Hot Skull (2022) s01e08 Episode Script

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A NETFLIX SERIES
I was read.
I was erased.
I was written.
We have reports
that many of the AEI top brass
were inside the building,
including Suat Gürbay,
the prospective chief
for the coming session at Marmara branch.
Preliminary reports indicate
it is likely that everyone inside is lost
I say good for them!
What are you talking about?
It's nothing to celebrate.
Shut up! Be quiet!
to make a statement.
I'm speechless.
Simply speechless.
We will bring swift justice
upon these traitors,
who, terrified of progress
and a brighter future,
set their sights on our new laboratory
and demolished it.
This was to be our flagship
against the disease.
They will receive
the most severe punishment.
We know they'll pin this on us.
How could you gamble with that information
for someone you didn't even know?
And who did you ask
before you used that information?
I'm sorry. I went too far, I see that.
But I was out of options.
I had to be sure
you could stage that rally.
Anton needed my help,
so I couldn't abandon him.
I'm not blaming you
for the explosion, Murat.
It's obvious who's responsible.
But it won't stop here.
These people are too dangerous.
Did you give them anything on Plus 1?
Evidence, documents, anything?
Do they even need it?
Hey, listen to me, Murat.
I see you trying to figure out everything
all by yourself.
When you first stepped into
the sixth zone, I asked you for something.
Remember?
You can make us whole, Murat.
We need you.
But you have to work with us.
Will you join our team and help us?
It's not that difficult.
All hell will break loose.
So I must get my family someplace safer.
How about Viktor's hospital?
They treat the jabberers
as humanely as possible
and care for them. Okay?
I'll talk to them for you.
They're safer in the quarantine zone
until all the dust settles.
But thanks anyway.
My mother has to be moved somewhere.
Armutlu.
I can't believe I'm even
saying this to you,
but right now that's probably
the only safe spot for them in the city.
We can take your mother there.
Aren't outsiders prohibited?
If you know the right people
and aren't bringing along a jabberer,
then yeah.
But how?
I'll arrange it.
What about you?
What are you gonna do?
Fazıl's gonna be
after you by now, you know.
I know.
There's nowhere to run, Murat.
You know that, don't you?
It's time to fight.
You've got to be willing to fight them.
That's the best thing you can do
to find a cure for the disease.
A thorough
investigation is being
Wow, this is bad. Shh. Calm down.
It's okay. Yeah? Don't worry.
Everything's under control. Please. Shh.
One minute. Yeah?
This is bad. This is bad. This is bad.
This is very bad. This is bad.
This is very bad!
- Özgür.
- Huh?
Hm?
but officials still
haven't made any kind of statement
about the perpetrators
Did you change the code?
Of course I did.
What'd you expect?
You see what's going on?
Something's very wrong, Murat.
It means we're in danger.
You're also in danger, but don't worry.
- I gotta ask you some questions.
- Don't worry, man.
Because I've got it up here.
If shit hits the fan,
we've got everything
we need to live here, Murat.
But Özgür, I can't keep hiding anymore.
What's this about now?
What are you talking about?
We'll be dead.
Being dead's my specialty, Murat.
And this is my tomb.
Like Tutankhamen's fucking cat!
Let us die together, Murat.
We'll resurface once everything settles.
What did you do?
Are you serious?
Murat, have you been watching the news?
It's a nightmare.
See what's happening?
I am looking.
Yet I'm wondering the same thing.
And seeing Haluk made me wanna
ask myself that question all over again.
What did you do to me, Özgür?
We have some kind of connection,
Haluk and I.
He used body language to communicate.
That's the first time
I've seen a jabberer act like that before.
Now, you tell me.
What did you do?
I made you untouchable.
So what else do you want from me, dammit?
Tell me what happened to me.
What happened?
Well, I don't know, Murat! I don't know!
You wanna know the truth?
Ask Haluk.
Wait, what do you mean?
Just fuck off, Murat.
So you tried this on others?
I saw it after the scans with Viktor.
