Spin (2012–2016): Season 3, Episode 5 - Trahisons - full transcript

Alpha team.

Observer in position.

House at 300 metres.

Nothing to report.

Descending west flank.

No movement.
Moving in closer.

Target at 100 metres.

Two alphas moving closer
for a better view.

Arriving at target.

Bravo in place.

Ready.



- Go! Go! Go!
- Allah Akbar!

Grenade!

French Army. Stay calm.

Negative target.

French Army!

- Hostage secured.
- Objective achieved.

Safe and sound.
We have her.

Protect the hostage.

Go! Go! Go! Go!

Shit!

We've lost the connection.

SPIN

BETRAYALS

Go ahead.



Yes.

They've crossed into Lebanon.

At least three terrorists were shot.

None of ours were injured.

Well done both of you.

Pass on my congratulations
to your team.

We will, sir.

Intelligence will manage
Mrs Vremler's return.

- She should get to Clamart today.
- Perfect.

Thank you.

This operation must remain secret
at all levels.

- What about the Home Office Minister?
- No.

Definitely not.

I'm Annie Vaneck, Intelligence.

We're going to do a few tests.

OK?

No.

No.

Try and stay focused, please.

I'd like to see you try.

- There are fewer women.
- Not her.

No.

- That's her.
- Are you sure?

Aisha. Her real name is Jennifer.

Exactly.

Jennifer Voisin.
Left for Syria 2 years ago.

Did she talk in any detail
about returning to France?

- Yes.
- How was she about it?

Happy. Almost fanatical.
And determined.

Did she tell you
what she'd be doing here?

- No. She didn't tell me her plans.
- You must have talked.

What about?
She detests all I stand for.

Did you see him?

Yes, he was one of the guards.

The toughest one.
He executed the German hostage.

Her husband.
Amine Sassi, 24.

He died in the raid this morning.

Let's take a short break.

Mum!

Are you OK?

It's great to see you both.

You took your time.

Mrs Vremler, if you please.

- My new guard.
- Go ahead. We'll wait.

Mr Palissy, Prime Minister
and Home Office Minister.

We've snatched Apolline Vremler
from the talons of Daesh.

She's alive and safe in Paris.

You are going to resign.

The announcement will go out today.
We'll say it's for medical reasons.

I'm not sure that's constitutional.

You're forcing me to form a new
government 3 weeks after the last.

Not only have you
weakened our actions,

but you've damaged
the integrity of the Republic.

Could we talk about
the wording of the announcement?

- Why I'm leaving the government.
- No.

The slightest slip-up,

and it'll be the High Court of Justice
and public shame.

Mr President.

I'M STILL ALIVE
ARE YOU?

Dad, I have to go back
to Miami tomorrow. I'm sorry.

It's OK. Your mother's safe now.

I MISS YOU SO MUCH

Hi, it's me.

I miss you too.

Where are you?

I was too far away, too lonely.
Put yourself in my shoes.

- 6 months will soon pass.
- I can't hang on that long.

I can't bear
this situation any longer.

I need to be with you.
So does the baby.

Alain, this is your baby.

He needs you,
he needs to hear your voice.

It's complicated right now.

- And not getting better...
- Why not tell the truth?

People will be moved to hear
you're going to be a father.

It could be good for your image
and for the campaign.

Don't you want
to formalise our relationship?

A marriage and a baby,
isn't that what makes people happy?

The Élysée is in the shit
over Parodi's pregnancy.

Marjorie's sinking in the ratings.

But I still have Deleuvre
in my path for the primaries.

He still has a lot of Party support,
especially on the committee.

He thinks he can win
the presidency from his armchair.

- So we make him tumble out of it.
- It won't be easy.

He won't be pushed around.
We'll have to be damn good.

But I am good.

But that's not enough
to knock him out.

We need something
to knock him out definitively.

Were there ever any compromising
photos when you worked for him?

- They never came out.
- But they exist?

If our Catholic,
family-oriented voters

were to discover that the kind
husband and family man

was as gay as they come?

That would lose him a few points.

Even the opposition
wouldn't go there back then.

But that was so long ago!

From my experience,
it could come back to bite us.

How sure are we
that we're squeaky clean?

If we want the Élysée, we have
to eliminate him from the primaries.

There isn't much time.
It's the most radical approach.

Yet not the classiest.

Do you want the Élysée or not?

The latest polls put you
slightly ahead of Carrère.

That must dent her pretty ego.

She'll be scrambling
around for ammunition.

