A NETFLIX SERIES
Get up.
What have you done?
I…
I didn't mean to.
What will we do?
Aslı, go.
What?
Aslı, I said go!
Selim will be here in an hour.
Get the fuck out of here!
Lale, ma'am?
Lale, maybe we should go to a hospital. You know, get an X-ray or something.
Uh-uh.
Report this assault to the police.
Did anything happen to my face?
-No, but your neck… -It can be covered.
I don't want to be in the news for this nonsense.
I don't want things to be a bigger deal than they are.
Lale, ma'am, I…
I want to apologize to you.
When you post those things online, sometimes…
you forget the other person is a human being.
You looked so strong.
I did, right?
Aslı is…
out to get you.
Be careful, okay?
When you make it this far…
someone is always out to get you.
There'll always be people like Aslı
and Büşbüş.
Would you be a dear and clean up downstairs?
Make it look like nothing happened.
Of course.
Thank you.
Mom, where is the rug and the coffee table?
I saw a few new pieces of furniture,
and it suddenly made me want to do some redecorating.
We'll see if you like them when they get here.
Oh, I'm so curious!
-What? -I stepped on something!
-Wait, let me see. -Hang on.
It's a piece of glass.
-It hurts so much. -Okay.
Let's get you patched up.
-Are you okay? -Yeah.
Lale?
What's wrong?
Nothing's wrong. Don't ask me now, please.
Please.
-Fine, I won't ask now. But later… -Okay.
It's okay.
Take off your sock.
Oh, come on, is that it?
Now, let's see.
The lions who are not rulers
are the most dangerous of all.
Because their positions
are unstable and expendable.
They need to do something about that.
Hello?
Aslı?
This is Gül's assistant Şule. How are you?
Fine, you?
Gül wants to see you right away.
Can you come down to the network now?
Uh, but I was…
I left a visitor card for you at security.
Pick it up and come. Gül is waiting for you.
Okay. I'll be right there.
Gül is expecting me.
Welcome.
Hello.
Tell me.
Tell you what?
What do you want?
You want something very badly.
I know that now.
I think I know what you want too.
Maybe.
But I want to hear it from you.
Last time,
we couldn't talk, we were not open.
But now…
Right?
I didn't do anything.
Fine, whatever.
I'll tell you what I want. Let's see if it means anything to you.
Sometimes in the business world, you come to a fork in the road.
So, change becomes
inevitable.
When you can't see when to switch players, the team wears out.
Motivation is gone.
Show me why it has to be you.
Why do you think you deserve to be in that chair?
Make your move.
I'm letting you.
So I can pick my side accordingly.
Okay.
I'll show you and you won't regret it.
Honey.
I don't do regret.
Because nothing is ever my fault.
You guys play, and I blow the whistle.
Go ahead.
Go and play.
I have an offer for you.
Excuse me?
I know what you're going through, and I think it's totally unfair to you.
You need to get out of this.
Thank you, honey.
But I don't need a psychotherapy session from a tiny, little fucking girl.
Why are you here? I was told Kenan gave you the boot.
Listen to me.
I can make you an offer to get out of this position.
Gül.
She has my back.
I'm listening.
I wonder what it is this time.
We'll just see about that.
I was sleeping like a baby!
-Same here, I jumped out of bed. -There's nothing on the internet either.
Good evening, everyone.
Yes, I know it's late for a meeting, but it had to be that way.
Müge, what's going on? What is this?
Where are Lale and Kenan?
They're both okay, right?
Guys,
for the broadcast tonight, we're going to do something different.
It's something we've never done before.
We're going to prepare fake news.
But it can't be obvious. It has to be fake in a subtle way.
A fictional story.
Why would we do that?
You could see this as an operation.
At some point in your careers,
you might have to do things like this.
It's part of the game.
Are we going to set Lale up?
It's how it has to be.
On this journey,
in order to continue your career properly
and smoothly,
you need to have the stomach for some small roadkill.
So it's a setup?
We're setting her up.
That's why we're here this late? This is a coup.
It is.
Why would we even do that? I mean…
Guys!