Don't ask.
Özgür, I'm begging you.
What is it?
It can't just be about
my fucking treatment!
What do you think?
I couldn't achieve this result
with anybody else.
Look, it's about your combination
with Haluk. Understand me?
Happy now?
Hmm?
Maybe I'm not the person
to reset your head.
Oh, we have other issues now.
No, no. We're only transferring
the fourth quarantine zone to the fifth.
Mm-hm. It's one zone now.
The zone is clear.
We'll declare it a safe zone.
That's our agenda. Thank you.
Taken care of?
Waiting for your orders.
Everything's set.
Just waiting for your call.
Wow, Emel.
What happened around here?
- Don't get me started.
- Oh, dear Lord.
When I heard you were arrested,
I was at my wits' end.
My stomach was in knots.
But how did he save you?
Oh, that's a long story.
Your son's become quite the dark horse.
Yes. Intelligent but like a machine.
That's the issue.
I heard that Özgür's alive.
Could he help my boy?
Let's make you comfortable first.
Come now, come now.
Let's go, son.
Let's go, Behzat. Come.
Behzat, right this way.
Engaged in deep conversation?
Özgür tried to help other patents.
But he failed.
His treatment didn't work
on anyone but me.
Is it Haluk or is it me that's special?
Blank slate. The reset hypothesis.
Written pages, you know?
With the mind.
Exposure to jabbering,
it's like your mind is a piece of paper
being gradually erased from bottom to top.
That's what we based
the jabbering levels on.
But eventually it gets completely erased.
We never would have imagined
that it could be rewritten.
Until you saw Haluk.
I was dreaming of him
like he was inside my head.
As a scientist, do you think it's possible
we can communicate between our dreams?
So what are these dreams like?
I see him staring at me
on the edge of a forest.
On some plains too.
It doesn't make sense. Never mind.
It's entirely possible that,
as a scientist,
you may find this irrelevant.
However,
Yusuf, our jabberer merchant,
he found Haluk on the edge of a forest.
Say again?
He saw him standing idly
on the edge of a forest in Bolu.
How should I say
I guess I mean, that reality,
in the conventional sense,
is not subject to
the limits of perception.
That it includes
consciousness and science.
So it could be that
whatever we're looking for,
you two have in common.
Evening.
I wasn't able to thank you, man.
It's okay.
Murderer!!
Nope.
I'll never get used to that.
Hey, man.
My dad, is there a way to fix him?
We'll see.
What's upsetting him?
Everything.
I wanted to see if you're alright.
Come in.
- Şule, there's something I want to
- Before the AEI makes a move
We need to leave Istanbul at once.
I need to get my mother
and the others to Armutlu.
Armutlu?
How?
They'll be safe there.
Anton has a contact.
Until things settle down,
I want you to go to Armutlu with them.
Tomorrow, we'll warn everybody
and temporarily disband Plus 1.
We can leave here tomorrow night
if we can make sure everyone's safe.
But we leave here together.
Şule, maybe I should go alone.
Anybody I get close to
gets ruined eventually.
No, wait a minute.
It's best if I'm alone.
Wait a minute. Wait.
Are you serious?
All those who've died.
Plus everyone who's in danger right now.
You have to finish this.
Please don't give up.
You're not alone.
I know, despite everything,
we'll find a way through this.
Feel your inner strength. Right here.
You've no other choice.
Hear me?
That's all we can do.
We have to finish it.
My condolences, Fazıl.
It's a miracle that you weren't inside
and that you survived the explosion.
It really is.
Considering the time you already
spent serving the Marmara branch,
the council had made the decision
to replace you with Suat.
Alas, he's no longer with us.
Yes, it's very sad.
In such a time of crisis,
the Marmara branch
cannot be entrusted to someone
who lacks experience.
Therefore, we would like to ask you
to resume your position.
I am willing to make the sacrifices
necessary to keep us safe.
But I need authority over Marmara
from the council.
Allow me to eliminate
those traitors on your behalf.
