Vigilante (2023) s01e02 Episode Script

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ALL CHARACTERS, EVENTS, LOCATIONS
AND INCIDENTS ARE FICTITIOUS
Jeong Deokheung,
who was released a few days ago
was found murdered early yesterday.
After cutting off his ankle monitor
and confusing police by making it look
like he was stowing away abroad
He severely injured a deliveryman
and a detective, and even attempted
to murder the victim.
An unidentified person appeared
It turns out he was killed after a fight.
Footage from security cameras and dashcams
in the area have been analyzed
in order to find the person
who killed Jeong Deokheung.
However, according to the police,
the search has been fruitless so far.
HEAVEN'S NE
I'M SORRY. FORGIVE
"Heaven's net."
What does it mean? Heaven's fishing net?
You idiot.
It refers to a net in the heavens
that catches sinners.
It's from Tao Te Ching.
It means that evil people are
eventually caught.
The bastard deserves to go to hell
for what he did to Detective Ko, but
I agree.
Who the hell did this?
One thing is certain now.
There is
a vigilante.
VIGILANTE
As you can see, the footage from the night
of the incident is completely missing.
It seems the culprit took out the chip
after killing Jeong Deokheung.
So the culprit
didn't kill Jeong Deokheung
while helping the victim,
but he intended to kill Jeong
from the start?
Yes, sir.
"Heaven's net" means "retribution."
And seeing as he made him write it
on the wall in the midst of the chaos,
the culprit didn't want
to hide the incident,
but rather intended to make headlines.
We should investigate him as a murderer.
Turn on the TV.
Our team at REPO25h
has exclusively obtained a photo of
Jeong Deokheung's murder scene again.
The shocking scene will be revealed
right now.
It is a wall in the emergency staircase.
The first thing you see
as you go up the stairs is
what Jeong wrote in his own blood.
"Heaven's net."
It's from Tao Te Ching and
What is that?
Did you not secure the crime scene?
You're already losing
the public opinion race?
I'm sorry, sir.
Stop the media before it gets louder.
And investigate him as a murderer.
Understood?
- Yes, sir.
- Yes, sir.
Come in.
- Did you call for me?
- Yes, because
You know about the incident
in Seoul, right?
I've been called
to join the investigation.
So I think I'm going to be a little busy.
You're going to have to continue
developing the app without me.
I'll check in whenever I have time.
Yes, sir. By the way,
is it the Jeong Deokheung case?
Yes.
They must be having a hard time.
Public opinion is going crazy,
and the police have no clues.
Since there's no CCTV or dashcam footage.
Professor, maybe it's someone
who lives in the apartment?
What?
Maybe he killed Jeong Deokheung
while helping the victim
and hid because he got scared.
I don't know.
Judging by the writing on the wall,
I think the Vigilante did it.
Vigilante?
Min Seonwook.
Do you have to use the name
the third-rate trashy media came up with?
I'm sorry, sir.
- We're the police.
- Yes, sir.
Good. Anyway, make sure you only work
in this room.
And the data can't leave the room.
Okay.
- I'll get going.
- Yes, sir.
- Good-bye, sir.
- I'll be in touch.
Yes, sir.
My goodness. Not a single clue left
after all this mess.
This is no ordinary guy.
I'm sure it's someone who knows
how the police investigate.
Why don't you meet Kim Siyoon, Professor?
She's the only witness,
but she won't say anything to us.
No.
She won't say anything
even if she saw something.
I'm sure.
The shock aside
Anyway, maybe after some time,
but not now.
Excuse me.
Why are you investigating the Vigilante?
You can't come in here, kid. Get out.
The Vigilante saved the victim's life.
You should reward him.
All right. Let's go.
Why are you investigating him
as a murderer?
- Am I wrong?
- Come on.
- Let go of me. What are the police doing?
- Watch your head. Come on.
We've been getting a lot of calls
complaining about the investigation.
We have to put an end to it before
more people start to react like that.
IS THIS REALLY RIGHT?
IT'S A PROBLEM REGARDLESS
WHY IS REPO25H
VIEWER BULLETIN BOARD
CLICKBAIT TRASH JOURNALISTS
I'D RATHER WATCH PORN
TRAFFIC LIMIT EXCEEDED
TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE ACCESSING THE WEB SITE
Why aren't you answering the phones?
Don't answer them.
We can't work if we respond to every call.
The viewer board is down, too!
I told you
this case was going to shake society.
