Hey, isn't that Lale Kıran?
Yes. Look, she's trending.
She doesn't know, clearly.
Surely not.
Let's go. Did you see her video?
Such a sad thing for a woman, isn't it?
Look.
What are you saying? What happened?
LALE KIRAN'S SEX TAPE
HAS ANYONE NOT SEEN IT?
WOW, WHAT A WOMAN!
SHAME ON YOU!
NOW WE'VE SEEN EVERYTHING…
LALE KIRAN BUSTED IN HOTEL ROOM
I WATCHED IT TOO. DON'T WATCH IT.
SEND IT TO ME, I'M SO CURIOUS
IT'S THE END FOR LALE
AS THE CROW FLIES
YES
Ladies and gentlemen, hello. Welcome to my show.
We're starting a bit late today. Ten minutes or so…
BEST SCIENCE PROGRAM MOST INFLUENTIAL BROADCASTER
DAILY NEWS WITH LALE KIRAN
NOW
That's it from me today.
Hopefully we'll wake up to a bright day tomorrow.
See you here again then.
Be well, dear viewers.
I DIDN'T MISS LALE KIRAN'S SHOW TODAY EITHER.
LALE KIRAN LITERALLY HAS NO COMPETITORS
A NEW ERA IN JOURNALISM… #LALEKIRAN
LALE KIRAN HAS DISRUPTED ALL PLATFORMS
DID YOU SEE HOW MANY FOLLOWERS SHE HAS?
LALE KIRAN IS ABOUT TO BREAK A RECORD!
WHAT A SHOW!
YOU MUST STREAM MORE OFTEN, LALE
SHE DOMINATES ALL MEDIA
-Yes? -How did it go? I mean, in your opinion.
I watched it. You were great, as always.
I thought it was okay. It was good.
And you? Are you okay?
I don't know. Seems something big's about to happen.
We'll see.
-What do you mean? -Never mind.
Anything I should bring tonight?
Just you.
That's exactly what I need right now.
Kisses.
To you too.
Bye.
You know what?
I think it's going to get messy.
Is it true what they say?
I honestly don't know.
Have a good show.
ON AIR
Yusuf.
Sir? Yusuf, are you okay?
Twenty seconds.
Nunu, look, Yusuf's not well.
-Yusuf, are you okay, buddy? -Yusuf.
Yusuf, are you okay?
THE OTHER SIDE
Five seconds.
Fuck! The kid's having a heart attack!
Nunu, cut the feed! Yusuf!
ON AIR
Yusuf.
Okay, calm down. Relax. It's okay.
Call an ambulance, now!
Make the call, now. Come on!
Get him some water.
Yusuf, are you okay? Stay with me. Stay here.
It's okay. Stay with me.
Okay. I've got you. It's okay, kiddo. It's okay, buddy.
-I'll be back. I have to pee. -Do it fast.
Hang on.
Can we toast to it again?
-We blew up the ratings! -Hell, yes!
The queen!
Hooray!
We've been drinking a bit. The show ended three hours ago.
What the hell? What time is it?
Go on, shoo.
No, please!
-I said I'm busy. Shoo. Fun's over. -Right on the dot.
-Come on. Let's go, girls. -See you.
DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES, THE OTHER SIDE WILL NOT AIR TODAY.
WE APOLOGIZE TO ALL OUR VIEWERS.
What the hell?
Aslı, dear.
I was looking for you.
Wait a minute, Gül.
You wait a minute, dear.
Hey! Aslı?
Are you promoting a toothpaste on the show
without my knowledge?
-What? -Aslı!
Darling, you're not going behind my back, are you?
The Other Side didn't air tonight.
Don't change the subject.
Did you have a meeting with Ateş and his team without me?
Did you guys meet?
Gül, I'm busy.
Oh, really? Clearly!
We'll talk about this later.
What's going on?
Yusuf is ill. He was taken to the ER.
What's wrong with him?
We don't know. He just collapsed.
