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A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

Good evening. Who are you?

We are doctors.

My mother was killed by doctors.

She suffered for many years.

People say you get used to the pain, but that’s not true.

It lingers.

It's always there.

And there’s nothing you can do to run from it.

It possesses you.

It contaminates every moment of your life.

And even if your mind is strong,

it gets poisoned by it.

And you beg for the pain to stop.

You would do anything to have one single second,

one tiny second without suffering.

A great evil threatens your county, my lord.

We discovered that a disease is spreading on your lands.

Really?

We must isolate the sick and protect the population.

Aggressiveness.

Atrophy of the adrenal glands.

Blue blood?

These are the symptoms?

Exactly.

That's strange...

I think some are missing.

Heightened senses.

Increased strength.

Insensitivity to pain.

And that hunger...

-That unquenchable hunger. -Step back...

-I said, step back! -I forgot the last symptom.

Probably the most important one.

Immortality.

There are two kinds of men.

Those who are afraid to die,

and those who are ready to give their lives for others.

When the apocalypse started,

I saw the simpler ones,

the weak, the outcasts,

raise their heads

and stand up to the powerful.

They shed their blood so I could tell you this story.

Remember their names.

Because if today there is a glimmer in the dark,

it is thanks to them.

CHAPTER SIX THE ALLIANCE

An alliance between your men and my supporters

would allow us to overthrow my cousin.

I would take his place.

When the time comes, I'll abdicate

and return this county to those who ought to lead it.

And may we know who that is?

Its people.

You'd give up your privileges and rights?

Along with my name and rank.

First we must attack the police.

-Without them, my uncle will be helpless. -I’ll have weapons delivered to you.

We’ll still be outnumbered.

Remember the Camisards. They were few against the royal troops.

What if the nobles call upon the king?

We must rally them to our cause.

I'll convince them.

They'll be willing to follow the one who brings peace.

Will it be enough to make them submit to a woman?

No.

For that, I’ll have to get married.

We’ll announce our wedding

for All Saints’ Day.

Are you sure this is what you want?

You’re an honest man, and our Order holds you in high esteem.

A marriage is the only way to convince the nobility.

Katell!

Where are we?

I don’t know, but we need to go. Get up!

What is that?

Help me!

Please, help!

Please, help me!

They will come back!

Help me, please!

Help me, please!

They will come back. Help us!

Help!

Save us!

Please...

That man who was there, Albert.

He’s the one in your locket?

What difference does it make?

That you love him.

I was only 15 when I saw him for the first time.

I hadn’t left the castle since my mother died.

I cried every day.

I was sure that the pain would never go away.

I was on my way to church when he stole my brooch.

It was my mother’s.

My last keepsake from her.

I don’t know what I was thinking...

I was so angry that I chased after him.

I ended up in the town slums for the first time.

I saw those people who were so dirty, so poor.

Those children, playing in the mud.

And the smell of death.

But Albert turned back.

He hugged me.

He said he was sorry, that I shouldn’t be crying.

He had entered my life and became the only one I could see.

I wanted to go to the end of the world with him.

Far away.

As far as possible.

I’m going to protect you, and Madeleine.

But I want something in return.

When we are married, you shall not see Albert again.

Ever.

Élise...

Answer me.

You have my word.

Remember why you came back.

You must find Naïs.

Why me?

Her blood runs in your veins.

She saved your life.

Did you ever think she may have been wrong?

That she should have saved your son?

Every day.

But I know that when we find Naïs,

I’ll understand her reasons.

And so will you.

Did you see that? I made it!

My respects to the best rider in the county.

You’re mocking me!

That's not true.

I really mean it!

What’s wrong, Madeleine?

I wish Dad could have seen me.

I’m sure he would have been proud.

Even if I was not his real daughter?

Who told you this?

How moving.

The dogsbody playing “Mom.”

Stop! You’re scaring him!

I don’t understand a word you’re trying to tell me, cousin.

-She wants you to stop. -Nobody asked you, dogsbody!

You know,

among the whole family, I’ve always felt closest to you.

I was like you before:

diminished, fragile, different.

Madeleine!

It's me, Ophélie.

Madeleine, calm down! What are you doing?

This alliance with the nobility is our chance.

Our chance to never submit again.

Our chance to claim loud and clear why we are fighting.

Time has come to destabilize the power.

Katell...

-Katell, please stop. -Get off of me!

-Katell, please, this is no time for this. -You saw it too!

I shot him in the heart!

-Please calm down. -Calm down?

He’s dead, Joseph!

He’s dead!

And yet he was there!

He talked to us!

You don’t know who he is, his disease might have...

Stop!

Stop with your diseases, your medicine!

Your theories!

What we saw was the Devil.

And no one can do anything against him.

It’s flattering.

The bounty on my head doubled again.

Someday, your head will be hanging from the city gate.

You’re not the first one to threaten me.

What do you expect?

Do you want me to start trembling?

Begging you?

I see it in your eyes.

You’re used to women trembling in front of you, aren’t you?

Bitches bark,

but they always end up obeying.

“Bitches”?

Don't move!

Do you share his views?

No.

No who?

No who?

No, madam.

You’re going to tell Pérouse what you saw.

Repeat after me:

The Brotherhood...

...declares war against the cripple who pretends to be our count.

As long as the cripple doesn’t abdicate, no noble will be safe.

What else did she say?

That you’re first on her list.

Quickly!

My God.

What are we waiting for?

-For them to dance with our heads? -Gentlemen!

-We hear your concern. -Really, Charles?

You say that every time. Yet the attacks are increasing!

-It’s true! -Are you waiting for us all to be killed?

What do we do?

Things have to change.

-We can't stay like this. -Silence.

Silence!

Silence!

Shut up!

I like

neither your manners,

nor your words.

