WHEN THEIR TIME COMES, THEY CAN NEITHER DELAY NOR HASTEN IT
(SURA AL-ANKABUT, VERSE 57)
Today, Türkiye is devastated by the death of an esteemed journalist.
The public flocked to the funeral services at the Teşvikiye Mosque.
The younger generation may not know about her,
but we lost a dear name to us, Lale Kıran.
She was a seasoned veteran
who always defended old-fashioned values and customs.
Though she has been forgotten over time, today, we cherish her memory.
You know who I mean by "the public"?
People over 50.
Lale could neither please her family,
nor be happy in her own circumstances.
She never got to be with her first and only love, Kenan.
A waste of a life.
The epitome of self-righteousness, a beacon of kindness,
and the goddess of boredom, Lale Kıran.
Yes.
She's dead.
We buried her. Done and done.
All right, then.
Let's now move on to more important news.
THE OTHER SIDE
AS THE CROW FLIES
You moron, what were you thinking?
What are you doing here?
Just curious to see if you've shit your pants.
I saw it on Twitter, you know.
You?
You were worried about me?
Wow. It turns out you are capable of love.
-What are you talking about? -I'm saying you were worried about me.
It's nothing like that.
Right. You're a girl with a plan, you don't have time for this stuff.
What's this old-school talk? Fine, I'm off.
Aslı.
What?
Why are you looking at me like a psycho?
-You can't really tell when you're asleep. -Tell what?
That you're a lunatic.
Look at you.
You're literally in love with me. And what a shame.
I'm sure you'd rather fall for someone more important.
And he'd be in love with you.
You could've joined forces, and become a power couple.
But God punished you with this.
You really make me sick.
I'm going to vomit all over your bed.
Hello?
Hi, Yusuf, dear. How are you feeling?
-Good. Thank you. -Put her on speaker.
My forearm is fractured, but other than that, it's all good.
Thank God. We were really worried about you.
Good. I'm so glad you're okay.
Do you need anything? Please, tell me.
No. It's all good now. Thank you very much.
All right. When will you be back?
Mr. Kenan said he'd send a car in an hour.
-Should I come directly to the station? -No. That's absurd.
Come in whenever you feel better. Whenever you like.
But first, get some rest.
No, I can come in. It's okay.
Fine, dear. As you wish.
See you soon. Okay?
Thank you very much. See you.
Look at that…
You're such a darling to her, huh?
Yes, I am. Not just to her.
You came all the way here last night.
Oh, stop it, please.
They are gonna chew you up and spit you out.
We still have some time.
No, thanks.
I'm leaving.
THE OTHER SIDE WITH ASLI TUNA
Good morning. How are you?
You look amazing.
And you should after last night.
Our party was great, wasn't it?
Here are the stories from Ms. Lale's party.
I took screenshots in case you'd like to compare it with ours.
Fine. Let me see.
See? Ours was way better.
They gifted champagne to the guests. Super lame.
Like wedding candies. Glad we didn't do that.
-By the way, your jacket is on fire. -Oh!
-This… -Yes?
-Nothing. Okay. Get back to work. -Sure. Okay.
Hello, dear.
I'll tell you what, I think we drank too much last night.
Though it was tense when Zerrin and you got into…
But see?
She came to our party, didn't she?
Müge.
Yes, dear?
I'm so glad to have you. You helped me a lot. Thanks.
Aw, of course, honey. Always.
Always. Please. Don't even mention it. Coffee?
My head is throbbing. I'll order coffee.
NEWSROOM WITH LALE KIRAN
Ten minutes for that…
-Won't you eat? -Phone call to…
I am. I had a few bites.
What's that?
A story.
You know…
I'm finally going to break it tonight.
-What is it? What's it about? -Hold on, I…
Oh…
Whatever. Forget I asked. You're busy.
Selim…
I'll skip this part.
Twenty minutes for that. What's wrong with you?
Are you okay?
You seem off.
We'll talk. I mean, we need to talk.
Whenever you're free.
Okay, honey. Whatever you say.
The industry…
Yes.
Your story got a lot of attention on Twitter. It's trending.
Not my story, it's our story.
But I did nothing.
It was all you. Look, it's on foreign media as well.
I can make a compilation of these.
-Sure, as you wish. -Okay.
-The ratings are still not in. -I'm glad.
I was sick of seeing how I failed every morning, so it's good.
You still don't eat?
That again?
Well, I'd better go and work on these now.
See you.
Remember the first time we got the ratings?
I don't remember.
But I do.
-Cool. -You wanted to take a stroll.
We walked until we saw the coast of Fenerbahçe.
By that time, the ratings were in.