But we're getting criticized, too.
They say the Vigilante is a criminal
and we're making it look interesting.
REPO25h has never been criticized
this much! Am I wrong?
Let them criticize as much as they want.
They're criticizing
because they're watching.
You know they are our true fans, right?
Stop playing around with words!
We must play our role as the press
Mr. Kwak Changhyun!
The media gets power
from ratings and views.
Weren't you the one
who whined about our low ratings?
The Vigilante watched REPO25h
and punished a terrible criminal.
Our role?
It's to provide the best show
on the planet for our viewers!
We're the Vigilante promoter! Okay?
Okay.
Then we're using
a criminal like Jeong as material again?
Why back down now?
It was a huge hit.
We need to hit harder.
With a villain concept.
Who are you going to choose?
All three.
What?
Let's see
who the Vigilante chooses.
We'll figure out
his preferences and distract the police.
LARCENY - MURDER - FRAUD
I think the guy
who killed Jeong Deokheung is
a psychopath for sure. Right?
Leaving such a phrase increases
the possibility of getting caught.
But he chose to provoke the police.
Right? It's rather ostentatious
and narcissistic.
He seems to be highly-educated
and possess leadership qualities.
Like Jiyong?
Hey, how could you say that
about your friend?
But that's very accurate.
Doesn't it look like more of a warning?
Like, this is what happens
when you do bad things.
Plus analysis skills!
By the way, did you learn those skills
while developing the profiling app?
Even the freshmen know that, you idiot.
Through financial settlement
with victims and apology letters
What is that?
Why are they revealing three?
Are they leftovers?
- No idea.
- Seo Dooyeop.
SEO DOOYEOP
MURDER
Broke into the house of his ex-employer
with runaway teens
and brutally murdered
the children and their mother.
He was apprehended at a karaoke bar.
He claimed he accidentally took part
under the influence of alcohol
Those jerks don't give a shit
about justice.
They're designating the criminals
to show the Vigilante.
He isn't stupid.
He'll take it with a grain of salt.
SEO DOOYEOP
CONVENIENCE STORE OWNER FAMILY MURDER
July 12th, 2018.
Broke into the house of his ex-employer
with runaway teens
and brutally murdered
the children and their mother.
Stay in the room.
Stop crying!
I told you not to cry.
Why won't you listen to me?
I'll give you all I have.
Be quiet.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
STORE OWNER FAMILY MURDER
SEO DOOYEOP SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTOS
FREEDOM! WHO WANTS TO GO CLUBBING?
He went to a karaoke bar
after the murder.
LET'S PARTY!
DO YOU EVEN FEEL SORRY?
ABOUT HOW WRONGFULLY THEY DIED?
COME AND SAY THAT TO MY FACE!
I'LL KILL YOU TOO
DOOYEOP, LET'S DRINK
AND GET HIGH ALL NIGHT!
WHAT? YOU GOT OUT? NO WAY
Cuntacc
You're going home. Why the long face?
He's just cooped up at home on weekends.
How can he be happy?
I'd rather stay in the dorm if I were him.
I would, too.
So why don't you go clubbing
with us tonight?
I'll let you come in first in the finals.
Keep your promise.
- What?
- What?
- Are you serious?
- Are you serious?
Hey. My God
Come here.
Hurry up.
Come on!
- Lady.
- What would you like?
Three Jack and Cokes.
Guys, we've worked really hard
for the last two weeks.
Let's have some fun.
All right? Let's have fun.
Locked eyes with anyone?
I told you, we need three girls.
Hey, she's coming for me. I'll be back.
What the We ordered
three Jack and Cokes.
How old are you?
I'm just a college student.
Me, too.
Hey.
Tequila. Two shots please.
There really is something called fate.
Think about it.
Who knew my life would turn around
like this in prison?
Right? Sungyeol,
you should seize this opportunity.
I'll introduce you to Junsik
directly soon. All right?
Then you'll pay off
your gambling debt in no time.
By the way, how did you get out so quickly
after killing someone?
Did Junsik help with that, too?
What? What's so funny?
What is it?
The three of us got our story straight.
That I wasn't the one who killed
the woman and the kids.
They were minors, so they wouldn't
have gotten heavy sentences.
Really? That worked?
Of course.
There was no evidence, you know?
Don't you know?
Innocent until proven guilty.
The Korean law is freaking amazing.
Innocent until proven guilty!
Isn't it a bit hot in here?
Want to go cool off somewhere?
