Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion (2022) s01e02 Episode Script

1
Hola, Ultra-Vi-Viewers!
Tonight's finally the night!
I'm heading out for some
serious super lucha action!
And I'm bringin'
all of you with me.
So, be sure to like,
follow, and subscribe
because if you blink
You'll miss me.
Also, how many superheroes
are you even following?
See ya soon!
Hey! Want me to help you
do that faster?
Because to me, this is how slow
it looks like you're sweeping.
I'm Cruuuz sweeeping.
I remember when you were
very tiny and couldn't talk.
- That was a nice time.
- Get your mask on!
What time is it?
It's hero time!
Now let's go crush
some crimmies.
No one calls
criminals "crimmies."
Take off your mask.
We're not leavin' the gym.
Why? Is there some major crime
being committed
in the gym tonight?
Other than you wearing
those sneakers with those pants.
Cute, but your mouth
and your speed
won't save you
in every situation.
We'll start with drills.
First up, pescados.
And then what?
And then you do it again.
Fifty times.
I think I can manage
jumping over a rope.
I can move at super-speed.
Forty-nine to go.
- Ooh, ooh! Watch it.
- Sorry, Dad!
"Ultra Violet,
status update?"
"What happened last night?"
"Post the vid, please!"
"I came for fighting crimmies!"
- Join the club.
- No phones at the table.
Whoa, th-this is amazing!
Uh, but no phones at the table.
- Right, Dad?
- Mm-hm.
Did those baby birds you've been
watching online finally hatch?
Better!
I just got my first paying gig!
Well, this coffee house,
Taza Caliente,
wants me to play this Saturday.
How'd that happen?
I guess my "Boy on a Bench"
videos have sorta
kinda gone viral.
Come into the world,
baby bird, baby bird ♪
And we'll all sing
along, baby bird ♪
That went viral?
I mean, it's great, though.
Well, okay,
I'm not for everybody.
We'll all be there
Saturday to support you.
- Yes.
- You know, and that reminds me
of when you used to serenade me.
Oh, I did love
to play in college,
and I still sit on benches.
Maybe I should make a video!
- I'd watch you, Dad.
- Really?!
Only because you
feed and house me,
and I can't lose
those privileges.
Smart girl.
Problem! Guess who has more
followers than Ultra Violet?
My brother!
How insane is that?
"Boy on a Bench" is the best!
Did he say when
he's gonna have merch?
- I really want a mug.
- It's a guitar and a bench.
I'm a literal superhero!
You'll get way more followers
when you start posting
some actual crime fighting.
What happened to that
content last night anyway?
Nothing. Literally nothing.
That's the problem!
Just make sure you deliver soon.
I follow this girl
who posts bunny videos
and she promised
a visit to a bunny farm.
But when she got there,
no bunnies.
Just a dairy farm
named Bunny Farms.
The bunny hive turned
on her Hard.
I'm meeting Black Scorpion
after school.
I'll find a way to get some
great crime-fighting footage.
I hope so.
You haven't seen ugly
until you've seen 20,000
bunny fans go rabid.
Is that my mentor or my hero?
Oh, wait! It's both!
You look good today.
That sandwich really
brings out your eyes.
Nice try. Get in the ring.
We've got more training to do.
But we've been training
for, like, two weeks!
Ever since I got the mask,
all I've been doing is training!
Wow. Two whole weeks.
How can I ask more of you when
you've given so much already?
My followers wanna
see me fight crime!
Training isn't
gonna get me likes.
I can't believe I have
to say this out loud:
the point of being a superhero
isn't "to get likes."
- It's to help people.
- Of course, it's to help people.
But to what end?
I mean, is it so bad
if there's a little
something in it for me, too?
Right now, what's in it for you
is donkey kicks off the ropes.
- Go.
- Fine
but I lied about the sandwich
bringing out your eyes.
Okay. This'll work.
They love you.
They just wanna see you.
And going live
in three, two, one.
What's up, Ultra-tudes?
I know I promised I was gonna
fight crime, and that's coming,
but I've got something
even better:
tonight, I'm gonna
fight packaging.
Who's ready for the world's
fastest unboxing video?
For the people
who love unboxing,
but just don't have the time,
let's see what's inside!
Ta-da! Wow, that was quick.
Thanks for tuning in!
Remember, if it isn't fast,
it's probably not worth doing!
"Thanks for ruining
unboxing for me."
"How is this superhero content?"
"Earn $99 an hour from home.
Also, this video stinks." Ugh.
Hey! So, you're gonna like this.
Pick a card,
whatever number's on it,
that's how many push-ups you do.
It's fun, right?
Yeah, I'm not doing that.
No more flips.
No more push-ups.
No more restocking toilet paper,
which I know isn't an ancient
luchador training method.
Tonight, I am fighting crime,
with or without you.
No, you're not.
We've been over this.
This is a long, hard road.
Getting the mask
was the easy part.
Now you have to earn it.
How am I supposed to earn it
if I never get to use it?
