The Nowhere Man (2025) s01e05 Episode Script
Salt in the wounds
1
Lukas never lies.
That's a fact.
[in Sesotho] I want Nandi
to have a family.
I applied for foster ship.
So…
This place. Where does
the money come from?
Mary would like to know how you
would feel if you and I became a family?
[grunting]
What the fuck, dude? Relax!
I've lost everything!
I just try to live a normal life, bro.
Put all that shit behind me.
The way you left me behind?
We're pregnant. We're having a baby!
[laughter]
Your man here, he could get in anywhere.
Kill anyone.
That's enough! What's wrong with you?
Lukas asked me to come get you.
See. There he is.
Off you go.
Where the fuck are the diamonds?
Jonah, think about it,
if I took the diamonds…
[crack]
Take the gun, Jonah!
Argh!
[dramatic music playing]
What's the ETA?
Ten mikes.
You sure about the intel?
Relax.
They're just a bunch of miners.
They won't know what hit them.
Isn't that right, Jonah?
-Hey, lover boy?
-What's up?
You know she's got
to say yes first, right?
That's what I said.
Don't worry about that, man.
There's no way she's turning me down.
You met her in a club, right?
-Yeah.
-The poor girl couldn't help herself.
Who were you with?
Just me and Lukas.
This handsome motherfucker?
You sure she wasn't chasing him
and you weren't just plan B?
It would suck if you
were her second choice.
-You know what? Fuck you guys, man!
-[laughter]
I'm done.
Glad this is my last job.
Fuck!
Well, you know her best.
So as long as you're sure.
Thank you.
What is it?
I think I heard something.
What's going on, amigos?
-Lukas thinks he heard something.
-Oh yeah?
Like what?
I don't know.
-Can't tell.
-[Lazarus] Well, we're in the bush.
Take it easy. It's probably a
fucking warthog or something.
Come on.
Let's get moving.
[ominous music playing]
Looks like they've got some HR issues.
[Lazarus] No hard points.
Two guards, half asleep.
[Lazarus] They're just asking to be hit.
Easy in and out, huh?
Especially for the Nowhere Man.
Right?
Yeah.
[Lazarus] Attaboy.
Let's get this done.
[dramatic music playing]
Alpha watch, set.
I've got a bad feeling about this.
Take it easy. They're just a bunch
of fucking miners, remember?
[snoring]
[tense music playing]
[door shuts]
[tense music continues]
[grunting]
[grunting]
I should've gone in with him.
Lukas, you have potential incoming.
I repeat, potential tango inbound, copy.
[tense music continues]
[bottle rattles]
Hey!
[in French] Wake up!
[Victor] Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!
The diamonds are gone!
Let's go! Let's go! Let's go!
Lukas.
Corner's hot. Corner's hot.
You got incoming.
[in French] Get up!
Find them! Find them!
Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!
-Fuck this, I'm taking the shot!
-No. Negative. Stand down.
It will blow our cover.
Lukas will take him.
[grunting]
[in French] Find them, find them!
Spread out!
[in Zulu] That's the last time
I saw the diamonds.
You know…
Jonah… Claimed he heard
the chopper fly away, right?
-Yeah.
-[in Zulu] What kind of helicopter?
Why does it matter?
What is it?
Damon Lee.
[in Zulu] Damon Lee was Lazarus's friend.
He's a pilot. Got one
of those charter companies.
But he was discharged from
the army for smuggling contraband.
If Lazarus was using him,
then he would've known about the job.
Which means he probably would've
known about the diamonds as well.
Maybe he couldn't resist.
Maybe he set up an ambush…
I mean… it wouldn't surprise me.
He's a real piece of shit.
That's what I think.
This uh… this Lee character.
Where's he based?
You know, maybe you've
got a good thing going
with Neo and getting
your life back on track.
Maybe you should let this go?
Where is he?
[Caribbean beach music playing]
Shit, man.
[groans]
[background chattering]
Ahoy!
Sorry I missed your call. I, uh…
I was in the middle of something,
if you know what I mean.
Hey, hey, hey! Relax, man.
I haven't forgotten.
I'm gonna show him the mine.
All right? I've got us covered, don't
Fucking good morning to you too, dickhead.
Hey…
[in Afrikaans] You ladies ready for me?
[pensive music playing]
Oh, Neo.
