The Sentinels (2025) s01e04 Episode Script

1
How long have you been
in this unit?
Djibouti's been here two years.
Me, six months ago.
My husband was treated
by a doctor in Arras.
I'd like a safe passage permit
to visit him.
I'm sorry, but I can't.
I'll do all I can
to find out who informed the Germans.
I'll question everyone
who was working in the lab,
starting with you.
I don't know
what happened to your husband
- But?
- Doctor Roux.
He's hiding something.
What happened?
He wasn't human.
His voice was controlling me.
He killed everyone.
I've been waiting
for someone like you.
Smile, gentlemen!
That's it!
Your families
will be so proud to see you.
You're defending France!
You're the pride of France! Heroes
He was inside my head.
His voice was controlling me.
These photos are from a film
shot by the armed forces.
My men found it.
It confirms the witness statements.
Now, we know this soldier is real.
Were you aware of the German program?
We knew they too
were carrying out research
but believed
they were far behind us.
Seems they've caught up.
So far, only one soldier
has been seen.
Their protocol is not fully active.
What about you? Any progress?
We're back at work.
I've put a team together.
You're costing us huge amounts
of money. You gave us your word.
I always said it would take time,
and luck.
While you're taking time
and treading water,
our artillery and aviation
are struggling.
If the Germans have a program,
this is no time to abandon our own.
And this German soldier?
What do we know?
Mainly rumors.
Two days ago he attacked
a church in Margival,
then 30 minutes later,
was seen near Goussainville.
That's 60 kilometers away.
It's nonsense.
That's the problem, sir.
If the rumors spread,
it would be catastrophic.
Our positions are too weak.
We're close to breaking point.
This man could singlehandedly
lose us the war.
Then he must be
eliminated immediately.
He was last seen
a few hours ago in La Coudraye.
We're sending a unit
to neutralize him.
Your men?
Our men
The Sentinels will
wipe the floor with him, sir.
Won't they, Colonel?
You can count on it.
They're going to La Coudraye.
THE SENTINELS
Doctor Roux was under
a lot of pressure to keep quiet
about certain things
that happened in Arras.
But what did they do
with my husband?
All I know is, a Colonel called
and put pressure on the Doctor.
What? Which Colonel?
Colonel Mirreau.
Mirreau?
Please excuse me
for a moment.
SENTINELS CAMP
PICARDY
Based on the intel we're receiving,
the German soldier has been seen
striking here, here,
and possibly here.
How far is the German front line?
The Krauts are three kilometers
north of La Coudraye.
What's that?
The factory at Pierrefeu.
It's abandoned now.
Probably that bastard's rear base.
They'll update you at La Coudraye.
His armor is impressive.
Seen his weaponry?
That's a 12-caliber.
- Did you know, Captain?
- No.
- And Mirreau?
- We're his war dogs.
Why would he tell us?
Anyway, this bastard
has done enough damage.
Our scouts are no match.
Let's go, guys.
- Take him out.
- It would be an honor, Captain.
Gladly.
- Got the outpost coordinates?
- Yeah. Looks risky though.
Let's go!
May I?
Be my guest.
Gruber's autopsy report
is extraordinary.
It's as if his heart was crushed.
Let's hope
his notebooks reveal something.
I'm still looking
for their middleman,
but I will find him.
I'm clearly intruding.
My apologies.
This laboratory is incredible.
For someone like me, that is.
It has that effect on people.
- The techniques we're developing
- No, not that.
I've requested accounts,
status reports
and got nothing.
With all due respect, that's not
part of your investigation.
All your colleagues,
whenever they're questioned,
they seem afraid to talk.
It's a secret program.
They're following orders.
I think they're scared of you.
Scared of me?
So, I'm imagining things?
I'm afraid so.
Unless I'm mistaken,
the program was
already active in 1905.
What exactly were you testing
back then?
I don't have to answer that.
I checked your archives.
That whole year is missing.
When I asked the Ministry,
they simply said
that you had left the country.
What do you think I am?
You think I'm a thief,
is that it?
Some kind of smuggler?
My father wasn't
a senator like yours.
He delivered coal.
His job was dirty and difficult,
but necessary.
Like him, I do my job
because somebody has to do it.
