: “There is no tonight.” LALE’S FAMILY LIFE IMPLODES Lale visits her daughter Mila, who runs away in tears. The other daughter is heartbroken when Mila turns off the TV—because, let's be honest, it’s the only time they see their mom. Selim (MIA this season, probably due to budget cuts) gets one offscreen phone call to confirm: Mila wants nothing to do with Lale. THE DRUNK GIRL TALK WE DIDN’T KNOW WE NEEDED In a rare moment of humanity, Aslı shows up at Lale’s apartment. Over a bottle of wine (okay, several), they talk Pilates, bad bosses, first loves, and heartbreak. Lale: “Love is rare.” Aslı: “I had it. Still have it. Wish I didn’t.” Cue silent tears and straight-from-the-bottle chugs. This scene is pure gold. And yes, it’s still somehow more romantic than any Kenan moment. THE SEX TAPE FALLOUT The ratings? SKY-HIGH. The fallout? Catastrophic. Lale doesn’t care about the fame—she cares about her daughter hating her. Meanwhile, Yusuf pukes backstage. From nerves? Guilt? Or the mere thought of losing his job? TBD. And just as Lale and Kenan get a call from the police confirming they found the culprit… CUT TO BLACK. We don’t see who it is. But you won’t have to wait long. Episode 4 brings the reveal. Support Our Show: Rate, review, or subscribe to Turkish TV Obsessed to stay updated with new episodes.

The claws are out, the tension is thick, and we’re already down bad for Yusuf in glasses. Season 3, Episode 2 of As the Crow Flies is messy in the best possible way—and yes, we finally get the scene that ties back to last season’s cliffhanger sex tape scandal. Buckle up, babes. Lale’s “I’m Out” Moment Gets Hijacked by Gul the Mastermind After the Season 3 opener bombshell—Müge is CEO now?!—Lale storms out, declaring she’s out. Honestly? Valid. But Gul isn’t ready to let her golden goose go. She lures Lale and Kenan into a coffee date full of manipulation, power plays, and just enough flattery to get Lale thinking. Cue Gul: “Aren’t you curious how Müge got this job? Doesn’t it deserve… investigation?” 🕵️‍♀️ Ma’am, you’re diabolical and we love it. Flash Forward to the Network Party from Hell Back at Müge’s party, everyone is asking the same question: Where’s Lale? Müge is seething. Emre, the daytime anchor with frat-boy energy, is flirting-slash-negging her while probably still high from the night before. When Lale finally shows up, she’s a rock star. Everyone wants a photo. Everyone ignores Müge. Even Nunu fanboys. Emre casually drops “Aren’t you sick of Kenan yet?” in front of the whole room. The answer is yes we are, Emre. The answer is always yes. Meanwhile, in the Love Triangle We Actually Care About… Yusuf and Nepo News Baby Guliz are in bed—post-shower, towel drop, sex eyes—but Yusuf is more interested in Lale’s press release than Guliz. She accuses him of sleeping with Lale. WRONG GUESS, GIRL. Then we’re hit with THE SCENE™: Aslı shows up at Yusuf’s door demanding answers. “Why did you bring me back to the network?” she asks. He plays it cool: “I need you… professionally.” Mhmmm, suuuuure. Their entire conversation is just sex disguised as logistics. “We need to work better together.” “Should we meet at your place?” “I guess you’re not drinking?” They’re not even trying to be subtle. The Office Bros & the Ratings War Emre shows up to work reeking of booze and regret. Kenan and Lale are disgusted. Gul tries to act like she’s doing CEO damage control, but really she’s spinning lies faster than Müge can ask for a coverage report. Speaking of coverage reports: Lale refuses to hand hers over. “If Müge doesn’t like it, she can fire me.” ICON. Yusuf + Glasses + Tension = Everything Yusuf is wearing his hot glasses and owning the newsroom while Aslı silently breaks down in the corner. She follows him home, confronts him again, and he delivers the worst line possible: “We just hooked up sometimes.” Sir. You lived with her. You loved her. You stared at her for two seasons like she hung the moon. Be serious. But Don’t Worry—Yusuf Gets Even Shadier Later He invites Aslı over for a “work meeting” at his apartment, only for her to walk in on Guliz wearing nothing but his shirt. Her face? Devastated. Our hearts? Shattered. The tension? THICK. Meanwhile, Emre Is Unconscious & Shirtless Somewhere Turns out Emre partied too hard with two college girls. They find him unconscious and—using his finger to unlock his phone—call the last person he spoke to: Kenan. Except Kenan’s passed out like a baby on Lale’s couch, so Lale answers and goes to the hotel alone (why?!), only to be caught by paparazzi. Cliffhanger We All Knew Was Coming This explains the infamous sex tape scandal tease from Season 2’s finale: Lale wasn’t in a sex tape. She was caught on camera leaving a hotel room with a half-naked news bro. Now the internet is running wild with sex tape rumors, and the board is asking questions. But we’re just wondering when Aslı and Yusuf are going to finally bang again. 💌 Subscribe to our Substack for more recaps, spicy takes, and musings on Yusuf being a messy hot king.

