Utopia Falls (2020–…): Season 1, Episode 2 - Can I Kick It - full transcript

Increase volume.

No doubt.

Decrease volume.

Okay.

What are you trying to do,
make us deaf or something?

Whoa.

How's he doing that so fast?

I have no idea.

There are thousands of these.
How about that one?

That one sounds good, right?
Whoa, slow down.

Breathe. There's just so much.



And this is just hiphop.

We haven't even started
listening to R&B,

Motown and EDM,
whatever that means.

No way we're getting
through it all,

especially not tonight.

Why don't we just try
and enjoy this?

Why don't you enjoy this.

Okay, Tribunal girl.

What, you can do better?

Of course I can.

Hey!

Go on, Aliyah.

You just going
to stand there homey?

Come on, Bohdi.



All right.

Hey. Go on, nephew.

Hey!

Whoo!

Next song, random.

Stop. Stop music.

Sorry, I...

It's fine.

We've been here a while.

We should probably get back

before anyone notices
we're gone.

I feel like Mentor Watts

would spontaneously combust

if he caught us
sneaking past curfew.

So then we shouldn't go back?

You coming?

I've seen this before.

How?

I don't know.

So you've seen that book before

just like you've been
in these woods before?

You think I'm crazy.

I never said that.
You thought it.

Why don't you try getting mad
at me for things I actually say?

What's the fun in that?

Come on, we got an early
rehearsal tomorrow.

Why was I able to open
the door when you weren't?

I don't know.
But neither do you.

Now, are we going or what?

But what do we do? About what?

This is a huge discovery.
Shouldn't we tell someone?

Like who? The Tribunal.

Doesn't all of New Babyl
have a right to see this?

Absolutely not.

You know as soon
as we tell anyone,

we're never getting
in here again.

And you want to go
telling the Tribunal

that we broke the rules
by leaving the city?

How do you think
that's going to go over?

You don't seem like
someone scared

of breaking the rules.

Because I make sure
I know what I'm risking

before I break them.

Look, I worked crazy hard
to get to the Exemplar.

I'm not going to lose my shot
over this.

And neither should you.

Okay, fine.

For now, we keep it between us.

But I'm taking this.

It's not locking.

It must be broken.

We can't just leave it open
like this.

Well, do we have a choice?

Besides, the door won't appear

unless someone walks
right up to it, right?

And what are the chances
someone's going to find it

way out here when it's been
untouched for so long?

Hope they're low.

Yeah.

Come on. Let's go.

We're good.

Hey. Hey.

Yeah. What?

Hey.

Okay.

Oh, sh...!

So I guess that's good night...

Tribunal girl?

Good night.

Good night.

Good morning, candidates.

This Exemplar
is as much about you

as it is about your performance.

You will be representing
your sector.

Do so with pride.

Hey. Hey.

Today's schedule will be posted

in the main hall
after breakfast.

You okay?

Yeah, fine.

Just, you know, tired.

It's still kind of surreal,
isn't it?

I mean, I knew we'd get
to see the First Tree,

but the fact that I get to walk
by it every day still amazes me.

Yeah.

So, where were you last night?

I came by your room,
but you weren't there.

Oh, I was, um

You didn't go to
that party, did you?

No. No.

I was up late rehearsing.

Corso ended up going.

He said their mystery host
never showed up.

I'm not surprised.

Are you sure you're okay?

Just tired. Really.

I mean,
he's the one that told me

to meet me here this early.

So? Late night?

Ah, I'm still just getting
used to being here, you know?

No, not really.

I'm feeling pretty at home,
actually.

Even if I get eliminated
from the Exemplar,

I'm thinking of staying.

Hey. Hey.

Don't look at me like that.

It's not my fault
you're antisocial.

Now, bring some
of that signature charm

to Moore Times'
block party today.

You do know
he just wants us there

because we're in
the Exemplar right?

Okay, and...?

And you're okay with him
using us like that?

My dearest Sib, we've made it.

Soak up the fame.

You heard our mentors
from day one.

They want us out there,
keeping touch with our sectors.

This is good for everyone.

Including myself.

Come in.

I was just at the lab
talking to Dr. Vedrell.

So? Is it possible?

Took him a while to
figure out, but apparently yes,

it would be possible
to reverseengineer a device

capable of disrupting
the sonic shield.