Oh, thanks.
Sharp.
[pensive music continues]
The Department of Social Development
is pleased to inform you that you've been…
Provisionally approved to perform
services as a foster parent.
Lukas!
[Lukas] There's something I need to do.
I don't know how long it'll take.
It's the only way I can
see a future for us.
I hope you understand.
[humming 'Amazing Grace']
[phone vibrating]
Hey.
[in Sesotho] You could've just spoken
to me, instead of just leaving.
[in Zulu] You're right. I'm sorry.
[in Sesotho] Can you at least
tell me what's going on?
[in Zulu] The less you know, the better.
How long is this going to take?
I don't know.
[in Sesotho] And when it's over?
What then?
[in Zulu] Then I come back…
And we start our lives together.
I promise.
[pensive music playing]
I'm looking for a chopper.
-Who do I speak to?
-You speak to me.
But you don't have an appointment.
Didn't know I needed one.
We don't normally take walk ins.
How did you hear about us?
A friend.
He says you won't ask too many questions.
Maybe he was wrong about that.
What exactly are you looking for?
Something quiet.
That can handle a payload.
We might have something.
It's not going to be cheap.
Well, money isn't an issue.
I need to see the chopper.
Well, you'll have to speak
to the owner first.
He's going to have to verify you.
Make sure you're good.
Great.
-Is he around?
-You just missed him.
He'll be a few hours.
I'll catch him tomorrow.
[pensive music playing]
You know, once upon a time,
salt was more valuable than gold.
Now it's cheap as shit.
No-one cares about it.
That's why we've never lost a consignment.
Once they are cut and registered here…
They're worth five times the price.
If everything goes well tonight,
we can talk about our other mines.
Sounds good.
If something goes wrong or you
and your people decide to screw us…
There'll be nothing left of you.
Copy you.
You know, we've been doing
this a hell of a long time, so…
Trust me when I say,
your diamonds are safe with us.
They better be.
Is he for real?
He's a fucking warlord who
slaughters villagers for fun.
So yeah, what do you think?
Okay.
[phone vibrates]
-What is it?
-We had a walk in.
A guy looking for a chopper.
So what?
He's ex-army.
Something felt off about him.
Does the name Lukas Nkosi
mean anything to you?
I sent you photos.
[phone pings]
Oh, fuck.
Oh…
Uh… Is he still there?
No. He says he'll come back tomorrow.
Okay. Listen, uh…
I'll call you back. All right?
Listen, we've got a major problem.
You're not going to believe who's back.
[dramatic music playing]
Just because the lion knew he
was stronger than the animals,
doesn't mean that he can
go around hurting them.
He can only fight to…
Protect…
Protect his family.
Good.
You're reading so well.
When is Lukas coming back home?
I'm not sure, my angel.
Hopefully soon.
But what if he doesn't come back?
He will.
You don't have to worry about that.
My dad left and didn't come back.
Hey.
That is not going to happen with Lukas.
Okay?
-You want to speak to him?
-Mmm-hmm.
Let's try call him.
[phone vibrates]
Hey, can we talk later?
I'm in the middle of something.
What are you doing?
Nandi.
Uh…
It doesn't matter.
How are you?
I'm okay, but, when are you coming back?
Soon.
In a few days.
You promise?
Of course.
Look uh, it's just, I got um…
I've got to…
I'll call you back. I'll talk to you soon.
We miss you.
Feel better?
Okay, do you want some milk
to help you fall asleep?
Yes, please.
Okay.
[Neo sighs]
[ominous music playing]
[gun cocks]
-You got it?
-Yeah.
We got it.
Okay, do what you have to do.
But we need them alive.
[gun cocks]
[footsteps]
[tense music playing]
[door opens]
[Street] What's up?
[stammering] Hey! What are
you guys doing here?
Who are you guys? What are you guys doing?
No… No… You shouldn't be…
-No, no…
-[Bafana] We know she runs this place.
-Where is she? Oh, and…
-She doesn't stay here.
We also need the kid.
She doesn't stay here, man, I swear.
I swear, she doesn't… I swear, I swear.
-[Street] I don't know where she lives.
-[Bafana] You're lying!
I just saw Melanie in the kitchen
and she wants to play hide and seek.
Come. Come. Quickly!
[tense music playing]
[dramatic music playing]
This is perfect.
