As the Crow Flies (2022) s03e02 Episode Script

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["Brütüs" by Ödül playing]
[woman singing jazzy pop song in Turkish]
HAVING SO MUCH FUN
#REDWOPENINGPARTY
WE'RE HERE TOO
A TRULY GREAT NIGH
WHERE IS THE REAL STAR?
Pardon?
[inhales]
All right, now that Lale's here
Hello, everyone.
First things first,
let's welcome our newest recruits,
my dear friend Emre
Kenan
and Lale.
I want to extend a warm greeting
on behalf of the entire network.
I can't even begin to tell you
how happy I am to embark
on this journey with you guys.
I have no doubt, thanks to my guidance,
as your CEO,
and, of course, your unique charm,
we will achieve a great level of success
going forward together.
- Müge.
- Hm.
I think we should adjourn this meeting
right here, right now. Okay?
[suspenseful music playing]
I'll take care of this.
You do that.
[jazzy pop music playing]
[photographer] Emre,
another shot with the RedW, please?
[woman] Oh, sure hon. Hey, look.
Emre has arrived. Yes, there he is.
[Emre] Hello.
[photographer 2] Sir, a picture, please?
Thanks a lot.
- No problem.
- Emre!
- How are you?
- Hi, Müge.
- Look at me. Do I look a bit older?
- Not at all!
But no one can be as glamorous as you are.
- You look good, I mean, real good.
- Oh, enough sweet talk.
Okay, come on, make me blush, go ahead.
You are gonna blush?
Oh, please, you are not serious, are you?
[laughs]
Emre, isn't this great?
I mean, we're working together again.
The things we'll accomplish
will be amazing.
- I think it's wonderful.
- Mm.
That way, we'll be able
to see each other more.
Yeah. I'll take that.
[tense music playing]
[Lale] Come on, we're leaving.
Just a minute. Let's think about this.
Think about what, Kenan? I don't follow.
Are we supposed to work with Müge?
And as the CEO?
Who are you calling?
I'm calling Bora to annul the contract.
Legally, I don't want us to do
anything wrong. We could face penalties.
- [door opens]
- Hey.
Kenan, hang up the phone.
Let's talk about this.
Talk about what, Gül?
[sighs]
Had someone told you?
- Forget about that for now.
- Answer me, Gül!
I just
I found out about this
a few hours ago this morning.
We're stuck together
in the same mess then.
Oh. Goddammit.
They acted like the CEO would be
someone from out of town, Kenan.
Okay. It's a matter of mutual trust.
Kenan.
[door opens]
[upbeat music playing]
Hey, guys. our shining star isn't here.
Nowhere to be found.
This party's a real snooze fest.
[man 1] Lale and Kenan are still not here,
but I'm sure they'll be here soon.
[man 2] I think that ship has sailed.
They're not coming.
[man 1] Oh, stop it, man.
[man 2] I'm telling you, man,
they won't show up.
Bora, I need to talk to you. It's urgent.
Please call me back when you get this.
We'd like to cancel the contract.
Can you estimate
how much that will set us back?
[Gül] Lale!
Lale?
Let's grab a coffee. Right there. Huh?
Please help me out here.
All I'm asking is that you lend me an ear.
Please, let's just talk.
Talk about what?
There's nothing worth discussing.
[Gül] Just a cup of coffee.
I'll be brief.
Please.
[Gül] Don't tell me you're afraid of Müge?
I mean, this is a huge network.
We secured the deal
by signing watertight contracts.
Nothing bad will happen. I promise.
It could happen, Gül, it could.
It will happen for sure.
Remember how Müge left?
That woman is filled with anger. Okay?
Okay, maybe we should move on.
We're not here to see Müge
feel good about herself, right?
She's in the hot seat right now.
She has to report
to the big brass. I don't
I don't think she has time
to feel good about herself.
You don't know the first thing about Müge.
And you don't know
the first thing about that chair, Lale.
Being in that chair
is quite the challenge,
let me tell you.
Why didn't they choose you as CEO?
Or let me rephrase that.
What made you accept not being CEO?
It's not a problem for me at all.
Life is full of twists and turns,
and it's okay.
Life is long.
[electronic dance music playing]
Thank you.