After that day, we'd rush to Fenerbahçe
whenever we were waiting for the ratings.
It was something we did for luck.
So?
Why are you telling me this now?
I've accepted it, you know.
I'm old news, I get it.
Even Ms. Zerrin didn't come to our party.
Why? Because my time is over.
Yeah, I get it. Okay.
What are you trying to do? Highlight the fact? Bravo.
-That's what you got from what I said? -I know how to take a hint.
You should run and save yourself while you have time.
Besides…
Whatever.
Yeah.
Whatever.
#1 - NEWSROOM WITH LALE KIRAN GÜNCE TV
Have you seen it?
-I have. -She did it. They're right on top.
I don't think it's permanent. Their ratings will drop.
Is that so?
Know what? I think people are sick of your ridiculous show.
What do you think?
No, it's not like that.
There's… something wrong. These are not my ratings.
It's because of the crew.
I'll sort it out.
You will.
Then do it.
But don't take too long.
Or you'll be alone in boiling water, Aslı.
-Good morning. Your outfits arrived. -Good morning.
-Get out. -What about these?
-I said, get out! Move! Go! -Go now.
I'LL TELL YOU A SECRET
I'M OVERWHELMED, I NEED TO TELL SOMEONE
I CAN'T TRUST ANYONE BUT YOU. I'VE BEEN SEEING A MARRIED MAN
And what can I do?
I swear this girl is an idiot.
AND NOW… I'M PREGNANT…
-Good job. -To future achievements.
-Congratulations. -Amazing.
Thank you. I appreciate it.
You pushed us to the top, Ms. Lale.
-So kind. -Congratulations to you too, Kenan.
Not everyone could bring Lale Kıran here.
I mean…
To be honest, we wouldn't be able to.
-Please. -Thanks.
-Here is to you, Ms. Lale. -Thank you.
-Congratulations. -Thanks. Cheers.
All right, guys. We're done, right?
First, I want a speech. Go ahead.
Okay, sure.
I have full trust in this team,
and in the work ethics of this crew, this beautiful crew.
And I'm so glad I am a part of this. Thank you so much.
We always worked hard.
We worked really hard.
And we never got sidetracked.
Or, how can I put this, took the easy way out.
So I'm so proud to be able to share this with all of you, thank you.
Obviously, it hasn't been easy for us to get to this point,
we broke hearts and lost our temper.
High ratings, but at the cost of what? We should reflect on that.
These numbers don't mean everything.
-We need to understand that. -Exactly.
We tell people to believe in us when we embark on this career.
So, yes, we're doing this job for the people who believe in us,
for our viewers who have always had the courtesy to trust us.
Thank you all.
Thank you.
Come on, we have lots to do.
That should be enough.
-Let's get back to work. -Sure.
I have a Zoom meeting.
-I should join that. -Sure.
I'll be in my office. Yusuf, follow me.
All right.
-I wish us even more success. -Much more, hopefully.
How's it going?
Now that you're between jobs.
Like shit.
The curse of being an executive is that I've made so many enemies.
Everyone I go to
wants to get back at me now.
How is that?
Those who used to line up at my door are like,
"Wow, Gül Simin sitting before me for a job interview. Yada yada."
What the fuck?
Screw them. They're just petty.
Come on.
Didn't we do the same for years?
The things we did to people just because they needed our help.
You'll get through this. Bottoms up.
I'm going for a smoke.
I'll come with you.
I heard Güliz made you an offer. What is it?
Spill it.
Why are you asking?
Are you saying I'm not even in the game anymore?
Gül is never out of the game.
The house always wins.
Thank you for the kind words.
But stop beating around the bush.
Can you leave your Lale behind?
I don't think you can.
Why not?
Don't bullshit me.
"Stop me. I don't want to leave, stop me."
"Don't let me go."
You know that song?
Oh, darn.
We're totally at the wrong place for this.
We should have gone out to have some raki instead.
Would you look at that?
How are you, my dears?
I see friendship never ends, huh?
Wait. I haven't congratulated you on your ratings.
Let me buy you champagne.
Aslı.
Move along, dear.
You seem upset.
Have you found a job yet?
I said move along.
Wait a minute.
You scratched each other's eyes out, but I get all the hate.
The lions insist
that the bird can't join them.
They never let go of their pride in being a lion.
They have their circle, and no bird can break into that circle.
This is clearly a test for them.
And how long they can shut the bird out, only time will tell.
I MADE UP MY MIND… I'M IN
ASLI TUNA WITH A MARRIED MAN
IT SEEMS ASLI TUNA HAS BEEN UP TO NO GOOD
HOME-WRECKERS ARE DOOMED TO BE ALONE!