All those we lost,
they deserve vengeance.
Full authority?
Yes. Burn it to the ground.
After yesterday's bombing attack,
a state of emergency has been declared
throughout the Marmara region.
Entering or leaving Istanbul
will be under strict surveillance.
Additionally, there is a curfew
that will now be enforced
for all local residents
in every district after 9:30 p.m.
KOCAELİ MONUMEN
ZONE 6
Thanks to the efforts
of our intelligence,
we have identified the perpetrators
- Aslı!
- of the treacherous attack.
Unfortunately, the people responsible
for that villainous act,
exploiting the soft spots of the people,
taking advantage of our goodwill,
are the members
of the organization known as Plus 1.
An attack of this magnitude,
in a time when we are so close
to finding a cure for this disease,
is proof enough that this organization
thrives on violence.
The perpetrators will be caught
and punished as quickly as possible.
Everyone should keep in mind
that I will not compromise
with our enemies.
Anyone who foolishly tries
to set the terms
under the false pretense
that they are negotiating with us,
and tries to discredit us,
will feel the full force of the AEI,
even if they run
to the very edges of the earth.
Start packing. You have to go now.
Where are we going?
I don't have time to explain. Armutlu.
Armutlu?
It's safer for you there.
Well, we have Behzat with us.
He'll be fine. He's not a jabberer.
And you're doing what?
We need to warn everyone at Plus 1.
Then we'll see what happens.
I'm coming too.
Father.
See you in Armutlu, all right?
Get up. Let's go get packed.
Again, all citizens
must be searched
Do not leave your homes.
Starting at 9:30 p.m
We're all set.
Awaiting your orders, sir.
I need Murat
and the Plus 1 leaders left alive.
As you command.
Proceed.
We should make a declaration right now.
People have to know
we weren't behind the attack
and the AEI is exploiting this situation.
That won't do anything to help us.
Disband and go underground.
Why should we run? We have to resist.
We should try and explain ourselves.
They're going to attack us.
- They're trying to save face.
- Hey!
Aslı's right.
You've all have seen
what's happening out there.
It's a trap.
They're setting us up. It's all arranged.
Everybody should
get out of here immediately.
They're preparing for a huge operation.
We must leave the sixth zone.
We can go to the university.
They wouldn't plan
something like that.
They know the people support us.
We won't sit idly by
while Fazıl's men come to arrest us.
We have to go right now.
Arif! Arif!
Come out now!
Show yourself!
Murderer!!
Arif! Şule.
- Arif!
- Easy now.
- Stay back.
- Arif!
Arif!
Open your eyes, Arif!
- Easy now. Easy now.
- Stay back!
Stay back!
Can you hear me? Arif, look at me.
Arif!
Arif. Stay with me.
I'll take that.
That's a nasty wound.
Do you know any doctors nearby?
Yes, but we need to drive there quickly.
Arif, hang in there.
We're almost there. It's okay, Arif.
Sipsi!
Sipsi!
Get out here!
Kemal, please, don't do this.
The car's already covered in blood.
The kid is dying, you asshole! Come on!
The Kabataş hospital is hell right now.
They won't let you in.
We brought three people with Sipsi's van.
AEI TV
Can you take us to the other side
of the Golden Horn?
Come on, the van is over there.
Easy, careful with him.
- You're going to get me in trouble.
- Shut up.
Wanna know who paid a visit
to Maksudi today?
I'll give you a hint.
His name sounds like the person
cracking down on the sixth zone.
Fazıl Eryılmaz.
Fine, now for the real bombshell.
Guess what he asked Maksudi.
To hand over your friend, Murat.
See?
See?
I bought us a little time.
For now.
However, it won't be long
before it reaches a point
where we're unable to deal with it.
Think about it.
Grab him, grab him, grab him.
Be careful. Be careful.
Set him over there. Here.
Okay.
We've got it.
Arif?
Good luck to you all.
Thank you.
We've not forgotten Kocaeli.
Arif. Arif, hang on.
Arif, hang on, we're here.