I’m so sorry to hear that, but I’m only telling the truth.

The truth?

Such a big word to hide behind.

I’m going to give you some truth.

You are…

nothing but a petty baron, Monsieur de Lariboise.

A ridiculous upstart.

An insignificant provincial orator.

But no matter how many feathers you stick up your ass,

-you won’t ever be a peacock! -Donatien!

You will always remain…

a timid little bird.

One of those just fallen from the nest that I crush with my boot.

You’re insulting me.

Now you understand.

Oh yes, I am insulting you.

But I'm doing even worse.

I despise you.

You,

and you, and you, and you.

All of you!

I’m disgusted by your fear.

I am no longer the cripple you used to make fun of.

I am no longer the limper,

the dead branch of the family, who was subjected to

your clever jokes and your parlor cruelty.

I am your count!

You have sworn allegiance and obedience to me!

And your count is asking you,

my dear subordinates,

only to listen

and obey.

Is that clear?

Good.

You may leave now.

We need the nobles.

If you humiliate them, they’ll betray you!

People don’t turn against what they fear.

And where did you get this knowledge? From all your leadership experience?

No, from you, Father.

I’ve been watching you.

I looked so long for proof of your affection,

it gave me time to learn.

And what did you learn?

That you’re a coward, Father.

You see?

You didn’t dare to inject that evil into your veins.

-You were afraid to change. -I did it to save you.

Is this what you tell yourself?

Isn’t there a little voice inside you, whispering?

And reminding you that you’ve always been afraid of your ambitions.

You could have ousted my uncle from power and ruled this county.

But you never dared.

Your dog is waiting, Father.

I wouldn't want to keep you longer.

Leave us.

Now it has to stop.

What do you mean?

You were right. That freak shouldn’t be in power.

You would be willing to stand up against Charles?

If the survival of this county is at stake, I would.

I’ll think about it.

Think fast.

We need a providential man to bring back peace.

Why a man?

Someone is trying to create panic and chaos.

Those rebels are only troublemakers.

It’s not about them.

Someone is using them to weaken us.

The rebels were dying.

And suddenly, as if by magic,

they have weapons and even the nerve to venture here.

A conspiracy?

A revolt needs funding. There are no ideals without a patron.

The Baron of Lariboise?

Yes, but he wouldn’t act alone.

He has neither the bravery nor the title

to turn against our family.

Who, then?

Élise?

The enemy is sometimes much closer than one imagines.

It’s too late for politics now.

Take care of my niece and the baron.

In his madness, my son was able to see through me.

I’ve been a coward for too long.

Let’s make them fall into their own trap.

Make it look like a political attack.

You need to leave.

I can’t.

Not now.

Then send Madeleine away.

She’s in danger here.

I’ll look after her. I’ll keep her safe.

Élise?

You have to make up your mind.

My lord. Sir, my master...

Don't tell me anything.

Do you like riddles?

I love riddles.

My father used to invent some for me.

I'd find them on my pillow before going to sleep.

And waking up, I'd run to his room to give him the solution.

How long have you been working for the Baron of Lariboise?

I always have, sir.

Why would a faithful servant come to see me?

Either he’s following his master’s orders,

or he’s about to betray him.

My master and the Countess of Montargis have allied with the Brotherhood.

I need to send a message.

Quick!

Donatien.

What's happening?

I’m worried about you.

I don’t recognize you.

You don’t have to worry.

There’s something I want to show you.

You'll see, your life will change.

Hurry up.

Put your head up. Careful, it's going to explode.

Go on.

Wait.

They're coming!

They're coming!

Get up! Go!

-Go! -No!

Make up your mind!

-Please, you have to go! -I won't leave you!

Our family tree.

Five hundred years of Montargis history.

It was planted by the first one of our lineage,

under the reign of Saint Louis.

The enemies of our family used to be chained to its trunk.

Once they were dead by starvation, thirst or madness,

their bodies were dumped in the lake.

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

Don't be afraid.

-Stay there. -Donatien...

I’m going to offer you the most beautiful privilege.

You won’t have to fear death ever again.

I wanted you to be the first one.

That's it. There we go.

Yes.

He's contaminating them!

We received this.

Élise is going to fall into a trap. We must go!

Where will they go?

I have family in the south.

You shall travel under a fake identity and avoid the main roads.

Come with us.

I can't.

If you stay, you'll die.

No.

I will not die, I promise.

Okay?

Come on, hurry up.

Yes.

Goodbye.

Be strong.

Come on.

I love you, Madeleine.

Goodbye.

Come on, Élise! Hurry up!

It will be okay.

Baron!

Go!

-Get out of the way! -Madeleine, hurry! Run!

Henri, hold on!

No! Look at me!

Look at me!

Madeleine!

No!

Madeleine!

Madeleine!

We only get what we deserve, Baron!

Betrayal has to be paid for with a gunshot.

Joseph!

Joseph!

Joseph!

They are waking up!

Run, Katell.

Katell, please run away!

Save yourself!

Blue-bloods…

I’ll take care of them.

Where is Élise?

This is where your father took refuge when he fell ill.

You had a baron murdered.

An enemy.

What have you done with Madeleine?

Answer me!

-Did you think you could seize power? -No.

I wanted to protect the people from you and from the monster you’ve created.

Why are you doing all this?

Because you threatened a well-established order.

The people are dying because of men like you.

Why not accept that this world needs to change?

Do you see this?

Take it as a chance.

A chance to live…

and to see your daughter grow up.

And what if I refuse?

Then you'll wait to die here.

And Madeleine will return to where she belongs.

And the people will eventually forget

that a countess wanted to upset the natural order of things.

Wait!

Don’t be afraid.

It's going to be fine.

Come here... It's going to be okay.

It's going to be okay.

It's going to be okay.