Do you even know
what you're doing?
There's only one person here who
doesn't know what they're doing
- and it's you.
- You!
- No, it's you!
- No, it's you!
Okay! I'm done!
You are so impatient!
I am not impatient!
I just wanna go right now!
And I know that sounds like
impatience, but it's not!
It's youthful exuberance!
I am so done
with Black Scorpion.
From now on,
I'm doing this my way.
Feels like the right move. That
unboxing video didn't do you any favors.
Ultra Violet lost
a bunch of followers.
Although, it was slightly
better than your dad's video.
Hey, this is "Señor on a Sofa"
with a little song
I wrote about
Shoot.
Just edit that part out.
He did not edit that part out.
I was thinking, maybe
Ultra Violet could do
a meet-and-greet this weekend.
We could do it downtown
since you'll be there
for Tiago's concert anyway.
Uh, a meet-and-greet?
Yeah, you talk to your fans,
pose for selfies,
sign autographs.
Ooh, do you have
a purple glitter pen?
What I really need is some
super superhero footage.
I was thinking tomorrow night
Ultra Violet fights
some actual crime,
you film her,
and then I sit back
and soak in a viral "like bath."
That sounds gross,
but also, exactly what I want.
How 'bout both?
You do your meetup the next day
and then talk about your heroics
from the night before.
Maya Miller-Martinez,
you beautiful branding beast.
I love it!
Let Black Scorpion
live in the shadows.
I am gonna find my light.
Voy!
Hey! What are you doing here?
You texted me and invited
me over for dinner.
Well, that was over a week ago.
Oh, I thought it was
a standing invite thing
for adorable little brothers.
You've got about two years
to play that card.
Come in.
Hey, Uncle Cruz.
Did your water go out again?
Or did you run out of groceries?
Okay, maybe I need
to come by more often.
There's my goddaughter!
Tío Cruz!
You need to come
back to training.
You wanna train something,
get a poodle.
I'm a superhero.
What? You have to go already?
What? I thought you were
gonna stay for dinner.
Oh, no, I am. As long as I can
sit next to my favorite ahijada.
Well, I called the guy
and they said if it goes well,
I can come back.
Ah, I'm so excited
for this concert.
You know, I just
I hope I don't mess up.
When's the last time you
messed up at anything?
Well, she's right.
Wow, Tiago.
So, to be that good
at your music,
you must've practiced a lot.
All the time.
His fans love him.
What's that cute little thing
your "Boy on a Bench"
followers call themselves?
Oh, The Benchwarmers.
They're the best!
My "Señor on a Sofa" video
hasn't gotten any likes.
Maybe it didn't upload.
Did you all see it?
Tiago, I think it's great
that you get to do
something you love,
and get applause for it
at the same time.
But surely the applause isn't
the reason why you play music?
- Mm No, I like to think
- But it's part of it.
Otherwise, why not just
play alone in your room?
Why post it at all?
Why do I post these videos?
Am I, am I an egomaniac?
You post them because it's nice
to get appreciated
for what you do.
Everyone does it.
Nina, when you got your
Teacher of the Year award
a few years back,
did you post it online?
Please, you know
I hate social media.
But you did put
the award on the fridge
because there's nothing wrong
with doing something good,
and also wanting recognition.
- The teaching is its own reward.
- If you know how to teach.
I just think a person should worry
about being good at something
before they worry about
getting validated for it!
Why are you two being so weird?
We're fine.
Hey my video got a like!
From PrincipalR2021.
No phones at the table, honey.
My followers are gonna flip out when
they see Ultra Violet in action.
As soon as we hear a good
crime, we're outta here.
Yeah, when you say "good crime,"
do you mean, like,
littering, or jaywalking,
- or stealing candy from a baby
- Shh!
Possible armored truck robbery
at the corner of 43 and Leeds.
All units respond.
All units respond.
- Good crime!
- Oh, you meant crime-crime.
Fun fact: armored trucks can carry
up to half a billion dollars,
but usually only carry under two
million because of insurance.
I love how you know stuff!
Aw, I love how you
love that about me.
We have a robbery to stop.
Let's go!
You are live in now!
It's your favorite crime-fighting
purple girl, Ultra Violet!
I'm at an armored truck where some
crimmie thinks he can dash with some cash.
Let's show him how we do it,
Ultra-Style! Come on!
Boom, now you're broke!
And if you liked that,
come to my meetup tomorrow
at 2 P. M. by
Taza Caliente Coffee.
Um, I think this crime
might still be in progress!
I got this.
I know what you're gonna say,
but what was
I supposed to do?
Spend the next hundred years
in training?
You were outnumbered
and reckless.
I just wanted to fight crime.
I'm a superhero, too!
You don't know the first thing
about being a superhero!
You could've been hurt or worse!
But the mask chose me.
And I have no idea why it did!
You don't get it.
And I don't know how
to get through to you.
I'm wasting my time.
Are you okay?!
I, I shut off the livestream
after he showed up,
but everyone saw some of it.
