Vaka (2026) s01e04 Episode Script

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What happening, Isak? Isak!
No.
Come on, little man.
Come on.
Are you okay?
- Are you okay?
- Yes.
Okay. Let's hurry.
Dad
Dad Isak
Here we are.
Daddy's here. There.
We did it, Isak.
We did it! Right? Ninja boy!
Fuck. Now we'll have pizza.
WAKE
Murderer! Murderer! Murderer!
different parts of the brain
and creates prolonged insomnia,
difficulty concentrating and,
in some cases, hallucinations.
The virus that's been given the name Vaka
has, according to Foreign Minister
Saga Bergqvist,
leaked into the water supply
from the pharmaceutical company Framkemi.
Framkemi,
which Prime Minister Christian Elwing
just a few days ago
granted a substantial government grant.
Murderer! Murderer!
Murderer!
Back off!
Drive!
Elwing! You fucking murderer!
Get out of the car!
Fucking asshole!
You can take a break. I'll take over.
What's the punishment for someone
who kills other people's children?
Ask your dad about that.
An eye for an eye, Hugo.
An eye for an eye.
It might just be us today.
I'll start by telling you
Excuse me for calling out
the elephant in the room here.
We must address the so-called
"statement" from the Foreign Minister.
What should I have done?
Burying something like that
isn't in line with our foreign policy,
or even in line with our
A joint statement could have given us
control of the narrative.
- You've put Christian at risk.
- Had Christian been more transparent,
- which he hasn't
- I try to think before I talk,
which has usually worked well.
Maybe it's a habit
that you can adopt, Bergqvist.
- What the fuck, Christian?
- What do you think
Let's not forget the sabotage
at the waterworks yesterday.
The media will be interested
in the hunt for a possible terrorist.
You don't think the media will point out
that we should've turned off the water
as soon as we knew of the contamination?
She has a point. We're not in top position
in terms of people's trust.
On top of that, the healthcare system
is severely strained.
What will the distrust lead to?
What kind of attack
It doesn't matter,
most of us will die anyway.
I've received the result about the eyes.
It's confirmed now that it's linked
to the disease and
It's been shown that when
both circles are complete, you die.
What are you saying?
No, no, no
Jesus
The vast majority of people infected
will die soon.
There are some exceptions,
but apparently they are rare.
- Dear Lord, Christian
- If we could agree on a strategy
There has to be world-class
virologists we can fly in?
We should consider a lockdown.
What about our own experts?
We should set up a team.
Christian, we need
an emergency approach to healthcare.
Some kind of facility
that can relieve the hospitals
I think we have to be completely honest
with the public
and release this information.
People need to be given a chance to decide
for themselves about their last days.
Are you serious?
First, you withhold vital information
from the government and the world,
which makes us look like idiots,
and that also prevents the outside world
from helping us.
Then it seemed
like you turned off the water,
but that turned out
to be a terrorist attack.
And now you think we should inform
the Stockholmers
that they only have days left?
What do you think will happen?
Do you think people will just sit at home,
light a candle and wait for death?
This is
There will be panic and chaos.
Sorry, I can't handle this.
I don't know, Saga. I can't
Should we lie to people who are dying?
Moa?
Moa?
Maybe you shouldn't bathe in that water?
It could be infected.
You mean we can get infected again?
- Do we have any food at home?
- Yes.
- Last night, there was a sabotage
- Such chaos.
at Grönemark Waterworks
west of Stockholm.
The police believes
it could be a terrorist attack.
Large parts of Stockholm have now
been without water for 11 hours.
If we don't have water,
we can drink wine instead.
Shopkeepers report that desperate people
- are hoarding bottled water.
- Thank you.
They warn that the supply
of bottled water may run out.
It actually feels a bit better.
- Does it?
- Yes.
As if I can think.
- After the bath?
- Yes.
You do look a bit fresher.
Have I not said a thousand times
that winter baths are salutary?
THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA
SEARCH ON QUIRLOO
POSSIBLE TERRORIST ATTACK
AGAINST STOCKHOLM'S WATER SUPPLY
Buddy.
What we did yesterday was dangerous.
Punishable.
One could end up in jail.
Do you understand?
They have ears everywhere.
So not a word to anyone about this,
not even to Mom.
Show him you're serious.
- He understands.
- Come on.
It's not needed. He knows.
Not a word to anyone about this.
No matter what happens.
Okay?
And
I'll take this back.
You can have it when you turn eleven.
As we agreed.
Daddy's ninja.
No water in the tap
and all of Stockholm is thirsty
while the anxiety spills over
on social media.
Sorry. "Dad joke."
But, for whoever happens to love Pepsi
Hello, Isak.
Help yourself.
I can still sleep, so it's probably fine.
So what's going on?
Do you guys need anything?
Soda or something?
We have water.
Okay, good.
Wait.
- Is Isak here?
- Yes.
Isak.
What have I said about
disturbing the neighbors?
It's fine.
We have to continue with the generator.
It's especially important now. Come.
Come on, little man.
Come on.
- Isak's going home to do homework.
- Isn't the school closed?
Last night, Dad was working.
- Did he?
