In this episode of Turkish TV Obsessed, we discuss season 2, episode 1 of "As the Crow Flies.” Here's what we discuss:
Aslı’s New Era, Same Old Problems
The Party That Isn’t What It Seems
Aslı’s rise to anchor comes with a celebration… and a bombshell. Gul and Müge reveal they’re already planning to replace her. Ouch!Scrolling Downward Spiral
Aslı spirals, obsessively checking her social media feed for negative comments. Spoiler: there’s a lot.Gul’s Game
Gul drops the iconic line, “You’ll guess what’s coming, you stupid little bitch,” after Aslı tries to sniff out her replacement plans. Ruthless!Assistant Power Plays
Aslı takes her frustrations out on her assistant, targeting her earrings (seriously?) and hijacking her birthday presents.
Lale’s Domestic Depression
From Star Anchor to Homemaker
Lale is stuck at home, baking, not drinking wine, and feeling the weight of a purpose-free life.Selim’s Cryptic Call
Selim makes a mysterious phone call, hinting at some big moves to get Lale back to her old self.
Yusuf, Kenan, and Chaos
Yusuf Goes to War—Literally
Our boy Yusuf is now a war journalist, dodging bullets in the Middle East. Who knew BusBus could go global?Kenan’s Budget Struggles
Kenan’s life post-Lale is bleak. His low-budget news gig is a far cry from his former glory.
The Wildest Sequence Yet
Bedroom Drama
Lale rejects Selim’s advances, Kenan is hooking up with randos, and Yusuf is dodging landmines. A lot is happening.
The Comeback Moves
Lale’s Lightbulb Moment
After spotting a Middle East story, Lale snaps out of her funk, reconnecting with her journalistic instincts.The Sad Boat Summit
Lale and Kenan meet on his signature sad boat, sparking a possible comeback collaboration.
Aslı’s On-Air Revolution
Breaking the News Mold
Tired of her sinking ratings, Aslı ditches the desk and reinvents the news with bold visuals and TMZ-style reporting.The Crowd Goes Wild
Aslı’s daring new format blows up social media. Even her detractors are intrigued.
Lale’s Big Decision
Back in the Game
Watching Aslı’s bold move, Lale calls Kenan and officially agrees to their comeback plan. Game on!
Final Thoughts
This episode sets the stage for a power-packed season of rivalries, comebacks, and, of course, more chaos. Aslı’s fighting to stay on top, Lale’s gearing up for a return, and Kenan’s beige sweater is back on the sad boat. Buckle up—it’s going to be a wild ride!
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