The Kingdom (2021) s01e08 Episode Script

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I totally understand you.
When I found out, I thought,
"I understand the guy now."
Because in an ideal world,
I also would have wanted to kill Emilio.
But this isn't an ideal world, Cárdenas.
This is the world of the possible.
And in this kind of world,
at this stage of the game,
I'm well aware
that the only thing I can do
is keep in check
our pastor's basic instincts.
Hm? So he can be
president of the Republic.
But I can't do it alone.
I need you to help me.
I need you to confess.
But not just about Badajoz.
I need you to confess
that every reported case
of abuse of children in the home
was committed by you.
That way, we can let Emilio off the hook
should anything ever surface.
There have been no reports yet,
but one never knows in this day and age.
It's bound to come to light,
sooner or later.
And of course,
you have to say
the one you wanted dead was Emilio.
Because he caught you
and was going to report it.
Case closed.
You're crazy.
Me?
Maybe.
Regardless, this is what I need you to do.
For everybody's sake.
What do you say?
May I?
Stubborn as a mule, huh, Cárdenas?
Here's your Fish.
Hope they didn't rough him up too much.
I wanna speak to him.
Sure.
- Are you okay? Are you hurt?
- We're fine.
You don't need to
w w worry about us.
D D Don't do anything
that can put you at risk.
And Jonathan?
He was with me when they caught me.
But he was well treated.
But really,
don't worry about us
If they let you go, can you leave now?
All your stuff's in order?
Yes. Don't worry.
We both have our priorities.
I can honor mine.
Can you honor yours?
I can.
You have to write down what I tell you.
Has to be in your handwriting
to avoid any problems.
Here.
You know how to write?
When you show me Tadeo and the boy
getting on the bus to where they wanna go.
Write and sign.
I don't have time.
I'll take care of that later.
And I have all the time in the world.
I won't write anything until they're free.
Sweetest heart ♪
What have they done to you? ♪
Sweetest heart ♪
You turned into ice ♪
Love their mourning soul ♪
Angels from heaven ♪
Just one error ♪
And they were cast away from heaven ♪
I'm now pure evil
I'm the one to blame ♪
They wanted to burn me down
And I won't apologize ♪
Trap inquisitors ♪
Fuck your unjust law ♪
You don't care to take us all away
Your system isn't right ♪
Yeah! ♪
You will have to party ♪
Over my dead body, over my dead body
Over my dead body ♪
You'll be better than me
Over my dead body ♪
Over my dead body ♪
PRESS BUTTON FOR YOUR TICKE
FOR THE GOOD OF THE REPUBLIC
Send me a message
as soon as you're on board.
And that will be the tenth message
I send you.
First one, as soon as
I've checked my suitcase,
then on the escalator,
when I reach Customs,
when I get to the gate
Yes, you can text me all you want.
But I won't stop worrying
until I know you're on board.
Okay.
As soon as I know you've boarded
that plane, I'll file the report.
Well
Julio, I I just
This isn't a goodbye, is it?
You'll come soon, like you promised?
As soon as possible.
I've already promised.
I'm promising again.
What's important now
is that you're in a safe place.
Look.
This is the notebook
in which Remigio logged everything.
Every child he took away from the home.
It will take me a few days.
A week at most, but I swear to you
we'll be together again very soon.
Okay? Before your tummy starts to show.
Okay.
Ciao.
- Safe trip.
- Thanks.
There's no way out.
With the disappearance
of Brian and his mother,
we don't have any witnesses.
It's heartbreaking to know
that there are kids in danger
and there's nothing we can do about it.
Unless there's something I overlooked.
No, don't think so.
We have this missing person's report
that was filed at the police station
but nothing else to build on.
It's a dead end.
We have no new witnesses, or complaints.
And we're also running out of time.
Unless
- I play one last card.
- Hm?
Try to convince Cárdenas to declare
out loud what he said in my ear.
FEDERAL PENITENTIARY SERVICE
Thank you.
- Good afternoon.
- Good afternoon.
I'm D.A. Roberta Candia.
I need to see a detainee
named Remigio Cárdenas, please.
It's urgent.
At this time, no, it's not possible.
I said it's urgent.
It can't be another time.
I have to see him now.