Look,
what I just told you
is not unethical.
You know what it is?
It's standing up for your rights.
It's defending your hard work.
You all know we're in the middle of a contract crisis.
And for us, the ones who do the hard work, to get through this without damage,
we're at the point where we have to fight our own battles.
Otherwise, while the elephants fight, we'll be the ones suffering.
Shall we continue?
We’ll talk about an allegation about domestic policy.
A story about the minister of finance's conflict with the big brass.
Wait a minute.
I won't do it.
I don't care about your hard work, or your elephants fighting.
I'll do no such thing.
It's not about the fake news. I can't do this to Lale.
I don't want to do it either. I won't do it.
I won't do it either. I don't think we should do this, Müge.
You say no because of Lale, then?
Yes.
Me too.
Let me remind you, Ayşe, that you work for me, honey.
True, but at the end of the day, aren't we all working for Lale?
We're all here thanks to her.
Let me put it this way.
Anyone who doesn't want to be a part of this operation
can leave the room right now.
I'll terminate their contract, effective immediately. Yes.
As much as you all think that you work for Lale,
I have the authority to fire you.
And I will.
Make your choice. If you want to leave, go ahead.
But let me make this clear.
If anyone tries to warn Lale about this,
I'll have no choice but to make sure that they pay the price for it
with their careers and references.
I'll do it.
Gül will do it. The network will do it.
So if we leave now,
and also if we let Lale know about this,
you'll make sure we never get another job in this business?
Yes, that's it, Volkan. You got it right.
Whatever.
-I'm out. -I won't have this on my record.
It's my conscience I have to live with.
Guys, I can't leave. I have to look after my family.
I can't leave either.
I have rent to pay, and a career to think about.
I have to stay too.
Have it your way.
I'm leaving.
Oh, Müge, by the way, I guess I was so wrong about you.
All the respect I had for you… Whatever.
I'm leaving too.
Now that we've gotten rid of all the bad eggs, let's get to work.
Come, sit, dear.
Here are the details of the story.
All right, Gamsızoğlu, I have a critical question for you.
Everywhere we look, there are new colleges.
You may not want to answer this question, but I'm sure…
Eat this. It's good for you.
Oh, Mom, stop it.
You are aware that lately new colleges have been popping up everywhere.
-In every city… -I swear, I'm so bored!
Who cares? They're only national issues.
Hey, Mom!
All right, fine. Take it.
You may not want to answer this question, but I'm sure you'll make a good comment.
THE OTHER SIDE WITH LALE KIRAN
Good morning.
Good morning, Lale. I'm Nihal.
I know, Nihal.
Müge told me to be your assistant until HR finds someone new.
Deal.
You look fresh today. Did you do something to your face?
It's just your beautiful eyes wanting to see me that way.
Oh, you're so sweet.
We've got a bomb to drop. I'll tell you at the meeting.
-Can I have your cell phone first? -Sure, why?
The guys are going to update the app for live TV. Here.
-Kenan's not here? -He'll be here soon.
We can talk about this later. I gotta go to the meeting.
Skip it, we need to sort this out first.
Do we need to talk about next year's integrations now?
Our contract still isn't complete.
I don't think we'll have any problems.
If you think we'll back down, you're wrong.
If Sulhi agrees to it, then we'll have a deal.
But you know where we stand.
We'll see.
Plus, we might have some other arrangements.
Like what?
Arrangements, you know. Nothing is decided yet.
We need to agree on the number first. Then we'll talk about the details.
I'm off.
Kenan, I need to say something to people. We have to deal with the sponsors.
Is it such a problem if you miss one meeting?
I'm starting to think you're avoiding me. It's breaking my heart.
Maybe I just want to look at this beautiful man.
Are you going to leave?
Okay.
Let's go over it, then.
Şule.
Bring Kenan an Americano.
Sure.
We have six brands which look like possible deals.
So you see, Ankara is a mess right now. They say the cabinet is split into two.
A huge bomb is about to go off.
Okay.
-I need to ask, where are the others?
Don't get me started. Flu epidemic.
