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'As the Crow Flies' Season 3 (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Netflix's Turkish series

The show was created by Meriç Acemi and boasts a talented cast including Birce Akalay, Miray Daner, Ibrahim Celikkol, Irem Sak, and more

Show name: As the Crow Flies aka Kus Uçusu

Platform: Netflix

Date of release: April 11, 2024

Country of origin: Turkey

Genre: Drama

Director: Meriç Acemi, Deniz Yorulmazer, Koray Kerimoglu, 

Full cast list: Birce Akalay, Miray Daner, Ibrahim Celikkol, Irem Sak, Burak Yamantürk, Demircan Kacel, Defne Kayalar, Nejat Isler, Elif Kurtuaran, Merve Nil Güder, Sifanur Gül, and others

Netflix is gearing up for the release of 'As the Crow Flies' Season 3 aka 'Kus Uçusu' scheduled to debut on Thursday, April 11. This Turkish drama series follows a young admirer who navigates her path into a veteran anchor's newsroom, only to face the shadowy aspects of ambition, jealousy, and the longing for recognition.

The show was created by Meriç Acemi and boasts a talented cast including Birce Akalay, Miray Daner, Ibrahim Celikkol, Irem Sak, and more.

What happened in 'As the Crow Flies' aka 'Kus Uçusu' Season 2?

After Lale Kiran (Birce Akalay) left the network, Asli (Miray Daner) Tuna took over the program 'The Other Side', but her style and charm couldn’t match Lale’s ability to attract viewers. Asli’s show became dull and faced criticism on social media, worrying the network.

Gul (Defne Kayalar), the manager, and Muge (Carrie Keranen), the editor-in-chief, dissatisfied with the show’s ratings, planned to replace Asli. Sensing their intentions, Asli decided to change the program entirely. She had the desk removed and started presenting the news standing up.

Asli also began reporting trending events on social media, which some saw as a degradation of journalism. Meanwhile, Yusuf (Darren O'Hare), previously known as an informant for MON5, became more involved in Season 2.

Asli sought the help of Guliz (Sifanur Gül) to thrive in the network. However, Guliz, the daughter of a media figure, took over MON5 by firing Gul.

She supported Asli but aimed to maintain control. Suspecting Muge, Asli fired her too.

Lale Kiran faced unemployment and spent time cooking for her children. Realizing her unhappiness, Selim (Philip Shahbaz) reached out to Kenan (Ibrahim Celikkol) to help Lale.

Kenan, working for Gunce TV, hired Lale as a presenter. Although Lale couldn’t compete with Asli's highly-rated show, she remained determined to elevate her program.

What is the plot of 'As the Crow Flies' aka 'Kus Uçusu' Season 3?

In the 'As the Crow Flies' Season 2 finale, we witnessed Asli being approached by Gul, who proposed a new network and a talk show hosted by Asli Tuna. Gul believed this show would garner top ratings due to Asli’s ability to discuss controversial topics.

Meanwhile, Lale, content with her new life with Kenan, faced distress when her sex tape was leaked on social media, tarnishing her reputation.

Season 2 left these rumors about Lale unresolved, likely setting the stage for the next season to delve into this mystery. Fans can anticipate further exploration of Lale's troubles in Season 3.

The whole plot of 'As the Crow Flies' Season 3 is anticipated to explore themes of envy, ambition, and the desire for recognition as characters navigate professional and personal conflicts in a society where appearances hold utmost importance.

'As the Crow Flies' aka 'Kus Uçusu' Season 3 main cast 

Miray Daner

Miray Naz Daner is a Turkish actress who began acting at the age of nine. She gained recognition for her role as Gonca in the series 'Papatyam', where she appeared in 121 episodes.

Daner portrayed Sabiha Gökçen, the world's first female fighter pilot and foster child of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, in her debut film 'Dersimiz Atatürk' alongside Halit Ergenç.

She also starred in the film 'Çinar Agaci' and appeared in popular series like 'Bez Bebek' and '1 Kadin 1 Erkek'. Additionally, she has acted in theatre productions and commercials.

At the age of thirteen, Daner landed her first lead role as Duygu in the Turkish adaptation of Disney Channel's 'As The Bell Rings' titled 'Zil Çalinca'. She also appeared in the film Arkadasim 'Max' alongside a dog named Max.

Daner's notable performances include portraying Hilal in 'Vatanim Sensin', a series about the Turkish War of Independence, for which she won a Golden Butterfly Award. She also appeared in the movie 'Hürkus', based on the life of aviator Vecihi Hürkus.

Birce Akalay

Birce Akalay is a renowned actress in Turkey, known for her charm and international acclaim. Born on June 19, 1984, in Istanbul, Turkey, she gained recognition as a finalist in the Miss Turkey competition.

Initially, she ventured into sports presenting and television anchoring, where she garnered popularity. Over five years, she established herself as a fashion icon. Transitioning from modeling to acting, Akalay pursued her passion after completing her education in fashion.

Her breakthrough role came in the series 'Little Lord,' where she starred alongside Sarp Levendoglu, who later became her husband. In 'Little Lord,' she portrayed Sinem, a character characterized by beauty and innocence, driven towards her goals and seizing life's opportunities.

Akalay's notable work includes her role in the movie 'Breath,' released in 2009, which garnered attention for its military theme. Currently, she enjoys immense popularity on Turkish television, with her series gaining traction in other languages through dubbed versions.

Akalay is among the most searched Turkish actresses on the internet, admired for her beauty and realistic acting.

Ibrahim Celikkol

Ibrahim Çelikkol, born on February 14, 1982, is a Turkish actor known for his roles in TV series and films. Before pursuing acting, he was a professional basketball player and fashion model.

His maternal family hails from Thessaloniki, Greece, while his paternal family is of Arab descent.

His acting career began after meeting Osman Sinav, a Turkish film producer. His debut role was as Samil in 'Pars: Narkoterör'. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Ulubatli Hasan in the film 'Fetih 1453'. Before acting, he worked as a professional model.

He was in a relationship with actress Deniz Çakir from 2011 to 2013, and he married Mihre Mutlu in 2017. Çelikkol has a sister with whom he grew up.

How to stream 'As the Crow Flies' aka 'Kus Uçusu' Season 3?

'As the Crow Flies' aka 'Kus Uçusu' Season 3 is available to stream on Netflix starting from Thursday, April 11. Don't have Netflix? 

Access to the film requires a Netflix membership, available starting from $6.99/month for the standard plan with ads.

The standard plan without ads is priced at $15.49/month, while the Premium plan costs $22.99/month.

'As the Crow Flies' aka 'Kus Uçusu' Season 3 trailer