Yes, but he's currently undergoing
some routine medical test.
- So it can't be now.
- Right.
Shouldn't take too long then. I'll wait.
Good news.
We've done our part.
We're leaving, Remigio.
It's all good.
Ready?
Here. Write.
"I"
comma,
"Remigio Cárdenas,"
comma,
"confess to whom it may concern,
that in the city of Buenos Aires,"
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He's all yours.
What's going on?
- Come on, we gotta move!
- What's happening?
What's going on?
I demand to see Remigio Cárdenas!
This is an emergency, ma'am,
and I cannot let you in.
- The protocol
- Fuck your protocol!
I want to know what's going on.
Oh, no!
Get him down!
- Get him down!
- He's dead, ma'am.
Hello.
- Enjoy the presentation.
- Thank you.
García Mistral.
- This way.
- García Mistral?
There you are.
- Thank you.
- Can you hold this?
Thank you.
These are ready, right?
- Oh, hi, sweetheart. Come on in.
- Hi.
- Please, may I?
- Come on in.
How are you?
Are you excited?
- Yeah.
- This way. You can set up here.
You can leave it right there.
- Magdalena's almost done, right?
- Yes.
Very well. See?
She already looks great.
Make her even more gorgeous. Hm?
I'll be totally honest.
To me, this whole thing
about the presentation
of the ethical presidential
of I-don't-know-what
means absolutely nothing.
But we've decided to stand by Emilio,
and if we show him support,
we will shine, hm?
Magdalena, you look beautiful.
Let Cece sit now.
What's your name?
I didn't get what Mom just said.
I'm Celeste, hi.
No, no, no.
They just did my makeup, sorry.
Stand up, Magdalena.
Give the place to Pablo's girlfriend.
- Work your magic.
- Of course.
Such a lovely face.
- What are you doing?
- Huh?
You'll mess up your hair.
They'll have to redo it.
It's a waste of money with you anyway.
Oscar!
Oh, here.
Oscar!
Hey, honeybunch. What's wrong?
What is it? What's all the fuss about?
Did you know Pablo has a girlfriend?
No.
Well, he does.
She's here, and Mom is treating her
like she's the darn Queen of England.
- That's strange.
- It's very strange.
Maybe she's an escort.
They hired her to make him look
a little less different.
Now that Pablo wants to be pastor,
it's not enough to be,
he must look the part.
Mm, she didn't look like an escort.
But I didn't like her much.
Why don't you ask Pablo
about his new girlfriend?
In this family, we're the only ones
in a conventional relationship.
- Mm-hm.
- I don't like competition.
It's okay like that.
Not too much or it will look funny.
So your girlfriend,
she likes your sideburns?
You mean Celeste?
You kept it a secret, you sneak.
- It's very recent.
- Hm.
Yeah, I get it.
And is it serious?
You intend to take it further?
Or is it a one-off
just so you're not alone at the party?
If that's the case, I understand.
Being alone at the party is no fun.
Well, now, you know, Pablo,
you gotta be careful
because being in a relationship headed
for Shitville is asking for trouble.
Um
Can I tell you a secret?
Sure. Of course you can.
Because you know I don't
I don't have many friends.
- Mm-hm.
- And, uh
I mean, I find it difficult
to talk about certain things, you know
- Yeah, sure.
- Uh
- Yes.
- Because I, uh
I don't know, I
Pablo, relax, okay? We're brothers.
You can talk to me.
- I'm in love, Oscar.
- Hm.
I hardly know her, and I'm smitten.
Hm.
Your departure's at gate 17.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
Hey, my love, just checked my bags. Um
I'll let you know
once I'm through Customs.
But it might take a while.
I've been told there's a crowd.
That's why I didn't answer your call.
I knew it was urgent,
but I was in the middle of an emergency.
And now, for sure
this will be all over the media.
The report from the penitentiary
will say it was suicide,
but it was no suicide, sir.
Cárdenas was murdered. I'm sure of it.
You've been transferred to another office.
If you haven't yet received
the notification, it won't be long.
I want you to vacate your office today.
May I know the reason?
The case is solved.
And the transfer's been signed.
It's best for everyone.
The case exceeded your
preparation.
It was too much for a young D.A.
