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01x06 - End Game

Episode transcripts for the TV show, "The Deal". Aired: October 16, 2025.*
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In 2015 Geneva, a Swiss diplomat mediates tense US-Iran nuclear talks while dealing with the arrival of Payam Sanjabi, an endangered Iranian engineer from her past, complicating her diplomatic role.

01x06 - End Game

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I am going to Tehran.

Minister, are you fully prepared to acknowledge the engineers' findings and reduce your capacities

accordingly?

Yes.

I'm going to Tehran.

You're going to Tehran?

Someone's been following me ever since I got here.

That's what I'm telling you. Be careful.

The Iranians have agreed to the idea of an exchange of prisoners.

If it fails, you alone will be responsible.

The Mossad can see and hear everything that goes on in your f*cking hotel.

You're getting out.



Where am I going?

United States.

Hi, Lily.

Hi, I'm Alexandra.

Nice to meet you.

Welcome to Switzerland.

Thank you.

I don't want to go to the balcony.

Tell them that you can sign a contract with us with the number 28.

So tonight, a big city in Tehran, will give you a big number.

That's it, I'm going to the balcony.

I'll be there in a minute.

You got it?

Yeah.

We're getting out.

Remember the balcony, Tara.

Now?

Remember the balcony, Tara.

I'm getting closer to the wall.

Get the lights.

You're close to the point.

I got it.

Get the lights.

You're close to the point.

Get the lights.

You're close to the point.

Get the lights.

You're close to the point.

Get the lights.

What's your name?

Shinuta, what's your name?

Eastern side, second floor.

What?

I'm a volunteer.

What do you do there?

I'm a volunteer.

Come on, let's go.

What are you doing here?

Come on, let's go.

Don't look me in the face.

I don't want to lose him.

Come on, let's go.

Don't look me in the face.

Come on.

while an internal source suggested that a pre-agreement was about to be signed in Geneva

negotiations appear to be at a standstill confirming the rumor of the kidnapping of

journalist Antony Reyes in Tehran, a prisoner exchange could take place in the coming hours led by

Swiss facilitation.

And this is happening inside the plane, isn't it?

No, outside, in two separate rooms.

Exactly.

And who else will be present from our team, I mean?

You, as the head of the facilitation.

By the way, Mr. Brunner, will you stay with the ambassadors?

No, no, it's Alexandra who manages everything.

I brought a temporary note to facilitate the exchange.

My job ends there.

Alexandra and the head of the mission, it's up to her to assume.

After all, it's her initiative.

Mrs. Weiss, you will receive the detailed protocol beforehand.

Yes, just to be sure, after the crew is assembled,

there is no new verification?

No, no. As soon as we have the approval of the ambassadors...

You consider that the exchange is effective?

Exactly.

Perfect.

I'll call you as soon as the Americans confirm the release of the prisoners.

Very well, thank you.

In a few hours.

Okay.

Sorry, what is this?

Excuse me?

This is a campsite.

This is absolute insanity.

Madam Davies, these are the new security regulations

for the end of the round.

Do you really think I'm going to sign a deal in a tent?

This isn't the Boy Scouts.

We'll all go to Vienna sooner or later.

Maybe I'll talk to Cohen about that.

What's next?

We all going on camel rides?

There's a dead bird here!

Hey, look at these paranoid Iranians

with their f*cking tent.

Justin, would you watch the door, please?

Sure.

Porter, could I have a word?

Sure.

I'm still waiting for Treasury's approval

of the agreement.

What's going on?

I gave my analysis to my superiors.

It's not a good deal. We've made too many concessions.

We have no guarantee of controls in place,

not to mention fierce Israeli opposition.

Sounds 100% Republican.

If you ask for an explanation, I'm giving you one.

I have another explanation.

Oh, yeah? Yes.

Can we change the subject?

Sure.

Wong told me about your little adventure in your hotel room.

Well, I don't see the connection to this discussion.

My personal life, my business.

You've been compromised.

And you are strongly suspected of being an Israeli informant.

Wow! Are you out of your mind?

You're accusing me without any proof.

Wong has written a detailed report.

So here's the thing. You have a choice.

Either you support us,

and you change your analysis of the agreement,

Well, that report will be on the desk of the secretary of state tomorrow morning.

Your choice.

After all, we are the land of the free.

b*tch.

Better than a traitor.

Hey.

Good luck making a deal

with this ferocious regime.

I'm going to talk to Wong. He's going to help us.

Yes.

He has the permission of the American services.

If this fails, neither they nor our services will support you.

This operation doesn't exist.

We'll let you go.

I know.

Can we cancel it again?

It's the last moment.

It's his life at stake.

We're not canceling anything.

I'm not talking to my father. I'm talking to the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

He was the one who took me into this mess.

I have to protect you, and you have to protect me.

It's my duty. I want to be with you, have fun and watch the game.

The game?

Are you kidding? I've never been to a game.

The government doesn't let women enter the stadium.

I know, darling.

Did you hear the story of the girl who made a boy like her enter the stadium?

Why are you telling this story to me now?

Huh?

The government let you do it. It drove him crazy.

Enough, enough!