And these are the materials
it would require?

Yes, but you would have to
have a very specific knowledge

in order to make one
that actually works.

So, theoretically possible?

But obtaining these parts

would be incredibly difficult.

Unless you had a source.

Yeah. No.

Yeah, okay, yeah,
this is impossible.

How'd you make it in here again?

Guys have a different
vocal range than girls.

You keep telling yourself that
all the way to elimination.

Don't let her get to you, bro.
This is psychological warfare.

Ooh! Cold!

What?

I saw you two hitting it off
last night.

And now she totally ignores you?

Whatever. I like the challenge.

It's all going
according to plan.

Oh, it is, is it?

Watch and learn.

Please return all instruments

to their original locations.

Want some help rehearsing?

I've been told
I'm an excellent teacher.

I'm fine, thanks.

Was there something else
you needed?

I justI just came here
to say hi, so...

Hi.

Hi.

This Exemplar
is as much about you

as it is about your performance.

You will be representing
your sector...

Yeah, thank you for that.

Yeah, I'm, like, totally
learning a lot.

You love this song.

What? It's a good song.

Yeah, that last jump
is still giving me trouble.

Looked good to me.

You're a musician. No offense.

What's going on?

All right, I'm telling you this

because we've been friends
for a long time

and I don't even know
if it means anything.

Sib, justJust say it.

Early this morning,
I was grabbing a snack

and I saw Aliyah...

and Bohdi sneaking back
into the building...

together.

Attention,

there will be a food ration
in effect

for the next 14 suns.

Hey.

This is crazy.

I told you this would be fun.

My boys.

Reggs, get these two a drink.

You keeping out of trouble
at the Academy?

Of course we are.

You know how hard
we worked to get there.

Ooh, relax, relax.

Today's all about good times
with Moore Times.

Hey, watch it, man.

Don't want our guests of honor
covered in juniper punch

before their performance.

Performance? What performance?

Well, I thought you might
honor the good people of Reform

with a taste
of what you're working on.

A sneak peek of what's in store.

Sure, no problem.

No, I didn't
come here to perform.

Bo, it's not a big deal.

What's the matter, kin?

You too good to perform
here in Reform

now that you're at the Academy?

You know it's not like that.

I just call it like I see it.

You know, your father...

he would've hated to see you

turn your back on your home
like this.

Mags, you haven't forgotten
where you came from, right?

Talk about my father again,
Moore.

Let me hear one more thing
about what he would've hated.

Okay!

You're good, I'm good,
we're good, it is all good.

I'm going to sing,
B's going to watch.

Everyone's good.

Be mindful. Be aware.

Be vigilant.

My boys.

Reporting suspicious
activity is your duty.

Did you keep
anything else of Mom's?

Diaries or letters?

What's going on?

I justI need to know more.

About what?

Who she was.

How she lived. How she died.

Well, you know how she died,
love.

You were four.

She got sick very suddenly,
and nothing could be done.

What about the other stuff?

Well, I've told you everything.

She was a scientist in Progress.
Incredibly smart.

I just
I keep having this dream

about a room full of books,

but not like books
we have in New Babyl.

And it's in the woods.

And I'm a kid, and Mom's there.

When did you first have it?

I don't know, a few days ago?

Dreams are powerful things,
aren't they?

Are you sure there's
nothing you're forgetting?

I mean, Mom was never
in any kind of trouble, was she?

Your mother's death
was a very difficult,

painful time for me.

I know, I know
And I've worked hard

to put it behind me.

And I think your mother
would want you to do the same.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to
open everything back up again.

It's all right.

I justI want you to enjoy
being at the Exemplar

without being distracted.

You worked so hard, Aliyah.
You deserve this.

Huh?

Cup of tea before you head back
to the Academy?

Yeah. Yeah.

Ah. Welcome, everyone.

Welcome.

For state, for community,
for all.

For state, for community,

for all!

Ooh, I see you, Miss Lara.

Hey, go see Miss Lara
for the best slug rotis

in all four sectors.

Now, my people,

this party is a chance for us
all to celebrate and connect

on what makes
Reform Sector great.

And there is no better way
to do that

then with a performance from our
Exemplar candidate, Mags.

Yeah, there he is.

