02x02 - Episode 2

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Victor Maes and his party, and
their supporters are racists.

You do know that
your father-in-law is

one of my campaign's
biggest donors?

Darren Reid was on his
way here to be interviewed

when he was shot.

It was an extremely
professional k*lling.

Sounds like ex-military.

I'm not leaving here
except with the police!

I'm dead otherwise! No!

It's him.

My wife's help is dependent on
an official Regret Settlement

stating that she will
face no criminal charges

beyond money laundering.

I did everything you asked!

I even gave up Fionn!

M. Melnick would like
you to leave now.

f*ck!

[g*nshots]

Arthur!

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You were asked to stay away.

James was quite
clear about that.

Ah!

Can I get a comment on
the Luca Rivera case?

I'm aware that CTU
has had a breach.

CAB also suffered what appears
to be a ransomware attack.

I think they are
connected. You were right.

The Brannigan-Melnick
files are corrupted.

So, can you tell me what
the hell is going on?

DS Claire Wallace with CAB.

Following a recent incident,
we may be reopening your case.

Tell me what you
know about La Modelo.

Give me a name. Gabrio Rojas!

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[throat noises]

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[Bangs]

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[Door rattles]

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[Door rattles]

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[Ominous music]

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Brannigan's car b*mb, do
we know who planted it?

We have CCTV of
what appears to be

someone tampering
with the vehicle

in the car parking
at Dublin Airport.

Great.

Sorry, they managed to
conceal their identity.

It appears to have been wired

through the central
locking system.

It was armed when the
system was disabled

and triggered when Brannigan
locked the vehicle.

Is that unusual?

Normally, a device is
triggered by opening a door,

not by locking it.

Maybe they didn't want a major
incident at Dublin Airport.

Maybe.

Could it have been a warning?

It's risky.

There are easier ways
to sending a message.

Any expl*sives?

Was it PENT?

Why would you think that?

It was used in the
Belgian bombings.

No. This was C4.

So, this could be connected

to Fionn Brannigan
and Darren Reid?

Yeah. We think so.

Hi, Mila. Josh,
good to see you.

I thought I'd touch base to
see if there's any update.

We're fully operational.

What about you guys?

Cyber Crime has
confirmed our breach was

via a socially engineered email.

Can I bounce something
off you? Sure.

We know these were
coordinated attacks.

So, maybe both viruses were
designed by the same person.

Exactly.

And if you figure out who
designed the viruses...

We can track down
the hackers. Yes.

We can start by looking
for a signature.

Yeah, sounds good.

Something's odd about this hack.

I have to go.

Morning. Hiya.

Fancy a pint after work?

My shout.

Uh! Leave it with me.

Excusez-moi.

Thank you.

Ms. Swann.

Deputy Prime Minister.

Ah! Ha! And to report.

It's quite a coup

for Niskus Group and Trestford.

It's such a shame Richard
isn't here to see it.

Yeah.

One minor detail.

I'm hearing rumblings

from the mayor's office

that your competitors
are pushing for a review

of Trestford's finances
following his death.

It's to be expected.

As the preferred bidder,

they must ensure you're
financially viable

before contracts are signed.

Our investors would
rather avoid that

and any delay it could cause.

I'll see what I can do.

Could you arrange
a private meeting

for me and the mayor?

Simply as a precaution.
Just so he understands

that Richard's death
does not diminish

the stability of Trestford,

or our capacity

to close the deal.

I know the mayor listens to you.

And Richard told me how
resourceful you are.

Ha!

Leave it with me.

I talked to Serious Crime.

We think that the car
b*mb could be related

to the hit on Reid, seeing as
they used the same expl*sives.

Are they aware CTU reckons
it's Colombian cartel related?

Absolutely. That's the
avenue they're going down.

I'm not convinced, though.

Speak of the devil.

If Dorgan is here,
it must be serious.

If you'd like to make
yourself comfortable.

Someone will be
with you shortly.