You'll be able to gain experience
in a lower-profile district.
I hope your new assignment
goes better than this one.
What about my team?
Also been transferred.
Not to your new office.
We've spread them around.
See it as a fresh start.
It will be good for you.
You see?
You're much too sensitive for this job.
No, sir, you've got it all wrong.
You've got it all wrong.
I'm not being sensitive.
I'm furious.
And powerless.
Have a nice day.
And all of this
is for the good of the republic,
blah, blah, blah.
Hey, how's the sound?
It's perfect.
Uh, just a few minor adjustments,
and then we can let people in.
Julio. The pastor was asking for you.
Thanks. I'll go see him.
The immigration line is hell,
It'll be a while, text you when I'm done.
Okay.
I am nervous.
Very good.
Looks fine.
Dear voters
No.
Not "dear voters."
Dear citizens, we are very
Not right either.
Dear comrades
No. Not "comrades."
That's for Communists.
Good day, Rubén. How are things out there?
Everything ready?
In the room, yes,
but there's still a few outstanding issues
I'd like to settle with you first.
Sure, go ahead.
In private.
Uh, will you excuse me a moment?
- Yes, what is it?
- Here's your speech.
It'll be good to read it a few times
to make it sound fluid.
Do you have a pen?
Neither the speech nor the cabinet
you'll announce is subject to change.
Tell me, how's the case going?
Is it closed like you promised?
I told you I'd deal with it.
And I did.
I thought we'd agreed that all these
cabinet posts go to my people.
Let me see if we have any room for yours.
Emilio, I don't think you understand.
Your commitment is not only to me.
I'm a nobody.
Your commitment is to those who lead
the country, that's immutable.
I shielded you.
But if you're not loyal,
the shield vanishes.
I can reveal that you're a pedophile
right now. I still have the evidence.
The one who doesn't understand
is you, Rubén.
Denounce me. Go ahead.
All the microphones are on
and fully functioning.
And the press is downstairs. Go ahead.
You'll have to find a replacement first.
Rebuild the party.
And I think after two or three elections,
if you're lucky,
you can clean house
and get back on the ballot.
Is Julio Clamens here yet?
Yes. I just asked
and was told he's in the room.
- Should I call him?
- No. Knowing he's here is enough for me.
Finance and Homeland are ours.
Education, Health, Foreign Relations,
and Worship are mine.
It's non-negotiable.
Defense is mine.
I'll keep Culture.
That's how a lot of bullshit
gets shoved into people's heads.
You left me Transport and Labor?
Yes, it's not a question
of randomly removing your people.
Only in the key areas.
Those where we, with Jesus and His
good Word, can make a difference.
You crossed out my Chief of Staff,
but didn't put in yours.
I'll keep this one for myself.
I'll announce it in due time.
I like a bit of suspense.
You're gonna screw this up, aren't you?
You're playing with fire.
Don't worry.
You'll like him.
D D Do you want water?
Sure.
Hey! Hey!
Stop the bus. Pull over.
Open the door.
Come on, open the door.
Come on. Open the door. Come on.
NCE - NATIONAL CITIZEN ETHICS
- Uh, wait.
- Hm?
I like to meet people before going in.
- I really like the contact.
- That's not possible.
Everything is closed to restrict access
to anyone who has not been
officially invited to the event.
Emilio.
After Badajoz,
we won't let you get near the audience,
nor will you be able
to approach the barriers.
No, I'm not thinking of
either of these options.
God bless.
God bless you.
God bless.
God bless you.
Listen to your heart.
God bless you.
God bless you.
Listen to your heart.
Blessings to you, my dear friends.
God bless you.
God bless you.
I didn't want to begin this event
without first and foremost
thanking you all
from the bottom of my heart
for the immense support I have received
when I announced my candidacy,
for our country's presidency,
a venture which
will surely be a success.
Oh, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior,
bless this man, hear his prayer,
and heal his spirit so that he may
once again find comfort and joy.
God bless you, my brother.
God bless you.
Blessings to you all, my friends.
Jesus showers us with blessings.
God bless you.
- God bless you, Pastor.
- Thank you very much.
All right. Now we can go.
- Hello.
- Yes, hello. This is Julio Clamens.
I need to speak to D.A. Candia.