Are you here for Cool Dooyeop?
Who?
You've been staring at Dooyeop
the whole time.
Oh I was just wondering
if he was the guy on TV.
That's not why you were looking at him.
It's because of this, right?
But you can't buy it.
He only sells it
to international students.
Right
I'll just find someone else then.
Oh, you're here?
I'm sorry. See that book there?
I fell asleep while studying.
I'll get going. Bye.
- Bye.
- Okay.
Oh, right.
Did you get home okay last night?
Nothing happened at the club, right?
Yeah, I just went home.
Right. I thought so.
I was too busy hanging out with a girl.
Sorry.
I'll look out for you next time. Okay?
I mean,
you're not
the one-night-stand type of guy, right?
You went home, right?
All right.
- Bye.
- Bye.
COOL DOOYEOP, TAKE A LOOK.
IT'S THE ACCOUNT OF THE WOMAN YOU KILLED.
Milky way in the blue sky
In a small white boat
The Korean law is freaking amazing.
Innocent until proven guilty!
THE STATUS OF DRUG TRANSACTIONS
THROUGH CLUBS
"Systematically"
FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS
Run by separate groups,
and with cash transactions only.
I had fun the other night.
A system in which only dealers get caught.
Yes, sir.
- Well done.
- Thank you.
BUSAN DEA
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!
I don't think it's working.
Should we postpone the recording?
It's been quiet for three weeks already.
Or he may have punished someone else,
and we don't know about it.
No?
Everyone's on alert,
so he might be waiting for the right time.
Let's go harder today. Emotionally.
Okay.
What do you think, Producer Kwon?
Well, I thought it was getting
kind of plain.
Sounds good. Yes.
What?
Who left this on my car?
What a piece of trash.
TURN YOURSELF IN
Yo! What's up, bro?
Hey, Sungyeol,
I'll give you a phone number now.
Call and find out who it is.
Right now? I'm kind of busy.
You idiot!
I'm asking you
because it's fucking urgent.
Why the fuck are you yelling at me?
What is it?
What's the number?
051-903-0427.
Find out and call me back.
Okay, I got it. I'll do it right now.
Did you call it?
What the hell?
It's a number of a DEA agent in Busan.
Busan?
So what did you say?
What do you think?
I lied and said that I dialed
the wrong number, you punk.
Good. Well done.
Hang up the phone and lie low for a while.
If they call you back,
tell them you don't know me.
God damn it.
The loan sharks are already on my ass,
for God's sake.
Anyway, I got it.
Hello.
- Good job.
- Thank you.
By the way
do these books come in from Busan,
by any chance?
I was just curious
because they're written in Japanese.
I'll get going, then.
- Dooyeop!
- Fuck.
Hey, you
Did the books come in?
Forget it. Just go.
What the hell?
Then why did you post it online?
Stop bothering me and just go.
And I didn't fucking post anything!
Why are you yelling at me?
I know it's in here.
- Hey, stop it and just go, for God's sake.
- Come on!
Get lost
- Move aside.
- We already know.
Fuck off!
Shit. What the fuck!
Seo Dooyeop.
Who are you?
Hey, they're mine. Don't touch them.
I was worried the police might catch you.
Don't.
The heavens also want it this way.
Hey, don't. Stop it, you bastard!
You bastard!
Did Junsik send you? To cut me off?
Repent.
Apologize to the family you killed.
What? Repent?
I thought Junsik sent you.
You had me there for a second.
You son of a bitch.
Hey.
Hey! Fuck!
Do you know what you've done? You shit.
Who the hell are you?
Please spare me.
You didn't spare them.
They begged you to spare them,
but you killed them anyway!
Please don't kill me.
Please,
spare me
Milky way
Remember them?
In a small white boat
Is a laurel and a rabbit
Apologize.
To Seungwoo.
To Seungwoo's mother.
To Seungmi. Admit that you deserve to die.
Yes. I'll apologize.
Baby's journey to the West Country
Is going smoothly
Stop!
It seems someone took out
the dashcam's memory card.
How did you find this place?
Seo Dooyeop's phone was turned on
and tracked to this location.
This was the last screen on his phone.
He was looking at that
moments before dying?
It's the account of the victim
that Seo Dooyeop killed.
Sir.
There are a lot of press requests.
What should we do?
Reject all of them,
or it'll get out of control.
Yes, sir.
As an organization
that protects our people,
the police promise to put an end
to the criminal acts
disturbing the public order
as soon as possible.
