Beware The Batman s01e25 Episode Script
Twist
1 x25 - twist beware beware beware beware the bat District attorney Harvey Dent has a "bat" problem.
Somebody get me out of here! And he spent millions of Gotham City's tax dollars trying to fix it.
But, all he has to show for it is damage To the city And to himself.
Gotham City doesn't need a Mayor to chase bats.
It needs a leader to seize a brighter future for all its citizens.
I'm Jocelyn Kilroy.
Let's bring Gotham back into the light, together.
Don't worry about Kilroy, Harvey.
I'm gonna beat her.
You just focus on getting better, so you can make a comeback in the next election.
Until then, I'll keep the chair warm for you.
Mayor, it's time.
Gotta go, pal.
Campaign donor dinner, you know how it is.
Gotta feed the sharks.
You feel better, okay? Batman did this to me.
Batman ruined everything.
You're right, Ms.
Kilroy.
I have a "bat" problem.
But not for long.
Diplomatic credentials are impossible to fabricate, Mr.
Payne.
Unless, you're me.
That's P-a-y-n-e, correct? - How fast can you run? - Huh? Did you even try the door? That was a preferred customer.
How would you like it if I messed up your business? You are my business.
Not for long.
That was a waste of money.
Tell me about Dane Lisslow.
Am I supposed to know who that is? Lisslow's social security number was fake and his employment records match your other forgery work.
Try again.
Okay, take it easy.
Now that you've mentioned it, I did generate some documentation for a Dane Lisslow recently.
Who paid for it? I maintain strict client confidentiality.
Slade Wilson.
That's the name he used.
That's all I know, I swear.
Interesting.
Wait, what are you doing? Shock cuffs, I made them just for you.
When you try to pick them and you will, you'll wish you hadn't.
So, Wilson receives exemplary evaluations in the army, earns repeated commendations in the CIA, and then Nothing.
He drops off the radar completely.
How does that happen? By choice.
Slade Wilson is an anagram of Dane Lisslow.
Good morning.
In honor of your shared aversion to solid food, I've blended a special breakfast for two using Why are you researching Slade Wilson? Dane Lisslow is likely Slade Wilson in disguise.
It's time I told you where I went, all those months ago.
Slade Wilson was my prodigy.
On loan from the CIA for joint operations with MI6.
He became too reckless, too unpredictable.
I couldn't in good conscience, allow him to continue abusing his authority.
When Slade was discharged from the CIA on my recommendation, he tried to kill me.
Then he disappeared.
So when I left you, it was to track him down and make peace.
You are the MI6 agent looking for Slade Wilson.
Your search is over.
In our business, we cannot afford unwanted attention.
So, Mr.
Wilson is no longer with us.
But don't worry, my friend.
You will see him, very soon.
Slade Wilson had become a mercenary.
An assassin for hire.
He repeatedly changed his face to avoid detection.
But, if Slade Wilson is alive Why pretend to be Dane Lisslow? Why the charade? To cover his tracks and give himself room to execute a larger plan.
Lisslow said he was being manipulated by Deathstroke.
Bat-computer, compare all available physical data on Dane Lisslow and Deathstroke.
Comparing.
What's the likelihood Dane Lisslow and Deathstroke are the same man? The probability of a match is 98.
9%.
Deathstroke's not dead.
Dane Lisslow, Slade Wilson All three the same man.
He's orchestrated all of this and he knows Bruce Wayne is alive.
What? How? Because, he knows Bruce Wayne is Batman.
You think Slade, Dane, Deathstroke, whoever he is, knows you're Batman? Why? Slade feels Alfred betrayed him.
He doesn't just want revenge He want's vindication, he wants to prove Alfred was wrong about him.
He wants Alfred to watch as he becomes a superior version of the prodigy who replaced him.
- You.
- And Bruce Wayne.
Word of Alfred's search lead Slade to Gotham in the guise of Dane Lisslow.
Lisslow conned Dent, to secure the head SCU job.
And he connected Alfred to Bruce Wayne.
As Lisslow, Slade befriended Bruce Wayne.
He discovered Wayne's fighting style matched his own.
So did Batman's fighting style.
All a product of Alfred's training.
Slade put the pieces together and went to work.
He saw my descent into instability from Alfred's absence To my Blackgate encounter with Killer Croc.