It's urgent.
I have evidence that could be essential
to the case she's investigating.
We've all been
taken off the case actually.
They've dismantled our office.
- What?
- I can ask the new D.A. to call you.
No. No, no, no, no. No.
It has to be her.
She knows about the case.
The evidence I have is conclusive.
The victims are children.
And I know where to find them
so they can testify.
I have to go now.
But it's important you contact D.A. Candia
and tell her that she needs
to meet with me without delay.
I'll call you back later.
No, it's okay.
Come with me.
The most powerful people in Argentina.
Here to cheer you on.
Don't let them down.
Thank you.
For a few years,
we'll need to be invisible.
No one can find out about us.
What you did on the bus was fine.
It was necessary.
But from now on, Jonathan,
you can't do any of these things.
Nothing to attract attention.
We'll hide your powers for a while,
and depend solely on our own resources.
A All right?
Jonathan.
Ladies and gentlemen,
in a few moments,
we will present our presidential team
who we believe will lead us to victory
in Argentina's upcoming elections
Did you get through immigration?
I present to you, Emilio Vázquez Pena
and Elías Pérez Den.
I would like to acknowledge
the presence of senior representatives
Ramón Ignacio,
Laura de la Costa, Amanda Lorenzo,
and Marco Pereyra Lucena
You get through immigration? Well?
our party's executive president
You seem a little tense, Julio.
Relax.
What's that? What you got there?
Packing heat?
president of the
Ethical Christian Association
- Hmm.
- Mrs. Maria Suarez Ortega,
president of the Women's Association
Ooh!
- How awful.
- Ernesto Perez, president
Just killed himself just now.
Check it out.
poor and disenfranchised
How very unfortunate.
Mysterious suicide of the murderer
of Badajoz.
In a few minutes, it'll be everywhere.
We need to warn your boss.
Mrs. Maria Delgado, president
I see you're moved by the news.
the Christian Youth Group,
the association Evangelists United,
the Pro-Life
Political and Economical Alliance,
the Association of Evangelical Churches
of the New Hope,
the League for a United Country.
These organizations
have all pledged their support
to our leader Emilio Vázquez Pena,
and stand behind his commitment
to put an end to corruption
and to fight for freedom
and the promotion of private enterprise.
Also expressing support
is Mrs. Emilia Ortiz Diaz,
president of the Christian Mothers
Hey, check your phone.
of Pastor Emilio Vásquez Pena.
Next, please.
NATIONAL POLICE
Permit for the minor to leave the country?
He's my son.
His birth certificate, then?
If the mother is alive,
you also need her permission.
Don't worry.
Your son will be fine.
Bless you.
Bless you.
Next, please.
And now, what are we gonna do?
Spread the Word of Jesus Christ.
And read the Gospel
to those who wanna hear it.
But in remote places, villages.
Where no one from our former life
can find us.
Dark times are coming, r right?
Yes, very dark.
PLURINATIONAL STATE OF BOLIVIA
SAFE TRAVELS!
And now, please welcome
the future president of all Argentinians,
Pastor
Emilio Vázquez Pena!
NCE, NATIONAL CITIZEN ETHICS
Brothers and sisters
Allow me to use those specific words
for all of you.
For the believers,
and for those who don't believe.
Because in my flock,
every single sheep is welcome.
Brothers and sisters, if we are
to embark on this path together,
it is to make Argentina better.
Of that, I have no doubt.
But first, however,
I have to share some sad news.
Because when someone takes his own life,
it is inevitably the saddest of news.
The life that God gave us is sacred.
But there are some
who stray from the path.
Such is the case of Remigio Cárdenas,
the man who killed
our beloved Armando Badajoz.
As I'm sure many of you know,
because it's public knowledge,
Remigio Cárdenas
did not want to kill Armando.
He wanted to take my life!
I was the object of his hunt.
The blade of his knife
suddenly swerved from its deadly path
at the very last second.
Glory to Jesus!
Glory to Jesus.
- Glory to Jesus!
- Glory to Jesus!
What many of you do not know,
because it is not public knowledge,
is the reason why Remigio Cárdenas
actually wanted to kill me.
