The Lawyer (2018–…): Season 1, Episode 2 - Episode #1.2 - full transcript

So you're not an Anker anymore?

We were separated after our
parents were blown up.

Hey, brother.

You know both legal systems and I
need someone on both sides.

Thomas Waldman planted
the bomb under the car.

He's involved in drugs and
financial crime.

-Why did Waldman kill our dad?
-I don't know.

-Who was here when I arrived?
-Go to hell!

You're just an errand boy!

We can use Karlshamn's harbour.
Find a Swedish company you trust.

If you don't claim compensation,
we won't appeal. What do you say?



Highly unethical.

-Hey! Do you want something to drink?
-Yes, please...

and a job,
if it's still available?

Fantastic news!
This is Frank Nordling.

An old client. Thomas Waldman.

A pleasure.

Come on.

You're so beautiful, darling.

THE LAWYER

No!

Come here, Frank.

What the hell?

What the hell are you doing?

What are you doing?



-Are you stupid?
-Frank...

For two years!

You said you've been
clean for two years.

Frank...

Frank... No, no, no.

Get away! Away!

Get away from me!
Where did you get it?

It's some old shit I had left.

I'm changing jobs to find out
more about Waldman.

And you're sitting in my stairwell,
smoking heroin!

Do you even understand how
fucking stupid that is?

Go home.

Police, what can I help you with?

Sara Khalil, Malmö police.
Can you connect me with Ebbe Holst?

COPENHAGEN POLICE STATION

Hey. Are you here?

No, but I need some information about
a financial criminal. Thomas Waldman.

Can you check if there's
someone connected to him?

You know I can't.

Say it's for "Operation Phoenix".
Just this once.

-Can I call you this afternoon?
-Perfect.

-Are you free this weekend?
-Yes.

I was thinking of coming over.

-Okay. See you then.
-See you.

-Okay.
-Bye.

It took awhile, but the body's gone.
There are no traces.

-What are the police saying?
-Nothing.

Jarnu called in sick,
so don't worry.

-They'll start wondering in awhile.
-Maybe.

I can't fully relax yet.

Markos, we're talking about a cop.

Hey! Look at me!

-What?
-What is it?

What do you mean? Are we done?

Are you hiding something from me?
Huh?

What is it, Markos?

There was someone there when I
arrived. I didn't see who,

they jumped in the water.

-Who?
-I don't know. It was dark.

I shot at them,
but didn't see who it was.

Jarnu was talking shit and
didn't say anything.

So you shot him before you got a
name? What were you thinking?

I'll fix it.

Well...

I had hopes for you.
You know that.

Hey. Frank Nordling.

Ah. What happened to you?

Well... I don't really know
where I should go.

Yeah, yeah.
I assume you're innocent?

I'm the new lawyer.

Are you sure about that?

Is there an adult around
I can talk to?

Hey, Frank.
Welcome. Jenny.

Have you met Therese, our intern?

Yes, we've met. It was very pleasant.
Intern...

Frank! Welcome.

With you, we have seven lawyers
and three assistants.

You'll meet them at Friday drinks.

Stefan! Have you met?

-A pleasure. Welcome.
-Thank you so much.

Stefan hasn't taken
a single day off all year,

and took five cases
to the High Court.

Your office.

What do you think?

So... See you in my office
in ten minutes.

Excuse me for interrupting. I'm
looking for the owner of that boat.

Jarnu?

He was going to go out with
the boat a few days ago.

My friend was going to
borrow his berth

but the boat's still there and
he's not picking up his phone.

Why are you looking for him?

I heard the boat was for sale.

For sale? I don't think so.
He was going out with it.

Then I'll keep looking.

Are you okay?

All our lawyers work independently

but there are certain cases that...
How should I put this?

That I need to oversee.

You can always ask me for advice.
My door is always open.

You should have the ears of the
courts, but the eyes of the client.

And I value tidy presentation.

It's not about us lawyers
liking designer labels.

It's about the whole picture.

When you step into the courtroom,
you should exude self-confidence.

Your expression, your way of
speaking, your posture...

and your clothes. It's an art,
and the art is the icing on the cake.

I completely agree.

You have a week.

A week...

-Sorry, but what for?
-To prove your worth.

-I don't really understand.
-Otherwise you're out.

I've just quit my job

because you harassed me to come here.
I don't understand...

what this is.

It's up to you.

Yeah, but...

Stand still!

Is there a case...
you had in mind?

It's hard to win something in a week,
I think.

It's about gut feeling.
My gut feeling.

Surprise me.

Ask Jenny for Bolméer's number.
He's our tailor.

Hey. I just wanted to introduce
myself. Jakon Olander.

-Frank Nordling.
-Your assistant lawyer.

Okay.

-You came from Gillberg's, right?
-That's right.

I thought I'd see if you have
anything for me to dig into.

No, not for the moment.

Then I'll continue with Felix's
huge prelim investigation protocol.

-10,000 pages...
-Oh, damn.

-Bye...
-Wait!

Come. Sit down.

This client register...
How do I access it?