I'll try to get an update and let you know.
Sweetie.
My love.
-Are you okay? -I'm okay. Don't worry.
It wasn't a heart attack.
They said he had a panic attack.
I was worried sick.
-You're really okay? -Yes.
Call me if you guys need anything.
-Get well soon, tiger. -Thanks, sir.
I've got this.
Are you okay?
I was so scared.
Good.
Here.
Come here. Come.
You're beautiful. So beautiful.
I'm crazy about you.
This is what I live for, you know.
When I'm dealing with idiots during the day, I close my eyes…
and fantasize about your lips.
I'm serious.
It does feel a bit like
you're still fuming, but…
You've stuck me with those babies.
But the kid…
He's really made a big leap, Kenan.
You know full well that it's natural for him to have a psychological reaction.
Don't you remember me?
I'd get so nervous!
At least you wouldn't faint.
Right? Huh?
You wouldn't mess up the show.
Because I had you across the room.
I looked you in the eyes.
Maybe the kid's problem
is that he hasn't found his own Kenan?
Huh?
Hello? Güliz?
Have you lost more weight?
Maybe. I really have no idea.
It's obvious you've made some money.
You and Gül are making a killing with that shitty show.
I heard all about it.
Why did you want to see me?
Well, the reason I called to meet you…
Oh, hang on a minute.
Excuse me?
Do you have anything sweet?
-Like a chocolate cheesecake? -We do.
-Okay, I'll have one. -Sure.
I must have some sugar. I feel faint.
What was I saying?
-The reason you… -Oh!
We're making you second chair.
We're changing things at The Other Side.
There'll be two hosts now. Second chair, got it?
Well…
Oh, come on! Don't play hard to get!
I saw your tail starting to wag as soon as I told you.
Just say yes.
No, of course
I'd love to go back to news.
Okay, then. Wrap things up there and start for us next week.
I'm not that keen about having two hosts, actually.
It diminishes the star factor.
But my honey asked for it, so here we are.
Your honey?
Well, Yusuf and I are together.
And he's in charge of the show's format.
So if he wants to do this to Kenan, there's nothing I can do.
Oh, this is so good.
Really good.
I didn't know.
I'm… so happy for you.
Right? You would have heard about it,
but he wants to keep it a secret.
Says it'd be bad for our reputation.
We're deeply in love!
I'm expecting a ring!
You know what? This is so good.
Should I order you one?
Excuse me, could we have another?
Of course.
My sister-in-law and I had a bit of a thing going.
-Shameless! -Nasty!
When my wife went to her mother's,
my sister-in-law, bless her, brought me over some soup.
-And then we-- -"We"? So brazen!
That's my sister!
-Shame on you! -Is it just me at fault?
You knew she was flirty, and you still brought her to our home.
Didn't I tell you not to have her over?
You? Hosting a news show?
The Other Side, no less! After all that's happened!
That's the offer.
Second chair.
My dear, don't you think when the viewers see you there
after what we've done here, they might find it
slightly odd?
I mean, news is serious work.
I'm just letting you know, Gül. I'm not asking for advice.
I mean…
You said, "I'm thinking about it." Think, then.
Hello, dear!
Not now. Get out.
-What's going on? -Get out! Go!
Get out. Go on, shoo. Hurry.
The door! Close it!
Aslı? A second anchor? Why was I not consulted?
Yusuf wanted it.
We were gonna let you know once she said yes.
To give me no choice?
Hold on.
I'll call you back. This isn't over.
Yes?
You know what? Goddamn this woman!
-Mr. Seyfi. -Goddamn her, for real!
Sir, please don't use such words.
Let's just talk nicely and calmly.
We'll solve the problem together.
-Please carry on. -Now, Ms. Aslı…
Hello?
…as the preparations
for the election process proceed at full speed, Istanbul…
What have you decided?
I'm still thinking.
I'm leaving.
As in leaving for good.
My lawyer will call yours.
What the hell?
