05x19 - Action

[bunniefuu]

[narrating] In the daytime, I'm Marinette.

Just a normal girl with a normal life.

But there's something about me
that no one knows yet.

'Cause I've got a secret.

[theme song playing]

♪ Miraculous!
Simply the best! ♪

♪ Up to the test when things go wrong! ♪

♪ Miraculous, the luckiest! ♪

♪ The power of love, always so strong! ♪

♪ Miraculous ♪

♪ Miraculous ♪

Everything okay, Nino?

We came as soon as we got your message.

Adrien was giving me
my first tamarin lesson--

Uh, I mean, Mandarin lesson.

The situation is serious, my friends.
We're gonna need your help, Adrien.

Uh. All right, what can I do?

First, I gotta tell you why we're here.

Mmm?

As you know, the Seine is a river.
Its current acts like a conveyor belt,

carrying anything that falls in it
out to the ocean, including plastic waste.

Can't believe that there is
so much plastic in the Seine.

Plastic is everywhere.
Even in our clothes.

If no one tackles the plastic problem,
who will?

Exactly. Which is why we've decided
to take matters into our own hands.

[Mylene] We've converted the houseboat
into an ecological water treatment plant.

Thus allowing us
to intercept the numerous plastic items

that fall into the Seine and pollute it.

The problem with plastic
is that it does not decompose.

All the plastic that's been made
and we've used

has ended up in the environment.

And is still there in one form or another.

It's terrible.

-[thudding]
-[all scream]

This morning,
the situation suddenly got worse.

If this keeps up, my houseboat will sink.

[both gasp]

We've detected a large increase
of plastic waste in the Seine.

All from the same item.

Same item? What do you mean?

Paris City Hall decided to install
vending machines everywhere

in order to sell these.

-It's so hot out.
-It's so hot out.

Look at these adorable hand fans.

And since they're so affordable,
we can switch them up as much as we want.

That way, every day will feel unique.

The Morpho fan, designed by Gabriel,

is the must-have accessory
to fight the heat.

Available everywhere.
A Bertrand King creation.

-I'm sorry. I didn't even know about this.
-[machine thuds]

We know it's a 3D avatar of you.
It's not your fault, Adrien.

-[crash]
-The engine won't hold out.

There's too much plastic to get rid of.

We have to abandon ship, sailors.

This is why we need you, buddy.
These fans are a major eco-disaster.

You have to talk to your old man.

You know how my father is.
He won't listen to me.

What if we solve this another way?

By going straight
to the root of the problem.

Ten boxes of plastic macaron trays,


and, last but not least,



Okay, Dad. We're on it.

[sighs]

Are you kids sure that you don't mind?

Of course not.

Daughters help parents,
and friends help friends.

So friends help friends
help friends' parents.

Right, parents? I mean, friends.

And the 10,000 plastic candy bags
for the Dupain-Cheng bakery.

-It's all here.
-Thank you, sir.

Excuse me, sir. Would it be possible
for us to meet your boss?

Mr. Bertrand King? The King of Plastics?
[laughs] No, he never comes here.

Bosses are up there,
at the top of the social ladder.

And where can we find
the top of the social ladder?

Plastic is fantastic.

Let's recap. While the delivery team
distracts the guards,

the cleaning team will go in
the service entrance.

We've been discovered.

Impossible. With these disguises,
we're completely undetectable.

You!

-Uh, me?
-You.

Nah, it's not me. You must be mistaken.

-You. It's you on the fans, isn't it?
-Uh…

Yes, it is him.
Adrien Agreste in the flesh.

Amazing, right?

And it turns out,
we're escorting him, all of us,

to his meeting with Mr. Bertrand King.

Right, that's it. I'm, uh…

Here to discuss the new
advertising campaign for the Morpho fans.

Right.

We're his personal team
of delivery and cleaning people.

Mmm?

[giggles]

Mmm.

Very well. But first…

[all gasp]

…can I get an autograph?

I'm listening.

We know how useful
the invention of plastic has been.

It was made
because it's strong but also light,

and it doesn't cost
a lot of money to make.

That's why companies like you
started to make lots of items

we use every day made of plastic.

Mm-hmm.

It brought about great medical advances.

It keeps our food fresher for longer

and it makes it easy
for us to carry things around.

The real problem is
that too much plastic is being made

and that most items are only used once
before being thrown away.

Products such as plastic bags, wrappers.

And your Morpho fans.

What we've come to ask you is to
help us put an end to plastic pollution.

You could start making your fans
from materials that do break down.

Yes, that are biodegradable.

The world won't change without us
and you, Mr. Plastic-- Uh, Bertrand King--

I mean, Mr. King of Plastic.

We're done.

That was the clearest presentation
I've ever been given.

And of course, you're right.

People buy cheap plastic items,
throw them away

and buy those same plastic items
over and over again.

-Yeah.
-Yes. Yes. Exactly. Awesome.

But that's the point.

Don't get me wrong.
This is all intentional.

It's the wonderful cycle of throwing away
and buying again that makes my fortune.