He seized on that exposed weakness as Deathstroke.
That's why Deathstroke engaged me.
Why he fought me so fiercely And why he seemingly sacrificed himself.
Bruce Wayne's assassination by an imposer Batman.
The attack on Bruce Wayne's funeral.
The revelation that Lisslow was the imposter Batman Lisslow's death in the armory explosion.
All part of a grand performance that ends with everything twisted to Slade's satisfaction.
Slade becomes Batman and usurps Bruce as Alfred's favorite son.
That is twisted.
So, how do we stop him? We twist back.
Going somewhere, Harvey? I'm getting out of this death factory.
So, you're feeling well.
Well enough to finish what we started? Yes.
I'm going to kill Batman.
You don't say.
Those are bold words, especially for a district attorney.
I'm not that Harvey Dent anymore.
Thanks to Batman.
And I'm gonna pay him back.
As well you should.
Who could blame you? I have some loose ends to tie up first.
Oh, Harvey I like this new side of you.
You've been saying some very unkind things about me, Ms.
Kilroy.
Dent? Have you lost your mind? Lost it? On the contrary, I feel like I've finally found it.
What is this? Why are you here? Shh! There's no need to panic yet.
He's right.
I've composed an e-mail, on your computer announcing the end of your campaign for Mayor.
All you have to do is push send, and keep your mouth shut.
And if I refuse? Mmm-hmm.
That looks healthy.
No one wants your campaign to end in tragedy, my dear.
Especially not you.
Health reasons? Jocelyn Kilroy is a triathlete, Steve.
She's gonna outlive all of us.
I want to know the real reason she's dropping out of the race.
Get me the interview, I want an exclusive.
You want an exclusive, Ms.
Randall? Call the network, Steve.
I've got something big.
Who knows why Kilroy dropped out? Who cares? All that matters is I'm running unopposed now.
I can't lose.
Dent? He's history, forget about him.
Harvey, what are you doing here? You should be at the hospital.
You're going to declare martial law.
Then the SCU and Gotham PD are going to help me find and execute Batman.
- Harvey, I I can't do that.
- You can do it and you will.
I consider you a friend, David.
Don't make me change my minds.
Your extremely violent behavior in recent days has been described as shocking, homicidal and unforgivable.
How do you explain yourself? I do whatever it takes to protect Gotham.
Bruce Wayne was becoming a threat, so I got rid of him.
And I'll get rid of anyone else who stands in my way.
I am the only justice Gotham City needs.
That appears to be the end of our exclusive live interview with Batman.
I'm Madison Randall, goodnight.
I hope you know what you're doing.
I do.
And the clock tower? Partially visible like you wanted.
- Good.
- Not good.
Why not just say, "hey, I'm in the Watson building, come get me.
" The cops will be all over this place in no time, what then? Then, it's Deathstroke's move.
Our target is Batman, we know where he is.
It's time to retake Gotham from that "Dark Knight.
" Time to bring him to justice, dead or dead.
Move out! You can't do this, Dent.
Gotham PD isn't a lynch mob.
Call it off! Relieve Commissioner Gordon of his authority.
Uh, Commissioner Don't bother.
I quit.
Your concern is understandable.
We'll have Batman surrounded momentarily.
I applaud your optimism, Harvey.
But, Batman isn't a fool.
He wanted you to know his location and he's no killer.
This is a setup.
Pure and simple.
People change, my friend.
Take me, I'm a whole new man.
And then some.
What if Deathstroke doesn't show? His plan was just turned upside down, he'll show.
Before those trigger-happy super cops get lucky? They'll need more than luck.
North stairwell still clear.
Roger that, south stairwell clear.
Contact in the south stairwell.
Say again, south stairwell, I repeat, say again He said it's break time.
Nothing on our end.
Thermal scanner must be broken.
Mine too.
It says we're right on top of something.
We're the only ones here.
Tell them it's all clear.
What he said.
All clear on 14.
Confirmed, 14 is clear.
Looking for me? Actually, no.
That's okay.
I'm just happy you're still alive.
Now I get to see you die.
I couldn't allow Dent to kill you.
But, now you and I will face our destiny together.
Right on cue, Commissioner.
Well-played, Batman.
You forced me into the open.
He's alive.