Arif, stay with me.
Özgür.
Open the door.
The kid's gonna die out here.
I'm begging you.
Özgür!
You hear me?
Özgür, open the door!
I'm begging you, open it!
The kid's gonna die out here,
can't you see?
Apply pressure with this. Press down hard.
Murat.
This is all I can do.
He needs a doctor.
The bullet needs to be taken out.
We need to get him over to Viktor.
Yeah, but they'll be looking for us.
Hang in there, Arif.
You're gonna be alright.
We'll leave when you're ready.
I see.
Uh-huh. Copy that.
What's wrong?
We have a change of plans, everyone.
You need to wait here a little longer.
Wait till you hear from me.
How is he?
- So I just spoke to Anton.
- Shh.
Keep it
He's coming to help us get to Viktor's.
Did you tell Erol what's happening?
I did, but Arif needs to get better
before we take him on a boat.
A phone call?
So, that bandage is soaked with blood.
I'll get him a new one.
Thank you.
Özgür, you may have saved that kid's life.
Dude, you deliver this kid
right into my house?
We were out of options.
Then you're the most
desperate person I've met.
But Istanbul's not safe.
Anyway, we'll be leaving soon.
Why don't you come with us?
So you've chosen a side, then.
I'm not playing a game with you.
Who's talking about sides here?
I can't just watch everything
crumble from afar.
I guess you're still the same guy.
Aren't you, Hot Skull?
Murat?
Anton's at the door with an AEI ambulance.
Arif's fever is getting higher.
Think about it, won't you?
We'll have everything ready soon.
what I initially said
Over here! Over here!
AMBULANCE
Hurry up! Hurry up, now!
Let's go.
He's badly wounded.
You here for something?
We got stuck here
in the commotion.
I'm waiting for Viktor here to repay me.
So is this the hospital you mentioned?
Is this place still an option?
We did all we could.
However, I can't be sure.
Arif's condition is critical.
Murat
What is it?
Thought we'd leave here without you?
You wouldn't, right?
I made my dad a promise.
I told him I'd save him.
How naive.
Shh.
Nothing's over yet.
Don't exhaust yourself.
Just get some rest.
Where is he?
ZONE 6
The kid.
Here.
Murat.
I'm here, Arif.
I don't want to die yet.
Arif
Oh God!
Arif?
Arif!
Arif! Arif! Son!
Arif!
You don't wanna speak to me?
Come on, talk.
Let's go. Tell me.
What are you gonna show me?
I said let's hear it!
Let's hear it!
Go ahead, tell me!
What made you jabber me?
You wanted my attention?
Speak!
Just say something, won't you? Say it!
Say it.
Just talk.
Get him talking.
Maksudi say anything?
Nothing yet.
REMEMBER KOCAELİ
I know that some of you
don't really know me.
I'm Murat Siyavuş.
I'm a linguist.
I used to work for the AEI.
I'm one of the masterminds
behind Project X.
But I'm not sure if that's something
to be proud of any more right now.
I have an immunity to the disease.
I mean, when I'm exposed to jabbering,
my head heats up.
My fever increases, but
I'm not a jabberer.
That's my secret.
That's why the AEI's after me.
That's why I was contacted by Plus 1.
The laboratory explosion,
anything going on
out there on the streets
Arif's death, they're all on me.
Şule asked me to be part of the team
when I first came looking for Özgür
in the sixth zone.
But I made the choice
to run away from all that.
I wanted my skull back to normal.
I had my reasons,
my justifications, you know
But I acted selfishly.
And yet,
I still have hope despite everything.
I am now part of this war
that I have ignited.
Fighting with everything I am.
And whatever I can do.
I'll give my life for it.
But I can't do this alone.
I need you at my side.
Are you with me?
I stand with you.
Count me in.
Me too.
We're with you.
So, what do you want us to do?
What's the plan?
Anton, you'll be
our contact inside the city.
You'll ensure the safety
of those who remain.
Aslı, you're in charge
of the safety of everyone in Plus 1.
