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Being Human
by Toby Whithouse
Lauren confronts Mitchell about abandoning her after turning her into a vampire, expressing her deep-seated resentment and her newfound bloodlust. Mitchell attempts to offer her a way out, but realizes that she has fully embraced her monstrous nature and the violent ideology of their creator, Herrick.
Person of Interest
by Jonathan Nolan
Finch confronts a disillusioned and former CIA operative, Reese, on a rooftop to offer him a new sense of purpose. Finch reveals he knows Reese's deepest secrets and tragic past, proposing an unconventional partnership to prevent future crimes.
Fallout
by Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Graham Wagner
A group of bounty hunters unearth a legendary, undead gunslinger known as the Ghoul to recruit him for a high-stakes mission. After a brief and tense negotiation regarding a target in California, the Ghoul demonstrates his superior lethality by effortlessly dispatching his liberators. The scene establishes the Ghoul's cynical worldview and his terrifying efficiency as a wasteland mercenary.
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 Revenant
by Mark Smith, Alejandro G Inarritu
Captain Henry discovers that Hugh Glass is alive after being told he was dead, leading to a violent confrontation with Bridger. Henry interrogates the terrified young man at gunpoint to discover the whereabouts of Fitzgerald, who abandoned Glass and stole the company's money. The scene culminates in Henry charging Bridger with treason and ordering his imprisonment.
Fitzgerald attempts to justify the abandonment of Glass and the murder of Hawk to a guilt-ridden Bridger. As they struggle to survive in the wilderness, Fitzgerald uses intimidation and cold logic to ensure Bridger's silence regarding their actions.
Requiem for a Dream
by Hubert Selby, Jr, Darren Aronofsky
Marion and Harry reach a violent emotional breaking point as their drug addiction spirals out of control. Marion confronts Harry for failing to secure their supply after she debased herself to get money, leading Harry to cruelly hand her the number of a predatory dealer.
El Mariachi
by Robert Rodriguez
Mariachi questions Domino about her relationship with the local crime boss, Moco, and how she acquired her bar and loft. Domino reveals the extent of Moco's attempts to buy her affection before choosing to be with Mariachi instead.
A weary soldier sits amidst the horrific remains of a village massacre, tending to a dying, badly burned child. He offers the boy water and a desperate, whispered plea to keep fighting for life despite the overwhelming agony and destruction surrounding them.
Harry visits his mother, Sara, to apologize for his absence and gift her a new television, only to realize with horror that she has become addicted to prescription amphetamines. As he tries to warn her about the danger of the pills, Sara reveals her heartbreaking motivation: the hope of appearing on a television game show to feel seen and valued again.
Eternity's Gate
by Stephen Beck, Caren Bohrman
In a crowded bar, a weary and cynical man named Churchill explains the history of a cursed artifact to a flirtatious stranger. He recounts the tragic fates of those who possessed it throughout history, expressing his frustration at being caught in a cycle of misfortune inherited from his uncle.
Finch reveals to Reese that the woman he was trying to save has been dead for years, testing Reese's resolve. He offers Reese a new purpose and the chance to use his skills to prevent future crimes before they happen.
Rick and Morty: Meeseeks and Destroy
by Justin Roiland, Dan Harmon
While at a fantasy-themed tavern, Morty is cornered in a bathroom by a seemingly friendly character who quickly turns predatory. Morty is forced to fight for his safety in a violent struggle while oblivious celebration happens just outside the door.
Euphoria
by Sam Levinson
Fezco expresses his genuine concern for Rue's well-being and her escalating drug use, prompting Rue to reveal the origin of her addiction following her father's illness. The scene explores the deep bond between a dealer and his friend as they confront the reality of her self-destruction.
Game of Thrones
by Barry Luc
King Robert Baratheon visits the tomb of his lost love, Lyanna Stark, and shares a moment of grief and nostalgia with his oldest friend, Ned Stark. Amidst the shadows of the crypt, Robert asks Ned to serve as Hand of the King and proposes a marriage alliance to unite their houses. The scene balances the heavy weight of past trauma with the political pressure of a new, unwanted responsibility.
Peaky Blinders
by Steven Knight
Thomas Shelby prepares to execute his friend and fellow war veteran Danny Whizz-Bang to settle a blood feud with an Italian gang. As Danny reflects on his trauma from the Great War and makes final requests for his family, Thomas offers a moment of mercy and brotherhood before the fatal shot.
The Wire
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.
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 (Pilot)
Reese discovers Finch's elaborate tracking system and realizes the numbers correspond to impending violent crimes. Tensions rise as Reese demands transparency regarding the source of the data, while Finch maintains his secrecy and challenges Reese's own trustworthiness.
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.
Poor Things
by Tony McNamara
Swiney, a cynical brothel madam, manipulates the naive and inquisitive Bella into accepting the harsh realities of sex work. By using her sick grandchild as emotional leverage and framing degradation as a necessary path to worldly wisdom, Swiney secures Bella's compliance.
A Good Hunter
by Micah Ranum
A tense standoff occurs in a wildlife sanctuary between Rayburn, a grizzled caretaker, and a mysterious hunter known as Black Boots. The encounter quickly escalates from a verbal warning into a violent physical confrontation involving a shotgun and a primitive spear thrower.
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