With the rise of the digital age, television series broadcast on various platforms have become significant arenas where gender roles and professional identities are reconstructed. The representation of female journalists in media content and television series can either align with traditional definitions of journalism and professional ethics or be reimagined through gender roles and stereotypes. This study, which examines the representation of female journalists in the Netflix series Kuş Uçuşu (As the Crow Flies), is based on a gender-focused theoretical framework and employs a qualitative descriptive analysis method. The research is adapted from a master’s thesis. In the series, female journalist characters are examined under four distinct categories, offering a detailed depiction of their roles. The first category, referred to as the "Lions," consists of experienced, ethical journalists who are committed to public interest and uphold professional responsibility. In contrast, the "Birds" group is composed of young and ambitious journalists who aim for rapid career advancement, utilize the power of digital media, and are in search of identity—yet gradually distance themselves from ethical values. The “Lions Who Couldn’t Be Kings” category includes characters who hold status but seek to maintain their power through unethical strategies and internal alliances. Finally, the "Fans" category represents those who admire role models and observe the profession from the outside, with ambiguous positions as journalists. This unique classification aims to provide a multi-layered analysis of the representation of female journalists.
Gender, Female Journalist, Representation, Kuş Uçuşu Series