01x02 - Suspicion

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I have a
proposal for you, Sinem.

A proposal?

A job offer.

That would make me so happy,
Ms. İlkin. What kind of job?

I don't know. Let's
put our heads together.

What are you good at?

Well, I actually want to be an
executive assistant, even...

How are
your cooking skills?

Perhaps stuffing eggplants
or something like that?

Wh... What?

The city has free classes,
and it won't break your budget.

Are you good with your hands?

I don't really understand.

- Do you want me to cook?
- Since you can't do magazine work.

How many years have you been
working for this magazine?

- Two.
- When did I learn your name?

Just now.

You think that's a good sign?

I…

You're fired. I'm sorry.

I've notified HR, and they're
going to arrange everything.

Tomorrow you can pick up your
severance pay from accounting.

If there's nothing else…

Thank you.

We thank you.

For a moment I thought I
wouldn't be able to do it.

Don't look at me like that.

She won't accept if
she's not desperate.

Sinem,
I'm out of coffee!

I'm calling you,
Sinem. I want a coffee.

Argh! I'm calling you, Sinem.

There's only one Sinem in the
office. Why aren't you answering?

İlkin fired her.

Oh, my dear Sinem.

I'm so sorry.

You're always welcome here.
Visit often. We're always here.

Argh!

Excuse me.

Excuse me? Can you open it?

I'm here, can't you see
me? Can you open it?

Can you open it?

Pfft…

Uh, Ms. Sümer, it's me, Sinem.

- What's up?
- Uh, the door won't open.

Yes, because I had
the lock changed.

You can't do this.

Can't I? You can't
live there for free!

It's been four months! You haven't
paid your rent in four months!

Ms. Sümer, I just want
to ask you for one thing.

I didn't get my paycheck.
I'll get it tomorrow.

I promise, I'll pay you right
away once I get my check.

Ms. Sümer?

Mom, uh…

Mommy, I'm in a bit
of a hurry, so, uh…

Well, can you lend me
some money? The rent...

Again? We
don't have money to spare.

I know, Mom, but I haven't
got my paycheck yet.

I'll get paid tomorrow. I'll
give it back to you then, okay?

My girl, you're not listening.

Your rent costs as much as your salary.
What are you going to eat and drink?

Just come back. Those
places aren't for us.

Why are you so stubborn? Isn't it
a shame you're there all alone?

There's a job here that
pays well with benefits.

100TL

- Here you go.
- Thank you.

200 lira, my friend.

Inflation is affecting us all.

Well, I don't have that much.

One second…

I had ten more lira.

- It's okay, my friend.
- Uh…

It's okay.

- Don't worry about it.
- Oh!

- Come on, take it easy.
- No, wait a second.

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

I was supposed to
get my paycheck.

Ms. İlkin said
to tell you to get it from her.

Can you get it?

I'm
sorry, I can't help you.

Thank you.

Come in.

I've been waiting for you.

Come in.

Oh, you're soaked!

The rain has stopped.

I forgot my umbrella.
That's why I got so wet.

Take this, dry off.

- You shouldn't trouble yourself.
- No, no trouble.

I'll get you some dry clothes.
And take off your sweater.

Here you go, put this on.

You shouldn't have troubled
yourself, Ms. İlkin.

I'm sorry.

Why are you apologizing?

Ah... Thank you. I mean,
I misspoke. Thank you.

Come, sit down.

Oh… Excuse me, Ms. İlkin.

I'm sorry. It's so wet.

What do you want, Sinem?

So, I'm supposed to get
my final check from you.

From life?

What do you want from life?

Just your check?

That's easy.

You have such a small world.

Don't you want it to get bigger?

Of course I want it to, but how?

Like this.

Look, here's a PA contract.

Either you take it, or you
take your paycheck and leave.

Tsk, tsk, tsk.

- First you have to earn it.
- How do I earn it?

You'll do something for me.

Of course. I mean, of course
I'll do it, Ms. İlkin.

I'll do whatever you say.

