Atlantis (2013–2015): Season 1, Episode 3 - A Boy of No Consequence - full transcript

Two.

Thank you.

Do you not think Medusa's
a bit young for you?

Not to mention slim.

Medusa and I have a bond
that goes beyond physical appearance.

Does she know that?

Of course she does.

I think she does.

I hope that, with time,
Medusa will come to realise

the strength of my affection for her.

No. With time, she will come to realise
you're a lazy, no-good, womanising drunk.



Why would she entertain such an idea?

Well, because of all the rumours
and stories about you.

Any chance you could
see your way to helping us?

I'm carrying the bread, so...

What is the meaning of this?

You are blocking my path.

I am truly sorry, my Lord.
My cart has shed a wheel.

Get it moved out of my way.

It could take some time...

I will not ask you again.

Forgive me, my Lord. I cannot
move it until the wheel has been...

You dare to touch me?

I would dare to stop you
striking a defenceless old man

that has done you no wrong.



You will pay for this.

His name's Heptarian.
He has the protection of Poseidon.

Is that supposed to mean
something to me?

It means he's rich and powerful.

It means you dare not even touch him,
let alone hit him.

Oh, so that means he can just
strike a defenceless old man?

Absolutely. He can do as he pleases.

Oh, did I forget to mention
he's also the Queen's nephew?

Speak truthfully
or face a death curse upon you.

Did you lay your hands upon Poseidon's
servant, the Lord Heptarian?

I did.

You have violated Poseidon's sacred laws.

Such an act cannot go unpunished.

Do you have anything to say
in your defence?

I was coming to the aid of an old man.

I could not stand by and see him struck
when he'd done nothing wrong.

My Lord...

...the old man
dishonoured me with his words.

That's a lie! He's lying!

You dare to raise your voice to me?

I will have you killed where you kneel.

I-I-I must ask leave
to address Your Lordship.

My friend has only recently
arrived in Atlantis.

He's not familiar
with our ways and customs.

And you think your friend's ignorance
justifies his actions?

No...

...and yes.

You dare to defy your King?

Have you no respect for the Gods?!

I sentence you both along with him.

Forgive me, my Lord.
That was not my intention.

When the Minotaur was slain,
you said the city owed us a great debt.

Is not that a consideration?

It is not for me to punish you.

It is Poseidon you have wronged,
and it is for him to decide your fate.

You are his servants.

As such, you have been
called before the bulls.

What does that mean?

It means we're dead.

You have affection for this boy?

No.

A mother can always tell
when her daughter is lying.

You are forgetting you are not my mother.

And you are forgetting
that you are promised to Heptarian.

I know. I mean Heptarian
no disrespect. It's just...

You do not feel for him
as you do this boy.

You are heir to the throne.

Your marriage must be
about more than love.

The very future of the kingdom
will rest on it.

Was Jason's crime really so great?

Perhaps if
you were to speak to my father...

he could offer clemency.

Sentence has been passed.
There's nothing I can do.

The boy's fate lies in the hands
of the gods.

Then I will pray every day for him.

Why in the name of the gods
did I open my mouth to defend you?

That is the last time I attempt
to do the honourable thing.

So it was the first and last?

Please. Their irons.
How can they leap if they're shackled?

I am Palos, Master of the Bull Court.

I am to be your teacher.

What will you be teaching us?

You mean to say you don't know?

You will find the extent
of his ignorance truly astonishing.

Perhaps it's best if I show you.

You are to be trained
as bull leapers.

These are the skills
Poseidon demands of his tributes.

You have only six days
to learn your craft and on the seventh,

you will face the bull before
the King and the court.

Only if all of your team survives
will you leave here as free men.

I would have to say the probability
of us dying seems extremely high.

Come. I'll introduce you
to the other members of your team.

You must eat.

You will need all your strength.

No amount of strength is going
to save us from that bull.

I may be Poseidon's slave,
but I am not yours.