You have more votes
in the Party than she does.

The militant Catholics
and provincial families.

It's your electorate more than hers.

They don't like any disorder
that might let in the extreme Right.

She could make up
the difference with Morlaix voters.

She could win by opening up the
primaries to the right wing voters.

They don't vote much in the primaries.
And her haughty attitude won't help.

So it may turn out to be our night.

You'll be the president.

We're celebrating
Timothée's birthday at home.

- Louise would love you to join us.
- Your favourite grandson.

To the house, please.

- Mr Gérard Voisin?
- Yes, that's me.

- Captain Bernard, Intelligence.
- Has something happened to my girl?

- No, she's alive. May we come in?
- Yes.

I'm going to start the recorder.

Sit next to your husband.

Your daughter is back in France.

We need to know
where she might be staying.

Who she may be meeting.
Who her friends were, etc.

It's essential that we find her.

The last time she called
was 6 months ago.

The call lasted 30 seconds.

She said she was happy,
and we needn't worry about her.

That she'd never come back,

and she pitied us, for living in an
infidel country. Those were her words.

Did you know she got married?

5 months ago,
to a Tunisian jihadist.

But he was just killed
at the Lebanese border.

Did you know that
she calls herself Aisha now?

How did you learn
about her conversion?

She didn't tell us.
We gradually worked it out.

She changed. She didn't see
her friends any more.

Shut herself away with her computer.
She spent all her time on Facebook.

And she never said
she'd joined Islamic State?

We only found out when
we got her letter from Turkey,

saying she'd converted to Islam

and was joining the fight
to save the Syrian Muslims.

- It's happening to others too.
- Will she come back home?

We have no way of knowing.

I'd like to see her room, please.

It's over there.

Your hideout address is in the GPS.

Park in the road,
the car will be dealt with.

Dump the SIM.
May Allah be with you.

We've wired the kitchen
and the bedrooms.

All the phones are tapped.
We'll finish the house and car later.

Perfect. Stay on them.
A second team will take over tonight.

Thank you for coming,
but I know the way.

If I were going to kill the President,
I'd have given you warning.

Haven't you humiliated me enough?

You've dragged me here
like an enemy of the Republic.

We need to talk,
and I couldn't get hold of you.

You could have sent
a lion tamer to entertain me.

The Élysée has given me
quite a taste for the circus.

I want a divorce.

Does the expectant mother
want a photo that badly?

Holding the baby
on the palace steps.

But first, darling,
you'll have to get re-elected.

We can't go on living a lie.
It's not like me.

Is that your best line?
You should have gone into comedy.

Don't make things harder
than they already are.

You know it's unavoidable.

Actually, why not?

It's an excellent idea.

I can flee from this cursed place
and forget it ever existed.

We'll make arrangements
for after the election.

No way! You can forget that.
If you want a divorce, we do it now.

Impossible. It would be
too complicated, politically.

- It's now or never.
- Be reasonable.

- And you man up!
- I'm only asking for a few weeks.

She's turned you
into a soft toy. No!

We announce
our divorce right now.

I'm asking you not
to make a public statement.

And I hope you'll be very happy.

I love this city.
Do you know what?

I fancy a coffee
and an enormous croissant,

and just sitting
watching people walk by.

I've dreamt about it.

That's the kind of thing
that kept me going over there.

The bedding's in there,
if you'd like to check it out.

Silly me, you must have
tried it out already.

Take your time, I just came
to pick up some things.

- Sorry, I didn't know you were here.
- You're sorry?

Frankly, I'd say you're anything
but sorry. More like delighted.

It's your place now.
You may as well enjoy it.

You've got me wrong,
I've always admired you greatly.

I know I can never
take your place.

Nor do I want to.

So I'm a saint, am I?

Will you be spraying
holy water around the palace?

Or maybe you're deciding
where to put the cot.

- I'm afraid I can't help you there.
- Alain never wanted to hurt you.

Put yourself in his place.
He's so happy about this child.

Can't you see this
as a chance for him?

Stop all this nonsense!

What woman today
gets pregnant by accident?

You wanted the President
and the palace from day one.

I can understand
why you feel jealous.

I'm not jealous.

I'm sad. And I'm angry.

I should have seen you coming
with your pretences at kindness

and devotion.

You're a social climber.

Quite the little woman.

You can have him.

You've made
his life hell for years.

Look at yourself.
You're sick.

You don't love anyone.
How can anyone love you?

Try and choose ties
less ridiculous

than those he wears
to please you.