Do you know Tolga?

I do.

You don't know him.

Bro, what are we waiting for?

We're waiting for the
rails to be installed.

f*ck your rails.

What's going on?
Something's wrong with you.

- Everything okay?
- Shall we get started?

Everything is fine, except that
the new director is 13 years old.

Come on!

Why is he flopping
around like a fish?

Child laborer.

There comes a
time in relationships

when you can no longer
hear each other.

You're a little young, so
you may not understand.

I'll try to understand.

Really.

Anyway, I created a fake account
to help our relationship.

- Mm-hmm.
- The name on the account is Berlin.

I wrote everything I
couldn't say face-to-face.

The account worked.

But now Tolga…

Wants to meet Berlin?

But he doesn't know I'm Berlin.

So someone else has to
go to the rendezvous.

Me?

You want me to be Berlin?

I'm going on a date?

I mean, Ms. İlkin, Mr. Tolga
wouldn't believe me.

How can I pretend to be you?

Leave that to me. I'll
take care of everything.

You just decide.

Life loves the brave, Sinem.

Do you have the courage?

Give it a
try, give it a try.

Forget about the director. f*ck
him. Mind your own business.

I mean, do your job, and
let people see your acting.

Give it a shot, okay? Huh?

Okay. Just leave him alone.

Are you going to try?

I'll f*cking knock
it out of the park.

- When is the first date?
- Tonight.

What?

Uh, well… I mean, does
it have to be right away?

- What kind of person do you think I am?
- Um…

Perfect.

Then do whatever I say.

Scene 17, take one.

BLACK HEART

You think you know me, do you?

Don't I know you?

You have no idea.

You don't know who
you're messing with.

Think of it as a game.
Don't be nervous.

Try to enjoy it.

For one night, you'll be playing
the lead role. Is it that bad?

As if it's that easy…

So we need to choose
something in my style for you.

Let's see if you
can pull it off.

Ms. İlkin, welcome.

Thank you.

I need to tell you a few things
so you can deal with Tolga.

At first he seems confused, but he
always knows exactly what he wants.

He'll ask if you want wine or
whiskey, but he really wants whiskey.

That's why he puts it last.

He just doesn't
want to seem rude.

You mean he's actually rude?

No. Never.

Tonight
at 9:00, Roof Bar?

I mean, he has a
raw side, of course.

How should I put it? More
precisely patriarchal.

I mean traditional.

His family raised him that way.

But he has improved a lot, I
have to give him credit for that.

Because you only
see what you want to see.

No one can really know anyone.

Tolga is a
surprising person.

For example, he likes
to be challenged.

I mean, challenge him,
make a bet, he loves it.

What about the opposite sex?

Um, what does he like?
How should I behave?

He likes educated,
intellectual women.

He is attracted to
women who are confident,

who can be effortlessly sexy.

But most importantly
intelligence.

He loves a beautiful woman.

But he's smitten
by intelligence.

Someone will be the
victim at the end of this game.

Someone will be destroyed.

But will it be obvious…

Maybe the one we
thought was the victim…

will actually be the
m*rder*r in this game.

So what are
you going to do?

Yes!

Well done!

Yes! Yes!

You are so sexy,
baby! You are so sexy!

Really good.

- Wow.
- Well done!

- Wow. This is you, my friend. All you.
- Thanks.

- What did you think?
- Really good. Wonderful.

- Well done.
- Thanks.

Fantastic! You
were amazing! Amazing!

Tonight
at 9:00, Roof Bar?

I think
that's enough reading.

So, I have a boyfriend?

Yeah, but don't worry about it.

Think about your old boyfriend.

Make something up.

What's the matter? Did
you think of your ex?

No, but…

I mean, you've written
so many beautiful things.

I'll definitely be
nervous up there.

- How can I pretend to be you?
- Enough already.

That's the point.
Like me, but not me.

Like your handbag is original.

I'll be like the knockoff
bought at the market.

He's calling.

I'll put him on speaker, so
you can hear his voice too.