[woman] Oh, you look
just stunning tonight, sweetheart.
Doesn't she?
Müge's always been a
woman with a refined style.
Let me see those earrings. Wow.
Impressive, I really love them.
Where did you get them made?
Would you look at that, hmm?
Until quite recently,
I remember being the one
who had to say these things.
I wonder, what's up with all the praise
suddenly being directed at me?
- What's the story? What's changed?
- [woman laughing]
[laughs]
Müge is also not at all
qualified for this position.
I don't understand how this could happen.
You see, that's the journalist instinct.
It might be worth investigating
how this all went down.
And I think you should.
You know, her father
works at the state department.
It looks like
they pulled some strings there.
[Kenan chuckles]
[cell phone ringing]
Answer it.
Later. We should finish
our conversation first.
- No, answer the phone, Gül.
- There's no need to
That phone call will have
a significant impact on our future.
It would be best if you answered it.
My goal is to create a spirit of teamwork.
I want everyone to feel that
they're part of something truly marvelous.
And I want to motivate them
to be thrilled about
working in the network,
but I also need to reassure them of
the personal advantages that come with it.
So, in a nutshell,
my goal is to cultivate a team
who take pleasure in working for me.
It really sounds amazing.
Also, you should have no concerns
about how fantastic it will be
'cause as far as I'm concerned,
I know it will be. And why is that?
Love always prevails.
- [man 3] Absolutely.
- [man 4] I'll drink to that.
All right. [laughs]
Gül, I want you to tell them
exactly what I'm gonna tell you.
I talked to the law department,
and the contracts can be
ended with mutual consent.
Without incurring any fees.
Obviously, I will not coerce someone
into working here against their will.
[suspenseful music playing]
Anyone can leave.
- That is precisely what you may tell them.
- [Gül] Okay.
What did she say?
She wanted you to know
that she could see how valuable you were
to the network.
She really wants to work with you.
She asked if there was any way
you could find common ground?
[sighing] Please, listen,
you really can't afford
to lose your composure now.
We have the chance
to do remarkable things here.
Anything you'd like to do as a journalist,
we can make happen here.
Lale, I know what you're made of.
I bet you've got a million innovative
ideas swirling around your head.
Don't throw the baby out
with the bathwater.
- Gül and her wise advice.
- Can you say that I'm wrong, Kenan? Huh?
You think I'm wrong? Lale?
Do you know how you had asked
for ten new graduates back then?
And you refused every time I asked you.
- Sulhi was always refusing!
- [scoffs] Come on.
Now you can have
everything you want. I saw it.
You have that clause in your contract.
Academy, paid internships,
they were all neatly
outlined in your contract,
and they had no choice
but to agree to them.
Don't do this, Lale.
You will reach new heights again,
taking the network up high with you.
And dozens of aspiring journalists
will reap the rewards of that,
just you wait and see.
Okay, Gül. It's time for Kenan and I
to discuss this issue alone now.
We'll be in touch.
Tonight is the party for the network.
Kenan, figure it out
and come to the thing.
Then we can start working peacefully.
[upbeat music playing]
Kenan, where are you guys?
We're still waiting for you.
- We've made our decision, Gül.
- I'm listening.
As long as we have
nothing to do with Müge, we're in.
What do you mean?
Kenan you can't possibly be serious?
Yeah, we are, Gül.
Müge will have no
influence or authority over us.
We'll only deal with you.
And the newsroom won't be
accountable to any authority.
I see. Very well.
I'll get back to you ASAP, okay?
If you'll excuse us, Müge.
We were just leaving.
- Sure, sure, sure.
- This has been the best night ever.
Have fun guys, bye.
What's the deal?
[Gül] It's okay, we're good.
They're coming but
- They're coming, huh?
- You know what I think?
That considering earlier,
with them being late and everything,
I can tell that Kenan and Lale
are obviously trying to wear you out.
It seems that way.
They'll do everything in their power
to undermine your authority.
That is not lost on me in the least.
They're jealous of me.
So do you wanna know what I'm thinking?
I think you should make a deal with them.
Just let them know that
they're not on the same level as you.
You should tell them
that Müge is out of their reach.
That they'll never get a meeting with you.