-At this time of year? -That's exactly what I thought.
I even wondered whether people had gotten a doctor's note
so they could go on a cheap vacation before the peak season.
If that's the case… Don't you dare. I'm on to it.
Lale, ma'am. What do you think about this story?
Well…
Something like this, something this big being swept under the rug until now…
It's weird.
Interesting. But we'll see.
I hear you, Lale.
This thing is moving so quietly.
-We're going to break a huge story. -All right, Müge.
If that's what you say, we have a deal.
Guys, you should take care of yourselves, okay?
Try to avoid this flu.
Well, then.
Meeting adjourned.
Something up?
No, nothing.
Has anyone called yet?
Not yet.
"This is Ayşe. I need to talk to you."
"Lale, ma'am, we have to talk."
Volkan is calling.
And now Aslı is here.
Can I have a cup of coffee?
By the way, she and Kenan are a thing now.
-She's a fiend. -Don't say that. She's a nice girl.
And she's here to stay.
So you're saying we'd better start to like her, huh?
Are you okay?
I'm fine, dear.
-You don't look fine. What's wrong? -Nothing is wrong.
Don't lie to me. I know you. Something's wrong. What is it?
Nothing's wrong, Kenan.
-Seriously. -Nothing's wrong how?
Maybe you upset me the other night.
What happened to your hand?
I fell. It's just a household accident.
I'm all over the place.
Lale.
Okay.
We're at the end of a road.
I'm trying to keep it together too. And I didn't tell Gül.
First, we'll finish the contract. We need to get yours approved.
But before all that, tell me what happened to your hand.
-What's wrong? -Kenan.
You can't just say my name.
I'm fine.
Okay.
Hang on, Aslı.
Hang on.
What are you doing here?
-I fired you. -Gül took me back.
Why?
I don't know.
It is what it is.
Actually, I have to get going.
-Nunu. -Yes, dear?
-Am I missing something here? -Like what?
I'm asking you.
-Is something wrong? -No.
Okay.
The lion
knows before everyone
that its time has come
to step down from the throne.
The smell of death tickles its nose.
It senses its own demise.
If it chooses to ignore the signs,
its fall will be disgraceful.
Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Sound is okay.
Good luck, Lale.
Thanks, Nunu.
Good luck to you too.
Time?
Five, four, three, two, one.
Lale, you're on.
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, on this lovely April evening.
It's getting warmer, and spring is finally here.
On these fabulous spring days, we have a lot to discuss.
The European Union is making
its last deals for survival.
Russia is starting a brand new union.
And foreign policy in our country is leaving everyone a bit confused.
But before that,
I will be reporting a crisis that has silently erupted in Ankara.
I'm Lale Kıran. And welcome to The Other Side.
The independent state budget office,
founded by parliament as a budget control mechanism for crisis management,
has come head-to-head with the minister of finance
over the country's economic performance.
The ministry has brought the system to a halt
after ignoring a report published by the office…
WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT, LALE?
FAKE NEWS! #LALEKIRAN
WHAT IS SHE TALKING ABOUT? IT MUST BE A JOKE.
SO FAKE NEWS! YOU #RESIGN
SHE IS MAKING UP HER OWN STORIES! LOL!
LALE IS REPORTING FROM MARS
RESIGN #LALEKIRAN THAT'S RIDICULOUS, LALE!
We expect to see a series of resignations and new assignments inside the ministry.
Unless the necessary majority is achieved, the government might collapse.
#LALEKIRAN #RESIGN! #FAKENEWS! #BREAKINGNEWS! #CRISISINSIDETHEGOVERNMENT!
Lale, ma'am.
İsmail, can I use your phone?
Well…
Of course.
-Here you go. -Thanks.
Hello?
Hilmi. Yeah, it's me, Lale.
I have to ask you for a favor. Are you in Ankara?
I'm so excited.
We're breaking an amazing story, Lale.
-Thank you, Müge. -For what?
I don't know.
You've always been around. And you should be.
Oh, honey.
It's just what we do. It's what we've always done.
Well, still. I wanted to say it.