- Darling?
- What are you doing?

Nothing. At the magazine.
Same old, same old. You?

Good. I'm, uh…

I'm on the set.

I'm having something to eat.

Is that all? I'm
busy, and I have to go.

No, no.

Uh, my set's running late, and I wanted
to tell you that I'm going to be late.

Yeah?

Okay, there's an exhibition
opening. I'm going there anyway.

It'll get it out of the
way. See you at home.

İlkin?

I love you.

I love you too.

Come on, hurry up.
You're going to be late.

Okay.

What the hell am I doing?

I'll be there.

You'll tell me everything.
Every single detail.

Um…

But what if he wants
to take things further?

That's up to you. It'll mean
it's over for me anyway.

You're so beautiful.

But he wants to meet you.

Okay.

You're ready.

Come on.

Oh, one second, one second.

I almost forgot.

Confidentiality agreement.

- Ms. İlkin…
- You don't have to be afraid.

You won't be held responsible
if anything goes wrong.

Sinem, I can't let you go
until I get you to sign this.

What if he realizes it
wasn't me he's been texting?

He won't.

Don't worry about it.

If there's anything
you're uncomfortable with,

say you're going to the
bathroom and come here.

I'll text him and take
care of it somehow.

I'm here, okay?

- Okay.
- Your bag?

Uh, right there.

See you later.

Good evening. Welcome.

Your name?

Berlin.

Right this way. Mr. Tolga
is waiting for you.

Thank you.

- Hi.
- Hi.

- What should we drink? Wine...
- Let's drink whiskey!

Oh, excuse me.

I was gonna say
c*ck, but, I mean…

- Sure.
- Are you sure?

Of course. We can
have some c*ck.

- That works?
- It doesn't matter.

- What can I get you?
- A whiskey sour first.

Of course.

I'm nervous too, you can relax.

But you're an actor.

Being an actor must
train you to be calm.

I'm not acting right now.

Silence is golden.

Excuse me?

Oops.

Well… you know, we were silent.
That's what I was referring to.

I was joking.

Oh, I'm so sorry.
That's a little weird.

Here you go.

- Thank you.
- Enjoy.

Thank you.

Mr. Tolga, our
bartender sends his regards.

- My wife and I also enjoy watching you.
- Thanks.

I was wondering if I could
grab a selfie with you?

Sure.

I'll take care of it. I'm
a professional at it now.

Thank you. Have a good evening.

Good evening, can you send a
bottle of Le Dom Bet to my room?

Sorry, let's make that two.

What does it feel
like to be so famous?

That sounded like an interview question.

Okay, you're serious.

So, how does it feel
to be so famous?

- Everyone has an opinion about you.
- Ah, of course.

I mean, some like
you. Some adore you.

And some…

Think you're bad?

Actually, some don't care
at all. That's even worse.

But look, the waiter
and his wife love you.

Mm-hmm. I wonder if
I'm the me they love.

How so?

It's fake. All fake.

They love a fake person
they saw on the show.

What about the real you?

How do you feel?

I'll tell you if you
promise not to run away.

Stuck, bored, angry.

Confused.

Confused.

But at least you feel something.

You know what you
feel. That's something.

And it's a very important thing.

Yes, but in our profession
everything can change at any moment.

For example, today I
acted out a good scene.

I felt good. But you never know what
will happen with the final edit.

They could edit it in an absurd
way or use strange music,

and I'd be the
subject of ridicule.

I'd become a trending topic.

- Oh, really?
- Yeah.

- Well, it's really hard, I guess.
- It's hard.

What do you think of me?

Who, me?

We've been writing and
talking all this time.

Now that we've finally met,
what do you think of me?

I mean…

Come on, don't be shy.

I promise not to be either.

Well…

What?

Yes?

I find you impressive.

Ask.

What should I ask?

Aren't you going to ask
what I think of you?

What do you think of me?

You seem different
from the way you write.

You mean, like I'm fake?

More real.