And keep an eye on his socks.

Lionel is sure
I'll win the primaries.

He knows the Party
better than anyone.

I hate these primaries. It's like
a beauty contest. It's excruciating.

What matters is that you win.
You've never been better placed.

It's depressing to compete against
this bunch who'll stop at nothing.

It's outrageous, this social climber
thinking she can govern France.

She doesn't measure up to you.

- You're the best.
- Truly?

I've always believed in you.
I'm proud of you.

I'll always be by your side.

With Lionel, of course.

Will he be long?

The President is preparing for
the employers' confederation meeting.

With all the speech writers he has?
I've prepared that meeting.

You had all the notes last week.

He'll only give
speeches he's written.

And it's not always a success.

Type that up please,
in Corps 16.

Of course, Mr President.

Palissy resigning on medical
grounds won't be an easy ride.

He'll confirm it himself.

- It'll still seem strange.
- But we have a great distraction.

I'm getting divorced.

- Really?
- Yes.

We'll make my affair with Clémence
and my paternity official.

- Wrap it up with a nice pink ribbon.
- Didn't we agree on silence?

- Elisabeth is announcing our divorce.
- That destroys our strategy.

I've had enough of strategy,
enough of lies and duplicity.

I can't cope any more
with Elisabeth and her ultimatums.

- You're the one who decided to lie.
- I made a mistake.

I was wrong.

Hello?
Yes, I'm here.

- Hello.
- Thank you for seeing me.

This is where I'm hiding out.
My mother gave me the keys.

I feel like a 17-year-old
who's run away.

- What were you like at 17?
- Not at all serious.

I was in the cinema
or museum more than in school.

Have a seat.

It's early for wine, isn't it?

- Shall we have tea?
- That would be nice.

Sit down.

How are you doing?

I'm not sure if I want to die,
or take revenge,

disappear,
or cause trouble for Alain.

I'm sick of this power play.

I still need you.

- You or him?
- Neither. The country.

Alain can make you
swallow any of his stories.

God will recognise his own.

Marianne Joly
is still facing years in prison.

Only you can help her out of that.

Your attitude touched public opinion.
This young woman needs you.

What more can I do?
The case has been shelved.

- You know that.
- Exactly.

Who else, today, can get what
they want from the President?

- Are you suggesting blackmail?
- No, it's an exchange of services.

You wait 2 months
to announce the divorce.

- Meanwhile, continue as First Lady.
- Are you obsessed, or what?

I wouldn't be able to open my mouth
without wanting to shout.

Your hallmark will be enough.
You won't have to say anything.

You won't even have
to live at the Élysée.

Just act the part.

In exchange, the President
won't be able to refuse

sorting out the problem
with the Emirate.

- He still needs you.
- I have my doubts.

Who's set to gain the most from it?

- Marianne Joly.
- Are you sure of yourself?

- As sure as I am of you.
- It's past tea time now.

Shall we open the Sancerre?

Alain's very lucky to have you.

I'm not so sure these days.

- I spoke to your wife.
- Lucky you!

She'll hold off
on the divorce until it suits us.

In exchange for what?

Your intervention with the Emir
of Sorfah to free Marianne Joly

bypassing that kangaroo court.

What do I bargain with?

The military cooperation
they're asking for.

That will give them equal status
with their Saudi neighbours.

You're venturing
into geopolitics now, are you?

No, I'm trying to save
your presidency and candidacy.

Your image has been very damaged.

Palissy's resignation
won't be easy to manage.

We absolutely need Elisabeth.

Thank you, Sonia.

You're asking me to agree to
something I flatly refused weeks ago.

It's just a matter of politics
and mutual interest.

- You're becoming cynical, Kapita.
- I'm learning, Mr President.

It wasn't easy convincing your wife.

You can't imagine
how much you've hurt her.

If Marianne Joly is freed,
it'll give back meaning to her life.

That's worth an agreement
that's on the cards anyway.

- You're running late, Mr President.
- OK, tell them I'm on my way.

- Is she doing that badly?
- What do you think?

Marianne's release,
her reunion with her family,

will help ratings, and also be
a distraction from Palissy.

OK. Kick that into shape.

The President's a little late.

I'll sign whatever Elisabeth wants,
but I won't see her.

I won't be her hostage any longer.

Oh Simon...

Simon,

thank you for all you're doing.

I know I give you a hard time,
but I do count on you.

And so you can.

Ah, Beaugendre.

I don't have much time.
Have you ordered?