- Isak too.
- Did Isak and Dad work last night?
- Yes.
- Where were you?
- In the car.
In the car?
Come on.
Close the door.
I'll be back soon.
Lock up.
Isak?
Can you come here, honey?
Come, sit down.
What did you and Dad do yesterday?
Fixed the fuel filter.
Did it go well?
Did your dad go to work after that?
No.
Whatever happened, it's not your fault.
You can tell me.
I didn't want to leave Maja
alone in the car.
- I'm sorry.
- Baby
There you go.
Elwing.
Hello?
Hugo, is that you?
I'm gonna die in here.
- What are you saying?
- They want to kill me.
Because of that pharmaceutical company.
No. There must be guards there?
They can't do anything.
- Hugo, listen to me.
- No. You don't get it.
I don't want to die here.
I don't want to die.
Listen, Hugo.
Hugo, you won't die.
I'm going to talk to someone here.
Stay close to the guards,
and I'll call you when I know more.
Hugo, we're going to solve this.
It will be fine.
Okay.
Okay, good.
Great, bye.
Can't he get his food in his cell?
Special treatment won't help, trust me.
I understand, but the safety
of your clients is your responsibility.
- I'll see what I can do.
- No, you will solve it!
I'll call again soon.
They're understaffed at the prison.
The clients are becoming more aggressive.
It's my fault.
This isn't going to work.
You have to focus on work.
I'm sorry about Hugo,
but 80% of Stockholm is infected,
and the healthcare system is collapsing.
We need someone
to lead us out of this chaos.
Can you handle it?
I need to take care of my son.
Thank you.
Stay there.
Not everyone gets these kinds of benefits.
Hello?
Daniel.
Daniel.
I know why Moa is doing better
than the others.
- Ice baths.
- What?
I think she's unknowingly treated herself
with therapeutic hypothermia.
We have cooled patients down to 33 degrees
without clinical response.
You have to go lower than that,
to much lower body temperatures.
Far below what's permitted!
Wait, look!
Look!
This was before.
And now it's like this. A lot smaller!
- As I said, we've already tried that.
- Please, Daniel! Please
Elin. You're sick like everyone else.
- It's not a cure!
- It's a treatment!
Look around you!
I don't have time to help you.
No, I know,
but it's a treatment that works!
Don't go, Daniel!
We have to take the chance!
Daniel!
the company received a big grant
from the government for their research.
Early this morning
- Hi.
- Hi.
the public was made aware
of a leak at Framkemi
How did it go?
the rapid spread of Vaka.
And as a first step in the investigation
of the famous laboratory,
the EDC first received information
about the virus
through the whistleblower and
pharmaceutical researcher Lovisa Hassan.
It's her.
It was she who raised
the alarm about the leak.
I've met her.
We have approached Hassan for a comment,
but she hasn't answered.
We'll now interrupt for the government's
press conference about the new virus.
Good evening, and welcome to this meeting
on the occasion of the new virus.
The so-called Vaka.
The Swedish government is working
with full focus to fight the disease.
There has been speculations about
whether I am infected.
And
I can confirm that this is the case.
I will therefore resign
effective immediately.
We can also confirm
that the red blood effusion
visible in the eyes of many,
also in mine, is a sign of infection.
These are formed
in and around the iris in circles,
and when the circles are full
in both eyes,
after around ten days,
the disease has entered its final phase.
Most of us infected
will die during this phase.
- What? Oh, my God!
- What's happening?
Medical experts
are working around the clock
trying to map
the transmission routes of the virus.
Trying to find a cure,
but without any success so far.
Most of us will die
before any such progress has been made.
It's my absolute belief
that you all have the right
to access this information.
So that each one of you
can decide for yourselves
how you want to spend
the last days of you life.
Take care of the ones you love.
That's all that matters.
- Is Dad going to die now?
- What?
You never know who's going to die.
No one knows, not even the Prime Minister.
- Dad.
- Move.
What did I say? It's war.
- Please, calm down.
- We have to barricade ourselves.
- Isak, take Maja upstairs.
- I got more water.
Haven't you heard what they're saying?
Your eyes.
That's what I'm saying.
It's serious. We have to be ready.
- The fluoride
- Stop! Just stop!
I don't want to hear any more
about your damn theories.
It's a virus and it affects the brain.
Don't you get it?
That's the whole point. Society
- It's falling apart. It's breaking
- Are you even listening?
Isak told me about the waterworks.
He could've gotten stuck and died.
Don't you get it?
What would've happened if you got arrested
with Maja alone in the car?
- I had full control.
- Control?
You're sick, Johannes.
You have to go to the hospital.
Or I'll take the kids with me
until this is over.
Where would you go?
It doesn't matter.
She's not listening to me.
Stay here. It's for the best.
- We have water. The generator is fixed.
- Who are you talking to?
I'm taking care of us, Eva.
- I'll take care of this.
- The kids are scared of you.
- I'm scared of you.
- You're not listening.
You don't want to listen.
We have everything We have water
We have provisions. We have fuel.
I've prepared for this.
Linda!
Me and Maja are going away with my mom.
You can't stay here alone, it's dangerous!
