Devil's Advocate (2023): Season 1, Episode 3 - Episode #1.3 - full transcript

Move it!

I said move it!

I beg you, please!

Shut up!

Are you crazy?

Shut up and move it!

I don't want to hear another sound!
Understood?

I told you I don't want to hear
another sound. Understood? Not a word.

-Khouloud!
-Dalal!

-Please help me.
-Hey, hey, hey!

How did you get here?
What brings you here?



-Help me.
-Get away from her!

Hey!

If I ever see you near her again,
I'll kill you.

Understood.

Let's go.

Fine.

You can't escape from me.

DEVIL'S ADVOCATE

EPISODE 3

Feminists demand the execution
of Dalal Abdulla's killer,

while fans and supporters
of soccer star Bader Khaled

are calling for his release
due to a lack of evidence against him.

In today's hearing,
the prosecutor presented his case

concerning the murder of YouTuber Dalal,



requesting the maximum penalty
for the defendant, Bader,

while the defendant's attorney,
Loulwa Rashed,

insisted that he is innocent
due to lack of evidence

and highlighted the circumstances
in favor of her client, Bader.

Today's session was just a hearing.

See how the judge
was moved by the prosecutor's case?

Your defense was impressive too.

Yeah, but it wasn't as strong
as my father's case.

Your father's the prosecutor?

Yeah.

Can I ask you a personal question?

Although I don't like personal questions,
go ahead.

Forgive me. I mean well.

You can ask if you want.

There's something puzzling me
that I'd like an answer to.

I don't mean to pry, as I have no interest
in other people's business.

Ask me.

What's your deal with Yousef?

We were engaged...

but it didn't work out.

Don't worry about it.

It won't affect your case.

Her name is Khouloud Adel.

She's a receptionist
at a private dental clinic.

Her husband, Abdulaziz Salem,
is unemployed.

He's been detained multiple times
while under the influence.

So they're struggling,

and the husband gets
the money for his drugs from his wife.

What about the wife?

We'll discuss this
after we have her take a blood test.

Hello?

Hi.

-Hello.
-Hi.

Is Hajar here?

Yeah, she's here.

Room two on the left-hand side.

Aziz.

-I'm going to sleep. Good night.
-Sweet dreams, my dear.

I'm gonna enjoy this nice weather.

And get some peace of mind.

I'm glad you answered.
I've got something to tell you.

Dalal's blood test results
show traces of antidepressants...

which means she had mental health issues
and was seeing a psychiatrist.

Good evening, Doctor.

Hi, who are you?

Forgive me for coming suddenly.

But I asked about you in the clinic,
and they said you'd headed out.

Yes. You should call the clinic
for an appointment.

Doctor, I'm not looking
for an appointment.

I'm the attorney for Bader Khaled,
Dalal Abdulla's husband.

Dalal was your patient. Right?

-Yes. You're an attorney, so you know...
-I know, Doctor.

The doctor-patient relationship
is confidential,

except in cases of murder.

Since you know, why are you here?

My client, Bader Khaled,
is facing execution.

The judge needs to know why Dalal Abdulla
was seeing a psychiatrist.

This is the only question
I wish to ask you as a witness in court.

Here's my card.

I'll be waiting for your call.

And remember,
someone's life is on the line.

It's your duty to tell the truth.

I should head home.

I'm scared he'll harm himself
or ruin our family.

Family?

You call this a family?

Let him be.
Maybe he'll die, and we'll be rid of him.

Dalal, I love him.

I have no one else.

Tell me, what do you see in him?

I've given you a key to my home,
and I've prepared a room for you.

Save yourself the headache.

-Leave him.
-You know, he didn't use to be like that.

Aziz is a drug addict.

Do you know what that means?

I don't want to wake up to news
of your death on social media.

You'll come live with me,
and you won't go back to him.

Thank you for agreeing
to meet me at such a late hour.

This is the only time
I'm able to sneak out.

Thank you for taking the initiative
to reach out to me.

I'm sure Dalal's case means a lot to you.

If only you knew
how much Dalal meant to me.

I...

I haven't slept properly
since the day of the incident.

Every day, I dream of her.

I dream of her calling me and saying...

"Where are you, Khouloud?