Jenny has the codes.
Or I can help you.

-Do you need it right now?
-No.

I just want to make sure there's no
conflict with any old clients.

How long have you worked here?

-Almost three years.
-Three years...

I was at staff drinks on Friday,
but I didn't see you?

No, I was working on a double murder
in Arlöv. Have you read about it?

There was someone I saw there.
We had a client at the firm...

His name was... Walt... Walter...

-Thomas Waldman?
-Waldman. That's unusual, right?

That a client would be at
the firm's staff drinks?

No, we mostly talk about companies,
contracts and properties.

Is he involved in all that?
Properties, contracts and...

Yeah, they're old friends,
Svend-Erik and him.

Is he kind of a bit of a partner
in the firm?

-No. Why do you want to know?
-I just...

It's just...

I'm sorry about Jarnu.

It was unlucky that Markos shot him.

Sit down.

He must have felt trapped.

He really wants to learn.

Teach him, then. I took him in
to do your family a favour.

-Jarnu was my friend.
-I know. Mine too.

But Jarnu was about to bail.

Talk to Markos.
He has to shape up.

Jarnu?

Jarnu?

Who are you?

Do you think his boat's for sale too?

-Yes. Has someone else been here?
-There must be a misunderstanding.

A woman came by before.

The owner was going to go out
with it. It's not for sale.

That might have been my wife.
Blonde, about this tall?

No. Dark hair.
She was Swedish and limped.

If she was limping,
it wasn't my wife.

-Okay...
-But thanks anyway.

-Sure.
-Have a nice day!

You too.

Intern? I assume you're studying law?

Yeah, if my dad had a say,
but he doesn't.

I thought I'd ask you if there was an
archive room with all the files?

No. Everyone's filing cabinets
are in their offices.

I just need the keys to those,
and to the rooms...

The main entrance, codes...

I'll sort it out.

Frank!

I have to leave early today.

The guy I'm dating has irregular
hours, we see each other so rarely.

Can I say you asked me to run
an errand, if anyone asks?

Perfect.
Now I owe you a favour.

Svend-Erik?

DEED OF PURCHASE

Put it on Svend-Erik's desk.

-Oh, you scared me.
-Hey.

I've got a meeting with Svend-Erik,
but he's late.

-Is he usually late?
-No, definitely not.

I'VE GOT IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FROM THE DANISH POLICE.

I'M OUTSIDE.

-Have you found anything?
-I've been there half a day.

I've looked in the archive to see
what Waldman is involved in.

His name is on a property.

I've got some information from
a colleague in Copenhagen.

There's nothing on Waldman
for the last ten years,

but he's connected to
a Bogdan Nicolick.

He's got a building firm in Malmö
with infractions.

Bogdan! I've seen that name.

We've got an in,
but we need to hurry.

An employee at the firm is accused
of assault in Copenhagen.

Check if he's asked for a lawyer.
You got an in via a middleman.

-Brian Poulsen.
-Okay, good.

-Wait, there was one more thing...
-Come on, now.

I was down at Marcon's boat.

There's a security camera.

Is the car in the picture?

The camera doesn't cover
the whole parking lot.

But I'll check.

-Whose name is the car in?
-Said.

Said...

But at my address.

Hey.

Hey, I've got a question about
a client. Brian Poulsen.

-Has Svend-Erik got him?
-It sounds familiar.

I'll have a look.

Poulsen has asked for Svend-Erik
but is in custody in Copenhagen.

It takes some time for
the mandate to go through.

-Is Svend-Erik in?
-No, he's in court today.

-I'll probably deal with it tomorrow.
-Okay. Thanks!

Brian Poulsen?
Hey, Frank Nordling.

-Who are you?
-The new lawyer at Wisén's.

Svend-Erik couldn't come.

He's busy for a few weeks
with a financial case.

-So you got me.
-No. I want Svend-Erik.

Then you can return to your cell
and wait a few weeks.

-Okay! How are your statistics?
-They're good.

But we should be talking
about you instead.

Unfortunately, I want Svend-Erik.
It's my life. I need to get out.

I don't think you understand.

You don't get Svend-Erik.
He's busy.

Either you get me,
or you take the rising star

they assign you randomly in
Copenhagen court.

Brian. You won't be
dissatisfied with me.

Okay. I wish you the best.

Wait a minute... Wait.

Damn it! Sit down.

He tried to scam me.
Does he think I'm an idiot?

Bad swelling on right cheek and eye.

Swollen and bruised, upper-left arm.

Several wounds from knife or similar
weapon under rib cage on left side,

all adding up to aggravated assault.

It wasn't me.

-What have you said to the police?
-Nothing.

Good.

But I'm on parole, Frank.
It'll be a year.

That's less good.

I've got a little daughter.
I can't be in prison for a year.

I can't.

-What are you thinking?
-That cut you have there...

I wonder how you got it?

-It's old. Why?
-I thought...

I just thought that if...

you've been in some kind of fight...

that kind of cut wouldn't be unusual.

Right.

I like your way of thinking.