It pains me
to the very core
of my Christian spirit, body, and soul
to declare that besides being a murderer,
Remigio Cárdenas
repeatedly abused young orphans
at the children's home
that depends on the support
of the church.
I discovered it.
I was going to denounce him,
and that is the reason
why he wanted to kill me.
Pure genius. From necessity to virtue.
- Brilliant.
- The truth has been revealed.
It was difficult for me
during these dark days of silence,
but I found in Jesus
a strong and invaluable ally
to help me endure this ordeal.
- Glory to Jesus!
- Glory to Jesus!
Glory to Jesus!
- Glory to Jesus!
- Glory to Jesus!
Let us pray for Remigio Cárdenas
who expressed repentance for his sins
just before his death.
- May he rest in peace. Amen.
- Amen.
I am truly convinced,
because Jesus himself
convinced me with his Word,
that Argentina must return
to its fundamental values.
Family values,
love and respect,
and moral order.
As Solomon asked God in Chronicles,
I ask the same.
I ask that you grant me the intelligence.
That you grant me the wisdom.
Lord, grant me the humility
to guide this nation.
For no one but you can be a better guide.
Your people are the greatest of all.
- God bless you all.
- God bless.
- Amen.
- God bless.
Jesus showers us with his blessings.
- God bless.
- God bless.
Jesus is our Lord.
And now I will name
those who will join me in the cabinet,
should we be chosen to lead
this blessed country and guide it forward.
- Yes?
- Department of Education
Great. Put her on the screen.
Department of Health,
Brother Pedro Villegas.
Look who's here.
Arts and Culture,
Brother David Escalada.
- Department
- Tell them to open the door.
Impossible, you know I can't do that.
- I said, tell them to open the door!
- Hey, hey.
Keep it down.
You wanna ruin Emilio's speech?
Department of Defense,
Retired General Jorge Gastucci.
Department of Economy
You touch Anna and you're a dead man.
There's no way I'd touch her.
She is the future president's daughter.
- It was a mix-up.
- Brother Daniel Diaz.
International warrant
for money laundering.
But she's safe, for now. Don't worry.
- Department of the Interior
- I will kill you.
If it's the last thing I do,
I swear I will kill you.
And now, for the conclusion
The person who will be
my right-hand man
If you behave, I won't do anything crazy.
Ana will be perfectly safe.
My Chief of Staff, Julio Clamens!
Let me out.
My son.
Brothers and sisters,
Argentina faces two main issues
that require urgent attention.
The first is our justice system.
Justice in this country seeks primarily
to guarantee the rights of the criminal.
Can you reproach a father
who chooses to carry a gun
to defend his family?
Justice, brothers and sisters,
has to work for the workers.
But the workers are not only those
who produce things with their hands.
They're also the businessmen,
the entrepreneurs who invest their money
and contribute to enriching
our great country.
Justice is not justice
if it threatens the righteous
and protects the sinners.
Oh.
And the second problem we face
are the false prophets.
And be careful!
Because false prophets exist
in both religion and politics.
They are the ones responsible
for the incessant failures of our country.
There's no telling how much damage
they cause our beloved Argentina
when they claim in their speeches
that people who do well in life
should be ashamed.
This country does not need more poverty.
It needs more successful people
so that the wealth and abundance
trickle down on those
who have not been so blessed.
Those prophets are liars.
Success in life is proof of the love
that God has for each and every one of us.
"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst
for righteousness"
Brothers and sisters,
I don't want prophets of hate and failure.
I don't want them
to keep profiting from the poor.
I don't want private property
to be denigrated.
But above all, I don't want
any more hatred and resentment.
It is against all of those things
that I will fight.
And I will make it happen.
God bless!
God bless!
- God bless!
- God bless!
God bless!
God bless you all, my brothers.
Blessings, sisters!
Yes, everything is good. Well, almost.
A few minor glitches at the last minute,
but they're an easy fix
and they'll be handled very shortly.
We should be glad. It wasn't easy,
but everything worked out wonderfully.
Jesus showers us with his blessings.
God bless you all!
Jesus is our savior!
Bless you. Bless you all.
- Blessings!
- God bless you!
God bless.
God bless Pena!
God bless Pena!
God bless Pena!
God bless Pena!
God bless Pena!
God bless Pena!
God bless Pena!