DS Wallace. Mark.

Ms. Brannigan.

What can I do for you?

My client has asked
to speak to DS Berry.

That's not possible.

DS Berry is no longer
assigned to CAB.

So? Let's get her here.

DS Berry is familiar
with matters pertaining

to my client's disclosure.

You know that's not
how it works, Mark.

If you want to speak
with someone today,

you're gonna have
to settle for me.

Ms. Brannigan has information

which may be of interest to CAB.

Right.

However, she has
reason to believe

that disclosing this
information will put her life

at considerable risk.

Are we talking about the same
people who just tried k*ll her?

As I'm sure your
client is aware,

anything relating to the car b*mb
should be taken to Serious Crime.

I don't think you're hearing me.

Ms. Brannigan doesn't
trust anyone else

with this information.

Alright, I'm listening.

Considering its magnitude

and subsequent risk to her life,

we require assurances in
place before proceeding.

Ms. Brannigan will be provided

with round the clock
Garda protection

and her immunity
agreement upheld.

Any new disclosures will
fall under the remit

of our existing
Regret Settlement.

So, this is relating to Ms. Brannigan's
criminal activity in Belgium?

Don't answer that.

I can confirm

that my client's
information has value.

You will want to hear it.

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OK.

I'll speak with my superiors
about Garda protection.

But as you know,
you'll need to speak

to the Belgian judiciary
directly about immunity,

the Regret Settlement
is with them.

So, you think there's something the
team missed the first time round?

No, Chief. Just that
Brannigan has new information

she's willing to share now.

The Brannigan case is closed.

I'm here to ensure that current
cases get back on track,

not to reopen old ones.

Dorgan's adamant she'll
only speak to us.

We need to let her talk.

If we delay, she
could change her mind.

Don't let Bibi
manipulate you, Claire.

I appreciate your concern,

but let me run with this.

Once I have her statement,

I'll hand it over to Serious
Crime and the Belgians.

Well, on that condition:

once Dorgan has spoken
to the Belgian judiciary,

bring her in.

[knock at the door]

[Clears throat]

Subtitles.

[phone ringing]

Subtitles.

Chief Inspector De Jong.

Brannigan, what?

Bibi Melnick. She's
going by Brannigan now.

Her solicitor asked
for assurances

that the Regret Settlement remains
intact. I thought you should know.

What else could she
have to tell us?

We won't know until I
get her in the room.

Then I need to be there.

There's not enough time.

If anything comes out of this,
you'll know as soon as I do.

Yeah, well, I better.

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Before we proceed, DS
Wallace, can you confirm

that police protection will
be provided for my client?

If the information leads us
to open an investigation,

then we can move forward
with a protection detail.

Chief Gately agreed.

We will be sharing your
client's statements

with Chief Inspector De Jong

of Antwerp
Counterterrorism Unit.

Ah! We're dealing directly

with the Belgian judiciary.

Why bring Antwerp CTU into this?

The Chief Inspector
was the leading officer

dealing with your
client in Antwerp.

His opinion will be
taken into account

when the status of the Regret
Settlement is being considered.

To that end, we are
recording this conversation.

With reference to the
Regret Settlement,

I was under the
impression that assurances

would be in place
before we proceeded.

That depends on Ms. Brannigan.

If the new information
contradicts

her earlier testimony,

then the Regret Settlement
will be dishonoured,

as you know.

However, if her statement
is deemed helpful

to the ongoing
CTU investigation,

she will be offered a
new Regret Settlement.

I'm not sure that's in the
best interest of my client.

Well, your client is free
to leave at any time.

OK.

We're done here.

Richard Melnick orchestrated
the Belgian bombings.

Jesus!

That's a serious accusation.

I'm aware of that.

Tell me how you arrived
to that conclusion.

Richard asked me for a favour.

He was my father-in-law and
it was a simple request,

so I didn't think
anything of it.

He wanted a shipment brought in,

and so I looked after it.