If people didn't throw away
and buy new items again,

then I, Bertrand King,
would no longer be the King of Plastic.

So,
there is no way any of this is changing.

Just look.
What do you think your pens are made of?

That's right. Plastic.

What about your alliance rings?
Could it be that they're also made of…

Plastic!

-Winner!
-Yeah, I won! Awesome!

But what prize did I win?

-Plastic!
-Uh.

What about your robot? What's he made of?

I know. I know. He's made of--

I am an intelligent, sensitive being

and I am made of
natural biodegradable resin, not plastic.

All right, fine. Well, nobody's perfect.

But my plastic is perfect.

It's here forever.

And the more plastic invades
the world day after day,

the more I, Bertrand King,
King of Plastic, become rich.

If I could, I'd be plastic myself.

Plastic is fantastic.

The King of Plastic has caused
our enthusiasm to drop 99.8%.

There's no way we're standing by
and doing nothing.

But Parisians love the Morpho fans,
my young friend.

Removing the vending machines
installed by City Hall across Paris--

Would make it possible
to reduce pollution.

But it would be very damaging to my image.

Plastic can even be found in your clothes
and in these hand fans you designed.

If you could help us convince
Bertrand King…

You know, Adrien, great designers
have to make certain compromises.

These fans are only a trend,
a way to keep the Gabriel brand thriving.

They will disappear as soon as
the heat wave is over.

[grunts] The damages they cause to the
environment

will remain for several centuries.

It's been very nice to talk to you,
Adrien.

Now, if you'll excuse me,
I have work to do.

My father hasn't listened to me at all.

[sighs] Mmm?

Hold on. We might have one more chance.

I just can't report Bertrand King's
practices in my news broadcast.

But why not?

Because the King of Plastic
is also the King of our TV channel.

It's the money from his advertisements
that allows us to exist.

But if you don't talk about it,

people will never know
why the products he sells cause pollution.

Please, Nadja. Do it for Manon,
for the world she'll grow up in.

If I did this, the world she'd grow up in

would be a world
where her mom no longer had a job.

I'm sorry, Marinette.

-[door opens, closes]
-[groans]

Are you and Mommy mad at each other?

Not at all, Manon.

Don't be bemused, it's just the news.

The Morpho fan, designed by Gabriel,

is the must-have accessory
to fight the heat.

-It's about to start.
-Twelve more seconds.

Ready, everyone?

Don't be bemused, it's just the news.

Our first story today
is a report by Clara Contard

on the incredible heat wave
that has settled in Paris for a week now…

-We're good.
-…giving this month of June an air of--

Sorry to interrupt your TV news.
I'm Marinette, and for the past few days,

my friends and I have tried to
raise awareness of a serious problem

to people who have the power to act.
But none of them have taken us seriously.

-Marinette?
-Marinette?

There is indeed a critical issue
affecting our entire planet right now.

We're talking about plastic pollution.

And, if nothing is done,

there will soon be more plastic
than fish in our oceans.

[Zoé] Therefore, it is urgent for us
to change our habits.

[Fei] All across the world,
we must now act responsibly.

We can all make good choices
about the items we use every day.

These fans, distributed in every city
across the world,

are manufactured with cheap plastics
not meant to last.

Instead of being short-lived,

they could be sustainable
and biodegradable.

These fans could be made out of bamboo,
like this one.

It's so beautiful
that you want to keep it forever.

Let's demand change from the people
who have the power to implement

environmentally sustainable solutions.

For the world of tomorrow
is built by the choices we all make today.

This initiative by young people
from all around the world,

which you discovered as an
exclusive live in yesterday's broadcast

has elicited many reactions.

Naturally, I was not aware of this.

But as soon as I was informed,

I had every Morpho fan machine
removed from Paris.

My city is at the forefront
of the fight for pollution--

Uh, I mean, uh, against pollution.

I can assure you that I had no idea
that my talent would be misappropriated

by a polluting company.

In the coming days,

we will be tracking the progress
of this anti-plastic revolution.

-Yeah!
-Yes!

Your idea was brilliant, Marinette.
As always.

I mean, Gabriel,
why would you lie like this on TV?

You do realize I'll be ruined.

Come on, now, you'll simply be less rich.
You'll just get used to it.

I'll tell everyone you knew
that these fans were polluting.

Go ahead. No one will believe you.

I-- Oh. [groans]

I can't miss out
on such a great opportunity.

These feelings of betrayal

are such powerful inspiration
for my Megakuma.

Nooroo, dark wings rise.

Kaalki, your power is now mine!

Voyage, my Megakuma!

King of Plastic, I am Monarch.

How would you like the power
to take revenge

on those who turn their backs on you?

And prove to the world
that plastic is fantastic!

Absolutely.

Pollen, your power is now mine!

Transfer!

To help you in battle,
I am also giving you the power of action

with which you can paralyze anyone
who tries to escape from you.

[grunts, chuckles]

-[groans]
-Well then, André,

you no longer believe in the goodness
of plastic and money, do you?

Bertrand?

From now on
you may call me King of Plastic,

and let me remind you
how plastic is fantastic.

