Code 404 (2020–…): Season 3, Episode 2 - Episode #3.2 - full transcript

Hello officers.

My condolences on the
death of DS Gavin,

but I had to kill him.

He was getting too close

and I still have
people to punish.

Your move, DI Carver.

Received two hours ago.

I need detailed
analysis of this.

Ambient noise,
background, voice profile.

Macca, keep trawling
through the files.

DS Gavin must have
been onto something.



I think that's why he was
killed in an old crime scene.

Psychological input, let's
get a profile of this wanker.

We need all the help we can get.

And one thing we do know

is that this character
isn't working alone.

I'm just saying there's a person
there right, working the puppet.

I mean obviously.

Thanks, Boss.

Yeah, there's a person
there working the puppet.

So let's catch them.

Good. Back to work
everyone, thank you.

Feel free to chip
in at any time mate.

You're going into this with
your arse facing backwards, Roy.

Well first of all, my arse
is meant to face backwards.



And second, how's that
little tree supposed to help?

Everything's connected,
Carver. Lines intertwining.

Is this your thing now?

You cracked the code
on a mobile phone

and suddenly you're
Sherlock fucking Holmes?

Which makes you the...

other one.

Who he hangs around with.

Fuck's sake.

I know how he's
choosing his victims.

They've all been male, right.

This guy was a member of a gym.

Strong.

This one was a banker. Greedy.

Clever.

Messy.

Lazy.

Bastard's making his way
through the Mr Men books.

Next victim's gonna
be Uppity, Topsy-Turvy

or possibly have very
long orange arms.

- Mr Tickle?
- You got it.

Watch your back when
he gets to Mr Bellend.

Are serial
killers born or made?

Predetermined or self-willed?

It's nature versus nurture
folks Our topic for next week.

Remember, if you're
not having nightmares

you've not been paying attention

Professor McAllister?
DI Carver, DI Major.

We spoke briefly on the phone.

Ah, yeah.
The serial murders.

Yeah, I got the video you sent.

So, what can you tell us?

I can tell you I don't
work for the police.

- Prefer being useful.
- Ouch.

He may kill again. You
could help us stop him.

Is there any sexual motive?

No he just wants
you to help him out.

Your killer used
the word punish.

To me that says Catholic,
and, why the puppet?

He's keeping his
crimes at a distance,

shifting responsibility.

It's... sorry excuse me.
That's permanent marker.

First victim killed on a Monday.

He took the next one out on
Tuesday. He was on a roll

on Wednesday.

- You're saying?
- I'm saying...

I don't think we can rule out
Craig David at this stage.

- Is he definitely with you?
- Unfortunately, yeah.

Look, we could do with your
expertise, please just come

and have a look at the files.

I'm sorry, DI Carver, me
and the police,

uh, we're not a good mix.

I'll stay here till
you change your mind.

Be my guest.

I'll make him stay here
till you change your mind.

Seven days,

seven dwarves.

Roy, what was the
grumpy one called?

Hmm? It'll come to me.

DC
Chakrabati to forensics.

DC Chakrabati to forensics.

Ah! There you are.

We've got the killer's name.

What?

The Night Terror.

Because he strikes at
night and he's scary.

I started with the
London Strangler

but I dunno it felt a
bit route one, plus,

he doesn't actually
strangle people, um...

What about Puppet Master?
Because of the, the you know the

Oh, oh that's good. Why
didn't I think of that?

Follow me.

- Puppet Master or Puppeteer?
- Master of Puppets?

Oh, that is gold.

I'm really sorry,
can I just take this?

Hello, Kel.

Uh, so, I heard about the
case the serial killer,

that you need a
psychology expert, so.

- You see the thing is Kel...
- Well maybe I can help?

I know there's like a
load of history between us

but I really think that,
that John has moved on.

You know, so maybe, uh,

you and I don't need to
avoid each other so much.

No, I've found someone.

Oh?

Great!

That's good, I'm
really happy for you.

- What?
- What?

I've found a
psychologist. For the case.

Yes, that's what I was
meaning, Roy

I appreciate your offer,

but she's a professor of
forensic psychology so...

Sorry, Roy, I have to go,
there's someone waving at me.

- Kel?

Ma'am, I'm really
sorry about that.

These are the five victims
identified by DS Gavin,

who, unfortunately,
became victim number six.

We still don't know why
the killer's targeted them.

It's not about the victims.

Serial killers are egotists.

You need to ask what
it is about him...

Roy, I've got it!

Anagrams. Bastard
likes to play games.

This is one of them.

- I think it's very unlikely...
- Puppet Master,

four vowels, eight consonants.

Now, if I'm right, we're looking
for someone called either

Peter Pumptas,

Pam Turpsdeep,

or long shot this Pete Sampras,

if you swap some of the letters
round for different ones.

