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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

While Lale and Kenan are off playing romantic getaway, Aslı is unraveling. The internet has turned against her, and ratings are in freefall....

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...