That way, we'll avoid any incidents
like this morning happening again.
and I can get them to agree to this.
I agree!
I'm not going to waste
my time with them, okay?
Make sure they know that.
You do that.
["Ada" by Ödül playing]
[photographer 3] Lale,
over here for a photo.
- Lale, over here for a photo.
- Over here! Look this way.
Good evening, guys.
[shutters clicking]
[photographer 5] Lale, over here, please.
- Thank you, have a nice evening.
- Thank you, guys.
[Ali] Welcome.
- How are you?
- Nunu, you good?
[Lale] This is great, isn't it?
- Oh, my dear Lale.
- Nunu! I missed you so much, darling.
[Nunu] I missed you so much, too.
I thought you weren't gonna show up.
[Lale] We'll be seeing each other a lot.
Have fun.
Lale, welcome.
I look forward to working with you/
Thanks a lot.
[Nihal]Lale, Kenan,
we've had that booth reserved for you.
You can just go ahead whenever you want.
Yeah, sure. Absolutely.
Thank you very much.
What's up, guys?
Hi, good evening. I'm fine, thanks.
Lale, the most beautiful woman ever.
Emre? How are you?
I'm fine. You still not
fed up with this guy?
Shut up, Emre.
Do I look fed up with him in your opinion?
I'm on the daytime slot,
while you guys handle prime time.
We're gonna kill it.
Confident as always Emre, apparently.
Excuse me, I'd like to take
a photo of all of you together, alright?
This is for the press release.
[theme music playing]
[narrator] Lions, no matter how far apart,
always manage to
come together and reunite.
It's impossible to say if their motives
are driven by a thirst for greater power
or a desire to eliminate one another.
Lions are always focused on
their own needs and desires.
AS THE CROW FLIES
[shower running, stops]
Good morning.
[tense music playing]
[exhales]
What?
These two are drawn to each
other like moths to a flame.
Don't say that.
They're coming in full force.
With Lale and everyone else.
Don't talk to me about Lale.
You know how much I hate that woman.
[sighs]
She's had two million subscribers
on her channel in the first year.
And you're chasing after her
like she's some kind of mentor.
- Look at me, Yusuf.
- Güliz, please stop.
I promise this'll be
the last time I bring it up.
My God, Güliz, I asked you to stop.
- So you haven't slept with her.
- That's enough, Güliz!
Kenan bailed out, too.
To follow his beloved
girlfriend like a dog.
Well, I'll figure
something out about that.
We need to bring in a young producer.
Losing him is not good for us.
Don't worry honey.
[tense music playing]
Those outdated, obsolete people,
they can't break us.
So this is a classic clash
of old and new, huh?
X versus Z.
And so, let the war begin.
- Drive on the sidewalk.
- Excuse me, ma'am.
Didn't you hear me?
I'm not gonna do nothing here.
This car has all-wheel drive.
Drive on the sidewalk.
- But, ma'am it's
- No buts, go now.
[knocking on door]
Aslı?
- Who are you?
- Hi.
I'm Mert. The new producer.
Good morning.
Would you like to drink
something? Have a seat.
Thank you.
I've known Yusuf since we were in college.
It's my understanding
that you've just met him.
I'll have an Americano. What do you want?
Sure, I'll have one.
Two Americanos to my room.
Um, would you like me
to fill you in on Yusuf?
About his general work principles
and points of view?
No, I'm good, I've been
following him on social media anyway.
And we'll get to know
each other over time.
- Anything else?
- Excuse me, ma'am?
Do you want to talk about
anything besides Yusuf Tunca?
Well, um, we can talk about anything.
Or we can continue discussing him
until the break of dawn.
We can even light candles for him. Hm?
[melancholy piano music playing]
[inaudible dialogue]
[music continues]
[doorbell rings]
Why do you want me at the network?
Let's hash it out, shall we?
Don't you wanna come inside, first?
[music fades]
Well?
Talk to me.
We're alone now.
- Aren't we?
- We are.
It's just you and me.
There's no one else here besides us.
And no one knows either.
No one knows what? No one knows about us?
I don't think Güliz
would've hired me, if she knew.
Well, frankly, I
I didn't really feel
like I had to tell her.
And to say what exactly? That
sometimes we happened to hook-up.