I assumed it was money
or something of value

to set up Trestford's
new headquarters.

The plan was to
deliver it to his men.

But when I opened the container,

I found a man inside.

I didn't know what to think,

but I handed him over and
I didn't say anything.

It wasn't until after
the Brussels attack,

when they released the
photo of the b*mber,

that I realized
what was going on.

I thought that was the end of it

until Richard asked me again.

This time I said no.

I didn't want any part of it.

But he made it clear
that it was too late.

He warned me that the people he
was in business with were ruthless.

I had to think of my family.

Is this to do with the
upcoming sale of Antwerp Port?

Was that Richard
Melnick's motive?

I believe the bombing
campaign was a means

to secure the election for
Deputy Prime Minister Maes.

Richard knew that he
favoured the privatization

of state assets,
including the port.

And as soon as Maes
got into power,

Richard formed a consortium
in a bid to acquire it.

Are you suggesting
that Maes was involved?

That's hard to say.

Richard only ever told
me what I needed to know,

so it's possible that
Maes was unaware.

But you are stating that
Richard Melnick mounted

a bombing campaign
for a property deal?

For control of one
of the largest ports

in the world, yes.

People lost their lives.

That's why I confronted Richard

about the bombings on the
night of Maes' victory party.

How did he react?

He warned me to
keep my mouth shot

right before he threatened
to have me escorted out.

It's the last time I saw him.

So, why come forward now?

As long as Richard was
alive, I felt safe.

Well, taken care of
for Arthur's sake.

But now he's dead

and someone has
tried to k*ll me.

I need protection for
myself and my son.

Did I miss anything?

Who was Richard
Melnick working with?

The only contact I had was

with the men I handed
the Colombians to.

What can you tell me about them?

Not much.

I heard one of them call
the other one David.

He was driving a black Audi.

And the second man,
what was his name?

I don't know.

Did he have any
distinguishing features,

an accent?

Ah. I can't remember.

The last time I saw
them was at the port

the day that I picked up Rivera.

Ah! My client needs a break.

Your client has just accused

a dead man who can't
defend himself.

Going forward, we're
gonna need someone

or something that could
corroborate what she's saying.

The recording is paused.

Yeah, talk to me.

She's accused Richard Melnick
of orchestrating the bombings.

What the f*ck! She's saying that
the men she was working with.

If I had this
information a year ago,

I could have arrested
Richard Melnick.

The families would
have had justice.

I can't get into that
right now. Two things.

I need any footage that you
have of the port that day.

Maybe she can identify the men.

One was driving a black Audi.

And you need to get
someone on her son.

She's worried for the
repercussions for her family.

Now I need to get back in there.

And you're certain that
you've told me everything?

If you don't believe me, I
don't stand a chance with her.

Start the recording, please.

Tell me about your marriage.

Ha! How is that
relevant, DS Wallace?

I need to be sure that
Ms. Brannigan's disclosure

is not fuelled by a pending
divorce and custody battle.

The breakup of my marriage has
nothing to do with why I'm here.

James is a good father, I'm
not doing this to hurt him.

As stated,

my client has come forward

because she's in
fear for her life

and concerned for the
safety of her family.

Did James know what his
father was involved in?

James has no idea who
his father really was.

By the sound of things,
you were in this alone.

Yes.

You must have been terrified,

knowing what these
people were capable of.

So, when your brother
called you to say

that he was going to the police,

you knew exactly what that would
mean for you and your family.

Is that why you called Richard?

Gotcha.

I advise you not to
answer that question.

Is that why you gave
up your brother?

Don't answer that.

I will forever regret
introducing Fionn to Richard.

Good woman, Claire!

Lads, come on, we
need to get a move on.

We're going as fast as we can. CTU
sent through a tonne of material.

Pictures of the Audi?

Almost there.

That's them printing now.

Do you recognize this man?

That's David.