- Are you okay?
- Yes, I'm listening to you.

I had a nice chat
with Mr. Tolga.

Mr. Tolga?

- You didn't call him "Mr.", did you?
- No, of course I didn't.

Okay, what did you talk about?

Ah, stuff in general.

Ah… Actually he talked
about you the whole time.

You've been talking
about me all these hours?

Uh, well…

Okay, what did you
guys say about me?

Uh…

What? What? Tell me now.

We talked about general
stuff, small talk.

He has some problems with his
job. He talked about them.

That's it. That's all.

He didn't do anything
inappropriate, did he?

No. Nothing at all.

And at the end, how did you leave it?
I mean, did you shake hands or kiss?

There was no kissing.

Uh, I said goodbye, he said goodbye, but
I can't remember exactly what I said.

Uh…

Oh, I know!

Uh… I said, "Good
luck in the play."

Yeah.

- A play?
- Mm-hmm.

He got offered a theater
part. He was very excited.

I mean, he seemed very happy.

He's been offered a theater
part. Did he tell you about this?

Yes, but he was going
to refuse it anyway.

He talked a little bit about it.

He said he has no
prior stage experience.

I guess he's hesitant.

Plus, with the recent events on
this set, of course, I understand.

- What happened on the set?
- He had a fight with the director.

They changed the director.

I'm sure you already know.

The room has been paid for.
You can stay here tonight.

So…

did I do something wrong?

As we discussed,
your job is ready.

And here's your payment.
You can count it as a bonus.

Look, this ends
here tonight. Okay?

This is gonna be a secret
between you and me.

Of course.

You did a great job.

Thank you.

Oh! Thank God.

Darling?

Hi.

Hi.

How was the set?

Good.

Your exhibition?

Good.

I met Esra Bezen. She invited
us to her play next week.

We'll go, right?

Why not?

We haven't been for a long time.
We don't go to the theater.

I thought it would be good.

It's game over.

Sure,
we can go watch.

I'm going to bed.

Good night.

Good night.

I wish I could be the
person you see. But I'm not.

It just came up.

I couldn't tell the most important
person in my life about that play.

Because I'm afraid of failing.

I didn't want her to
know I was afraid.

A love game for two.

It's more like lifetime
relationship moments.

For example, in every relationship
there is a moment of passion

and a moment of destruction.

You know Tolga is comfortable playing a
part like that, but he has to accept it.

- So, why won't he take the part?
- He's never done theater.

This.

And he has to give
his answer by tomorrow.

I'm thinking about how
to get him to agree.

I've got a great idea. Why
don't you just talk to him?

What should I say, Burçin?

"I went through your phone last night.
I saw you got offered a theater part.

I read the text. I think you'd
be good at it. Accept it"?

Tell that girl.
Tell Sinem. Let her speak.

Huh? Think about it.

What?

You're kidding. You're kidding!

He's not telling me. He's
telling her about it.

Get out of here.
Get out of here.

Burçin!

Burçin, will you wait? Will you
stop? Oh, Burçin? What are you doing?

Do you really
not see what you're doing?

What am I doing?

Ah… You're trying to make
him cheat on you. On purpose.

Oh, that's good.

You know everything.

- What if it's good for Tolga...
- You… You're sending the girl to him!

You're sending the girl!

Oh, my God. I shouldn't have
told you about the fake account.

Oh, that makes sense.

Okay, I get it. Don't worry, Burçin, at
the end of the day I won't blame you.

Oh… Oh, İlkin…

We get it, we get it.

You're so strong, so brave.

Wow, congratulations.

- How much do you trust yourself?
- Burçin…

You're saying, "Oh, I can
play this game," right?

But that's not the
point, honey. Okay?

You're not afraid of
falling off that cliff,

but you're afraid
of jumping off.

Yes, you are.

You want Tolga to push you off.

Saving the guy, or
whatever, that's a story.

You know what you want?

Tolga to cheat on you, so you
can leave in peace, right?

But that's not how
it works, honey.