- But actually
- Whatever.
Why do you want me there?
You wanna see me suffer?
Suffer?
Having fun with Güliz and being flirty.
Is that making you suffer, Aslı?
[emotional piano music playing]
I meant it makes me suffer professionally.
You act like you own the place,
now that you're dating the CEO.
Did you just want me there
to show off how powerful you've become?
Really, what the hell?
I wanted you because I need you.
I mean, professionally,
I need you because I thought
a man and woman would look good on-screen.
And we have the ratings to show for that.
Of course.
So, how do we go about this?
About what?
Like, how can we work together?
At my place. If you're up for it.
How?
I mean, we can
either work here at my place,
or schedule a meeting at the network.
Fine, but I have to think about this,
because if we don't plan ahead,
something could go awry.
Something to drink?
Is Güliz gonna drop by?
Did you really expect
Güliz would be hanging out here?
Yeah.
I thought, maybe this is a chance
to strengthen my relationship
with my boss.
You thought that?
I did. Yeah.
Because Güliz is
important for me and my career.
More than anything.
So I'd never do anything to upset her.
So, you won't have anything to drink now.
No, I won't.
But thank you for your generous offer.
Have a good night.
Don't forget to tell me
how we're going to work together.
[tense music playing]
[door opens]
[door closes]
[narrator] If you want power,
you must be prepared
for the battles that lie ahead.
As long as you're perched upon the throne,
you will be perpetually embroiled
in one war after another.
Courageous, unwavering.
Never give up the fight
for power and the pursuit of greatness.
You must possess nerves of steel
and an unyielding determination.
That's the secret to staying in the game
and becoming king.
[music continues]
Good morning.
The time has come for us.
Here we go.
[narrator] There's only one thing that
the king focuses on other than themselves,
and that is to be loved
eternally and unconditionally.
Berkcan's looking into that
with the headman or something.
What's he gonna do?
Well, he said he'd do it,
but I don't think he can.
Neither do I.
Good morning, eager beavers.
Good morning, Emre.
[Emre] Hi, hon. [kisses]
We're checking out that
incident in Nazilli. Did you cover it?
No, what's that? I have no idea.
Hey, could you please, uh, tell 'em
to send some water with lemon here?
Drank too much last night,
now elephants are colonizing my head.
Stop drinking. You drink too much, man.
I thought you had diabetes,
you're really pushing your luck with that.
If I die, at least it'll be on my terms.
- Lale, look away please.
- I don't care what you're up to, Emre.
Oh, fuck that.
Dude, why do you say that? At the
end of the day they're college co-eds.
- They're just working for pocket money.
- [Kenan] Just fuck off, Emre.
You're disgusting, Emre.
You really are, you know that?
I'm disgusting, but I'm very happy!
Scooch over, I'm gonna lie down.
Good morning.
Good morning.
Lale?
How was your news items meeting?
It was excellent. Why do you ask?
Do you have the report?
What's the coverage for tonight?
[suspenseful music playing]
Hold on, I'm not sure
why you want to know.
You know, the board wants to review it.
- What?
- The meeting's report.
You mean Müge, right?
Wait a minute.
So, Müge wants us to hand in our report?
I guess it's just protocol,
I'm sure it's nothing.
Did you ever wanna take
a look at our report?
And remember what we agreed on?
Emre, did you receive
any requests for a report?
No.
Hold on, was I supposed to answer yes?
I'm not sure what's going on.
We don't share
the reports with anyone, Gül.
You can tell her exactly that.
She's also more than
welcome to fire us. Okay?
Okay.
Okay, I'll deal with her. No worries.
You're great, thanks.
[door opens]
I'll see you on Wednesday then. Sure.
We can go have something to eat
and then go over the details
of the new package together.
Alright.
Sure. Yes, of course.
Absolutely, no problem.
Okay, I'll see you soon. Yeah, bye now.
Where's the news report?
They just sent it to you.
It's in your inbox.
All right.
Anything else?
No.
I'm off. I'll see you
at the finance meeting.
Yeah, I'll see you there in a minute.
Actually, five, Gül.
Hi.
- [door closes]
- Something wrong?
No. I
[clears throat] Um
Here's the plan, so
Come to my place after work,
and we discuss the next show.
