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!

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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