It doesn't matter.
Hey, he's just angry.
He's also right.
I'm no hero.
I wish I never got this thing.
"What kind of hero
needs to be rescued?"
"LOL this was sad."
"Raise your hand
if you don't think
Ultra Violet is
a real superhero."
Hey, we're leaving for
your brother's show soon.
Also, can you go online
and like your father's video?
He keeps refreshing, and the
thumbs keep not changing,
and it's turning into a thing.
What's wrong?
It's nothing. It's just
I posted this video and a bunch
of people didn't like it
and I let everyone down.
And now I feel like
a total failure.
You see, this is why
I hate social media.
I was hoping it'd be
years until you found out
you were a total failure.
So, who are these people
that didn't like your video?
Your friends?
No.
Someone I know?
Do I need to talk to a parent?
'Cause I will talk to a parent.
You know I love
talking to a parent.
No, Mom. No one I know.
So why do you,
my beautiful
and talented daughter,
care what a stranger thinks?
Hm, do you like every
single thing they post?
No.
Then why should they like
everything you post?
Hm?
Do me a favor.
Stop looking for
validation in these likes.
The only "like" that really
matters is liking yourself.
Yeah, I like myself a little
less for saying that
but you know it's true.
Finally, you hug me! Aw.
Get ready.
It'll be fun.
Uh
Uh, hey, everyone.
Uh, I'm Tiago
Woo-woo!
But you all might know me
as "Boy on a Bench."
Well, uh, today
I'm on a stool
so let's just see what happens.
I understand that you
wanna stay inside ♪
But life can be scary,
it's natural to hide ♪
Back in you come,
there's nothin' to fear ♪
'Cause the world
will be a better place ♪
When you're here and so ♪
Come into the world,
baby bird, baby bird ♪
There's beautiful songs
you've never heard, so ♪
Come into the world,
baby bird, baby bird ♪
- And we'll all sing along ♪
- Your meetup!
I forgot to cancel it.
We'll be right back.
I was really excited to see her.
She'll be here!
Hope she's okay
after last night.
See? They still love you.
Last night wasn't
a total disaster.
It doesn't matter.
She's gone.
I don't have my mask.
Daniella?
Has anyone seen my little girl?
Hey! Are, are you okay?
I brought my daughter
to see Ultra Violet.
I don't know where she is!
Maybe she wandered off
to go find her.
- What does she look like?
- Uh oh.
She's four and she's
wearing a purple ribbon.
I already called the police.
Uh, don't worry.
We'll help you.
- It'll be okay.
- Okay.
Daniella?!
Daniella?!
Daniella?!
Daniella?!
Daniella?! Daniella?!
You all right?
It's you!
You look just like me!
Oh yeah.
Guess I do.
That is so cool!
- All right, let's go.
- Daniella!
Daniella!
Oh Oh. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Mama, she's a superhero!
Ultra Violet!
- Oh, I'm not I mean
- She certainly is like Ultra Violet.
'Kay, how 'bout we
go get some ice cream,
and you can see
Ultra Violet another day?
Let's go.
Shh.
How can you learn so much
from such a little girl ♪
How can anyone be so brave ♪
She might look up at me,
but I look up to her ♪
And it's with honesty
that I say ♪
You're my hero,
my little sis ♪
Hero, I was so happy
on the day you were born ♪
Hero, I'd be remiss ♪
If I didn't tell you
that you are my hero ♪
Yeah!
Sorry, we're closed.
It's okay. I know the owner.
I'm sorry.
I get it now.
Training has its uses,
and, maybe, being a superhero
isn't about the likes.
What happened?
Your account get suspended?
No.
I did something that
made me like myself
way more than any
viral post ever could.
And it felt amazing.
You were right.
Helping people is
what it's all about.
I owe you an apology, too.
I have no idea why the mask
chose you but, it did.
And I'm sorry I gave up on you.
It will never happen again.
We're in this together.
Talking portion is over.
Let's get to work.
You know what I'm thinking?
Don't say donkey kicks.
So many donkey kicks.
Come on, no whining.
I'll do 'em with you, huh?
Check out this height! Ya!
No fair! My legs are shorter!
Here are some pony kicks!
- That's not a thing.
- It's my thing!
Hello, Ult-troubadors!
So, I just wanted
to let you know
I know I messed up.
But that's what you're
here to see, right?
I mean, not me messing up,
but me getting back up.
So, I'll still be on here
but I won't be sharing
everything I do.
And what I do share,
I hope you all like.
But if you don't,
that's all right, too.
And I just want all
of you to know that,
even if people don't always see the
good you're putting out into the world,
you're still heroes to me.
Every one of you.
Until next time
stay purple, my people.
How can you learn so much
from such a little girl ♪
How can anyone be so brave ♪
She might look up at me,
but I look up to her ♪
And it's with honesty
that I say ♪
You're my hero ♪
I'd be remiss ♪
If I didn't tell you
that you are my hero ♪