Your place?
Sure.
- But, you know
- What?
I just figured
that you had somewhere to go after work.
I don't, Aslı, I have to work.
Either prior or after we go on air,
it doesn't matter. I have to work.
But if you already have plans
No, of course not.
I mean, no problem. Work tonight.
Okay I'll swing by
as soon as I get off work.
Then we can prep for the meeting
tomorrow, y'know.
That sounds great. Okay.
Cool, then.
[sighs]
Today's
Yes, it is. Today's the day.
We're in for a showdown with Lale.
You ready for this?
I've been through this before, it's fine.
Focus on yourself, not others.
Thank you.
[exhales]
[indistinct chatter]
[Kenan] Good job, everyone.
- Good luck to us all.
- [Ali] Thank you.
[woman] So, Lale Kiran's
making a comeback, huh?
[woman 2] I know,
I'm only here to see her in person.
[woman 3] Yes, exactly.
This is a historical moment.
- All right, thank you.
- You're welcome.
[dramatic music playing]
[music fades]
- Hello everyone, best of luck to you all!
- Thank you.
[Lale] Good evening.
[tense music playing]
- Yes, thank you very much.
- You're welcome.
[sighing]
- What's your name?
- Altan.
- Good job, Altan. Thank you.
- You're welcome.
Shh.
[narrator] Being the king is not easy.
It's quite a challenge.
At some point,
the king might find themselves
pondering the purpose of their reign
and the desire
that led them to the throne.
Let's do this.
The final round.
For one last time.
You got this. Give it your all, crush it!
Lale, you have fear in your eyes.
Lose that face, right now.
Do it.
Do it, love.
[music stops]
- I'll go down there and show my support.
- Stay.
You believe she can pull this off?
I think she's lost her touch.
It wouldn't surprise me if she flopped.
She doesn't look ready.
[intense music playing]
We'll see how it goes.
Lale, sound check, dear.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Sunday.
Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
[director] Aslı?
January, February, March, April.
[director] Sound check okay. Ten seconds.
[music continues]
[Nunu] Counting down.
Last three seconds. Three, two, one.
Lale Kiran is back on air now.
[dramatic music playing]
Good evening, everyone.
Thank you for joining us.
After a long absence,
I have returned to the TV screen.
I have to say
it's great to be back with all of you,
and I hope that you've missed me
just as much as I've missed you.
And now on RedW Türkiye, we are live.
Our brand-new program is airing live
with an incredible new cast
and production crew.
Our group of committed journalists
will bring you the most accurate
and up-to-date information.
We pride ourselves
on delivering the truth,
just as you have come to expect
from our previous programs.
This is Lale Kiran.
And The Daily Journal begins now.
[upbeat music playing]
And now, let's dive
into today's top stories.
We have a plethora of information
to share with you tonight.
Some surprise guests will be joining us.
We will kick off the season with
great determination. No doubt about it.
- [music swells]
- [inaudible dialogue]
Well, beloved viewers,
we have reached the conclusion
of our very first program
here on RedW Türkiye.
We were thrilled
to be back on your screens.
Thank you for tuning in.
We hope you found it enjoyable.
On behalf of my crew,
good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
And I hope you awaken tomorrow
to a day filled with bright optimism.
Goodbye, everyone.
[Nunu] We're off-air, people.
Roll end credits.
- [news theme playing]
- [applause]
[dramatic piano music playing]
- [Kenan] Congratulations.
- Thanks a lot.
[Kenan kisses]
[music fades]
The Internet has gone wild
Good job, everyone! Good job, Lale!
Wow, these reactions are amazing.
She's trending on three sites.
By the way, I haven't
received the news report.
Don't worry about that now.
Just wait until morning for the ratings.
Huge ratings, for sure.
Where did you tell me it was?
You said it was in my inbox.
It's not here. I can't find it anywhere.
Where is it?
Are you really asking me this now? Hmm?
Because the show is actually over.
I'm asking this now.
I told them,
"Müge wants to see the news report."
They said they'd send it right away.
Clearly, there was
a problem with the computer.
Can you just let it go, please?
We did something great.
You think it's possible
for you to enjoy this a little?