In my homeland,
I would not keep you as a slave.

I would not even let you tend my animals.

In your homeland,

do you sleep with one eye open
for fear of having your throat cut?

I do not need to.

Because my homeland is not full
of cowards and thieves like you.

Enough!

We're all family here.

These are the new members of your team.

What are you doing?

If we are to die, we may as well
die with full stomachs.

Mmm!

This stew is excellent.

You wished to see me?

Have you spoken with Ariadne?

I requested an audience,

but I am told that she will not
leave her chambers.

The boy who struck you...
it appears she has...

affection for him.

He is no more than a peasant.

Well, that might be so, but she looks
upon him in a way she does not you.

And that will not
serve our plans at all well.

Perhaps I was unwise in my choice
of Ariadne's suitor.

I will gain Ariadne's affections
and I will take her for my wife.

The boy troubles me.

Whatever feelings Ariadne has for him,
they will be short-lived.

He will be lucky to last more
than a few days in the Bull Court.

Hmm.

What is that?

It is the practice animal on which
we are to learn the basic moves.

Before you face the bull,
you must first learn to leap.

Only when each of you has leapt
the bull will the dance be over.

Do not be fooled -
it's little like facing the real thing.

You.

- Me?
- You're first.

See what you're made of.

Told you!

He will at least amuse the crowd
before the bull gores him.

They have come to assess our skills
to see if we are worthy of a wager.

There's something about the Queen.
It's as though her eyes burn through me.

There have long been rumours about her.
Some believe that she knows witchcraft.

You. You're next.

It seems your confidence that the boy
would quickly perish was unfounded.

He is a born bull leaper.

All the while he lives, Ariadne's
affections lie with him and not you.

I should have killed him in the street.

And for that she would have
hated you for ever. No.

If we cannot trust to the gods,
then we must deal with him ourselves.

Medusa...

When do you intend to use it?

We must wait
until he performs for the King.

It must appear that Poseidon
has accepted his sacrifice.

I shall think of some kind words
to say to Ariadne upon his death.

The same fate awaits us all
if we do not pull together.

It is a no better fate
than some of us deserve.

These are Greek bulls.

They will smell your Nubian blood
and stick you like a boar.

- We're all the same.
- I am a prince among my people.

He is no more than a common thief.

The bull will not care
if you're a thief or a prince,

it'll gore you just the same.

I look after myself.

I risk my neck for no man.

Especially not him.

I always dreamed I'd die
in the arms of a beautiful woman.

Now it seems I must perish
on the horns of an ugly bull.

We must draw the bull away
from each other.

It's the only way we'll survive this!

Hey!

Hey! Over here!

Hey!

Hey! Hey!

Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

Hey! Hey! Hey!

- Hey!
- Hey!

Hey! Hey!

Hey!

- Hey!
- Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

Hey! Hey! Hey!

Fetch me some bandages and hot water.

You have no wound.

Then it seems I was... lucky.

Or perhaps you realised there was only
one way to make us work as a team.

How did they do?

They did well, even Hercules.

For such a fat man,
he has a very surprising turn of speed.

I thought the bull had you for sure.

Er, I was more than confident
in my abilities.

For a man with such confidence,
you looked truly terrified.

That was merely to fool the bull.
You know they can smell fear?

And no man carries the stench
of fear quite like Hercules.

That is not fear. It's a masculine musk,
a natural aphrodisiac.

Oh!

What is he doing? Is the bull loose?

Sophia. She is Hercules's woman...
one of them, anyway.

She's not my woman.
I have affection only for Medusa.

And does Sophia know that?

It has been many weeks
since I visited her -

I'm hoping she's got the message.

You could tell her now.

Are you mad?

I'd rather face the bull.

It's more even-tempered.

A woman with fire in her belly
is a good thing.

It is the spirit I look for
when choosing my wives.

How many wives do you have?

I have three wives and seven children.

I long to see them more than I can say.

Then we must win our freedom
and return you home to them.

