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Under the Bridge
by Quinn Shephard
Krista presents a chilling theory to her father and brother regarding the disappearance of a fourteen-year-old girl, suggesting a local youth gang may be responsible for a homicide. Despite facing mockery and skepticism from her brother Scott, Krista stakes her professional reputation on a request to search the Gorge waterway. The scene highlights the tension between Krista's intuition and the dismissive attitudes of her male colleagues.
Everything Must Go
by Dan Rush
A tense confrontation between two detectives erupts when Nick discovers that Frank, his partner and sponsor to a mutual acquaintance, has crossed professional and moral boundaries. The scene escalates from a cold exchange of accusations regarding a betrayal of trust into a violent physical altercation in the middle of the precinct.
The Wire
by Barry Luc
Detective McNulty (McArdle in the pilot script) questions a witness about the murder of a local thief named Snotboogie. The scene explores the senseless nature of the crime and the witness's philosophical acceptance of the neighborhood's chaotic social contract.
Captain Rawls aggressively confronts Detective McArdle for bypassing the chain of command and speaking to a judge about unsolved murders. Rawls asserts his dominance through a profane tirade, ultimately forcing McArdle to stay late to write a report that covers Rawls's own political interests.
Two intoxicated detectives share a moment of dark levity and professional reflection by the train tracks in the early morning. Bunk recounts a ridiculous story about shooting a mouse with his service weapon before McNulty (McArdle) reveals his stubborn determination to pursue a complex case despite departmental pressure.
Detective McNulty (McArdle in the pilot script) questions a witness about the murder of a local thief named Snotboogie. The scene explores the senseless nature of street violence and the tragic, unwritten rules of the neighborhood.
Person of Interest
by Jonathan Nolan
Finch attempts to recruit Reese by revealing the existence of a list that predicts future crimes involving ordinary citizens. Reese remains skeptical of Finch's mysterious origins and motives, leading to a tense confrontation before Reese disappears into the city.
Person of Interest (Pilot)
A determined investigator attempts to flip a terrified witness who is being held for a crime he didn't commit. The witness refuses to cooperate, explaining that the people responsible are so powerful and evil that speaking out would mean a death sentence for his entire family.
Finch offers Reese a final chance to walk away from their dangerous mission with a clean slate and financial security. Reese must decide between a life of safety in hiding or a high-stakes partnership that will likely end in their deaths.
Detective Carter confronts the mysterious Reese in a dark alleyway after a violent encounter. She warns him that despite his potential justifications, she intends to bring him to justice, while Reese cryptically acknowledges that someone is finally 'keeping score' of his actions.
Mulholland Drive
by David Lynch
Two detectives discuss a bizarre car accident and the mysterious recovery of high-end wallets from unidentified suspects. Domgaard describes a gruesome medical detail with an unsettling, dark humor while McKnight remains casually detached, focused on his sandwich.
UNTITLED MARTIN GERO PILOT
by Martin Gero
In the FBI's strategic operations center, agents identify a lead from a tattoo on Jane Doe's body pointing to a specific address in Chinatown. Jane confronts Agent Weller and Director Mayfair, demanding to join the field team by arguing that her presence might be the key to unlocking her suppressed memories. Despite Weller's safety concerns, Mayfair ultimately authorizes Jane to accompany the team to the site.
Fallen
by Nicholas Kazan
Detective Hobbes confronts the body-hopping demon Azazel in a tense psychological standoff. Hobbes attempts to assert his moral authority and determination to stop the killings, while Azazel taunts him by attacking his sanity and highlighting the futility of fighting an incorporeal enemy.
High Potential
by Drew Goddard
A vulnerable, resigned, defensive, hopeful SOTO & MORGAN's duologue from "High Potential" by Drew Goddard.
A desperate, determined, frustrated, authoritative SOTO & KARADEC's duologue from "High Potential" by Drew Goddard.
A defensive, grieving, determined, suspicious KARADEC & SOFIA's duologue from "High Potential" by Drew Goddard.
A confrontational, defensive, frustrated, vulnerable KARADEC & ZHENG's duologue from "High Potential" by Drew Goddard.
Predator
by Jim Thomas, John Thomas
A suspicious, tense, investigative Schaefer, Ramirez & Dillon's monologue from "Predator" by Jim Thomas & John Thomas. Genre: action, thriller.
The Silence of the Lambs
by Ted Tally
FBI trainee Clarice Starling visits the incarcerated cannibalistic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter to seek his help on a psychological profile. Lecter subjects her to a brutal psychological dissection of her background before offering a cryptic lead on the Buffalo Bill case.
Thelma & Louise
by Callie Khouri
Louise calls Detective Hal Slocumb from a payphone. Hal attempts to convince her to surrender by revealing he knows about her past trauma in Texas, while Louise weighs the grim reality of their legal situation.
L.A. Confidential
by Brian Helgeland, Curtis Hanson
Officer Bud White visits Lynn Bracken, a high-end call girl, to investigate a murder. The two engage in a tense, cynical, yet flirtatious power struggle that reveals their shared disillusionment with the world.
Detective Hal Slocumb interrogates a young man who stole money from Thelma and Louise, leading them into a life of crime. Hal expresses his personal investment in the women's safety while threatening the suspect with a lifetime of misery if he doesn't cooperate.
Jimmy is interrogated by detectives regarding the whereabouts of Thelma and Louise. He identifies a mugshot of J.D., realizing the women have been traveling with a dangerous criminal.
Louise speaks with Detective Hal Slocumbe over a payphone. Hal attempts to build rapport and persuade her to surrender, revealing that the police are aware of their plan to flee to Mexico.
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