Now, this year is special,
isn't it?

Because not only
does Reform have one,

but two candidates
at the Academy.

Bohdi, where'd you go?
Where's Bohdi?

Come on up, Bohdi.

Ah, don't you want to hear from.

Reform's two
Exemplar candidates?

Come on up here, kin.

You don't want
these fine people thinking

you forgot about them, do you?

Come on.

Yeah, Bohdi!

Good choice.

Don't want to be biting
the hand that feeds.

Who's feeding who, Moore?

Ever since these two

were barely big enough
to see over my desk,

I knew it was only
a matter of time

before they'd go on
to do great things.

Now, I don't want
to take the credit.

Well, too much credit.

But I'd like to think
I had a hand in shaping them

into the talented young men
we see standing here today.

Now don't forget me
when you're famous, boys.

Somehow I don't think
you'd let that happen.

So how about a sneak preview
of what we can expect

from your performance?

Mags, kick it off.

Bohdi! Bohdi! Bohdi! Bohdi!

Bohdi! Bohdi!

Hey. Hey.

Where were you last night?

I told you, I was practicing.

I know that's not true.

Apollo saw you and Bohdi
sneaking in together.

I went to that party.

I figured.

Why didn't you just tell me?

You made it pretty clear
that you disapproved.

I didn't disapprove. I...

I just didn't think
it was a good idea.

And what about Bohdi?

You guys were back later
than everyone else.

Are you really asking me this?

Yeah, I guess.

I can tell there's something
you're keeping from me, and...

and you two sneak in
late together.

Wouldn't you think
the same thing?

There's nothing going on.

But I haven't been totally
honest, and I hate lying to you.

Forget that fact that I'm not
even good at it.

Aliyah...

What is it?

There's something
I need to show you.

And you just found this place?

With Bohdi. I left the party
because he insulted me again,

and then he followed me
to apologize, and

You know what? Never mind.

There is so much
incredible music here.

These people, they used
to perform like us,

except different.

And it's not just music.

It's books, and art,
and who knows what else.

It must be really old, right?

Hold up, who you calling old?

I'm state of the art, girl.

Archive, I
didn't mean it like that.

Mmhm.

What?

We shouldn't be here.

Why not? We found it.
My hand opened the door.

That has to mean something.
Look at this technology.

This is the kind of stuff

that's expressly forbidden
by the Tribunal.

Even if we just found it
lying here?

If you're right, and all this
stuff is from before...

like, "before" before,

then it's dangerous.

I don't see how singing
and dancing could be dangerous.

There's a reason
why all this is down here.

There's a reason why no one
has ever seen it.

If anyone finds out about this,

we could get kicked out
of the Exemplar.

Welcome, Bohdi.

For the record,
I told her that too.

The part about
getting kicked out.

We agreed not to tell anybody
about this place.

I had to tell him. He thought...

I couldn't keep something
this big from him.

So you two were just going
to keep it a secret and, what,

dip in and out as you please?

Something like that.

Don't let this guy
influence you, Aliyah.

Excuse me?

I'm not going to let you
screw everything up for her

just because you don't care.

Okay, one,
who said I didn't care?

And two, Aliyah's way too smart
and stubborn

to let anyone influence her.

She's your girl.
Shouldn't you know that?

What did you just say to me?
Will both of you just shut up!

- Aliyah.
- I can't argue now.

I know, I know. I'm sorry.

Do you remember
when we were kids

and we used to daydream about
the kind of life we wanted?

Of course I do.

I still want that life.

So do I.

But...

I think this place
a link to my mom.

I know it is.

How? I don't know.

But I've been here before.
With her.

My hand opened the door
that first got us access.

I can't pretend
like I never found this.

I have to figure out
what it means.

You don't have to like it

but please just don't
tell anyone.

Not yet, at least.

Okay.

You two good?

Yeah, yeah.

We're going to head back.

- You ready to leave?
- Nah, you go ahead.

Just wanted to make sure
I didn't have to save Tempo.

Come on.

You're really good.

Thanks.

If not kind of tightly wound.

Sorry?

It makes sense, though.

I've been trying
to figure you out,

and I finally get it.

Get what?

Why you walk around
like a clenched fist.

I know you grew up in a house
with, like, a million kids,

so you've always had a lot
of responsibility put on you.