Linda!
- Hi.
- Hi.
Okay.
- It's just us.
- What about Shirin?
She received a call from home.
Both of her children have blood effusion
in their eyes. She's resigned.
Check your phones.
That means that we're the only ministers
who are still working.
Most of the secretaries
and advisers are also gone.
Five people is the minimum
to lead the country.
No matter what you think
of Christian's actions,
we've sworn an oath to serve our people.
I hope we can all stand by that.
- Yes.
- Yes.
Let's start by distributing
the ministerial posts among ourselves.
Now that Christian and Shirin are gone,
I'm next in line to be Prime Minister.
I have been a minister
for more years than anybody else.
My position is more significant.
What do you mean?
I mean that we have to make decisions
considering the strategy
for the coming days.
The constitution says otherwise.
We're facing a crisis of confidence
that could threaten everything.
We urgently need help
from the outside world.
Whoever leads the country should be
someone with international connections
who the outside world has confidence in.
- You can't just jump in
- Petra!
- Yes?
- What would you do?
We'll have to discuss this.
We'll have to bring
more advisers and
We must stand united now
with a clear leader.
That's true.
Right
This is only temporary, until the crisis
is over and we can convene the parliament.
Is everyone in on this?
- Yes.
- Yes.
That's reasonable
given the international aspect.
If I step in, I'm going to need
the post of Minister for Defense as well,
so that we have state defense
and foreign affairs under the same roof.
Are you okay with that?
- Yes.
- Yes.
Yes, I guess.
Good. We have to think outside the box.
Lovisa.
Lovisa.
Lovisa. I've tried to call you,
but your phone is off.
- No comments.
- I'm not a journalist.
Elin We met at the ski lift.
At the accident.
We helped each other. Remember?
My wife and I are infected.
- And she's been hospitalized.
- I can't help you.
I think you can.
- Let me
- Listen to me.
My wife's illness
is different from everyone else's.
In what way do you mean?
She's been awake for more than two weeks,
but her mind is completely clear
Why was she admitted, then?
Because Wait.
She takes cold baths everyday.
I think it has worked as some kind of
mild therapeutic hypothermia.
- I guess they tried it.
- They did, but not properly.
I tried it on myself
and the blood effusion in the eye shrank.
I'll show you.
It's hard to see, but it's better.
Clearly less.
It slows down the course of events.
But you have to lower the temperature
so that you are completely cooled.
I guess purely theoretically
it could help reducing the inflammation.
- Yes
- And the shock for the cells could
We need to convince the doctors
that this works.
I've been fired. I have no resources.
My wife works for the Prime Minister.
He could help us.
- He's resigned.
- I know, but
Maybe he can put us
in touch with his successor.
Hello?
Hi, it's me.
Hi, Eva. How are you?
Not so good, actually.
Can the kids and I
come to stay with you a few days?
Eva, I don't know.
It looks really bad over there
in Stockholm on the news.
Johannes is
Please, Ulla.
I have no one else since Mom passed away.
What about you? Are you still healthy?
I'm sorry, Eva.
- I can't help you.
- No, wait. Hello?
So you want to sedate people
and put them in freezers?
Yes. But they'll be supervised carefully.
Has anything like this been done before?
Absolutely. There are cases
where accidental
extreme hypothermia
has prevented brain damage
I'm sorry, but I think it's too risky
for the government to get involved.
I understand, but could you at least
look through the information I sent
- and consider
- Lovisa,
- given your previous job
- Prime Minister!
Sorry. Lovisa's background at Framkemi
is precisely why she's the right person
for this assignment.
She has solid research experience
and she knows everything about the virus.
We need to do clinical tests now.
We need funding and we need equipment
to be able to do that.
Damn it, come on. My wife is about to
We are all dying.
You can do something about it now.
At least try before it's too late.
Okay
You're correct.
Even with a small chance of success,
we should try.
Lovisa, get in touch with me
tomorrow morning please.
Absolutely. Thank you.
Thanks for the call.
She's stubborn, that Elin.
Maybe I shouldn't
have given her your number.
It's a gamble.
In this situation
And you want to show you're not like,
what did he say, Monsieur Bouchard?
"Paralyzed by political inertia."
Preparation of curfew
We have a serious situation, Christian.
Your little whim of humanity came
People are panicking.
"Police are to be given the power
to enforce the curfew
by all available means."
Will they start shooting people
who come and ask for water?
It's a start.
I will also ensure that those in need
are guaranteed a hospital bed.
It won't work, Saga.
With so many people infected,
you'll have thousands of dead tomorrow.
You're better off with a giant morgue.
Some of us aren't ready to give up yet.
You're not even dealing with this anymore.
I'm committing misconduct
by sitting and talking to you here.
True. I apologize.
I was just going to get my coat.
- Was this your plan from the start?
- What?
Your statement.
All the talk about me being sick.
I asked you if you could pull this off.
Which you didn't.
I know it might not
feel that way now, but
It was right of you to step down.
You have a visitor.
Wait! Let go!
Difficulty sleeping?
My daughter had that too.
But not anymore.
Eye for an eye.
SMALL AND EVIL
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