[door opens]
[door closes]
[tense music playing]
Every story they covered
is now a trend topic.
And so is Lale.
We just scratched the surface
of the stories they covered.
I guess we didn't put in enough effort.
Wow.
Now you're preaching about
the virtues of hard work?
I'm looking forward
to tonight, then. My place.
[door opens, closes]
[Kenan] Mm.
I adore you, I really do. You're amazing.
- [soft piano music playing]
- [Kenan] Mm.
- [Lale] Slow down. Wait.
- Slow down?
[Lale laughs]
[music continues]
[Kenan kisses]
We really deserve this, don't we? Hm?
- I've got my wine here.
- Oh, yeah?
I'll keep drinking this
till the sun comes up.
[Lale laughs]
Sure, um You deserve it.
[drink pouring]
I raise my glass
to you.
To us.
Cheers.
Cheers.
[doorbell ringing]
Come in.
Hey. Your guest's arrived, my love.
Oh, look at you, such busy bees.
Do your thing, don't mind me.
Aslı, please.
- [woman 1] Hey!
- [intense music playing]
[woman 2] Oh, my fucking God!
[woman 1] Come on. He's not waking up!
You think he's dead?
Check his pulse, c'mon.
Phew. He does have a pulse. What do we do?
- Let's leave.
- Wait. We can't.
Oh, my God. Let's call someone.
- His phone.
- Where the fuck is his phone?
[music continues]
Holy fuck.
Hold on, hold on.
Here.
- Yeah, but who should I call?
- Redial the last number he called.
[cell phone buzzing]
[Lale] Kenan?
[buzzing continues]
[laughs]
What's up, Emre?
What happened?
Hang on, please.
All right, just calm down,
calm down, just a second.
Kenan. Kenan? Kenan.
Um, can I [sighs]
I'm gonna need you
to give me an address, please.
[tense music playing]
Good evening.
The keys are in the ignition.
Here you go. Room 1412.
- Thank you, sir.
- You're welcome.
[door lock beeps]
- [woman 2]Lale Kiran?
- Evening.
Girls, um, you can leave now.
- Ms. Lale, we're really sorry
- No. You don't have to say anything.
And you don't need to feel bad about this.
Everyone's responsible
for their own self-control. Okay?
I got this.
[ambulance siren chirps]
[reporter] I hope you're okay, Lale.
But what happened?
[reporter 2] Lale, can you
tell us what happened?
How about a few words about Emre, Lale?
Guys, we don't have time for this.
- Emre's gonna be fine. Now, please
- Lale?
Lale, what's wrong with Emre?
- What happened? Just a few words, please.
- Lale, what's wrong with Emre?
Thank you very much. Thanks. Good night,
everyone. Excuse me, please. Excuse me.
[narrator] Life in the jungle
is a never-ending adventure,
full of surprises at every turn.
The lion should always
be prepared for unexpected assaults,
just as much as the ones it anticipates.
The future is as unpredictable
as a wild gust of wind.
And what makes the jungle so dangerous
is its unpredictability.
Hello there, good morning.
- [man] Hey, isn't that Lale Kiran?
- [woman] Yeah, look, she's trending now.
Did you see this?
[intense music playing]
[woman 2] Wow. Isn't that Lale Kiran?
- Yeah, that's her.
- [woman 2] I guess she doesn't know yet.
Have you seen her video?
[woman 3] Yeah.
What a terrible thing
for a woman to go through.
[woman 4] Look at her.
I don't think she knows.
Poor woman.
Did you see the video?
[cell phone ringing]
Selim?
I haven't seen it,
what're you talking about?
What is it?
Okay, I'll check it out now. Okay.
[woman 5] Wow, what do you think
about that Lale Kiran thing?
[woman 6] What happened?
LALE KIRAN'S SEXTAPE.
HAS ANYONE NOT SEEN IT?
WOW, WHAT A WOMAN!
SHAME ON YOU!
NOW WE'VE SEEN EVERYTHING
LIKE IF YOU WATCHED I
LALE KIRAN BUSTED IN HOTEL ROOM
I WATCHED IT. DON'T WATCH IT.
SEND IT, I'M SO CURIOUS
IT'S THE END FOR LALE
CAREER? IT'S INHUMAN
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