This guy…
He really makes the best lakerda in Turkey.
Are you gonna speak?
What?
Won't you say anything?
Say what, Kenan? I'm happy with the way things are.
I'm really enjoying this new medium.
No financial issues, no network, no studio,
no staff, no boss.
I communicate directly with the audience.
For God's sake, Lale!
This is the biggest investment ever made in a news show.
Do you get that? This isn't some uncle's money.
This is like receiving money from another dimension.
Infinite possibilities with infinite freedom.
Just what we want!
It's an enormous offer, Lale!
And they want you as their face.
If I were you, I'd be over the moon right now.
Who's the CEO?
Some outsider, probably.
Someone from abroad. Not from here.
That's what I gathered.
-Come on. -What?
-Are we gonna sit at home? -Where else?
Get a move on.
-Okay. I'll go change. -Go on.
Mr. Kenan? I'll make the usual.
Go. I'll be right there.
I'll be back.
Hello!
Hello.
You look great.
I am great. As always.
You look great too.
As always.
What's up?
I've been following you. Great ratings.
You've got another hit show on your hands.
-But of course-- -But of course, it's not real journalism.
Disgraceful, right?
I don't say such things anymore.
I don't judge.
-You don't judge? -No.
Wow!
Lale's incredible transformation!
What gives?
You have the urge to grab life by the horns with your bare hands like I do?
Because it's not like you being out at this hour and at these places.
I heard you got an offer.
Good for you. Congratulations.
I have.
I was hoping to be considered by this hot new network,
but of course, you were their first choice.
Lale Kıran.
The never-ending legend!
It's life.
Right?
Life.
Live it!
I mean, let's live it. We have only one life, right?
Will you accept the offer?
I don't know.
I'll play it by ear.
You?
Surely you'll think about it too long and hard.
Take every little detail into consideration.
Whatever.
See you around.
Have fun, dear.
Be careful.
The bird wants to compete with the lion.
That's how it validates itself.
It can only feel superior if it does that.
So it provokes the lion. Tries to lure it into the game.
Each time it says, "Come! Let's fight it out!"
What the hell is that?
Thank you.
Cheers.
I wish I didn't find her. But I did, and we started texting.
I got that, Mr. Seyfi.
And what do you claim has happened?
It was a magical love, you met online…
Are you gonna watch that trash?
Just looking.
Don't, sweetheart. I'll put on something much better.
Do you think I grab life by the horns with my bare hands?
Huh?
You have the ability to hold fire with your bare hands.
That's why I'm in awe of you!
Upon returning to the forest, the bird knows
that the forest are an infinite unknown.
What? What are you looking at? I'm leaving!
No applause for me? Huh?
Fuck you all, okay?
You heard me.
You can all go to hell for all I care!
It won't be able to know what dangers will strike her, and when.
And precisely because of this,
the bird of prey has learned to be scared.
Yes, I'm doing more Pilates these days.
Have look the part, right?
You really look amazing, though.
Thanks, dear.
You look slimmer too. Keep it up.
Congratulations, Ms. Aslı.
Thanks.
I was so happy to hear that we'd be working together again.
Oh?
So was I.
Oh! Ali! Nunu!
What's up, guys? I've missed you so much.
Take this painting down.
There's been quite the turnover since you left.
You know Mehmet. He quit too.
Put it this way, a lot has changed.
Aslı, are you okay?
Aslı?
Please. What a thing to ask!
Can't you see I'm perfectly fine?
-Make me a coffee. I'll be back. -Okay.
Aslı? Did you need something?
No news meeting today?
It just finished. Everyone left.
This is your room, Aslı.
Okay, thanks.
We're looking for a PA for you.
Any qualification you particularly want?
Or maybe you'd like to look through the candidates yourself.
No, I don't want an assistant. I don't need one.
-No? So you'll bring in your own-- -No.
I prefer to work without one.
Okay, as you wish.
-Again, welcome back. -Thank you.