We go way back.

I've always been there for you.

Where are you?"

You were old friends?

Since we were in high school.

She was my rock.

She would defend me.

If other girls bullied me,
I would stay quiet,

yet she would defend me.

I miss her so much.

I can't believe she's dead.

May God rest her soul.

I know how you feel.

I...

I'm not here to mourn.

I'm here to make up for my wrongdoing.

What wrongdoing?

I was at Dalal's house
the day before the incident.

Bader and Dalal had bought me
a movie ticket for that evening.

They wanted me to enjoy myself.

I said I was tired and wanted to sleep.

They went out,
and I stayed by myself at home.

-Hello?
-Where are you, my love?

Why are you ignoring me?

Aziz, please don't come
and cause me any problems. I beg you.

You're leaving me?

You know I can't live without you.
Not even for a moment.

-You know I love you.
-You love me?

If you loved me,
you wouldn't be taking drugs.

I'll stop. I promise.

Every time you say the same thing,
but you go back to taking them.

And you hit me and abuse me half to death.

I'm sorry.

My bad. I'm sorry.

This is the last time, I promise.

The drugs you take
will kill me before they kill you.

I'm sick of putting on an act
in front of people

and hiding that you beat me daily.

If they report you, we'll be exposed.

I'll do everything you want.

Just don't leave me.

You're my love, not just my wife.

I can't live without you.

-Me neither.
-Okay, dear.

Pack your things and come home.

Dalal wouldn't be happy
if she knew I got back with you.

Don't worry about her, dear.

I'll call her myself and apologize.

I'll tell her I've quit.

It's a promise, I swear.

I promise I'll give it all up.

-Really, Aziz?
-I give you my word.

Stay in the car. I'm coming down.

But, my dear, I need your help.

I need a small favor, and after that,
I won't mention it again.

I did something I shouldn't have done.

Tell me. Don't be scared.

Khouloud, where are you?
I got you popcorn.

Don't tell her.

What's up with you two?

Nothing. Khouloud was looking
for a charger.

The charger's downstairs, dear.
I'll get it for you.

You should have come
with us to the movies.

What's wrong?

Bader told her nothing.

I admired his integrity.

He didn't want me to look bad
in front of my friend.

I took the watches and gave them to Aziz.

He told me that his dealer would have
him killed if he didn't pay up that day.

Of course, he took the money
to buy the drugs.

I hate myself.

I am so stupid and weak.

I believed someone like him.

He is heartless and unscrupulous.

I hate myself even more
for listening to that asshole.

I disconnected the cameras
and deleted the footage.

Who else knows about this?

Dalal's mother.

After the wake, I went to her house
to clear my conscience,

for her to absolve me so I could rest.

She shunned me.

She told me
not to bring the topic up again

and not to mention it to anyone.

She refused to listen to me.

I'm sorry for your loss.

I know I'm late.

God rest her soul
and give you patience and peace.

You're not here to console me.

I am.

I need your help to find Dalal's killer.

The killer's roaming free,
and you're the Devil's advocate.

That's why you shunned Khouloud
and told her to keep quiet?

You want all the evidence
to incriminate Bader.

He knows how to fool people
with his innocent smile,

but you're a good attorney
and it shouldn't fool you.

I'm older and more experienced than you.

The first time I met Bader
was the day he came to ask for her hand.

I had a hunch.

I felt it coming,
as if someone was whispering in my ear,

"Noura, beware, he'll harm your daughter."

I tried to suppress this feeling
for my daughter's sake.

I knew she loved him.

And I knew if my daughter
wanted something, she had to have it.

Every time I saw him, I saw the Devil
in front of me, disguised as an angel.

He fooled you and her father
just like he fooled Khouloud and others.

But a mother's heart can never be fooled.

Tomorrow, I'll be here
to offer my condolences for your death.

You remind me of her.

You have the same drive as her...

the same strength, the same love for life,

the same kindheartedness.
She wanted to help everyone.

And she would trust everyone so easily.

Take care of yourself, dear.

Don't let just anyone into your heart...

so that you're not met
with the same fate as Dalal.

Hey.

Where are you going?

I swear on Dalal's grave,

if you ever come near me again,
you'll regret it deeply.