No! Help! Security!

Please! If you want,

I can immediately reinstall
your plastic fan machine.

That won't be necessary.

This city doesn't need a useless mayor.

What it needs is a king of plastic.

Plastic is fantastic!

In the name of the law, stop!

[grunts]

-Freeze!
-[laughs]

You freeze!

[all shouting]

Fantastic!

Y'all were the mayor's playthings
and now y'all really look the part.

Plastic playthings, of course!

[grunts, laughs]

Plastic really is fantastic!

[grunts]

And now it's your turn, Gabriel Agreste!

I'm afraid Gabriel Agreste
is unavailable at the moment.

That's still not it, is it?

That was almost it.

Your "hello" was perfect.

But remember the last syllable of "miss"
has a falling tone.

-[rumble]
-Mmm?

Was that so bad I triggered lightning?

[rumbling]

I promised my father
I'd go home at any sign of trouble.

Will you be okay?

Yeah, don't worry.
I've got to review my Mandarin. [giggles]

Okay. See you later then.

[grunts]

There's no time to waste.

The sooner Cat Noir saves Paris,

the sooner Adrien
can get back to Marinette.

And the sooner I can eat Camembert.

Plagg, claws out!

Monarch is polluting us
with yet another one of his supervillains.

Tikki, spots on!

Yeah!

Meow, M'Lady.

Perfect timing, kitty cat. Check this out.

There's a new villain in town.

And he's headed towards the house
of the famous designer, Gabriel Agreste.

And his son, Adrien.

You were saying?

That there's not a moment to lose.
[grunts]

[crash]

[grunts]

-[growls, grunting]
-[grunting]

Nothing will stop the reign of plastic.

[giggles]

No!

Didn't you see the news?
Plastic's going out of fashion.

[grunting]

This is all Gabriel Agreste's fault.

He's gonna pay for that.

[grunts]

[grunts]

[both grunting]

Huh?

[screams]

Ladybug, is everything okay?

Once Ladybug and Cat Noir
have been turned into plastic statues,

their Miraculous' will finally be mine.

Delivered to my door!

Hey! He plasticized my staff.

-[grunting]
-[groans]

You're the tycoon
who makes all these polluting fans,

the King of Plastic, aren't you?

The King of Pollution, you mean.

Misinformation!

Plastic is fantast-- [grunts]

Fantastic would be you ending your reign
and all the pollution you're causing!

And renounce my throne? Never!

[grunts]

Didn't you want to take revenge
on Gabriel Agreste?

He probably has more than one enemy.

[both grunt]

-Don't forget about our deal.
-Yeah. Yeah.

Even though they're not plastic,
I'll take care of their magic too.

But also, I must take my revenge.

You can't humiliate a king like me
and go unpunished!

A party without plastic cups
or plastic balloons,

and without the King of Plastic,

is not a real party.

Don't leave!

Thanks to me, you'll be eternal
and everlasting, you'll see.

Plastic is fantastic!

Go and hide in the hold.

[Bertrand grunting]

Lucky charm!

A plastic bag?

Your superpower
has quite a sense of humor.

This just goes to prove
that plastic is almighty!

[both grunting]

At least it can't be turned into plastic!

Because it's already plastic!

Good thinking, Cat Noir!

You're welcome, M'Lady!

We need more plastic.
Lots and lots of plastic!

Finally, some wise words!

-Are you serious, M'Lady?
-I couldn't be any more serious, kitty.

I need as much plastic
as can be found in the water.

We've gotta get the houseboat's
treatment system running again.

But it'll cause the same problem
as it did last time.

The engine won't hold out, Alya.

Only this time,
Ladybug will fix everything.

Cat Noir,
they're gonna need you in the hold.

[Ladybug grunting]

Get to safety, everyone!

Cataclysm!

No more evildoing for you, Megakuma.

Time to de-evilize!

Gotcha!

Bye-bye, little butterfly.

What am I doing here? This is disgusting.

Aren't you gonna help me?

This is exactly what
millions of sea animals are going through

around the world.

And they don't always have superheroes
to offer a helping hand and save them.

Okay…
Maybe plastic isn't always so fantastic.

In the future,

make the products you manufacture
reusable or recyclable

and made from things that decompose.

You're right.

I think I hadn't realized until now
what plastic pollution really is.

Mr. Bertrand, here's a magical charm
to help you remember your good resolution.

Pound it!

Yeah!

Miraculous Ladybug!

Factory-tycoon, Bertrand King,
known for being the King of Plastic,

has financed the repair of a houseboat

which has cleaned the Seine of all
the plastic waste that was polluting it.

I am turning over with disposable plastic.

I don't wanna be responsible
for the problem anymore.

I wanna be part of the solution.

Now that our daughter
has made us aware of the issue,

we use wooden stirrers,
wheat straw cups and cloth bags.

Everything is eco-friendly,
reusable and recyclable.

The school kids at the root of
this tremendous awareness-raising campaign

have succeeded
in creating a worldwide movement.

This is absolutely miraculous.

[theme song playing]

[song ends]