If you need anything, I'm--
Is Yusuf not in?
As far as I know, he'll be out all day.
He has some meetings.
Got it. Thanks.
You're welcome.
I didn't see you out there.
Welcome back.
Yusuf's out.
Yusuf and Güliz are an item.
Why didn't I know that?
What am I paying you for?
Oh, that? I just couldn't be sure.
They're close, sure. So they're together?
Okay, whatever.
Of course, you're in love with him.
What? Don't think I didn't notice.
You'd ask about him every day.
And now, Güliz and him!
It's literally career versus love! Oh, my!
Don't worry, though. I'll keep reporting to you.
I've got this.
Of course, Hale, dear.
You and I are a team.
Business as usual.
I have to make a couple of calls.
We'll speak later.
Okay.
Hello? It's Aslı Tuna.
Yes, I've started here today. Thanks.
Good to be back.
I'm calling to talk about
Hale İleri, a junior reporter at the newsroom…
Please terminate her contract.
I've had some bad experiences working with her previously.
But if you need an explanation…
It's coming from me after all.
Thank you.
I'll drop in for coffee.
Bye.
I thought I was meeting the Asia regional director
Let me explain.
Since we're familiar with the region,
the setup process has been delegated to us.
Oh? I see.
It's fine by me.
We can start our chat.
Gladly.
The thing is…
the position I'm offered here
is specified as COO.
As you know, my previous role at mon5 was as the CEO.
So this is a substantial demotion.
Is this a problem for you?
Here's to the start of a new, exciting journey.
Likewise.
Hello, everyone. Have a good one.
Hello.
-Aslı, you need your phone? -Keep it. Thanks.
THE OTHER SIDE
Hello. I'm Aslı.
-Özgür. -Nice to meet you.
I'll take that.
Thanks.
Welcome back. Hope you're feeling better.
Good to be back. Thanks.
There we go.
-Welcome back. -What's up?
-All good, you? -Good. Good start to the day?
-Yes. -Okay.
Yep, I've got it.
Yusuf, are you okay, buddy?
I'm good, bro. You?
Is Kenan not in?
He's not coming. I mean… I don't know.
Okay.
We're good to go.
-Okay, thanks. See you. -Sure.
-Five seconds to air. -Yes…
Three, two, one… We're on you, Yusuf.
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
As we're having interesting days
with unusually warm weather,
we wanted to present you with a brand-new format tonight.
From now on, our show will be hosted by two people.
We all know the person in the chair next to me.
Pan to second chair.
Aslı.
Büşbüş is busted.
You can't really tell when you're asleep that you're a lunatic.
Are you some kind of psychopath?
I think I'm just fine.
I found myself setting the table for you.
You should see a doctor immediately.
You need some serious therapy.
What a shame.
You're literally in love with me.
-Animal! Asshole! You played me. -What? What's this?
-Did you enjoy it? -Can't you be happy for me?
Get the fuck out!
Good evening. I'm Aslı Tuna.
I've really missed it here.
I must admit I'm immeasurably excited.
Being with you dear viewers again
makes me so thrilled.
Great. In that case, welcome back, again.
Thank you, Yusuf.
-Shall we start with our first story? -Of course.
GREAT DUO WOW, ASLI TUNA IS BACK
SHE JUST DOESN'T GIVE UP #THEOTHERSIDE
GREAT COMEBACK FROM ASLI #THEOTHERSIDE
ONLY TWO WORDS: ASLI TUNA #THEOTHERSIDE
What the heck took you so long, darling?
Jump in.
Thank you for coming. It's great to see you here.
-Thanks. Have a good day. -Bye.
Thanks.
Thank you so much.
-Goodbye, Lale, ma'am. -Thanks.
How do we celebrate?
What do you mean?
-Celebrate what? -Beg your pardon?
What? We're accepting the offer?
Lale, are you crazy?
What do you mean?
This opportunity and money are extraordinary.
We'll make a great comeback.
They want me to shutter my channel. What are you talking about?