Not just a little bit.

Because right now, I have nothing to lose.

Leave me in peace.

You're leaving, huh?

You're leaving just like that?

Seriously? Look at me.

Listen, I'll have you back here like a dog

because your mother
got married and forgot about you,

and your father's disowned you
and doesn't want you.

Oh, sure...

Seriously, you're leaving?

Listen, dear, you have no one but me.

Go on!

She's a fool.

When will you understand
that playing the hero

will get you executed?

I didn't want her to get harmed.

Even when Officer Yousef
asked if I knew her, I denied it.

You denied it?

So that they don't consider her a suspect.

Don't sacrifice yourself for anyone.

Are you aware of what happened?

Yousef's sly. You saw how he got to her.

I took pity on her because she's got
no family. Dalal was everything to her.

She's got no one.

You're about to be executed.

From now on, think only of yourself.

I don't believe
there's anyone as selfless as you.

There is.

You.

If only I'd been there at her house.

I would've defended her.

He wouldn't have been able to hurt
or kill her.

Dalal was so kindhearted and caring.
She took me in.

She didn't deserve that.

So you were at the hospital with your
husband on the day of the incident?

You can check the hospital cameras.

Aziz wasn't feeling well that day,
so I took him to the hospital at dawn.

We stayed overnight,
until 1:00 p.m. the following day.

When I got back home,
she was all over the news.

Walid.

Get me the hospital footage
from the day of the murder.

You seem honest.

But I just want to be sure.

Al-Arabi fans remain silent

and continue to support the soccer star
accused of murdering his wife.

And I echo the views of Al-Arabi fans,

and with all respect for his accusers,
we're convinced of Bader's innocence.

God help him in the next hearing.

God willing, in 20 days' time
the truth will be revealed.

She's here.

Listen, everything you're doing to try
and prove the innocence of your client

is being monitored!

You're a disgrace to the profession!

The likes of you
are an embarrassment to the profession.

Have some respect!
You're talking to a colleague.

Shush!

Shush, you Twitter attorney!

Chasing views, likes and trends!

Don't compare yourself to us!

Your colleagues are the fake accounts
that look for problems and drama.

Ms. Salwa, what was your connection
with Mrs. Dalal Abdulla?

The deceased had been a patient of mine
for around two months prior to the event.

During those two months,

did you notice any signs that your
patient was afraid for her life?

Not at all.

If I'd noticed anything, I would've
reported it in accordance with the law.

Did you believe
Dalal's life was in danger?

-No.
-Is it true Dalal Abdulla was admitted

to the hospital for attempted suicide?

Objection, Your Honor. This question
bears no relevance to the case.

Objection overruled.

I'd like to hear from the witness.

Go ahead.

Yes, it's true.

Where's my daughter? What's up with her?

It's nothing, Auntie. Calm down.

What do you mean?
Did she try to commit suicide?

No, she didn't. She's recovering.

It happened yesterday,
and you're only telling us now?

I didn't know, I swear.

How could you not know?
Don't you live together?

Noura, calm down.
We're in the middle of a corridor.

We're in a hospital, in public.
Why are you being like this?

Don't embarrass us.

Go check on your daughter. Go on.

Go inside.

May God give me patience.

Enough. Go inside.

What happened?

You have reached a number that
has been disconnected or is no longer...

What's wrong?

You're here?

Yeah.

I love you.

-How long before the incident?
-Around a week.

That means Mrs. Dalal
had suicidal tendencies.

Objection, Your Honor.

Objection overruled.

Go ahead.

-Dalal?
-Yeah?

What was that noise?

Nothing. I dropped the cream.

I'm waiting for you downstairs.

Okay, dear, I'll be down in a moment.

The deceased did, indeed,
have suicidal tendencies.

That's all, Your Honor.

Prosecution, are there any questions
for the witness?

Thank you, Your Honor.
There are no questions.

Second witness.

The court requests the second witness.

Second witness, Abdulla Nasser.

I'm fully aware, Your Honor,

of what happened to my daughter.
God rest her soul.

And this man.

This man, Your Honor,

is a good, decent, respectable young man.

The second he came to me,
I gave him my daughter,

because I never saw her hurt,
upset or annoyed.