What is it? Are you getting emotional, my dear friend?
You must be exhausted after this whole season.
After we're done with it, we should go on vacation.
Just us girls. Maybe to Ko Samui.
Lale, you're on.
All right, Lale. You can carry on. We're on you.
Lale, please go on.
Okay, ladies and gentlemen, the story I just told you was a complete lie.
It was
something my coworkers of ten years did.
It's just an ugly and vile prank.
Nunu.
Cut. Now.
Cut it now.
We're not going off.
Of course, I'll be giving you some facts tonight.
Some facts about life, some truths about how life can change and transform.
I'll tell you all about it.
I was in love with this job when I started.
We all were.
I'd like to say a few words
based on humbly being in this position, having experiences and knowledge.
It's not about getting somewhere. It's about the journey of getting there.
I mean, for me,
one shouldn't fall in love with oneself
but the job itself.
You should be in love with what it is you do.
Up until now, whatever I've ever done,
everything was out of love and came from my heart.
I always held my job in high regard.
I've always been grateful for being here, in front of you.
Your approval has always been at the top of my list.
Girls, come here!
Dad, not again!
Come on! Don't miss this.
Come here.
Times are obviously changing.
I don't know if you want new things,
but it's clear to me that it's time for a change here.
Stop the broadcast.
Cut the feed!
The show will stay on.
Forgive me, I'll go on a bit more.
I mean, if I can.
Nurettin, if you don't cut the feed right now, you're fired!
Ali.
Zoom in.
Move away. Leave the cameras.
Move now. Get away.
Did you cut the feed?
Kenan.
Move.
She'll be gone, but you'll still be here.
Drop dead, Gül.
My coworkers of ten years have played a pretty cruel prank on me.
But now, in front of you, I want to say thank you.
Thank you so very much.
Yes.
The Other Side
will go on tomorrow.
Just like the sun that rises up every single morning without asking us.
Just as the world turns without a care.
However, it looks like some things need to change now.
And I feel like our time together is finished.
If it's all right with you,
tonight will be my last show.
I'm Lale Kıran.
And for the last time,
I bid you all
happy days ahead
and a great evening
from The Other Side.
Goodbye, everyone.
Lale!
Lale, ma'am, your phone.
Thank you, Nihat.
WE NEED TO TALK. I NEED TO SPEAK WITH YOU, IT'S URGENT.
9 MISSED CALLS PLEASE PICK UP THE PHONE.
Lale!
We love you, sweetheart!
Well done!
Good for you!
Thanks. Thank you very much.
Great job!
Good for you.
Lale, we're proud of you!
Thanks. Thank you so much.
-Is that Lale Kıran? -Yes.
Lale, ma'am. Can we take a photo with you, please?
Of course.
-Thank you very much. -We love you so much!
Thank you.
Lale, ma'am.
Hurry!
-Lale, ma'am. -Lale, ma'am.
We love you so much, Lale, ma'am.
Lale, ma'am! We love you!
We love you! Lale, ma'am!
Lale, ma'am, we love you so much!
We love you, ma'am!
We love you so much!
Do you see her?
Thank you. I appreciate it. Thank you so much.
Thank you, really.
Thank you very much.
I'm proud of you.
Always have been.
Come back here!
Come on!
Don't run!
One at a time, girls! One at a time!
NEWS ANCHOR OF THE YEAR LALE KIRAN
What's going on here?
It's two against one?
Mom? Mom, what?
Hasta la vista, baby!
Two on two! Now we're even!
Hey, what's this? What's your problem?
-Come on. -Come.
-Come on in. -I'm jumping in.
The jungle always needs a leader.
But the throne
doesn't automatically come with respect.
The leader has to earn it on their own.
So what do you think of our new girl? We'll have to start the season with her.
Meh.
Really?
I guess we'll see.
We killed the favorite horse. From now on, it's constant change.
Aslı, are you all right?
I'm feeling a chill.
Like a hunter in the woods is watching me.
I don't follow.
Forget it.
Three, two, one.
Subtitle translation by: Verda Tuna