"Your honour, it was self-defence."

But there was a person there.
He had a friend with him.

So there's a witness?

Yeah.

Is that it, then?

No...

Liam, Liam...

My office. Now.

I heard you took Brian Poulsen.

I had a week to prove my value.

I was forced to take
all the cases I could.

-I just wanted to get you going.
-Okay. It worked.

Listen here, what you've done...

gives me a really good gut feeling,
but it's an important client.

Absolutely.

-Have you had him long?
-Yes.

What I said before still applies.
You have a week to get him out.

-Your stance?
-He denies the crime.

-On what grounds?
-Self-defence.

Supporting evidence?

The plaintiff has, of course,
got more injuries, but...

Brian has an injury.
And that's enough.

And?

There's a witness.

The witness might claim
that Brian struck first.

A witness. Have you got a chance?

-Yes.
-Good.

Hi.

Are you almost done? I'd really
like a lift home with you, Dad.

-Ten minutes, sweetie.
-Perfect.

Sorry...
I'll get onto it.

Svend-Erik, come here.

-Therese... Is she good?
-Yes, it's going well.

-She's always in a great mood.
-Great mood?

-She's not too happy, is she?
-No, no. Don't worry.

See you.

COPENHAGEN COURTHOUSE

Magdalena? Hey.

-Hey, there.
-Have you got two minutes?

-What's it about?
-Let's go somewhere a bit private...

I wanted to talk about Mari Jansson.

-Yeah?
-She was acquitted.

Yeah!

Do you really think it'll hold up
in the High Court?

Do you want to take that risk again?
I don't think so.

So how should I
formulate this for her?

As I said,
I'm not appealing the verdict,

if you refrain from claiming
compensation for the time she served.

As I said,
I'm not appealing the verdict,

if you refrain from claiming
compensation for the time she served.

What you're saying
will cost you your job.

What are you doing?

I don't want you do appeal
and Mari will have her damages.

In order for me to erase that,

I want the investigation against
Brian Poulsen totally withdrawn.

-What are you saying?
-In order for me to erase that...

I want the investigation against
Brian Poulsen totally withdrawn.

That's not my case.

You're vice head of prosecution,
I'm sure you'll figure it out.

You're a promising lawyer.

Is this really the sort of career
you want?

-Mads?
-That's me.

I'm the one who rang about the
security footage in the parking lot.

Up the stairs,
the furthest room down on the left.

Are they on a computer?

Yes. The guy from the security
company is there. He'll help you.

I don't have time to look at it.

I requested supplementary questioning
regarding self-defence.

The prosecutor got really jittery.

I think they'll withdraw
the investigation.

-So it'll be fine.
-Be fine?

I don't know how experienced
you are...

You seem good,
but this isn't something you just...

-It'll be fine.
-Have they withdrawn the accusation?

You were right.
You can go, Brian.

The charges against you
have been dropped.

-So... I can leave now?
-Yes.

Frank! Thank you so much!

Sorry if I was...

Well, okay, then...

You got Brian Poulsen out
in two days.

Good gut feeling?

Did you get the tailor's number?

Yeah, I got it.
It's not really my thing.

-Was there anything else...?
-What happened? Seems too easy.

The investigation against Brian,
why was it dropped?

There was a witness.

There was an intoxicated witness,

and a plaintiff with a previous
record for assault.

I laid it out for the prosecutor.

She saw where it was leading
and folded.

This is a very nice office.

-Hello?
-Hey, it's me.

Come in.

-What's happened?
-The wound has reopened.

I found the place with
the security footage.

-The shooter from the boat was there.
-What the fuck...

I don't think he saw me.

-You need a hospital.
-No, it just hurts like fuck.

I knew you'd saved lots of photos.

Why did you say you'd
thrown everything out?

How long have you been at it again?

-Maybe you never quit?
-Yeah, I did.

This was just...

You could lose Liam.
Then you'd lose him for good.

But you know that.

How did it go with Brian Poulsen?

What happened?

I was forced to get him out.

-Fast.
-What?

-I had a week to prove myself.
-What insane conditions are those?

My new boss is crazy.

So I pressured a prosecutor
to drop the investigation.

What?

The prosecutor opened up for a deal,
and I used it.

I should have reported her,
but I didn't.

-I used it instead.
-Okay.

I'm going home to get all my stuff
on the explosion investigation.

Are you looking for someone?

You were at Jarnu Marcon's boat.
What were you doing there?

-Are you one of Jarnu's colleagues?
-What?

-Are you one of Jarnu's colleagues?
-You could say that.

I need to talk to him.
Do you know where he is?

I was meant to meet
some of his sources.

His sources? What sort of sources?

What's your name?

-What sources?
-Trafficking.

Can I see your ID?

Hey?

Wait!

Damn.

You got Brian out. Nice.

It wasn't me,
it was my new lawyer, Frank.

-Wasn't there a witness?
-Yeah.

Either my new lawyer is a genius,

who got Brian out against all odds,

or there's something you should
know about your Brian.

How much does he know?
Do you think he's talking to police?

See you.