Mr. Madhavi, are you all right?

Yes.

Just wanted to let you know the planes are on their way,

so that's good news.

And the match is at 6 o'clock.

Thank you.

Miss Weiss?

Yes.

You think I'm a good father?

I don't know.

Do you think your father was a good father?

He did his best.

When did this happen?

Death was pronounced half an hour ago.

OK.

Thank you.

Why didn't you take your t-shirt? I'll take it myself.

How are you?

Hey. What's up?

I hope my team will win.

Engineer, you'll play this game.

Come on.

I'm sorry.

Thank you, thank you.

Who are you for?

I don't know.

Minister, is everything to your liking?

Ah, Miss Weiss.

It's perfect.

Thank you so much.

Good.

Thank you.

Who are you for?

I don't know.

Ah, Miss Weiss.

It's perfect.

Thank you so much.

Good.

I'm not sure.

I can't say.

I'm not sure.

I'm so lucky to be here.

It's for

May the best win

Oh, you're good.

Get out of the way

Don't make a scene

What?

What does that have to do with me?

I don't see anything

What?

What's wrong with you?

What do you mean?

He can't chase me

Get him out of the way

Get out of the way

Go up

Hey

Thank you

Go

Who are you playing with?

Don't worry

We have a guard

How's that been doing?

It's all right.

It's about a security protocol for tomorrow.

I'm here to check if you received the minister's new access code.

I haven't received anything.

Okay, no worries. That's why I'm here.

So let me explain it to you really quick, all right?

I'm in place.

so it's really important oh sorry it's the slowest iPad so there are three access points

when they're in the tent the VIPs the VIPs you VIPs you ministers oh okay I don't think I'm

in charge of that yeah but our communication obviously doesn't work so just one last point

Okay, but just make it quick, please.

You'll eat with me.

I'll be back.

One last thing.

Very, very important.

Yeah, one important point.

Thank you for your time.

Thank you so much.

Yeah.

Thank you.

Okay.

What are you looking at?

How many times do I have to tell you?

What are you doing?

Come on, let's see what he does. He's much more experienced. Go on!

Go on!

No, thank you.

Here. Here. Here.

I'll meet you at the check point.

You're not going to get out of here.

You're not.

I'm in the park.

No problem.

No.

I'll wait for them.

I'm here to look at him.

I'm here to believe him.

I'm here to say hello to him.

Hey, why don't we move?

One moment.

He's near the checkpoint.

He's watching the exit.

I think he's talking to someone.

Wong, can we leave?

What's going on?

Olivier.

Can we leave now?

Someone's coming.

Can we leave this path you can we leave now?

Someone's coming

No, it's okay. Okay

Can we go?

You know how much it I mean, oh sure

What are you doing? It's not my way.

Wait a minute, wait a minute. I'm not the guy.

I'm gonna check it out.

Well, we have to leave. Now.

F**k it. F**k it. Hold on tight. Hold on tight.

I'm sorry.

We were in the parking lot, the cars were moving, the water was dripping down the floor.

Shut up, you moron!

Who's there?

What happened?

I don't know, I'm not sure.

Really?

Yes, I don't know, I'm not sure at the checkpoint.

What are you talking about?

I don't know, I'm not sure.

What are you talking about?

I don't know, I'm not sure.

What are you talking about?

I don't know, I'm not sure.

What are you talking about?

I don't know, I'm not sure.

What are you talking about?

I don't know, I'm not sure.

What are you talking about?

I don't know, I'm not sure.

What are you talking about?

What nonsense is that? Stop talking nonsense!

You quit before I saw you. You failed.

I didn't.

Tell me, why are you lying?

Because of the checkpoint, as we agreed.

Maya, there's something very important now.

Did you see his face this morning?

Did you see it or not?

So you failed. You failed!

You just know it. You're endangering all of us here.

You're lying.

Yes, it's me.

The commander-in-chief escaped. He's on his way to the field.

Send the information to the Iranians.

If we're lucky, they'll see him for themselves.

Almost there.

I don't know.

What will happen once I get there?

You'll be safe.

How do you know?

The Americans will take care of you once you get out.

What about us?

We have to forget each other.

I love you, Bahya.

I'm going to make you lose your head.

I'll send a man from the 30th district to the police station to bring you there.

Sit down.

Now tell me.

In the food court.

Sir, can we check your passport, please?

All right.

Thanks. And you?

Sir?

Are you Ahmad Daherzadeh? Yes?

Thank you. And you?

Ouman Rezaee?

Is that you? And you, sir, are you Cheyenne Ismaili?

Yes.

All right.

Thanks.

I'll be waiting.

One minute, please.

Thank you.

What's going on?

Mr. Ambassador, identifications are in progress.

My compatriots are eager to regain their freedom.

Yes, I fully understand.

Like I said, my team is working on it.

ID check, and then we're good to go.

C'est bon pour nous.

Super. Merci.

We can proceed.

Miss Weiss?

Yes. The United States is very grateful for your initiative.

You can thank me once everyone's arrived safely.

These are historical moments.

Well, behind the scenes, but still historical.

Thank you.

Sure.

Are you all right?