[Mark sighs]

I trust my client has disclosed
sufficient information

to warrant her immunity.

Do you think Maes
could be involved?

That would explain
his unhealthy interest

in the investigation.

We need to go carefully,

these are powerful people.

Do you have enough to
take to your superiors?

To open an investigation that could
implicate the sitting minister?

I don't think so.

Until I can confirm
Bibi's claims,

all I have are the
words of a liar.

I'll run checks on the man
she identified as David,

but she could just be
playing another game.

Keep in mind someone
just tried to k*ll her.

And she risks dishonouring
her Regret Settlement.

A Regret Settlement
based on the lie

that her brother was
to blame for it all.

I understand that
you're frustrated,

but we need to run with this.

We have no other option.

[He sighs]

[end of call]

Mr. Melnick,

may I have a word, please?

Yes, as long as it's quick.

I have to go pick up my son.

Based on new intel, CTU
believes there may be

a credible threat
against you two.

Let me guess, my
ex-wife's been in touch.

I'm not at liberty to say.

Explain to her:

as long as she
stays away from us,

my son and I will be
safe, don't worry.

Mr. Melnick.

There will be a
protective detail

stationed outside your
door until further notice.

Have a good day.

♪ [Ominous ambient music]

So, who do we think Richard
Melnick was working with?

Well, to answer that, we need
to figure out who benefits

from controlling Antwerp Port.

My money's on the
Colombian cartels.

Go on.

The cartels are already
moving tons of product

through Antwerp every year.

If they get control of the port, there'll
be nothing standing in their way.

They'll have the free run of it.

That doesn't bear
thinking about.

Maybe it's not just about drugs.

So, what's it about, then?

What's it always about?

Money. Exactly.

Trestford's objective
is to turn a profit

for his investors.

Niskus Group's purchase
of the port would be

a very lucrative
business deal for them.

So, the question is:

was Richard Melnick working
for the cartels or with them?

Subtitles.

[He sighs]

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

[buzzer, dog barks]

Hi, Daniel. It's Aubrey.

[dog barks]

Can you put the dog outside?

I can't. The neighbours are
complaining about the barking.

Don't you worry about him.

Kova!

[dog whining]

You have them?

Duplicate, as requested.

And there's no more copies?

Of course not.

Payment to the usual account?

Yeah, great. OK.

I have time for coffee.

Yeah, sure.

How have you been?

Well, what doesn't k*ll
you makes you stronger.

And Renata?

She's filling up her time

now that Sandrine is gone.

When will she be home?

♪ [Tense ambient music]

She won't be long.

OK.

Help yourself. Thank you.

I... I need my medication.

♪ [Music intensifies slowly]

[dog growling]

[barking]

[dog whining]

[barking]

[g*n clicks]

[both struggling]

[He grunts]

[grunting]

[gasping for breath]

[kicking the floor]

[cracking]

[choking]

[barking inside]

[buzzer]

[barking]

[Music intensifies] ♪

[barking]

[dog whining]

Subtitles.

[dog whining and barking]

[dog whining and barking]

[barking]

Hmm, hmm.

This is my home!

I want to see my husband.

Let me go!

Where's my husband?
Where's Daniel?

Don't go in there.

Where's Daniel?

I want to see my husband.

♪ [Low tense music]

All good? Yeah.

Pint?

Ah! I think I'll
give it a miss.

Are you sure?

Yeah. A bit snowed under.

No bother.

Yeah, not much of
a thirst myself.

I'll just head home, so...

See you in the morning.

Goodnight.

He's... He's trying his best.

You know Gately took
him apart over the hack.

I just want to catch
up on some work.

Mind yourself.

[sigh]

♪ [Heavy ambient music]

[office chatter, phones ringing]

[clears throat]

I want to see my husband.

I'll arrange that once his body
is released, you have my word.

Oh, God!

I need to tell Sandrine!

Sit down, please.

Sit down.

Your daughter was picked up
by officers at the university.