TRENDING IN TURKEY SHAMELESS ASLI!
HOME-WRECKER! ASLI TUNA
BOYCOTT ASLI TUNA ASLI HAS NO MANNERS
THE OTHER SIDE WITH ASLI TUNA
-Müge, dear? -Yes, honey?
Wow, what are you wearing?
And I love your glasses too.
Müge.
I am here to fire you.
HR will walk you through the rest.
I don't follow.
I said, go. Now.
We'll go our separate ways. I'll find another editor-in-chief, okay?
What was it that you said?
You need some rest.
Aslı, wait. What…
I… I don't understand. What does this mean?
I'm telling you to go, understand? I'm kicking you out.
You're playing both sides.
Hopping from my party to Lale's.
It's over.
What? To Lale's?
-What is this? Like, a joke or something? -No, it's not a joke.
Not at all.
Let me put it more clearly,
I am firing you from The Other Side.
-What the hell are you saying? -What part don't you get?
Here is what I don't get.
You idiot, you ignorant fool, I'll tell you what I don't get.
What I don't get is that
you think you have the power to fire me! Huh?
All we do around here is put up with you!
We try to make it work, tolerate you,
knowing you'll be gone soon.
I keep telling myself, "Be patient. Just go along with it for now."
The only reason you're here is because things got out of hand.
Aslı the shit! Aslı the turd!
You…
You and your kind will come and go,
but I'm here to stay.
You heard me. You fuck off now and go tell Güliz.
Tell her you're firing Müge Türkmen, and see what she'll tell you.
Idiot!
This is great.
I really wanted to meet the real you.
And I'm the one who brought it out! The mask finally comes off.
Come on now. Go. Let them take care of the paperwork.
Aslı wants to fire you?
Yes!
She doesn't even ask for your permission.
Such an idiot! She acts on her own!
Well, yeah, I get your anger…
But you're her employee, honey.
What do you mean?
You know Aslı's contract.
She's also the news director.
So she can actually fire you.
Unfortunately.
-But-- -There is no "but." No buts or anything.
It is what it is.
Of course, I wouldn't want this, but…
Mügü, dear.
Hone, we'll work together in the future for sure.
We'll surely cross paths.
I'm sure many stations will be happy to have you.
-Come here. Let me give you a kiss. -Fuck you all!
I'm about to lose my mind! I was here before all of you!
Now look who's running things!
-You're only here thanks to your daddy! -Don't do this, dear.
Don't lower yourself as we part ways. Go now.
I hope you all die!
And burn in Hell! Fuck you both!
Thanks.
For having my back.
PLANS CHANGED, I NEED YOU NOW
GIVE ME A DATE!!
Lale?
Selim?
You're home early.
I didn't want to miss you.
We said we'd talk.
We did?
I'm sorry.
What is it?
-Mila failed math again, right? -No, it's not it.
Let's sit down.
NEWSROOM WITH LALE KIRAN
I hate to talk about this before you go on air,
but you're always too busy or tired at night.
So this may be the best time.
We…
I mean, you and I…
I guess we are over.
I don't get it.
Do you want a divorce?
Huh?
Please, don't think of this as a failure.
You and I will always be a family.
I'm just talking about not being lovers anymore.
If you prefer to stay that way on paper,
that's fine.
But…
you and I, we're no longer in a husband-and-wife relationship.
It's obvious, isn't it?
I'm not your lover anymore.
What's going to happen?
How will we do this?
-I thought about it, and… -You did, huh?
The girls…
They don't need a change of home or life.
They can stay here and keep their rooms.
You'll stay here at this house too.
This is your home.
Even when I'm here, I'm not really here, so…
No one will notice my absence.
Lale, don't.
I'll keep picking up the kids from school.
That's when we get to spend time together anyway.
You have a great routine there.
You haven't missed it once.
You never stopped caring for your family.
For me and the girls.
You've done all you could to make us feel appreciated.
Apparently, I failed.
Lale.
And you have always been…
the one person who knows what's best, Selim.
So I'll agree with whatever you want
or decide to do.
You need to go.
Again, I'm sorry I had to do this talk before the show.
Selim, please, don't say that.
You're breaking my heart.
You're more important than the show. You always have been. Don't.
I think I'll just…
cry a little on my way to work.
Can I ask for one last thing?
Could you give me a hug?
Please.
I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry, Selim.
Sound check, please.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday.
Are you okay?
Lale?
Don't you hear me?
I think you do.
Let me tell you before we begin,
I've handed in my resignation.
And I'm leaving you a brand-new world.
I'll get my stuff and go.
We're live in five, four,
three, two, one…
Lale, you're on.
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