You've changed.

No, Bader, I haven't changed.

You get suspicious and jealous,
and suddenly you get vexed.

I'm suffocating.

We can't live like this.

I'm being treated
at a mental health clinic.

-And I'll get better.
-Dalal,

we should get a divorce.

Your Honor, I categorically deny

that my daughter
was being held against her will.

Anything else?

Bader, when your wife is discharged,
safe and sound,

take her home, lock the door
and work it out between yourselves.

Your thoughts are abhorrent.

-How do you know what I'm thinking, Uncle?
-I was once your age.

My wife and I faced many problems,
and I'd yell at her.

But I came to my senses,
and I took care of my home and family.

I hope Bader has a fair trial.

Please be seated.

Your Honor.

I have a further witness I'd like
to summon before the session ends.

Who's the witness?

Officer Yousef Ahmed.

Bring him forward.

Mr. Yousef, on the day of the murder,
you said you found a blood-stained towel.

-Correct?
-Yes, correct.

You also said it belonged
to Bader Khaled, correct?

-Correct.
-How did you know?

He confessed that it was his.

So, he killed his wife

and threw the towel in the trash,
then called and reported the murder,

and when you asked about the towel,
he confessed it was his.

Do you think it's plausible that a person

would commit a crime and confess
to evidence that incriminates him?

Objection.

It's a personal question, Your Honor,
and it's irrelevant.

Objection sustained.

That's all, Your Honor.

Mr. Rashed.

Thank you, Your Honor.

Officer Yousef,
you were in charge of the case

of Mrs. Dalal Abdulla's murder
from the start, correct?

Correct.

And you mentioned in the report

that there was no damage
or broken glass in the house,

nor any signs of a break-in, correct?

Correct.

-Meaning the killer was a family member.
-Correct.

Objection. Hypothetical question.

-Objection sustained.
-Fine. Let me rephrase.

You stated that there was a towel

or a napkin which had been thrown
in the trash outside the house,

with the victim's blood on it,

and it belongs
to Mr. Bader Khaled, correct?

Correct.

Officer Yousef, can you specify what type
of crime was committed against Mrs. Dalal?

Premeditated murder.

Can you tell me
what the murder weapon was?

Objection. Hypothetical question.

According to the forensic report,
the victim, Mrs. Dalal,

was fatally stabbed 14 times
by a sharp instrument, correct?

Correct.

The victim died at the scene,
according to the coroner's report.

-Correct?
-Yes, that's right.

The instrument or murder weapon,
can you tell us if you recovered it?

No.

It doesn't make sense
that the victim stabbed herself 14 times,

took the murder weapon,
concealed it somewhere

and then got Mr. Bader's towel,

threw it in the trash,
and then went inside the house and died.

-Correct?
-Of course not.

-That's all, Your Honor.
-Thank you.

Loulwa.

Why are you insistent on winning this case
and going against your principles?

Why?

What do you mean, Dad?

You don't know why?

How could you think that the cause
of the victim's death was suicide?

How is that logical?

You and I both know for certain
that her husband is the killer.

No, Dad, you can't be certain,
and neither can I.

Every day there are new leads in the case,
yet you're insistent that it's him.

Loulwa, my dear, you're my daughter,
and I'm afraid for you.

This case is too much for you. Drop it.

Dad, we're not at home.
We shouldn't argue like this.

Honestly, you and Yousef make a good team.

You're taking it personally.

You know very well this is my job,
and I'm afraid for you.

You know that.
Why are you being so stubborn?

Don't worry about me.

God willing, I will solve this case
and find out the truth.

Yeah, I know.

I told you I'll sort it out. Don't worry.

Bye.

Dalal.

Yeah?

I hope you didn't forget
what I told you yesterday.

What you said yesterday?
What did you say, dear?

What do you want for dinner?

I'm craving sushi.

You're crazy.

Sushi?

Yesterday, you tried to commit suicide,
and now you want sushi?

You're the crazy one if you think
you can get rid of me that easily.

No, my dear.

I let you speak your heart out yesterday,

but I haven't yet let out
what's in my heart.

If I do let it out,
you know what could happen.

Subtitle translation by:
Saad Burbank