As the Crow Flies(Kuş Uçuşu): Season 1, Episode 5 Recap

In this episode of Turkish TV Obsessed, we discuss the fifth episode of "As the Crow Flies.” Here's what we discuss:

• The Flashback No One Asked For
  We kick things off with a classic flashback episode (yawn). Both Laura and Melissa agree—flashbacks should be banned! We get it, Selim met Lale years ago, but dual timelines just drag the story down.

• Selim & Lale's Flirty Meet-Cute
  Cue Selim's memory of the first time he saw Lale at his restaurant. He sends over a dish, and they make googly eyes. Not much to swoon over here, but the backstory of Muge and Lale almost being co-anchors is finally revealed. Ooooh, drama!

• Asli is EVERYTHING
  Our girl Asli Tuna, the real star of this episode, is in full villain mode! From throwing shade at Lale's assistant, to strutting into the office like a boss with rap music playing in slo-mo, she’s stealing every scene. Her power trip is on, and we’re here for it.

• Schemers Gonna Scheme
  Asli is planting seeds of doubt left and right—first with Lale’s hot hubby and then with Kenan. She’s truly the puppet master, and every move she makes is calculated to burn the whole station down. We love a good, manipulative villain!

• That Neck Brace Moment
  Ozge shows up wearing a neck brace that's clearly five sizes too big, and the visual is pure comedy gold. You can barely see her face over it! But don't be fooled—there's some serious drama brewing, including BusBus’ viral post that’s stirring up trouble for Lale.

• Creepy Kenan Strikes Again
  Kenan’s attempts to woo Lale are giving off MAJOR cringe vibes. He’s pulling out all the stops, including a flashback to the infamous peach shirt, but Lale’s just not feeling it. “I don't know anything, but I know you know,” he whispers. Ugh.

• Asli’s Champagne Shenanigans
  Asli convinces Lale to have a few drinks, then uses the opportunity to drop a sneaky call to Selim, setting him up to think something’s going on between Lale and Kenan. Her manipulation skills are on point!

• BusBus Gossip—Lale is Glowing?!
  Yusuf and Asli's spicy post about Lale glowing goes viral, even catching the attention of Lale's own daughter! It’s feeding into Selim’s growing paranoia that something’s going on with Kenan. Uh-oh.

• Awkward AF Ending
  The episode wraps with Kenan trying (and failing) to seduce Lale. He knocks on her hotel door with that cringe-worthy line: “Remember the peach shirt?” Lale’s not impressed, and neither are we.

Final Thoughts: Laura and Melissa are still not sold on Kenan’s storyline, but Asli’s rise to power is keeping things interesting. We can’t wait to see what chaos she unleashes next!

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