I wasn't sure if we'd be eating.

I'm leaving the government.
It will be official in 2 days.

- So what?
- I'll be able to speak freely.

My followers can support
your candidacy.

Marjorie's plans
to get rid of the Senate

has left a bitter taste
in their mouths.

Is that all you're offering?

A few miserable representatives
pining after their senate lunches?

Last week they were happy
to vote with Marjorie.

- Saying is not the same as doing.
- Yes, that sums you up.

I knew about your sacking.

Why is Marjorie getting rid of you?

Policy disagreement. That's all.

He's on edge, he knows he's losing.
He's lost his nerve.

You take me for an idiot.

Listen. Marjorie is intelligent
and a fine politician.

He must have a good reason
for sacking you.

You were useful to me
as Prime Minister.

Not now. No one will
want to run with you now.

Work hard on your concession
speech for tomorrow.

It will be entertaining to hear.

What does the President
want so urgently?

- No idea.
- So you say!

I assure you, Hélène.
I have no idea.

Madam, if you please.

And to think I voted for the ban!

Madam, the President
will see you now.

It's about time!

- Thanks for finding the time, Hélène.
- Did I have any choice?

- Is there anything to drink here?
- There's a good Japanese whisky.

- Nice of you to think of me.
- You've no idea to what extent.

Matignon and
the Home Office are yours.

Palissy has resigned.
Bataille will announce it tomorrow.

Fuck, I don't believe it!

- Can I think about it?
- No.

You'll hold the fort
until the elections.

We're in the shit then!
What's wrong with Palissy?

- Health problems.
- Don't take me for a fool.

It can only have been him
who snitched on you to the press.

He was the one
in charge of your security.

Your appointment will be
announced straight after.

Bataille is putting together
both cabinets.

We need to make changes.

OK. I'll choose my head
of cabinet for each ministry.

I'm bringing in Richard,
my parliamentary assistant,

and Juliette, Party Secretary.

I need people
I can trust around me too.

Agreed.

We need someone solid
to hold the Party together.

It's going to be a bumpy ride
up to the elections.

Are we still going ahead
with that bill of yours?

The President has something better.

The French have had enough
of deals behind closed doors.

And so have I.

We must offer something better.

Kapita and I have given
this some thought.

A referendum?

- You're out of your minds!
- Not really.

Kapita's polls show that the French
are in favour of institutional change.

Too many elected representatives,
not enough representation.

Well, you'll definitely get
a response with this!

You're putting your head
on the block.

Do you want to get it cut off?
You're mad.

- We'll fall flat on our faces.
- Are you scared of risks?

I don't like referendums.

I was elected 20 years ago.
Parliament is the voice of the people.

Not this trick of demagogues.
It may suit the Swiss...

but in France, a referendum
becomes a plebiscite. For or against.

Think of de Gaulle in '69.

But think,
what a way to end our term!

- You know how to sweet-talk me.
- The risk is to not try anything.

Help me to get France out
of this inaction of the last 30 years.

We act, get better
and take back control.

Wouldn't you like to stuff
Beaugendre in the primaries?

Now he's sweet-talking me too.

TWO DOWN!

- Yes.
- Do you have the radio on?

Palissy has resigned.

Yes, it's like Punch and Judy
at the Élysée. Do you know any more?

There's nothing coming through.
Maybe he really is ill.

The way he eats,
his cholesterol must be sky high.

I'll know more later.

Anyhow, it's bad for Marjorie
and great for you.

You'll have to overcome
your stay-at-home tendencies.

I'll set up meetings
with the regional TV channels,

- because they all favour you.
- If you came with me,

I'd feel a bit less homesick.

Separate rooms
and pyjamas buttoned up.

Smile and be friendly
at the Party meeting.

- I'm arriving at the Assembly.
- That will wind Carrère up.

Leave that to me.
See you soon.

Is everyone here?

Let's begin.

Can we agree on
December 10th for the primaries?

Yes.

I think that's a yes.

Perfect.

The nominations are still open,
but the situation is already clear.

We have to decide
whether to hold a TV debate.

If so, on which channel?

I...

I don't think the agenda
concerns me any longer.

I withdraw from the primaries.

It's the right decision, Philippe.

This could cause serious damage.

Hello, everyone!

Thank you.

- Congratulations on your appointment.
- Thank you.

I'm delighted by this news.

And you got up early
to be here. I'm flattered.

- Congratulations.
- You're very kind.

- You're here too?
- I'm still in the cabinet, remember?