I'm not looking for a promotion
or a medal.
I'm running a program
that may win us the war.
Now, I must ask you to leave.
I have somewhere to be.
There's too much mystery
around the Sentinels.
When all of this comes to light,
I doubt you'll emerge clean-handed
Colonel.
In Paris, steak like this
is hard to come by.
I'm not hungry.
At least try the wine.
That's not bad, either.
I looked into
when they're reopening the Opera.
It won't be for a while.
I have to take you to the Opera.
You'll see, it's fantastic.
And if this fucking war
is over by the summer,
I'll take you to the sea,
just like we always said.
Is this how you apologize?
What I asked of you
I wish I hadn't
But you had no choice.
Did you?
So let's forget it.
This is Damien Berrard.
He's volunteered to join our program.
A brave young soldier.
Took a bullet to the right lung.
They say you're going to fix me.
Miss Fontanay
will be overseeing the injection.
I don't have the experience.
Mazauric was the expert on this.
I can't possibly decide whether
Decide whether
to sacrifice a life?
If there are complications,
I won't know what to do.
Mazauric never explained.
He just did it.
Your program is in danger.
Joffre is having doubts
and we need to get results.
The Germans have their first soldier.
They're gaining on us.
This is no time for doubt.
I don't know if I can do it.
So I was wrong,
the day I recruited you?
I know this is
a great responsibility.
But you'll rise to it.
Once the war is over,
I'd like to work with horses.
When you see how many
are massacred out there
The poor things don't understand.
I always wanted to be a vet.
What's your plan?
Get a ranch and play cowboys?
Yeah. Why not?
How did she sleep?
Fine.
But I can't stop thinking
about what that nurse said. And
I've been called in to the office.
They didn't appreciate
my little trip to the front.
It wasn't a great idea.
Should I look
for a vacancy at Souplet?
No, I'll manage.
Don't worry.
I'm not worried.
Well, not much.
I don't want you
to start getting ideas.
Think of Lucien. It will help.
I have to know
what happened to Gabriel.
It's hard not knowing how he died,
but you have to
think of yourself, now.
When your uncle died,
I thought I'd never recover.
Then
little by little
day by day
I don't want to get over this.
You never do.
Don't worry.
Prepare the injection.
Will it hurt?
Don't worry.
Bite down on this.
April 13th, 4:15 p.m.
Go ahead.
Commence protocol.
Let's begin.
Pulse, 150.
Adrenalin, 8.
A dose of Robuthein?
Proceed.
What do we do?
Marthe?
Make a note.
Protocol 6-4B was inconclusive.
LA COUDRAYE FORES
Calm down.
We're on your side.
Who's in charge here?
Me.
Lieutenant Brunet is dead.
Corporal Becker.
- What's your regiment?
- We don't have one.
Waiting for reinforcements?
We've had no news
since yesterday.
Did you hear anything?
Great.
If you're hungry, all we've got
is beans with beans. But it's hot.
I wouldn't say no.
Why hasn't he been sent back?
The doctor said
it was just shellshock,
that he'd get over it.
How long will you stay here?
Until we're dead.
The brigadier warned us
anyone retreating
will be shot, so
We need to reach
the Pierrefeu factory.
How far is it
if we go through the woods?
You shouldn't go there.
They say there's a demon there.
Killing every Frenchman he sees.
Waging war on God.
He walked in on a mass
and killed the congregation.
The priest, the children,
the elderly
Have you seen him?
They say he can kill
just by looking at you.
He destroyed a fortress by himself,
near Bréjon.
With soldiers like that,
the Krauts will soon take Paris.
You make it sound
like we've already lost.
You still think we can win?
Of course.
How do you think
the enemy feels?
They're tired.
Freezing cold.
They've watched their comrades die.
Like us.
Like us.
But they're far from home.
Getting nowhere.
They were told the French
were vermin,
that they'd crush us in no time.
But we're still here,
holding out.
One day we'll push them back.
Do you know why we're here?
To kill your demon.
So you're
the Sentinels?
Some folks are saying that we've got
our own super-soldiers, too.
Like giants.
Do we look like giants?
It's a matter of principle.
I take no pleasure in this.
I understand.
You understand? Really?
- I think it's a shame.
- That's for sure.