She'll be with you shortly.

I shouldn't have gone out.

Mrs. Katz, we have reason

to believe your husband's
death is a homicide.

Have you ever seen this man?

I really need you to take a look
at this photograph, it's important.

We think this man
could be connected

to your husband's death.

He was a lot younger.

They worked together

some time ago.

I don't remember his name.

It doesn't make sense.

We haven't seen him in years.

Where did your husband work?

Echo Protection Services.

Daniel worked for a...

he worked for a private
military contractor.

Can you maybe explain why your
husband rented a car for this man?

Huh?

You're mistaken.

This is the signed contract

for the car rental, so...

I don't know.

How can this be happening?

I don't know!

[crying]

[Tense music] ♪

[phone ringing]

DS Wallace.

I'm looking for Detective
Sean Prendergast.

I'm sorry, he's not available.
DS Wallace. Can I help?

Yeah. I'm following up
on the Bureau's case

with Antwerp CTU.

Who am I speaking with?

Passent Hussein,
Vandaag newspaper.

Why is the Irish Criminal
Assets Bureau working with CTU?

What are you referring to?

Detective Sean Prendergast
attended the Comity P hearings.

Is he working with
Chief Inspector De Jong?

I can't answer that.

Is he aware of undue
political influence being used

to sway the outcome
of the Rivera inquiry?

What influence?

Would it interest you

to hear De Jong was at Deputy
Prime Minister Maes' office today?

Let me refer you to
the Garda press office.

[hanging up]

[phone vibrating]

[Tense ambient music]

[phone ringing]

Chief Inspector?

Yeah, I'm sending
you a photograph

of a man called Daniel Katz.

Right. Yeah. I need Bibi
to confirm if this was

the second man she
delivered the b*mber to.

Have you arrested him?

No, he's dead.

He died earlier today.

How?

Whoever the k*ller was,
Katz was expecting him.

He turned off the
security cameras,

even made his k*ller a coffee.

Sounds like Katz didn't want

a record of whoever
was visiting him.

Or the k*ller had that
much power over Katz

that he did exactly
as he was told.

Either way, until I get
to the bottom of this,

Bibi needs to be in Antwerp.

Hello? Claire?

You want me to go to her house

and tell her that a
suspect has been m*rder*d.

The last thing Brannigan will
want to do is travel to Belgium.

All things considered,

perhaps it's safer if
she stays in Ireland.

I need her to be here.

Leave her with me.

But I can't promise anything.

[end of call]

[sigh]

[car engine revs outside]

My solicitor has advised me

not to speak to you
without him present.

I understand that.

I just need you to look at a
photograph, and then I'll be gone.

CTU thinks it could
be David's partner.

Show it to me.

Is this the second man

you delivered the
bombers to? No.

Are you sure? I've never
seen this man before.

Does the name Daniel Katz
mean anything to you?

No.

Did you talk to anyone
else about the CCTV photos?

I haven't spoken to
anyone. What's this about?

There was an incident
in Antwerp earlier.

We traced the car you
identified to this man.

What sort of incident?

If it involves me, I
have a right to know.

Maybe we should sit down.

Katz is dead.

It's looking like a homicide.

This is exactly what
I was afraid of.

I need Arthur here with me.

I can assure you Arthur is safe.

CTU has officers posted
outside James' home.

Belgian CTU has requested
that you go to Antwerp.

We can arrange travel,
you can be with your son.

I can't go back to Antwerp.

It's not safe there.

You have no idea
how deep this goes.

What are you saying?

I can't help you if you don't
tell me what's going on.

Richard had a mole in CTU.

He never told me who it was, but it's
how he stayed ahead of the investigation.

♪ [Music intensifies]

Do you have proof to
back up that allegation?

Explain to me how
they got to that man

when you only interviewed
me this morning?

♪ [Music intensifies]

Next.

Passport.

Welcome to Ireland,
Mr. Van Gasse.

♪ [Theme music]