Did you

Did you research me?

But that also means

you're used to just fading
into the background,

not taking up
too much attention.

I also know you're one of
the highest achieving students

in Nature.

And I know you like me.

And I am guessing
that scares you,

because you've never let loose.

Not in life, and definitely
not in your dance.

Look, if this is you trying
to get me to like you more

I'm just calling it
like I see it.

And I'm glad I know.

Been looking for you.

Where'd you go?

I needed to clear my head.

Well, first of all,
what was that?

Up on the stage?

I mean, like, it was flames.

It was like you were talking,
but, like, you weren't talking.

It was incredible.

Thanks.

But MT didn't deserve

to be called out like that.

Actually, he did.

He's using us.

Taking credit for us up there.

He didn't get us here, Mags.
We did.

He didn't mean it like that.

Fine, Moore will get his
when he can.

That's an understatement.

Why are you so upset at him
all of a sudden?

I don't know. I'm used to
just being this kid from Reform,

and now we're here.

That doesn't feel weird to you?

It's like there's this divide
between who I was back in Reform

and who I'm supposed to be here,
at the Exemplar.

There's all this pressure
from the mentors, yeah,

but especially
from everyone back home.

It's like they're putting
all their hopes on us.

Moore expecting things from me,
and making claims on me.

It just makes it worse.

You don't feel that?

I think us making it in here
really means a lot

to the people back home.

My dad never made it out
of Reform.

He wanted to.

He got close.

But every time he did,
something tripped him up.

And then it was too late.

I feel like this is my chance
to do what he couldn't.

And I can't let
anyone else stop me,

no matter what they think
I owe them.

I get it. I hear you.

But you can't let the past
weigh you down.

This is your time.

And those people around you?

They just want to support you.

Now, come on.

We're due in the courtyard.

Good afternoon.

I hope you're all settled in.

I know it can take a while
to get used to your life here,

but from what I've seen
in the studios,

I think we've got one
of the most

promising groups of candidates
the Academy has ever seen.

That's right. .

But talent doesn't
guarantee success.

The Exemplar won't just be
a gifted artist.

They'll also be someone who is
consistently honing their craft,

knowing that one
can never predict

when opportunity might arise.

I don't like the sound of this.

There will be
another demonstration

before the first public group
performance next week.

What? When?

Tomorrow.

And to make things
more interesting,

you're free to collaborate with
one of your fellow candidates

if you so wish.

You all know why you're here.

Things are only going to get
more challenging.

The Exemplar
has to move the people.

And if you're going
to stick around,

you're going to have to be
better than you've ever been.

Welcome Alyiah.

Sorry.

You know watching people

without them knowing
is a little creepy.

Shouldn't you be practicing
for tomorrow's performance?

I might ask you the same thing.

I couldn't get this place
out of my head.

'Cause you know
I keep it bumping in here.

Yeah, me neither.

You know, music has always
meant something to me.

But the stuff
that I'm hearing in here?

It's like for the first time
there's a connection

between art and what my life
is actually like.

What do you mean?

Look, it's like this song
I heard earlier.

What?

I get it.

And that was amazing.

Look, all I'm saying is that
being from Reform

comes with some baggage.

And these songs, these people
are talking about that too.

What it means when where you
come from affects who you are.

Or at least what people
think you are.

I'm starting to think
I have no idea who I am.

Oh, so we're talking
about you now?

It was a joke.

I know you mean your connection
with this place, right?

Yeah. And that book.

Well, if I were you,
I'd start with the lock.

You're the only one
who can open it, right?

As far as we know.

That has to mean something.

I think I know someone
who can help.

I got to go.

So now how about I play

some of that Snoop Dogg
I've been telling you about?

Reggs.

And, uh,

Miss Lara wanted a crate
of crushed cherries

for some dessert she's making.

I hope you charged
her double for that.

We're running low.

Really?

She's such a nice lady.

And I forgot.

Try to remember
we're running a business here.

Authority Phydra.

What brings you to Reform?

You know your home sector
misses you.

I need to talk to you.

Please, come in.

Reggs, make our guest some tea.

Oh, that won't be necessary.

But you should still leave.

Please, sit. Ahem.

I'll stand.

Oh, no need.

I'm not here to crack down
on your little operation.