-So? -"So"?
Apples and oranges, Lale! Let that shit go!
"That shit." Yeah?
-I'm going home. -Let's talk at home.
No, I don't want you there.
Wow.
I can't believe this. I really can't.
How's it going?
Good. You?
Good.
Did you see the ratings?
We've gone up 1.5 points.
So I heard.
Also,
congratulations.
Thank you.
Lale gave the job to me, so I--
Not that.
Güliz.
I heard you two were together.
We are, yes.
Actually…
Actually?
Here you are. The girls told me. Dinner with my dad tonight.
Aslı, Nilgün in marketing is apparently swamped.
They're having issues or whatever. I don't care, but could you help them out?
Honey.
I'm busy tonight, by the way.
Postpone it. It'll be fine.
By the way, do you two know each other?
I know you were at the same network,
but my darling was just a little lamb back then.
Look, I've known Aslı a while.
I know you wanted her here, but be careful.
Güliz, you and I talked about this.
Still, I wanted to say it in front of her.
She's a bit of a troublemaker.
Anyway. You'll get to know each other.
See you!
See you around, then.
Sure.
It's a date!
I assume you're here to see me?
What?
You're lost in thought again.
What are you overthinking about this time?
Look at me. My life is fucked but I'm still out drinking and kicking!
Good for you. Enjoy.
But it was a good show. Congratulations.
What about you? Not coming back?
I've heard about the gigantic offer.
And for just one season!
Let's say I'm thinking about it.
Calmly saying "I'm thinking about it," while you're shaking in your boots.
Come on. Let's fight it out.
Don't be so scared, Lale.
Look, I'm telling you,
you're becoming a poor imitation of yourself, fast.
Have some balls!
-Is that what you think? -It is.
Now it's our turn, you know? The next generation. The young people.
You guys gather up over there.
Then attack us and see what happens.
Give it your best shot,
with all your self-righteousness and ethical babble.
We'll see.
I spoke with them this morning.
They're not going to make you shut down your channel.
Also…
don't ever stop loving me, okay?
I'm sorry.
Apology accepted.
Like you have a choice.
I love you.
I love you too. So much.
Just like the king is supported by their generals,
they must protect them in return.
NEWSPERSON OF THE YEAR LALE KIRAN 2018
The king might have to hide their own worries
in order to keep the generals calm.
So?
All right. So it begins.
One last round.
Only one season.
Okay.
Last round.
One last round. Okay.
I thought of everything. We'll hire Nunu and Ali.
We'll do this in our style.
There isn't anyone around us to object to this anyway.
No rich uncles with money.
So, the king must worry alone.
They have only one supporter.
The only power they carry around. Their ego.
But first, we need to close the deal.
You trust me, don't you?
Deeply.
Good morning. Welcome, Gül.
Please, your office this that way.
Thanks.
Gül Simin?
-Yes? -I'm Nihal.
The chief of orientation. As everything's very new…
How are you? Are you comfortable? Need any help?
Thanks, I'm fine.
I haven't met the CEO yet.
Orientation is at 12:00, as you know. More precisely, the introduction meeting.
The details are in your company email.
Okay. Thanks.
Again, good luck, Gül.
What?
Hello.
-Is Lale not here? -Must be the traffic. She'll be here soon.
We're paying no mind to Lale saying it'll be just one season.
I think you'll have a long-lasting show here.
A legacy show like The Other Side. I can feel it.
What is it?
Nothing, Kenan. Goodness!
I can tell something's wrong.
Just tell me.
Later.
Okay.
I'd love to give you guys a welcome speech.
It's my favorite thing to do.
But I'm sure our CEO can do it better.
Oops. Sorry I'm late, everyone.
Come in, Emre. You're not late. She's not here yet.
IN SEARCH OF THE TRUTH
Please, Müge.
I was just talking about you.
Thank you, Nihal, dear.
Our new CEO.
Hello.
Sorry I'm late, everyone.