Season 3 kicks off strong with corporate chaos, public breakdowns, surprise power grabs, and the juiciest love triangle this show has ever served us. The Peach Shirt is (blessedly) retired—for now—and in its place we get something far better: Yusuf Cracks On Air Our boy Yusuf finally gets the anchor seat… and immediately collapses under pressure. We open with him pacing outside the studio, rolling a cigarette and sweating bullets before literally collapsing behind the desk. Is it a heart attack? Seizure? Nope. Just a panic attack, which Kenan, of course, mocks later. Compassion? Kenan never heard of it. Lale’s Soft Launch into Influencer Era Meanwhile, Lale is living her best DIY journalism life. No network. No dress code. Just vibes. Kenan, naturally, hates this and tries to convince her to shut it all down. His argument? “It’s a tiny channel.” The way he says it like she’s running a WordPress blog in 2008 and not building a personal empire. Nepo Baby and the Love Triangle Nobody’s Ready For Guliz (Nepo Baby News Queen) rushes to Yusuf’s hospital bedside and kisses him tenderly, confirming what we feared: they’re not just dating—they’re serious. As in, engagement-ring-level serious. And oh yeah, Guliz wants Aslı to return as co-anchor… because her boyfriend requested it. This is soap opera energy. Inject it. Aslı’s Comeback (and Instant Regret) Aslı, sensing an opportunity and clearly still into Yusuf, agrees to return to her old job. But it’s not the triumphant welcome she imagined. Her old coworkers barely look at her, her name is left off meeting invites, and the only person excited to see her is the assistant she promptly fires. To make it worse, Yusuf won’t even look at her. Not when she walks in. Not during rehearsal. Not even when they go live. He waits until the cameras roll to turn, flash a polite smile, and introduce her. The tension? Immaculate. Lale & Aslı: Frenemies to Friends (?) Lale keeps showing up at Aslı’s favorite bar, smiling like she’s not talking to the woman who literally tried to ruin her life. Aslı pokes at her to take the fancy new job she’s being offered, just so they can battle on-screen again. Their weird “are we rivals or girlfriends” energy is back and honestly? We missed it. Lale Accepts the New Job (and Muge Is the Boss?!) Just when it seems like Lale is choosing peace and content creation, she agrees to do one last round in mainstream media—with Kenan as her partner. But there’s a twist: the CEO of the station isn’t some faceless suit. It’s Müge. Yep. Cue the gasp. Next episode? More angst. More chaos. Turkish TV is officially back. Support Our Show: Rate, review, or subscribe to Turkish TV Obsessed to stay updated with new episodes.

The Season 2 finale of As the Crow Flies gives us everything—messy breakups, career implosions, backstabbing, revenge, and a last-minute sex tape scandal that nobody asked for. But let’s be honest, the real stars of this episode are Aslı, Yusuf, and Guliz, while Lale and Kenan continue their soap opera that no one cares about. KENAN’S PEACH SHIRT & DERANGED OBSESSION The episode opens with Kenan, fresh off learning that Lale and Selim are officially done, dramatically driving to Lale’s apartment in what can only be described as a horror movie sequence. As he speeds through the streets, we get multiple flashbacks of The Infamous Peach Shirt. Sir, please retire this relic from your youth. Just as he’s about to go full stalker mode and show up at Lale’s doorstep, Nepo baby News Queen Guliz arrives to interrupt his mission. She bulldozes her way into his apartment with an offer, but Kenan, being Kenan, is only interested in getting Aslı fired. He can barely focus on the fact that someone wants to pay him big bucks for a cushy new job because he’s too obsessed with screwing over Aslı. Priorities, Kenan. MÜGE’S DELUSIONS HIT ROCK BOTTOM Meanwhile, Müge meets Lale at a restaurant, pretending to be besties again and ordering half the menu like she’s celebrating something. Lale, unimpressed, asks her about her house in Datça (?) and subtly suggests she move there permanently. Müge, catching on, absolutely snaps. She blames Lale for ruining her life, calls her a monster, and wishes for her total downfall. The best part? This full-on meltdown happens as waiters awkwardly deliver a feast of food to the table. Perfect timing. Lale, ever the queen of composure, walks away unfazed, while a voiceover reminds us: A lion takes