I came for information.

Well, I don't have much of
that, Authority Phydra.

I'm just a community member,

trying to make the best
of my sector.

You conduct your business
freely, at my pleasure.

I know exactly what your
game is, so don't patronize me.

What am I looking at?

Mechanical parts.

Inaccessible
to the general public,

but available through
your networks.

Am I wrong?

No.

Technically available
for a steep price,

but these parts are rare.

It's not like I'm swimming
in copper alloy.

What're these parts for anyway?

It doesn't matter.

I just want to know if you've
sold those particular parts

to anyone in the past 12 months.

Lucky for you,
I run a tight ship.

Although one might say
it's somewhat ill advised

to keep a paper trail
of your criminal enterprise.

Not if I'm the only one who
knows how to read the records.

No.

Nothing like
what you're asking about.

You might think it would be
bad for business

to betray the trust
of your customers,

but believe me, making an enemy
of me would be far worse.

I can imagine.

But the answer is still no.

I did not sell anyone those
parts in the past 12 months.

For your sake, I hope
you're telling me the truth,

because sooner or later,
I will find out.

I always do.

Duty to our community

is greater than duty to self.

Aliyah. Tajen.

Thank you for meeting me.

It's nice to get out of
the lab every once in a while.

And how are you, Miss Exemplar?

Excited and exhausted.

So, what do I owe the honor?

I have a question for you.

But it's kind of weird.

Is there such a thing as a lock
for, like, a door or something,

that someone can open
with a touch of their hand?

I know that sounds insane.

Not insane at all.

You're talking
about a genetic lock.

They're only in use
at Authority Headquarters

and a few other
high level facilities.

How do they work?
The locks scan and read DNA,

responding to a preset
genetic imprint.

Like an individual?

The new ones, yeah.

When they were first introduced
about 20 years ago,

they weren't as sophisticated.

They only responded
to common DNA,

like those shared
by family members.

So if a parent set it,

their kid could open it?

Yeah, exactly.

I'm sure that made for some
pretty messy drama.

You okay?

Yeah, okay. See you.

Are you ready?

I don't know.

I didn't get a chance
to practice

as much as I should have.

Why not?

Were you down
in the Archive again?

Yes, but Tempo,

the lock on that door
was set to my genetics.

By my mom, I'm pretty sure.

That would explain
why I was able to open it.

It would explain
all the memories I have.

But why? And why didn't she tell
anyone about that place?

I mean, unless she did
and someone is lying.

I tried to ask my dad about it,

but then he got all weird
and shut down.

It was hard on him, but
Okay, okay, okay.

Breathe.

I know it's a lot to take in.

But you're about to perform.

Now all you got to focus on
is staying in this competition.

I don't know how
I'm supposed to do that.

I just...

Just focus on your body.

Focus on your breath.
Just stay in the moment.

Trust your skills.
You can do this.

I can do this.

You are in so much trouble.

Help me, Gaia.

All right, who's next?

Aliyah.

Hey, you got this.

What's wrong?

No. No, no. Let it play out.

This is absurd. Maybe.

But it's got spirit.

How did you do that?

So good.

I don't know what that was
or where it came from,

but I am in awe.

That was incredible.

It was like you were singing,
but you dropped the melody.

It's almost like your voice
was percussion,

but with words?

Where did you learn
how to do that?

Nowhere.
It just kind of came out.

Because he's a genius.

All right, I'm going to go
to bed. Good night, guys.

- Good night.
- Bye.

Bo, do it again right now.

Come on, man.

You were kind of
flames today, too.

Thanks.

You should let loose more often.

It looks good on you.

Well, not everyone likes to
show who they are all the time.

Sometimes

Sometimes it's nice to leave
something to the imagination.

Yeah.

It's just...

I don'tI don't really know
how to say it,

but when I'm
When I'm dancing, it's

It's okay. I get it.

And for the record,
you're a beautiful dancer.

I just hope the girl
behind the moves

gives me a chance
to get to know her.

Good night, sweet Sage.

That was a stupid thing to do.

Yeah, but I don't regret it,
do you?

Not for a second.

Aliyah 5. Bohdi 2.

Your presence has been requested
at Authority Headquarters.

Can you tell us
what this is about?

You have to ask Authority
Phydra when you arrive.