Oh, yeah, sure.

Just, I haven't eaten this morning.

Didn't breakfast.

Cool down, everything's under control.

You were to get pizza around here.

I'm hungry.

Are you hungry?

g*dd*mn.

I forgot your pistachios.

I can go back.

You want me to go back to Tehran?

Ambassador.

Glad to see you here, Tony.

How are you?

Not bad.

Swiss economy class leaves a lot to be desired, though.

Economy class? You're kidding.

It was fine, Ambassador. Can't complain.

You...

Oh, sh*t, my pants are out there.

I owe you.

Miss Weiss? Yes?

Can we close the exchange? Yes, of course.

Olivier.

Can we validate the exchange?

Yep, that's me, showing you.

Tony, Tony.

Please.

Can we?

Excuse me.

Mr. Katibe.

What are you doing?

Who's there?

Only the American ambassador, the Swiss,

the American and Iranian airmen are here.

Is Tanjabi there?

I'm calling the engineer.

Mr. Sanjubi, what do you mean?

We need help. He wants to escape.

We need to stop the exchange of prisoners.

We need your help now.

I'm sorry, I think we have a problem.

What kind of problem?

I've just been instructed to conduct one more verification.

The prisoners have been identified. We can no longer stop the exchange.

No one wants to stop the exchange.

I told you, simple verification.

Mr. Katibe is on his way.

Mr. Katibe?

I have no choice, Miss Weiss.

We must wait.

This is bullshit.

We've just given the green light.

Judy is right.

Tony should be able to leave now.

It's over. The exchange is done. We're good to go. Let's go.

Miss Weiss, please, stop.

Mr. Ambassador, if you want to wait for Mr. Katibi, please go ahead.

But Tony Rice is free to go, okay? So, go. Go, please.

Hey, hey, you cannot pass.

I'm a special advisor to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

I have diplomatic immunity. Let me through.

This is not Swiss government, so back off.

This is the national security.

That is true. Back off.

Calm down. Calm down.

Come on. Come on.

Oh, you're there.

Madam Cohen?

Yeah.

Oh.

Cindy.

I, uh, I was informed that you were leaving.

They don't seem to need two Americans for the photo op.

Uh, I'll catch up with you.

Professor Sanjabi will be safe when he lands.

He's a valuable asset to our Secret Service, so...

Our motives weren't romantic.

Did you...

Did you send him to America to save his life?

Or yours?

A little of both, I imagine.

Like a good diplomat.

I, uh...

I heard about your mother.

Sorry for your loss.

Thank you.

Alexandra.

You did a good job.

Thank you.

We'll see each other again.

I don't know.

Oh, I'm sure of it.

Excuse me, excuse me, Mr. Madhavi.

Can I talk to you for a moment?

Yes.

Sorry.

Excuse me.

What is it?

I, um, I don't know if it's my place to tell you this anymore,

but Madame Cohen's mother died.

I'm sorry to hear that.

She's leaving for Washington right now.

I'm glad you told me.

Madame Barbera.

Thank you.

Madame Undersecretary, one moment, please.

I, uh, just learned about your mother.

My sincerest condolences.

The loss of a parent always leaves us as orphans,

regardless of our age.

I spent my life trying to extract scraps of peace

in the hope of preventing further bloodshed, chaos.

But I did that because of my mother,

because of the barbarity she was subjected to

to as a child from which of course nobody recovers it was a promise that I

made to myself to fight against the inevitability of violence anywhere in

the world and you've kept it we have moved forward to a safer world I hope

so but it's infinitely easier to undo it and to do it it will help you keep your

Promise.

We'll see about that.

Swiss Talks.

Did you come up with that?

Well, I think it's important to keep the idea of a dialogue

at the forefront, and Swiss Talks, uh,

leans in that direction, yes. Mm-hmm.

I also suggest that we talk about a preliminary agreement.

Okay. So, in a nutshell,

what matters most to you is the word agreement

and, of course, the word Swiss.

Yeah. If I understand correctly.

Exactly.

Vous essayez de vendre la Suisse, it's clever, but you're so adorable, it seems hard to refuse

you that.

Mr. Secretary of State, this is the 21st century.

Ha.

Jesus.

Goa.

Mesdames et messieurs, installons-nous, s'il vous plaît.

Le temps est compté.

Il a fait chargé.

Vous installez-vous.

Merci.

Madame, mad

ame, madame.

Swiss tools.

Oui, mais les mains mortes, non.

The whole world will think that this is where it all happened.

That's kind of the case.

Walter seems so happy to be able to take this picture.

Is everything in order? Can we go?

Thank you, thank you ladies and gentlemen.

I'd like to thank Switzerland for hosting and organizing these decisive Geneva talks.

I salute the efforts of our Iranian counterparts.

Not counterparts, partners.

America has high hopes for this new page in Iran's relations with the rest of the world.

The international community will continue its efforts to ensure that disagreement is as fair as

possible,

and that it provides the necessary guarantees for our security.

Minister.

Thank you.

Madam Cohen and I have fought this battle around the table.

Each of us tried to take steps toward the other.

Thanks for sitting in it together, we have a lot of time.


Thank you.