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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.
Under the Bridge
by Quinn Shephard
Grieving and frustrated parents Suman and Manjit clash while searching their missing daughter's bedroom. Suman attempts to pack away Reena's belongings as a defense mechanism against her despair, only to be interrupted by an ominous and anonymous phone call that heightens their fear.
Eternity's Gate
by Stephen Beck
A narrator recounts the bloody history of a mystical artifact known as Eternity's Gate, which is said to pierce time but carries a lethal curse. The scene spans centuries of violence and loss, culminating in the artifact's rediscovery during WWII and a clandestine meeting on the Chesapeake Bay in 1945. The stakes involve the intersection of ancient supernatural power and the desperate ambitions of wartime soldiers and scholars.
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.
Stranger Things
by Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer
Joyce Byers visits Chief Hopper to report her son Will as missing, growing increasingly frantic as Hopper dismisses the disappearance as a typical case of a runaway or a domestic issue. The scene highlights the friction between Joyce's maternal desperation and Hopper's cynical, small-town apathy before the gravity of the situation begins to settle in.
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)
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.
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
Betty, a bright-eyed aspiring actress newly arrived in Los Angeles, discovers a mysterious, concussed woman hiding in her aunt's apartment. As Betty tries to offer help, it becomes clear that the woman, who calls herself Rita, is suffering from amnesia following a traumatic car accident.
Betty attempts to help the amnesiac Rita piece together her identity after a traumatic car accident. Betty's youthful optimism contrasts with Rita's deep-seated fear as they decide to investigate the police reports for Mulholland Drive.
American Splendor
by Robert Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman
Harvey Pekar delivers a surreal, fourth-wall-breaking monologue about the existential mystery of sharing his unusual name with others in the phone book. He reflects on the lives and deaths of these strangers, questioning the nature of identity and the invisible threads that connect people.
Betty, a wide-eyed aspiring actress newly arrived in Los Angeles, speaks with her Aunt Ruth about her excitement for an upcoming audition. The conversation takes a tense turn when Betty mentions a mysterious woman named Rita staying in the apartment, whom Aunt Ruth does not recognize.
Betty discovers that the mysterious woman in her aunt's apartment has no memory of her own identity. The situation escalates from confusion to shock when they open a purse to find a massive amount of cash and a mysterious blue key.
Adam, a film director, discovers his credit cards and bank accounts have been frozen, leaving him stranded. He calls Cynthia, who informs him that a mysterious figure known as 'The Cowboy' wants a meeting, suggesting a dark conspiracy is unfolding around his career.
Dan recounts a recurring nightmare to Herb about a terrifying figure lurking behind the very diner where they are currently eating. As the details of the dream begin to manifest in reality, Dan's paralyzing fear forces Herb to investigate the back of the building to dispel the dread.
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.
The Big Sick
by Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani
In a high-stress hospital hallway, Terry and Beth argue over whether to transfer their daughter to a better-ranked hospital as her condition worsens. Kumail is caught in the middle of their marital friction and escalating panic as the medical mystery remains unsolved.
Blue Velvet
Jeffrey and Sandy walk through their neighborhood at night, bonding over shared history before diving into the macabre details of a local police investigation. Jeffrey's curiosity about a severed ear he found leads Sandy to reveal classified information she overheard from her detective father, establishing a dark mystery that contrasts with their innocent surroundings.
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
by Mike Myers
After being unfrozen from the 1960s, Austin Powers is reunited with his personal effects and introduced to his new partner, Vanessa Kensington. Austin struggles to adapt to 1990s social norms and political correctness while unsuccessfully attempting to seduce Vanessa and the flight crew during their first mission briefing.
UNTITLED MARTIN GERO PILOT
by Martin Gero
A mysterious woman with no memory and a body covered in tattoos is interrogated by FBI Agent Kurt Weller. The stakes escalate when Weller reveals that his own name is tattooed on her back, suggesting a deep, forgotten connection between them.
Only Murders in the Building
by Steve Martin, John Hoffman
Following the discovery of a gruesome death in their apartment building, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel are confronted by Detective Williams. The trio attempts to cast doubt on the official ruling of suicide, inadvertently revealing their obsession with true-crime podcasts to a skeptical investigator.
Three strangers living in the same apartment building share an awkward, tense elevator ride while rushing home. The scene establishes the prickly dynamic between the theatrical Oliver, the reserved Charles, and the aloof Mabel before they are united by a common interest.
Trifles
by Susan Glaspell
While men investigate a murder upstairs, two women in the kitchen discover a dead canary with a broken neck, providing the motive for the crime. Realizing the victim's husband was abusive, they decide to hide the evidence from the authorities to protect the accused woman. The scene explores themes of female solidarity and the 'trifles' that men overlook.
Two women investigate the kitchen of a woman accused of murdering her husband while the male authorities dismiss the importance of domestic details. As they uncover evidence of the suspect's emotional state and the harsh reality of her marriage, they grapple with the conflict between legal duty and female solidarity.
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