You need to make sure
all of our friends disappear for a while.
The rest of us can't stay here.
We will leave Istanbul.
Lay low until the storm dies down.
So we can come back
and gather the strength to fight.
They won't get away
with what they've done here.
I promise you.
Can you broadcast this on the radio
for me once we've all left town?
Absolutely.
Is it ready?
Then we'll meet you there at ten.
I DON'T WANNA LEAVE ANYONE BEHIND.
SÜTLÜCE AT 10.00 AM.
Have you swept through
the quarantine zones yet?
We have.
That Plus 1 kid. He talked.
You'll escort Emel
along with everyone else to Armutlu.
And then I'll make sure
Murat and the others
make it out of Istanbul safely.
Mm-hm.
Mom, I never meant for this to happen.
I know, Murat, believe me.
We should be going.
Do you want me to make stuffed leaves
for you like when you were a kid?
Don't worry about us, okay?
We'll be alright.
How're we gonna make it out of Istanbul?
Some more of that, if you please, Viktor.
Calm down, Yusuf!
I've got your money right here.
You found Haluk in Bolu.
Yeah, exactly.
He was standing guard
on the edge of a forest.
Can you describe the forest for me?
It was the Seven Lakes area.
Just a standard redwood forest.
The AEI!
They've been spotted on the campus
at the southern entrance.
Erkin, tell everybody
to spread out and run.
That's their best chance of getting away.
- I'll tell everyone.
- We're leaving too.
No, no. We need to get Haluk.
- Huh?
- Just a second.
Anton, you take the service exit.
We'll get Haluk and meet you
at the main gate.
Let's go.
You're sure about this?
Murat. Murat!
Listen to reason.
We can't sit next to him.
He'll make us all into jabberers.
Şule, he has to come with us.
Without Haluk,
we have no chance at a cure for this.
Trust me. It's gonna be fine.
All right, let's go.
- Use this stuff on him.
- Huh?
- Put him under with this!
- Hold on.
No.
- Good?
- Good luck to you all, now.
Buh-bye. I'm leaving.
Out!
Get out!
Move it, come on. Move!
Get out of the vehicle.
Get out!
- Hands in the air!
- Hands in the air!
Exit the vehicle!
Now!
I said hands in the air!
Exit the vehicle!
Words that make
your ears to break.
In my neighborhood making
the coffee of champions for today.
It completes
Stop!
Let's go.
Here. Watch out.
They're jabbering.
Good luck to you!
What the hell was that?
That the guy who got Murat jabbering?
Yeah, that's Haluk.
He's a level six jabberer.
Okay, but they all had headphones.
Yeah, they were wearing headphones.
It's bone conveyance.
You didn't reply to my text.
Arif's dead.
So sorry.
I'm convinced
there's no other way out of this for us.
- But if you team up with us and
- Murat.
- Come with us, and then
- Murat.
I'm not going.
I asked you to choose a side.
But you wouldn't take it seriously.
You chose the wrong side, Hot Skull.
Fazıl, babe.
I arrive with news.
You have to accept it.
AEI
Erol?
Something's not right.
The docks are swarming with agents.
Look, we've been burned.
I'm sending the boat back.
I'll call you back. Wait for me there.
Shit.
All sea traffic in the Golden Horn
has been blocked, sir.
Watch boats are on alert.
We're in position.
Nothing so far.
How'd they find out?
Özgür.
What do you mean?
Özgür Çağlar?
Özgür Çağlar's alive?
But how could he know what route
we'd take to get out of here?
We just got that information.
I told him.
I didn't want to leave anyone behind.
You're kidding.
Now what do we do?
You mentioned there was
another option for us.
No, you mean Impossible! Too late!
Do it, Erol. I'm asking you. Please.
Son of a bitch!
I spoiled you
because you know that
customer satisfaction is my top priority.
Hang up. It'll be minute.
Time's an issue.
If only time wasn't an issue.
Hey, where are you?
No one in sight.
They'll be there.