the hit and keeps moving. Müge, however, is rotting with rage and plotting her next move. KENAN BECOMES THE ULTIMATE CREEP Back at the newsroom, Kenan spends the entire day lurking and staring at Lale like a lunatic. He keeps trying to get her alone, but every time, something interrupts him. Finally, he locks himself in her dressing room like a true weirdo and whispers, “Isn’t it time we talk, Lale?” Before she can respond, the newsroom bursts in to celebrate Kenan’s last day. His plans foiled, Kenan goes back to doing what he does best—emotionally manipulating Lale live on air. As she prepares to broadcast, he whispers into her earpiece, “Are you finally mine?” Ew. Ew. Ew. Then, in the middle of her interview, he keeps whispering things like “Are you afraid of me?” and “Do you think I’m too good for you?” Again, EW. But when she has to say “yes” in response to her guest, Kenan takes it as a sign she’s agreeing to be with him. The result? Gross. The moment is played as romantic, but really, it feels like something out of a psychological thriller. THE PEACH SHIRT STRIKES AGAIN Next thing we know, they’re at Lale’s apartment… and Kenan is wearing The Peach Shirt once more. The show wants us to think this is a passionate, long-awaited reunion, but instead, it’s just two toxic people making an even worse decision. The next morning, Lale finds a cup of terrible coffee waiting for her. When she complains, Kenan smugly reveals that he already ordered her a coffee machine. The audacity of this man to act like a savior over a Keurig. ASLI’S PUBLIC MELTDOWN IS CHEF’S KISS While Lale and Kenan are off playing romantic getaway, Aslı is unraveling. The internet has turned against her, and ratings are in freefall. Guliz calls her into a meeting and roasts her alive, telling her she’s finished. When Aslı tries the “but we’re friends” excuse, Guliz shuts it down with a savage line: “Don’t play the friend card, it doesn’t suit you.” Ouch. But true. Aslı overhears coworkers talking trash about her, so she confronts them. Just as they awkwardly compliment her taste in art, Guliz storms in and orders her painting removed from the wall. The ultimate power move. This sets Aslı off completely. She shows up to her live broadcast completely wasted and delivers one of the best meltdowns in TV history. Slurring her words, she roasts her haters, confesses to using burner accounts to spread gossip, and tells the audience they’re all pathetic. The control room panics, but our shady king Nunu orders a close-up. Then, Aslı dramatically rips off her mic, throws her blazer, and screams at her coworkers before storming out. It’s the same exact way Lale left in Season 1, except this time, nobody cheers. Aslı walks out of the studio completely alone. YUSUF’S BIG MOMENT (THAT ASLI HATES) While Aslı’s career crumbles, Yusuf is thriving. Thanks to Lale, he is now the new face of the news broadcast, cleaned up and wearing a suit. Guliz, always on the hunt, immediately starts eyeing him like a snack. We all know where this is going. Yusuf, feeling proud, goes to Aslı’s apartment to celebrate with her. Instead of hugging him, she punches him, calls him an asshole, and kicks him out. Fair. He did take her job. As he stands outside, devastated, he punches a wall and drinks alone. The throne is hell, the voiceover reminds us. ASLI GETS THE PERFECT NEW JOB So what’s next for our chaotic queen? A talk show. And not just any talk show—a full-on trashy, Jerry Springer-style tabloid show. With Gul as her new boss, the two most ruthless women on the show join forces. After watching Aslı command a stage full of screaming guests, Gul smirks and says, “You’re crazy. We’re going to rule the ratings.” YES. THIS. This is what we needed. THE LAST-MINUTE SEX TAPE SCANDAL NO ONE ASKED FOR Just as things seem wrapped up, the episode throws in a last-minute twist: Lale gets a phone call from Kenan, telling her to check the news. And what does she see? A sex tape scandal. Whose tape? What’s in it? Who leaked it? We have no idea. But we do know one thing: Season 3 is about to be an absolute mess. WHAT’S NEXT IN SEASON 3? * Will Yusuf and Aslı’s rivalry turn into something even messier? * Can Gul turn Aslı into Turkey’s next Jerry Springer? * Will Müge get her revenge? * And who the hell leaked Lale’s sex tape? Or is there a sex tape at all? Support Our Show: Rate, review, or subscribe to Turkish TV Obsessed to stay updated with new episodes.