So you think the
killer is an anagram

of a nickname that
you've made up?

Mm-hm.

And how does that work?

Well, you just jumble
some of the letters round.

Can you just give
us a minute, please?

- Yeah.
- Just give us a minute, please.

Here's an anagram for you.
You're a tucking fwat.

- T-U...
- We're trying to focus here.

Yeah, and I'm trying to help.
I've got unique skills, Carver.

You should be exploiting them.

Yeah you're right.
We're slowing you down.

You should be
pursuing those leads.

Yes!

So, why don't you go and
find yourself a special room

where no one can disturb you

and you can come up with as
many theories as you can.

Then what?

Well then you get all
your ideas together.

Mm-hmm.

-You stay there for
a bit longer -Mm-hmm.

Come up with some more.

Mmm.

Okay good plan. Great plan.

Oh, you've started, nice one.

I'm really sorry about Major.

Yeah, I'm starting to see why

you've not made much
progress on the case.

You see, the thing is,
he's digitally augmented.

What's that mean?

I don't know.

To be honest with you I don't
quite the words to describe him.

I can think of a few
words to describe him.

You know what? The other day,

he tried to set me up
with the victim's widow.

Lucky widow.

- Uh. I'll just get...

I'll just get them files
yeah. Go and get them files.

Um, would you... fuck. Do
you, do you want a brew?

Yeah, sure.

Yeah. Oh, sorry,
Sam, sorry love.

Sorry, Macca.

He was getting too close,

and I still have people to
punish. Your move, DI Carver.

Up until now all his
victims have been random.

Probably people who annoyed
him, cut him up in traffic.

Up until now?

Well, now he's
addressing you, by name.

Saying I'm next?

No, I'm saying he'll target
someone you're close to.

Not a police officer,
but, um, a wife?

Husband?

No, no there is no one.

Kids? Parents, uh, a sibling?

Close friend? Cousin?

A neighbour you
really get on with?

No one special?

No, there used to be but, uh...

no, I'm, I'm single.

- Well that's good news for me.
- Eh?

It gives us a blank slate.

Um, it lets us choose
the next target.

Oh, I see. Uh, you
mean, use them as bait?

He's gonna hit
someone. This way,

we can protect that person,
and catch the killer.

I'd suggest a criminal. Someone
you've got history with.

I don't know maybe...

uh, a low level drug dealer.

So, to recap, you want me to act
as a bait for a serial killer?

I'd love to but the thing
is I've got yoga tonight,

and I've missed the
last two weeks, so...

Come on, Cleasby, think about it

It'll earn you some brownie
points with the police.

I don't need any brownie
points. I've cleaned up my act.

Have you? Bollocks. Once
a scrote, always a scrote.

Well that's very persuasive,
but, it's a no from me.

Alright fine. Fine,
I'll leave you to it.

Let's just hope this serial
killer isn't watching now

choosing his victim.

See you later, lad.
It's been lovely to see you.

- I've missed you.
- Okay, shh.

- My best mate this!
- Shut the fuck up.

- Bessie mate from uni!
- Okay, shut the fuck up, okay.

I'll... what do you need?

All right, look, you'll be
shadowed at all times, right,

and I can guarantee your
safety. 24/7 protection.

Shadowed by who? Not Major,
he's a fucking liability.

No, of course not. I
agree with you 100%.

Don't worry about him.
It's all sorted. Come on.

- Whaaat?
- Uh, uh.

I'm sorry doctor, but I've
requestioned this area

- as an investigations hub.
- What have you done to my lab?

I've requestioned this area
as an investigations hub.

No unauthorised persons
beyond this point.

It is a matter of the
highest level of security

Okay? Oh yes, uh, one
pepperoni extra cheese,

and a barbeque meat feast?
Lovely, just pop it over there,

please mate.

No, you can't do this. I need
this space. It's my space

I'm sorry, Dr Parfit,

but I'm trying to
catch a serial killer.

I know you are.

- Well, then.
- Y...

Where shall I...

Just pop 'em down
anywhere, mate.

Yeah, just shift that stuff
out the way. It's only science.

Lot's to do.

Problems have solutions, Alison.

Disconnect his brain
stem in the night.

No one would know.

I take it that was DI Major
you were planning to kill?

I was just...

letting off a little steam.

Don't let me stop you.

If you need an alibi,

Someone to hold him down
while you murder him,

say the word.

It's okay, thanks.

He's not still living
in your lab is he?

The lazy bastard, kick him out.

I can't kick him out.

Well, I fucking can.

How would you get inside
the mind of a puppet master?

Good question.

By becoming a puppet master.

Uh, back off we do... I'm
doing police work in here.

Dr Parfit wants her lab back.

And she'll get it
once I've finalised...

Now!