If you're really brave,
you'll jump on your own.

Honey, I can't believe it. Your
relationship is over and done with.

I'm sorry. This is unbelievable.

Will you ever break
up with this guy?

Tell me that. Can you?

Just go away, for God's sake.

I can't believe you.
I don't believe you.

What the f*ck are you
beeping about? Little d*ck!

What the
hell! Oh, my God!

Look at me. Do
whatever you want.

Leave me out of
it, okay? I'm out.

Ah! Sinem!

Sorry to hear about
you losing your job.

How are you? Have you
recovered a little?

So, uh… I'm good.

Uh… You're good?

May I ask, why did İlkin
fire you in the first place?

Nobody's saying anything.
Why would she fire you?

I'm really curious.
Somebody say something.

Tell me.

In my office.

Hmm.

Uluç. In my office.

Why did İlkin fire Sinem? Why
isn't anyone saying anything?

Tell me about your night.

How was the hotel?

I guess it went well.

Uh… Did they say
something, Ms. İlkin?

I mean, I actually cleaned
and tidied the room, but…

You're so strange.

Anyway, you've got some
color in your face. Good.

Ah…

I'm going to get
straight to the point.

I want you to meet
Tolga one more time.

Did it work?

I mean, was I convincing?

It appears so.

Did Mr. Tolga say something
about me? What did he say?

What's it to you, Sinem?

Sorry.

Tolga needs to accept
this theater part.

You need to convince him.

- How am I supposed to do that?
- I'm going to tell you how.

Now you tell me,
what do you want?

I mean, I don't want anything.

Ask for it.

After all, it was a one-time
rendezvous, wasn't it?

Like a raise? A new
desk? Think about it.

What do you want most
in life? Think about it.

I want to be seen.

But at this company.

I mean, I want to be noticed.

That's all.

Okay.

Consider it done.

I got an offer at work.

But I feel scared.

I wanted to come
and tell someone.

You did the right thing.
But why are you scared?

My boss is a little bit scary.

The job she's offering
me now is very good,

but it can take me to the top
or it can take me to the bottom.

So I don't know, I guess
I'm not that brave.

You don't seem like
that in your messages.

I say, "Jump right in."

- It's good to take risks. It's very good.
- Hmm.

So why aren't you jumping
in with your opportunity?

- What?
- The theater?

Oh… She shoots, she
scores, dear viewers!

By the way, I like soccer.

- Really?
- Yep.

Women don't usually like it.

It's not allowed at our
house. İlkin hates it.

- Wait, I'm going to get something out.
- What?

Set up your goal and let's see it.
We'll know then if I like it or not.

So you know this game too.

Okay, let's see what you've got.

Move your glasses.
They might get broken.

It's been years since I last
played this. I'll set up the goal.

- You're the goal.
- How do I… Ah, yep, this.

- Are you ready?
- Take it easy.

Okay.

Goal! Goal! Goal! Goal! Goal!

You're very good. Now
it's my turn. Get ready.

- I'm ready.
- What team do you support?

- Barcelona!
- No way!

- That's the team I always play as on FIFA.
- No way.

- Yep.
- Let's see what you can do.

- I'm ready. Are you ready?
- Go on then, sh**t.

- No!
- Yes! That's it!

What would happen if someone
took a picture of us right now?

Let them. Nothing
strange is happening.

Except you have a girlfriend.

Imagine they take a picture of
us and put it in a magazine.

My boyfriend would have a
heart attack if he saw it.

Look, that could be
one of your fears.

- What are you doing?
- Nothing.

What do you mean? Can
you delete that photo?

- That'll be my decision.
- Please, delete that.

New Era In Psychiatry
Face Your Fears!

I'll delete it on one condition.

You do something with me that
you're afraid of. Right now.

- What do you mean? Like what?
- I don't know, you decide.

- What are you afraid of?
- The dark.

The dark?

- I've got it. Let's go.
- Wait, what do you mean?

- Am I coming with you to a dark place now?
- Yep.