In this episode of Turkish TV Obsessed, we discuss season 2, episode 7 of "As the Crow Flies.” Here's what we discuss: LALE’S BIG SAD APARTMENT ERA The episode opens on a deeply depressed Lale, who has been unceremoniously booted from her own home by Selim. (But hey, he did say it nicely, so...progress?) She finds a new apartment, moves in instantly—Turkish TV efficiency at its finest—and spends her first night alone, staring at the walls. Selim, feeling at least a little guilty for making her homeless, gives her a call to check in. The conversation is supportive and sweet, but we can’t forget: he took the house and kept the kids. The bare minimum, sir. In her newfound independence, Lale also decides she no longer needs a driver. This would be an empowering move, except she conveniently forgets to tell the station to reassign him, leaving poor Ahmet completely jobless. KENAN’S PETTY TOUR CONTINUES Kenan, ever the master of emotional manipulation, strolls into the office and finds Lale looking like she’d rather die than speak to him. He tries to be smug about his departure, but Lale isn’t taking the bait. Instead, she finally asks if he’s leaving to work with Gul. Rather than giving a simple “no,” he storms off like a moody teenager. We see you, Kenan. You want her to think you’re banging Gul. Classic toxic behavior. ASLI FACES OFFICE SCANDAL OF THE CENTURY Our queen of chaos, Asli, is back at it, but this time, she’s the one getting played. First, the rumors about her sleeping with a married man (and possibly being pregnant) go viral. Then, her assistant—who is so devious she deserves an As the Crow Flies spinoff—turns the tables in the most unhinged way possible. In a move worthy of an Evil Employee Hall of Fame award, the assistant pours hot cappuccino all over herself and screams bloody murder, framing Asli for assault. Immediately, everyone in the office believes it because, well…Asli has treated everyone like garbage. Asli’s only saving grace? Our beloved Yusuf, who finds her crying and cuddles her like a true himbo king. These two are the best part of the show, no notes. MÜGE'S DELUSIONS & GUL’S RUTHLESS REALNESS Müge, fresh off being fired, pitches a TV show idea to Gul, assuming she’ll get to be the star. Gul, in peak savage form, reminds her that she does not have a face for TV and tells her to sit down. Müge, who apparently does not take rejection well, snaps and curses Gul out before running straight into Lale’s arms for comfort. Lale, ever the naïve one, lets Müge wine and dine her into forgiveness. Müge even suggests they work together again, and Lale—ignoring every red flag imaginable—considers it. Kenan, obviously sensing the terrible decision-making happening, freaks out. But instead of showing Lale the proof that Müge was still betraying her, he just insults her intelligence and storms off. Classic Kenan. Enter Yusuf, MVP of the episode. Instead of screaming like an idiot, he calmly presents actual evidence that Müge is still working against Lale. And suddenly, Lale sees the light. LALE & ASLI: THE UNLIKELY WINE NIGHT WE DESERVE Reeling from her confrontation with Kenan and finally seeing Müge for the backstabbing snake she is, Lale does what any reasonable person would: she gets drunk and wanders over to Aslı’s house. The two women, formerly mortal enemies, sip wine and have an honest conversation about their lives falling apart. Aslı, in peak Aslı form, gleefully points out that Kenan is her oxygen and she will not survive without him. She’s not wrong. Lale, tipsy but insightful, helps Aslı realize she can still fight her way out of her scandal. She even recommends a lawyer and encourages her to investigate her shady assistant. In return, Aslı actually thanks her. A rare, fleeting moment of peace between these two legends. BREAKING NEWS: WHO WILL GET THE BIG INTERVIEW? Suddenly, we launch into what feels like an entirely new episode. A major news story breaks: Suleyman Demir, a man claiming he was wrongly imprisoned, is being released, and every journalist in Turkey is fighting for the exclusive interview. Aslı, Kenan, and even Nepo News Baby Guliz all try to land the interview, but Lale wins because she is simply the queen of sincerity. Suleyman agrees to meet with her, and instead of hoarding the spotlight, she gives the interview to Yusuf. Yes, our little cardigan-wearing himbo gets his moment to shine! Aslı, meanwhile, sees Yusuf on the newsroom monitors and her face says it all. KENAN’S HORROR MOVIE ENDING The episode ends with Kenan finally learning that Lale moved out. Ahmet, still struggling for employment, lets it slip that Lale has a new apartment, and Kenan—rather than, I don’t know, minding his business—manipulates Ahmet into giving him the address. The final shot? Kenan driving to her apartment with horror movie music blaring in the background. This man is unhinged. But we knew that already. WHAT’S NEXT? STAY TUNED FOR THE SEASON FINALE! * Will Kenan show up at Lale’s apartment uninvited and gaslight her into taking him back? (Yes.) * Can Aslı escape her downfall, or is she officially canceled? * Will Yusuf finally realize he deserves better than all these messy people? * Who will emerge victorious in this never-ending TV war? Grab your çay (or şarap) and tune in next week—this drama is far from over! 🍷 Support Our Show: Rate, review, or subscribe to Turkish TV Obsessed to stay updated with new episodes.