Carver said I should be
focusing on my theories.

I'm a valuable tool
in this investigation.

I agree. You are a tool.

- Carver's patronising you.
- What?

No, he's not.

You're collaborating
with a glove puppet.

It's not a glove, it's a sock.

Carver sent you here so that he
could work the case without you.

Why would he do that?

Because you're a pain
in the fucking arsehole.

With... with positive
qualities, as well.

I don't believe this.

What was that eye
thing all about?

Not sure. I guess it's
the new AI settling in.

It's creepy.

Feels like someone else
watching me through his eyes.

What?

It's like there's
someone else in there.

You know it's been really nice
spending time with you today

and I hope that we
can do it again soon.

Oh, shit.

Shit.

Where are you going?

You can't leave, the
killer's still out there.

I'm not a police officer.

I've told you how to find him.
You people have to do the work.

Hey what are you doing here?

You're meant to be
surveilling Clearsby?

We got recalled
back to the office.

- So who's with him?
- I don't know.

Shit!

Clearsby,
there's been a fuck up.

Your surveillance
has been recalled.

What the fuck?

You said I'd be safe,
you promised me.

Where are you?
What's your location?

Just fucking get here, okay.

Okay, look don't move.
Stay out in the open.

Yeah I'll be there
as soon as I can.

Oh, come on.

We've got him.

Fuck's
going on, Carver?

Uh, not, not now please...

Well you've been side-lining
me, right? Don't deny it.

You've been wasting my time.

Wasting your time? What?
You've been wasting my time.

What's with all this
bonsai bollocks?

I've been trying to help you.

Help me? You wanna help?

Alright do the right thing.

Back off!

You know what, I won't back off.

I wanna do the
right thing, Carver.

It's all I've wanted ever
since my dad's funeral.

A chance to be a decent
copper, and a better man.

We're about to catch
a serial killer, John.

You can't be a dick.

Why would you even think that?

For starters you're
wearing a glove puppet.

It's a sock puppet.

I won't be a dick.

I will do whatever you
tell me, when you tell me,

anytime, anyplace, anywhere.

Those last two mean
the same thing.

Do they?

- Yeah.
- Oh.

This could be dangerous.

Why don't you go
and get me a vest.

Roy? Roy?

Fucking bastard.
Where's he gone?

This puts me in an
awkward situation.

Well, I'll make it easier.

You tell me where he's gone
or I do you for obstruction.

Yeah, that does make it easier.

Gotcha!

Fuck!

Come on, Clearsby. Lure
the bastard out for us.

Oh, sh... oh, shit!

Who's that?

- Clearsby?
- Oh, fuck!

You're the puppet master.

The what?

What the fuck are you doing?

Oh!

Shit!

DI Carver in pursuit of
suspect! Request back up!

What the
fuck are you doing? Oh, oh!

Disregard, DI Carver.

Suspect is in custody
heading back to SIU.

Disregard, DI Major!

Suspect heading south east
on Lower Leak crossing.

Oh, my fucking
head! What the fuck are you...

Repeat, suspect in custody.

Also I'm being
pursued by a vehicle.

Registration Yankee...
uh, geezer...

John, is that you
driving a silver Audi?

- Might be.
- Pull over you fucking knobhead!

Pull over, please.

Oh,
let me out! Let me out!

Stay back, Carver.
This is my arrest!

You've arrested the
victim, you dickhead!

What?

Didn't you think it was
a bit of a coincidence

that out of all the people
in the entire country

the murderer turns
out to be Clearsby?

I thought everything's,
you know, interconnected.

I tell you what
is interconnected.

Us. Not catching
a serial killer.

And you being an
incompetent fucking moron.

Ooh.

I'd like to make an
official complaint.

Me too, lad.

- Uh, whoa, whoa, hey, no, don't.
- Sorry about this.

No! Don't close
it! Oh, for fuck's sake!

Uh, shall I let him go in
the passenger seat, Roy?

Put him where you fucking want.

I'll see you back at the...

Forgive
me if I'm wrong, but...

I thought you two were
meant to be partners!

We had a failure of
intelligence, boss.

You got that right.

Professor McAllister
falsely believed

the killer would
target Clearsby.

Well there's nothing false
about it. Take a look at this.

It just came in.

Nice try, DI Carver.

But it looks like your
bungling udithrtner

ruined your feeble trap.
This is my time. Not yours.

And now you've brought in
a psychologist just for me.

I'll have to be extra careful.

See he was right there.
I could've had him.

Would've had him if
you'd worked as a team.

From now on you're
together at all times.

Understood?

Roger that.

Because I've been thinking,

Chinese horoscopes.

Cleasby's a rat, yeah?

Previous victim
drove a Fiat Panda.

Which isn't technically
one of the signs...

Oh, shit!