Be patient. I want them alive.
Don't mess this up.
Roger that.
Any word back from my mother?
They've arrived.
They're fine, don't worry.
Looks like the lab isn't an option
for your wife and kid anymore.
Don't worry about my family.
I'll figure it out.
How we doing?
The AEI's chasing after you again.
Happy now?
How much longer, Erol?
I have a problem
with this client's attitude. God!
Any minute, any minute.
On their way now.
Something's wrong.
Haydar!
They're somewhere else.
Two or three miles away
from the pier where you are.
Get over there. Right now!
Move, move, move! Come on!
Have all units move in to surround them.
Yes, sir.
Attention, all units.
We have located the suspects.
So, where is it?
Uh Ah-ha!
There it is!
We're taking that?
You gotta be kidding.
Why is it so wobbly, Erol?
The captain's a little rusty.
- Been a long time since he flew.
- Rusty? Come again?
Little bit.
Good pilot though.
He's just not in total control
of the plane.
Sabiha!
Amelia Earhart, over here man!
They're getting away in a seaplane.
Hurry up!
Roger that. Faster.
Get the patrol boats over there!
I don't want that plane taking off!
Whoo! I've been wanting to do that
for a long time. That was fun.
You got here in 30 minutes, Sabiha.
'Cause I was already by the plane. Lucky!
I was thinking how on earth
we'd we get her out of that place
before the evacuation,
and that's when you called.
What evacuation?
The AEI is transferring
the jabberers somewhere else.
Everyone in the fourth zone's
getting moved to the fifth.
That's where my family is.
We got it from here.
Okay. Godspeed.
Come in, come in.
Welcome, sir. You too.
Şule, come on.
Are you sure it's safe?
I don't wanna start jabbering.
Why are you? Hello!
Why are you standing there?
This is the last call. Get on!
Which one was it?
Yeah.
That's it, Sabiha, babe!
All right, let's go.
Haydar, it's taking off!
Hurry up and catch them!
They're getting away!
Dammit!
Come on, girl. Come on, girl!
Whoo!
So, where to?
- Bolu.
- All right, then.
Bolu? For real?
Yeah, Bolu.
I gave a copy of this to Can.
It'll air on the radio.
Everything that's
going on right now
The explosion at the lab,
they want to pin it on Plus 1.
That demonstration in the plaza
showed them how strong we could be.
And Plus 1 is about people.
It is the future.
We are looking for a cure for this disease
as humanely as possible.
I'd like to play you
a message from someone
who can be a beacon of hope for all of us.
So, please, listen
and tell everyone you know.
My name
Actually, my name doesn't matter.
Those who know my secret
call me Hot Skull.
I'm an urban legend,
forged in the fire of these awful times.
And from this, I can tell you
that this dark era is ending
and leading us to a new hope.
Anyone who needs a reason
to believe in this new possibility
should ask the AEI about me.
Ask Fazıl Eryılmaz about me.
Ask the people on the streets.
Even if you're exposed, you are no longer
condemned to live in the darkness.
Like a crack in a wall,
we are breaking through to find the light.
Between the darkest clouds,
in the smallest cracks in the pavement,
at the edges of the veil
that covers our eyes,
there is a clarity
that no mason can wall off.
You need only to ask
to pierce that veil.
Yesterday, a young man died in this city.
His name was Arif.
He has a father
who's holding his breath underwater.
And if you could hear his cries,
they would break your heart.
They give us
something to fight for now.
A friend of mine
was once trapped in the darkness.
But he saw through the crack in the wall
and shared his light with me.
He said, "If you want to fight,
the best way is to help
find a cure for this disease."
And he was right.
We know now that the AEI
has no intention of finding it,
but there is a cure for this disease.
And we'll find it.
That is certain.
I promise you.
And so, Fazıl Eryılmaz, if you want a war
HOT SKULL
Then so be it.
20 MISSED CALLS
Şule?
Şule, are you there?
Hello?
Şule?
Subtitle translation by: Doğa Uludağ