I thought you might be hungry.

Before today, I had never seen
Cyrus and Shabaka smile together.

Last night...

I heard you cry out in your sleep.

I dream of being killed by the bull.

Do you ever dream of being free?

I know what you are trying to do for us.

And I am grateful for it.

Then join us. There's much fun
to be had at Hercules' expense.

There's something weighing heavily on me.

What is it?

It's nothing.

Kai para soi.

Ge deo.

Ton lesona nele-I desmo.

Ton lesona nele-I desmo.

Everything is ready. Now we must
wait for the boy to face the bull.

What is it you want with Jason?

I don't know what you mean.

When you have lived with thieves
for as long as I have,

you learn to sleep with one eye open.

Well, then, you must be very tired.

Not so tired that I didn't see you
beside Jason's bed as he slept.

You don't understand.

Then tell me,
so I don't assume the worst of you.

I know you have a good heart.

I have betrayed you all.

Tell me what it is you have done,
and we will make it right.

What's the meaning of this?

It is nothing.

You'd better get some sleep. You're facing
the bull again in the morning.

What's the cause of this ill feeling
between yourself and Elpis?

Cyrus, I'm responsible
for all the bull leapers.

If there's something troubling you,
you should tell me.

Last night, I saw Elpis cut
a lock of Jason's hair as he slept.

I fear she means him harm.

I cannot understand it.

It is not in her nature.

Have you told anyone else
what you saw?

Only you.

We must keep it that way.

What happened?

He was gored
when he came to feed the bull.

Even when showing them kindness,
you can't afford to lower your guard.

Let that be a lesson to you all.

Cyrus was lazy.

He would never have risen at dawn
to feed the bull.

Then how did he come to be
lying dead in a bullpen?

Cyrus was always kind to me.

When we were taken as slaves...

We were only given meagre rations
as we journeyed to Atlantis.

Cyrus would steal food from the guards
and share it with me.

It wasn't the bull that killed Cyrus.

I believe it was Palos who took his life.

Why?

I am to blame.

Cyrus saw me steal
a lock of your hair as you slept.

Why would you steal a lock of my hair?

Because Palos asked it of me.

In return, he said that the Lord Heptarian
would grant me my freedom.

I do not want my freedom
if this is the cost.

What would they want
with a lock of my hair?

I suspect it is
so witchcraft can be used against you.

How so?

Your hair is a living part of you.
It can be used to weave a curse.

Pasiphae?

It would seem she is behind this.

Why?

Of all the beautiful women in Atlantis,

you couldn't have chosen
the blacksmith's daughter,

or the baker's daughter, Maia.

She is... lovely.

And you can have all
the bread you can eat.

Oh, no, no. Only the King's daughter's
good enough for you.

I have barely said two words to Ariadne.

It isn't about the words.
It's in the eyes.

Is it? I thought it was the words.

Ah, well, that's because you are
a fool with no knowledge of women.

And it seems the Queen has also noticed
the way Ariadne looks at you.

And now she wants you dead.

I had hoped to escort you
to the bull leaping.

I do not wish to trouble you.

It would be no trouble.
I would enjoy your company.

I take no joy in watching men die
for my entertainment.

It is for Poseidon to decide their fate.

Then we must hope he is merciful.

I am tired. You will have to excuse me.

Be patient. The boy will soon
be dead and forgotten.

I cannot believe the Queen herself
would want me dead.

Do not underestimate
Ariadne's feelings towards you.

She has the look?

Ah, the man with the three wives knows
what I'm talking about.

How are we going to stop her?

I did have one idea. Medusa.

She works in the palace, and we need
someone to retrieve the lock of hair.

Without it,
the Queen has no power over you.

And if she's caught?
I will not involve her in this.

I will not risk her life.

Then we will more than likely die here,
and you will never see her again.

How would we even get word to Medusa?
We're prisoners.

I did have another idea.
You're not going to like it.

I didn't like the first one.