It wasn't supposed to end like this.
Sorry to disappoint you.
Likewise, Batman.
Somebody get me out of here! And he spent millions of Gotham City's tax dollars trying to fix it.
But, all he has to show for it is damage To the city And to himself.
Gotham City doesn't need a Mayor to chase bats.
It needs a leader to seize a brighter future for all its citizens.
I'm Jocelyn Kilroy.
Let's bring Gotham back into the light, together.
Don't worry about Kilroy, Harvey.
I'm gonna beat her.
You just focus on getting better, so you can make a comeback in the next election.
Until then, I'll keep the chair warm for you.
Mayor, it's time.
Gotta go, pal.
Campaign donor dinner, you know how it is.
Gotta feed the sharks.
You feel better, okay? Batman did this to me.
Batman ruined everything.
You're right, Ms.
Kilroy.
I have a "bat" problem.
But not for long.
Diplomatic credentials are impossible to fabricate, Mr.
Payne.
Unless, you're me.
That's P-a-y-n-e, correct? - How fast can you run? - Huh? Did you even try the door? That was a preferred customer.
How would you like it if I messed up your business? You are my business.
Not for long.
That was a waste of money.
Tell me about Dane Lisslow.
Am I supposed to know who that is? Lisslow's social security number was fake and his employment records match your other forgery work.
Try again.
Okay, take it easy.
Now that you've mentioned it, I did generate some documentation for a Dane Lisslow recently.
Who paid for it? I maintain strict client confidentiality.
Slade Wilson.
That's the name he used.
That's all I know, I swear.
Interesting.
Wait, what are you doing? Shock cuffs, I made them just for you.
When you try to pick them and you will, you'll wish you hadn't.
So, Wilson receives exemplary evaluations in the army, earns repeated commendations in the CIA, and then Nothing.
He drops off the radar completely.
How does that happen? By choice.
Slade Wilson is an anagram of Dane Lisslow.
Good morning.
In honor of your shared aversion to solid food, I've blended a special breakfast for two using Why are you researching Slade Wilson? Dane Lisslow is likely Slade Wilson in disguise.
It's time I told you where I went, all those months ago.
Slade Wilson was my prodigy.
On loan from the CIA for joint operations with MI6.
He became too reckless, too unpredictable.
I couldn't in good conscience, allow him to continue abusing his authority.
When Slade was discharged from the CIA on my recommendation, he tried to kill me.
Then he disappeared.
So when I left you, it was to track him down and make peace.
You are the MI6 agent looking for Slade Wilson.
Your search is over.
In our business, we cannot afford unwanted attention.
So, Mr.
Wilson is no longer with us.
But don't worry, my friend.
You will see him, very soon.
Slade Wilson had become a mercenary.
An assassin for hire.
He repeatedly changed his face to avoid detection.
But, if Slade Wilson is alive Why pretend to be Dane Lisslow? Why the charade? To cover his tracks and give himself room to execute a larger plan.
Lisslow said he was being manipulated by Deathstroke.
Bat-computer, compare all available physical data on Dane Lisslow and Deathstroke.
Comparing.
What's the likelihood Dane Lisslow and Deathstroke are the same man? The probability of a match is 98.
9%.
Deathstroke's not dead.
Dane Lisslow, Slade Wilson All three the same man.
He's orchestrated all of this and he knows Bruce Wayne is alive.
What? How? Because, he knows Bruce Wayne is Batman.
You think Slade, Dane, Deathstroke, whoever he is, knows you're Batman? Why? Slade feels Alfred betrayed him.
He doesn't just want revenge He want's vindication, he wants to prove Alfred was wrong about him.
He wants Alfred to watch as he becomes a superior version of the prodigy who replaced him.
- You.
- And Bruce Wayne.
Word of Alfred's search lead Slade to Gotham in the guise of Dane Lisslow.
Lisslow conned Dent, to secure the head SCU job.
And he connected Alfred to Bruce Wayne.
As Lisslow, Slade befriended Bruce Wayne.
He discovered Wayne's fighting style matched his own.
So did Batman's fighting style.
All a product of Alfred's training.
Slade put the pieces together and went to work.
He saw my descent into instability from Alfred's absence To my Blackgate encounter with Killer Croc.
He seized on that exposed weakness as Deathstroke.