I'll
come on one condition.

That you accept
the theater part.

What a negotiator.

It's up to you. Or I won't come.

Agreed.

- Deal.
- Mm-hmm, deal.

- We'll see.
- Come on.

I wonder what it's like to
leave a legacy like this behind.

You'll leave your mark too.

Your roles will also be
talked about after you die.

No, hon.

I'm a nobody with
a few soap operas.

Don't you know who you are?

So many of your scenes
will be left behind.

Your words.

Your looks.

Your voice.

That's why.

If only you'd accept that theater part…
I promise I'll be there on opening night.

What about you? Will there be any
trace of you left in this world?

I'd love for that
to happen. But it won't.

If I die now, no one will
even notice I'm gone.

- That won't happen.
- People…

don't usually see me.

But I see you.

I see you too.

By the way, this
isn't scary at all.

I mean, I'm not afraid.

Very funny!

Tolga?

Tolga?

Tolga?

Tolga?

Tolga?

Tolga?

Tolga?

Tolga, come on!

Tolga?

Tolga?

Tolga?

Tolga?

Enough! Tolga?

Tolga?

Tolga, come on!

Okay! Okay, come out
already! Okay! Okay, Tolga!

I'm here!

Shh! Okay! Okay. Okay, calm down.

Calm down. Calm
down. Okay. Be calm.

It's me.

Mr. Tolga? I locked
the door like you said, but time's up.

You cheated!

You cheated! Just a minute,
we're not counting this!

I wasn't scared at all.

Because you hired a man, Tolga.

Okay, I didn't
lose. I didn't lose.

You lost.

You lost.

Then why don't I
feel like I lost?

We said floral prints
are in fashion this season.

Let's go for fairy-tale tones.

Ah, voilà! A setup in flowers.

Excuse me.

Yes?

Darling, don't make any
plans tonight, we're celebrating.

I have a surprise for you.

Come straight home.

I have evil plans.
I'll try them on you.

Okay. I can't wait.

Excuse me.

Yes, I'm here.

All those ideas have
been stolen from abroad.

They come straight
from the magazine.

Sinem? Do you have any ideas?

Me?

Uh, there's…

Uh… We could go with fears.

Elaborate a little.

Hmm…

Imagine something
like this, friends.

There's a celebrity.

We start sh**ting
with a celebrity.

Well, this person is wearing
full makeup for the sh**t.

And while they are wiping
off their makeup like this,

they tell us their
biggest fears.

But here's the thing.

When they tell us
their biggest fears…

they do it very fearlessly.

Hmm…

Oh, so a Tonight Show vibe.

Good, it works.

- Where did you get that idea?
- Uh, from Insta.

But, well, this idea
wasn't on Insta.

I saw something that made me think
of it… I came up with it on my own…

Am I following you on Insta?

No.

Yes, now I am.

Well done, Sinem. Keep this up.

Please work on this
concept properly.

Let's talk about social media
while we're on the subject.

What about our digital content?

Let's think about it
from all angles, please.

You know what? She just
followed you on Insta.

Just like that.

So what?

Sinem.

We're going out for some drinks
tonight. You should come.

- Who? Me?
- Yep.

- Where are you going?
- Cihangir. We can go together if you like.

- Okay.
- Oh, Uluç! Cut out that flirting already.

I won't let you get
eaten by these vultures.

There's room in my car.

Out of the way.

Come on, sweetie.

Baby?

I owed you dinner at home.

So what are we celebrating?

Good question.

Are you ready?

Very ready.

I accepted a part in a play.

- What play?
- In a theater.

- A theater?
- Theater. I'll do theater.

- Your darling will do theater.
- Really?

- Yes.
- Oh, I'm so happy!

Come on, come on, come on.

Have a seat. Here we go.

Thank you for
everything, Tolga.

But today I realized that you and
I have completely different lives.

So I have to end this.
Please don't write again.

It's been so nice
knowing you. Goodbye.

It's too late.

Now that I've found you. I
won't let you go so easily.