I think you're going
to like this one even less.

Oh, no. You cannot ask me to do this.
There must be another way!

If you can think of one,
we'll gladly listen to it.

And we face the bull tomorrow,
so you must think of it before then.

Once again, it falls to me to rescue you.

Just remember...

it's all in the eyes.

Sophia?

Ah...

Hercules!

What are you doing here?

Ah, I have been called to the bulls.

I didn't know.
It's been weeks since I saw you last.

And that saddens me more than I can say.

When you didn't visit,
I thought there was another woman.

How could you even think such a thing?

Well, it's because
of what happened before - with Maia,

the baker's daughter.

W-W-We should not dwell on the past.
Let us live for the moment.

Oh, Hercules...

Much as I would love
to take you into my arms,

there is something
I must ask of you first.

Medusa, I would not ask
for your help if there were any other way.

Jason's life is in grave danger.

Remember all you have learned.

If you please Poseidon...

...he may yet spare you.

Whatever the outcome of the dance,
you have earned your freedom.

Do not risk your life.

I fear the fate of your team
is already sealed.

I thought you would be
at the amphitheatre?

There is an urgent matter
I must attend to,

but I shall join you as soon as I can.

Your father will be expecting you
at his side.

I will play the dutiful daughter
and sit at my father's side,

but I will not pretend to enjoy it.

Your thoughts are with this boy?

My thoughts are with all those
who must face the bull.

I shall take no pleasure
in seeing the boy die.

I doubt Heptarian will be able
to conceal his joy.

Oh, you judge him too harshly.

I judge Heptarian as I see him.

You must start seeing him as your husband,
because that is what he is to become.

O despoinis eme...

Hekate...

Liparokredemne...

O despoinis eme, Hekate...

Do not give them the satisfaction
of seeing your fear.

You have been called to the bulls!

If you die this day,
Poseidon will accept your sacrifice.

Hail Minos. We salute you,
we who are going to die.

May Poseidon receive our offering.

...nun de katekhestho...

Agh!

Agh!

HEY, hey, hey, hey, hey!

- Hey, hey, hey!
- Hey, hey!

Hey!

En stereois desmois katekhestho.

Kai men pros phrenas
en stereois desmois...

...katekhestho.

Ash. Agh!

What if Medusa is unable
to stop Pasiphae?

We must trust in her.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!

Hey, hey, hey!

HEY, hey, hey, hey, hey!

Hey!

Oh, yes. Oh, yes! Hercules!

Hey, hey!

Yes!

Jason cannot even stand.
We will not survive this much longer.

Agh!

No!

What is it?

Medusa.

Right. We must all leap the bull
if we are to win our freedom.

I know you can do this.

Ah...!

Ugh!

I did it!

Oh!

Elpis, draw the bull toward me.

Trust me.

Hey! Hey! Hey!

Hey! Hey!

Yes!

You have offered your lives to Poseidon,
and he has spared you.

You leave the Bull Court as free men!

Hercules!

Heptarian was looking for you.

He had hoped for an audience.

I went to the temple to make
an offering of gratitude to Poseidon.

It seems you have much to be grateful for.

If your father were to learn
of your affection for this boy,

I fear his life would be in great danger.

You must banish all thoughts of him.

I do not wish to endanger him any further.

I know you think me harsh,

but as Queen,
you cannot always follow your heart.

Then you are well suited to the role.

It is only a matter of yards,
but the air somehow feels... fresher.

It is the taste of freedom.

What will you do?

I will journey with Elpis to her village.
Then I will make the long journey home.

Good luck.

You will always be welcomed
as honoured guests in my village.

I will never forget what you did for us.

Well, there can be no doubting
Medusa's feelings towards me now.

Why else would she have helped me?
It's a mark of her growing affection.

I still say
she's too young for you.

Not to mention too slim.

Perhaps I could lose some weight.

It's a baby.

Found out who the little fellow is.
It's not good news.

What are you doing to my boy?