That's why Deathstroke engaged me.
Why he fought me so fiercely And why he seemingly sacrificed himself.
Bruce Wayne's assassination by an imposer Batman.
The attack on Bruce Wayne's funeral.
The revelation that Lisslow was the imposter Batman Lisslow's death in the armory explosion.
All part of a grand performance that ends with everything twisted to Slade's satisfaction.
Slade becomes Batman and usurps Bruce as Alfred's favorite son.
That is twisted.
So, how do we stop him? We twist back.
Going somewhere, Harvey? I'm getting out of this death factory.
So, you're feeling well.
Well enough to finish what we started? Yes.
I'm going to kill Batman.
You don't say.
Those are bold words, especially for a district attorney.
I'm not that Harvey Dent anymore.
Thanks to Batman.
And I'm gonna pay him back.
As well you should.
Who could blame you? I have some loose ends to tie up first.
Oh, Harvey I like this new side of you.
You've been saying some very unkind things about me, Ms.
Kilroy.
Dent? Have you lost your mind? Lost it? On the contrary, I feel like I've finally found it.
What is this? Why are you here? Shh! There's no need to panic yet.
He's right.
I've composed an e-mail, on your computer announcing the end of your campaign for Mayor.
All you have to do is push send, and keep your mouth shut.
And if I refuse? Mmm-hmm.
That looks healthy.
No one wants your campaign to end in tragedy, my dear.
Especially not you.
Health reasons? Jocelyn Kilroy is a triathlete, Steve.
She's gonna outlive all of us.
I want to know the real reason she's dropping out of the race.
Get me the interview, I want an exclusive.
You want an exclusive, Ms.
Randall? Call the network, Steve.
I've got something big.
Who knows why Kilroy dropped out? Who cares? All that matters is I'm running unopposed now.
I can't lose.
Dent? He's history, forget about him.
Harvey, what are you doing here? You should be at the hospital.
You're going to declare martial law.
Then the SCU and Gotham PD are going to help me find and execute Batman.
- Harvey, I I can't do that.
- You can do it and you will.
I consider you a friend, David.
Don't make me change my minds.
Your extremely violent behavior in recent days has been described as shocking, homicidal and unforgivable.
How do you explain yourself? I do whatever it takes to protect Gotham.
Bruce Wayne was becoming a threat, so I got rid of him.
And I'll get rid of anyone else who stands in my way.
I am the only justice Gotham City needs.
That appears to be the end of our exclusive live interview with Batman.
I'm Madison Randall, goodnight.
I hope you know what you're doing.
I do.
And the clock tower? Partially visible like you wanted.
- Good.
- Not good.
Why not just say, "hey, I'm in the Watson building, come get me.
" The cops will be all over this place in no time, what then? Then, it's Deathstroke's move.
Our target is Batman, we know where he is.
It's time to retake Gotham from that "Dark Knight.
" Time to bring him to justice, dead or dead.
Move out! You can't do this, Dent.
Gotham PD isn't a lynch mob.
Call it off! Relieve Commissioner Gordon of his authority.
Uh, Commissioner Don't bother.
I quit.
Your concern is understandable.
We'll have Batman surrounded momentarily.
I applaud your optimism, Harvey.
But, Batman isn't a fool.
He wanted you to know his location and he's no killer.
This is a setup.
Pure and simple.
People change, my friend.
Take me, I'm a whole new man.
And then some.
What if Deathstroke doesn't show? His plan was just turned upside down, he'll show.
Before those trigger-happy super cops get lucky? They'll need more than luck.
North stairwell still clear.
Roger that, south stairwell clear.
Contact in the south stairwell.
Say again, south stairwell, I repeat, say again He said it's break time.
Nothing on our end.
Thermal scanner must be broken.
Mine too.
It says we're right on top of something.
We're the only ones here.
Tell them it's all clear.
What he said.
All clear on 14.
Confirmed, 14 is clear.
Looking for me? Actually, no.
That's okay.
I'm just happy you're still alive.
Now I get to see you die.
I couldn't allow Dent to kill you.
But, now you and I will face our destiny together.
Right on cue, Commissioner.
Well-played, Batman.
You forced me into the open.
He's alive.
It wasn't supposed to end like this.
Sorry to disappoint you.
Likewise, Batman.