Buckle up, scandal lovers. Episode 3 brings us office whispers, viral rumors, an alleged sex tape, an unbothered Emre, and a CEO who’s Limewiring her way into HR violations. Let’s just say the sex tape might not be real—but the drama is.

Lale’s Reputation? Ruined. Emre’s? Boosted.

The episode kicks off in scandal city. Everyone at the station thinks Lale made a sex tape with news bro Emre after she helped him during his blackout. Emre? THRIVING. He reads the comments praising his alleged conquest and just… smiles. Gross.

Instead of denying anything, he requests an extended leave. Classic coward move. Lale’s sobbing in her dressing room, worried about her daughters seeing the rumors, while Kenan is doing… the most. Threatening legal action. Vowing revenge. Spiraling.

Müge: CEO, Chaos Goblin, & Sex Tape Collector?

While the newsroom burns, Müge is laser-focused on one thing: getting her hands on the tape. Not salvaging the network’s reputation. Not supporting her team. She’s refreshing shady forums, clicking every malware ad, and DM’ing randos from her real account. Ma’am. You are the CEO.

Also: isn’t this sexual harassment?

Guliz, Yusuf, and Aslı: The Love Triangle We Deserve

Our favorite trio is back—bickering, accusing, and dancing around secrets. Guliz thinks Aslı leaked the tape. Aslı accuses Yusuf. Yusuf says he loves Lale (?!). And then Aslı drops this iconic line:

“Everyone murders the one they love.”

Cue the suspicious stares, the BusBus callback, and the best petty exit from Guliz yet: “There is no tonight.”

Lale’s Family Life Implodes

Lale visits her daughter Mila, who runs away in tears. The other daughter is heartbroken when Mila turns off the TV—because, let's be honest, it’s the only time they see their mom.

Selim (MIA this season, probably due to budget cuts) gets one offscreen phone call to confirm: Mila wants nothing to do with Lale.

The Drunk Girl Talk We Didn’t Know We Needed

In a rare moment of humanity, Aslı shows up at Lale’s apartment. Over a bottle of wine (okay, several), they talk Pilates, bad bosses, first loves, and heartbreak.

Lale: “Love is rare.”

Aslı: “I had it. Still have it. Wish I didn’t.”

Cue silent tears and straight-from-the-bottle chugs.

This scene is pure gold. And yes, it’s still somehow more romantic than any Kenan moment.

The Sex Tape Fallout

The ratings? SKY-HIGH. The fallout? Catastrophic. Lale doesn’t care about the fame—she cares about her daughter hating her.

Meanwhile, Yusuf pukes backstage. From nerves? Guilt? Or the mere thought of losing his job? TBD.

And just as Lale and Kenan get a call from the police confirming they found the culprit…

CUT TO BLACK.

We don’t see who it is. But you won’t have to wait long. Episode 4 brings the reveal.

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The claws are out, the tension is thick, and we’re already down bad for Yusuf in glasses. Season 3, Episode 2 of As the Crow Flies is messy in the best possible way—and yes, we finally get the scene that ties back to last season’s cliffhanger sex tape scandal. Buckle up, babes.

Lale’s “I’m Out” Moment Gets Hijacked by Gul the Mastermind

After the Season 3 opener bombshell—Müge is CEO now?!—Lale storms out, declaring she’s out. Honestly? Valid. But Gul isn’t ready to let her golden goose go. She lures Lale and Kenan into a coffee date full of manipulation, power plays, and just enough flattery to get Lale thinking.

Cue Gul: “Aren’t you curious how Müge got this job? Doesn’t it deserve… investigation?” 🕵️‍♀️ Ma’am, you’re diabolical and we love it.

Flash Forward to the Network Party from Hell

Back at Müge’s party, everyone is asking the same question: Where’s Lale? Müge is seething. Emre, the daytime anchor with frat-boy energy, is flirting-slash-negging her while probably still high from the night before.

When Lale finally shows up, she’s a rock star. Everyone wants a photo. Everyone ignores Müge. Even Nunu fanboys. Emre casually drops “Aren’t you sick of Kenan yet?” in front of the whole room. The answer is yes we are, Emre. The answer is always yes.

Meanwhile, in the Love Triangle We Actually Care About…

Yusuf and Nepo News Baby Guliz are in bed—post-shower, towel drop, sex eyes—but Yusuf is more interested in Lale’s press release than Guliz. She accuses him of sleeping with Lale. WRONG GUESS, GIRL.

Then we’re hit with THE SCENE™: Aslı shows up at Yusuf’s door demanding answers. “Why did you bring me back to the network?” she asks. He plays it cool: “I need you… professionally.” Mhmmm, suuuuure.

Their entire conversation is just sex disguised as logistics. “We need to work better together.” “Should we meet at your place?” “I guess you’re not drinking?” They’re not even trying to be subtle.

The Office Bros & the Ratings War

Emre shows up to work reeking of booze and regret. Kenan and Lale are disgusted. Gul tries to act like she’s doing CEO damage control, but really she’s spinning lies faster than Müge can ask for a coverage report.

Speaking of coverage reports: Lale refuses to hand hers over. “If Müge doesn’t like it, she can fire me.” ICON.

Yusuf + Glasses + Tension = Everything

Yusuf is wearing his hot glasses and owning the newsroom while Aslı silently breaks down in the corner. She follows him home, confronts him again, and he delivers the worst line possible: “We just hooked up sometimes.”

Sir. You lived with her. You loved her. You stared at her for two seasons like she hung the moon. Be serious.

But Don’t Worry—Yusuf Gets Even Shadier Later

He invites Aslı over for a “work meeting” at his apartment, only for her to walk in on Guliz wearing nothing but his shirt. Her face? Devastated. Our hearts? Shattered. The tension? THICK.

Meanwhile, Emre Is Unconscious & Shirtless Somewhere

Turns out Emre partied too hard with two college girls. They find him unconscious and—using his finger to unlock his phone—call the last person he spoke to: Kenan. Except Kenan’s passed out like a baby on Lale’s couch, so Lale answers and goes to the hotel alone (why?!), only to be caught by paparazzi.

Cliffhanger We All Knew Was Coming

This explains the infamous sex tape scandal tease from Season 2’s finale: Lale wasn’t in a sex tape. She was caught on camera leaving a hotel room with a half-naked news bro.

Now the internet is running wild with sex tape rumors, and the board is asking questions. But we’re just wondering when Aslı and Yusuf are going to finally bang again.

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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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