We promise that there will not be any more
victims related to this case.
What's the Vigilante doing?
- Why are they trying to catch him?
- I know, right?
I'm going to write a comment.
We will make it clear
that criminals must only
be punished by the law.
INVESTIGATION HEADQUARTERS FORMED
As this is an issue
with heightened public attention,
a special investigation headquarters
will be formed with the cooperation
of all agencies and police personnel.
We will do everything we can to capture
the criminal as soon as possible.
Why do you think
he's called the Vigilante?
Why are people going wild over him?
Because people are discontent
with the current legal system.
What are you talking about?
Are you saying it's okay
to beat up or kill people?
Why does the law exist?
It exists to judge fairly and impartially
without getting emotional.
Right. Fairly and impartially.
But look at how they rule.
The judges ignore the weak.
They judge without paying enough attention
to what victims have to say.
Isn't that why people are crazy
for the Vigilante?
Why do you keep
calling him the Vigilante?
He's nothing but a criminal.
The star is here!
Ms. Choi!
- Choi!
- You're the best!
Our ad spots are sold out!
And the rates have soared, too!
And what else?
We're getting a lot of calls.
The director loves it. He's over the moon!
Here's a cake for you!
- Blow out the candles!
- Blow out the candles!
Turn on the lights!
What the hell are you doing?
We have to find out where Seo Dooyeop died
and prepare for the broadcast
about the Vigilante!
I already looked into it.
They rejected interview requests
and only disclosed simple information.
Simple information?
- Let me see.
- Hey, show her.
Just a second.
Here.
HAN RIVER FOUL PLAY MURDER CASE
INVESTIGATION REPOR
There are photos.
The Han River.
Someplace where there are few people.
The grass! The piers!
The Vigilante bit the bait
we put a lot of effort into, again.
And you're going to doze off,
eat chicken, dance,
and have fun drinking beer?
She's right. Let's clean this up.
And let's get back to work
and work hard together
with a sense of purpose.
Let's work.
Don't throw away the sauce.
Divide the areas, narrow them down,
and check the street views thoroughly!
- Okay.
- On it.
Han and the camera crew, follow me.
- Okay.
- Okay.
Where are you going?
Can't you see what the public wants?
All right.
MORE CRIMINALS TURNING THEMSELVES IN
RELEASED PRISONERS SHIVERING WITH FEAR
Crime rates have decreased this month
all thanks to the Vigilante?
Please
This is why reporters are called trash.
Goodness.
God damn it!
Let's do as we're ordered.
What choice do we have?
Sir. How did it go?
The regional unit's taking over.
Does that mean it's out of our hands now?
No. We'll be working with them.
With the regional unit.
You mean, with that monster team leader?
COLLECT BILLS AND COINS HERE
That's mine.
Mr. Koo Sungyeol, right?
I'm with the police.
May I talk to you for a moment?
The police?
I have nothing to say.
Give me back my coin.
It won't take long.
Please make time for me.
Seriously, what is this about?
Are you a loan shark?
I really am a cop.
Sir.
I promise I'll pay you back
within this month.
I started a new job.
I can make the 90 million in no time.
When you met Seo Dooyeop
Dooyeop?
Did you see anyone suspicious around you?
So you really aren't Mr. Kim's guy?
What the fuck? Are you fucking kidding me?
I thought you were here to collect money!
What the hell is this?
A cop dragging people out here like this?
Who the fuck do you think you are?
Do you have a warrant?
You don't seem to get it.
Mr. Koo Sungyeol.
From now on,
I'll speak informally to you.
Go ahead, you fucking pig.
Jerks only understand
when I speak informally.
I am a cop,
but not the one you know.
I'll ask you again.
Have you seen anyone suspicious
around Seo Dooyeop recently?
Someone you've never seen before.
Come to think of it,
Dooyeop told me
You piece of shit!
Son of a bitch.
No. Please
- Three.
- Please!
Two.
He suddenly
gave me a Busan DEA agent's number and
asked me to call and find out who it was.
One!
I don't know
who you're looking for,
but if they met at the club,
it can't be someone old.
It must be a young person. Probably.
Please.
It must be someone young.
Yes, this is Jo Heon,
team leader of the regional unit.
Don't worry.
This is not the age of Arsene Lupin.
The evidence will turn up.
And he'll get caught eventually.
I guarantee it.
People will forget about the Vigilante.
I will make sure of it.