I've been a proof-reader here
for four years.
I'm punctual, reliable,
and I love the work.
You mean, spotting errors,
adding accent circumflexes
you love that?
I enjoy what I do.
Well, it's too late.
I've already found
a proof-reader to replace you.
What about a journalist?
Hire me as a journalist.
- You?
- You don't have enough.
Descombel and Rosier were drafted.
Marchand is next.
So, instead of firing you,
I should promote you?
We're at war. Things are different.
You know I can write.
Being able to write isn't enough.
A journalist has to be brave.
Devious, even.
I stole a permit
to get to the front.
Isn't that proof enough
of bad behavior?
You okay?
Don't worry.
I couldn't sleep either.
What's that?
A medal for protection.
My grandma gave it to me.
She was a healer.
I used to think it was nonsense.
Now, I know
I'd be dead without it.
All clear.
Then you'd better take it.
Okay, guys, let's go!
Massacring old people
children
Why would he do that?
To scare us.
Get inside our heads.
You're not scared?
Where I grew up,
it was better to hide your emotions.
Then in reform school,
if you showed any fear,
you were bound
to end up in trouble.
So you are scared,
but you lock it away?
I learned to over time.
You're good at it.
This power of his
to get inside people's heads,
do you think that's possible?
I don't know.
See? You're the same as me.
You think it's possible.
Remember who we are.
Are you with us or not?
Get a hold of yourself.
Forget that nonsense.
Not far, now.
Get ready.
They're searching
all the bars in the area.
The pigs are asking questions
about Gruber.
They were seen leaving Ferazzi's
and now they're at Sagitaire.
You think Gruber squealed?
Of course not. What do they know?
There are dozens of bars
in northern Paris.
Don't get cocky, Baron.
Stop being so scared, will you?
Tell the Germans,
no more working together. Distance.
Go on.
Don't look at me like that.
You'd better be right.
Gisèle!
- I don't have much time.
- I got our papers.
REPUBLIC OF FRANCE
PASSPOR
Mr. and Mrs. Deslauriers!
Newlyweds seemed more believable.
If he finds us, he'll kill you.
He won't find us. I promise.
First, we'll go to London,
then cross the Atlantic.
I'll find a job.
They need people out there.
When do we leave?
Soon. When I have the tickets,
I'll let you know.
Be ready to leave immediately.
With only a small suitcase.
I don't own anything, anyway.
Hey.
- I have to go.
- Go on.
All the secrets I keep,
the things I have to hide
It's getting harder and harder.
Remember the words
of Saint Luke, my child.
"There is nothing hidden
that will not be disclosed,
"no secret that
shall not be revealed."
I can't make those decisions.
Sometimes I think
I should stop all of this.
Sometimes
You're continuing your experiments?
More people have died.
It is forbidden
to take a fellow human's life.
It's a sacred Commandment.
But our intentions are good.
And I remember the intentions
of the gifted student
who came here believing
that science would save mankind.
Look at what this belief
is making you do.
I can't sleep.
I'm lost.
And yet you persist.
What are you hoping for, Marthe?
Forgiveness?
God have mercy on me.
PIERREFEU FACTORY
Fuck
Ferraud! De Clermont.
Dose up!
De Clermont, Ferraud, cover us!
Armand and I will go behind
and cut him off.
Djib! Are you hit?
It's the fucking Dyx!
Leave me.
I'll be okay.
- Find the others.
- Let's go.
Find them!
Go!
Don't move.
We'll take care of you.
It'll be okay.
It'll be okay, alright?
Get down!
Shit
You okay?
Yeah.
Behind you!
You must choose your side.
Lord, I have sinned against you.
All these times I've turned to evil,
I've been turning back
toward my old life.
Help me to stand firm
against my failings
and walk the path of truth again.
Lord, I beg you,
grant me your mercy.
And if I sin again,
descend upon me
with all your wrath.
Amen.
Alright, Djib?
It's okay, I'm here.
I'm glad.
You'll be okay, kid.
You'll be okay.
We'll get you out of here.
I don't want to die.
I don't want to die, Djib!
Look at me. Look at me!
- I don't want to die.
- You won't!
You're going to make it,
you hear me?
Armand!
Don't do this.
Fuck!