I'm impressed, albeit surprised.

I hope the primaries
aren't getting to you?

No, I'm probably
more relaxed than you.

I see Alain
is running late again,

showing how much
he respects his Party.

You're too impatient.
That's not good in politics, my boy.

Good morning, everyone.
It's good to see you.

Philippe, I...

I'm devastated.

We've had a few
good years together.

- Nothing can erase that.
- It's despicable.

The vileness of the world
is never far from the surface.

You can't throw it all away.
What will you do?

Nothing.

What can one do
with people like that?

You can't stop now,
politics is your life.

Making a fuss
wouldn't change anything.

It's over for me.

It had to happen one day.

I don't believe this.

We should avoid
seeing each other for a time.

You'll see me as the one
who ended your career.

That would be unbearable.
It would destroy us.

We both need some space.

Louise can tend her garden
in the country. She loves that.

Take good care of yourself.

I have a ten-point advantage.

With these changes, the French
people feel you're not in control.

They have been shocked by the scandals
linked to your private life.

In the interest of
our Party and our values,

I ask you to renounce
your candidacy in the primaries.

I don't think I'm the first leader
to have a tumultuous private life.

But that's not the point.

I wanted to bring reform
to pull the country out of paralysis.

You opposed that from the start.
I've been thinking.

When politicians agree
to avoid change,

the people must take control
and make decisions.

So I've decided to consult
directly with the French people.

A referendum will be held
on this topic. It will happen soon.

Without consulting us?
What's this, boot-camp politics?

- This is an abuse of power.
- It's entirely constitutional.

And it's my privilege as President.

If the French people
reject my reforms,

I won't stand for election.

This is an idiotic manoeuvre.
A masquerade of democracy.

The PM will advise
on the referendum dates.

She'll prepare us for battle.

And it will be a fine battle
for the country. Hélène.

Good morning, everyone!

Good morning.

I have good news for you.

Your editors will love this.

The real reasons
for Palissy's resignation?

Centrist syndrome
can be hard to diagnose.

Leadership crisis?

Beaugendre, then Palissy.
Two governments in 3 weeks.

Is the Élysée
discrediting its politicians?

That's exactly why we're here.

The President knows
the concerns of the French people

and he's letting them speak.

The President is proposing
a referendum for the French people

on the modernisation
of our institutions:

a new parliamentary representation,
a new impetus for the country.

- Before the primaries?
- No need for the primaries.

- And if the people don't follow?
- The President understands

- the risks of a referendum.
- Will he leave if he loses?

That would fit in
with the fishing season.

The precise wording will be
released later today. Thank you.

Is this a smokescreen
against the Parodi affair?

Wouldn't that be overkill?

Will Hélène Sacco
keep both her positions?

If two men have done it,
then a woman can.

The lemonade's on me.

- Simon!
- Please!

Palissy's resignation
is sinking the Élysée.

We need to know
the real reasons.

The referendum will distract
from the Parodi affair,

and the re-shuffle
is a good ploy.

Call a referendum, and it usually
goes for or against you.

Going by the polls, I'd be surprised
if it went in his favour.

Marjorie is going down the drain.
In 6 months, I'll be in the Élysée.

You've sunk as low
as your lowlife sidekick here.

- The stench will cling to you.
- You need to get a grip.

Cut it out, Deleuvre.
You should have been more careful.

In 40 years, I've learned
never to hit below the belt.

There's a line of human respect,

and you've just crossed it
in the most abject way.

You're nothing now, Deleuvre.

I'll get the Party nomination
and that's what bothers you.

You think you'll win,
but you've already lost.

Your depravity
will leave you sullied.

Leave us alone,
and keep your morals to yourself.

Don't use words
you don't understand.

Jennifer Voisin.
Aisha since she converted.

The journalist identified her.
She was seen at Istanbul airport,

and was caught on railway CCTV.

She's in a hideout
somewhere in Paris.

- Do you know what she's planning?
- We know she's been in touch

with a friend of her husband's.
But no detail.

- Any accomplices?
- Potential contacts are tapped 24/7.

- We should have something soon.
- Does the President know?

Just like you, we keep him
informed throughout the day.

Track her down.

We can't give these fanatical
lunatics any opportunity to act.

SHE SHOULD BE DEAD
WHAT HAPPENED?

THE FRENCH ARMY MONGRELS
FREED HER

YOUR HUSBAND AMINE
DIED A MARTYR

MAY ALLAH BE WITH YOU
ON YOUR MISSION