Climb in.
Okay.
We're going to put this over you in case
she decides to look inside. Okay?
-I'm telling you the truth, man. No!
-You fucking liar!
[groans]
Please, please, please… No, no, no…
Let's go.
[whispering] Lukas, some
men are at the shelter
and they're looking for me and Nandi.
I hid her in the linen closet
but I don't know what to do.
[dramatic music playing]
[tense music playing]
[gate creeks]
[dramatic music playing]
[helicopter whirring]
No! No!
[dramatic music continues]
[Damon] What's the story here?
Any problems?
[Razor] No. None at all.
[Damon] What about the diamonds?
What's the number?
[Razor] Five thousand carats.
The best I've ever seen.
[Damon] Gents…
Load this puppy up.
Vamos!
Go! Go! Go!
[Razor] Come on! Let's go!
[Damon] Come here, you fuck!
Looking for me?
[grunting]
[tense music playing]
[screams]
[grunts]
Fuck!
When I catch you, you'll fucking pay!
Fuck!
[Neo squeals]
[grunting]
[Damon] Take it easy.
[Luksa] On your knees.
On your fucking knees!
[heaving]
You're going to tell me everything.
How'd you do it?
Do what?
What are you fucking talking about?
-[thud]
-[groan]
Get up.
Get up!
How did you know about the job?
What job?
Hey! Hey! Hey!
Don't waste my fucking time.
Fuck you!
[Lukas] All right.
We'll see about that.
-[thud]
-[gasp]
[dramatic music playing]
[helicopter whirring]
No! Stop! Stop! Stop! Please!
Stop!
-What in the actual fuck?
-Until you start talking.
-No. No…
-I'm going to throw you the fuck out.
-I swear to God!
-Wait!
Fuck!
[screaming]
All right! All right!
Please. Please. Please.
Okay look…
Listen. Listen.
We… we… we fly diamonds in…
From illegal mines.
We cut them.
We register them and then dip
our hands in the fucking cookie jar!
-Take money off the top.
-Who's we?
No, I'm not saying.
Listen, you've got to understand.
I had fuck all to do with it.
It was his idea.
He runs the operation.
I swear to God. I swear. I swear.
Whose idea? Who runs the operation?
-Speak!
-No!
Fuck!
Lazarus.
Lazarus.
It's fucking Lazarus!
Huh?
I'd say that's uh…
That's mission accomplished.
-Oh, yeah?
-There we go.
Oh, yeah.
If that doesn't get her to marry
you, my friend… nothing will.
[Jonah grunts]
[Lukas] Contact!
Break!
Hey! Hey!
What name is he using?
Caesar.
So what's the plan, hot shot?
Keep your mouth shut.
[tense music playing]
[phone vibrates]
You got the diamonds?
Yeah, I've got the diamonds.
Hello, Lazarus.
Nobody's called me that in years.
You sold us out.
Spare me the victim speech, Lukas.
Your hands are just as dirty as mine.
Unless you've forgotten
what we used to do?
I'm going to need those
diamonds back, Lukas.
Or someone you care about is going to die.
That's right.
Think, Lukas.
Think.
I've always been one
step ahead of you, kid.
Nothing's changed.
Call me…
When you figure it out.
Lukas never lies.
That's a fact.
[in Sesotho] I want Nandi
to have a family.
I applied for foster ship.
So…
This place. Where does
the money come from?
Mary would like to know how you
would feel if you and I became a family?
[grunting]
What the fuck, dude? Relax!
I've lost everything!
I just try to live a normal life, bro.
Put all that shit behind me.
The way you left me behind?
We're pregnant. We're having a baby!
[laughter]
Your man here, he could get in anywhere.
Kill anyone.
That's enough! What's wrong with you?
Lukas asked me to come get you.
See. There he is.
Off you go.
Where the fuck are the diamonds?
Jonah, think about it,
if I took the diamonds…
[crack]
Take the gun, Jonah!
Argh!
[dramatic music playing]
What's the ETA?
Ten mikes.
You sure about the intel?
Relax.
They're just a bunch of miners.
They won't know what hit them.
Isn't that right, Jonah?
-Hey, lover boy?
-What's up?
You know she's got
to say yes first, right?
That's what I said.
Don't worry about that, man.
There's no way she's turning me down.
You met her in a club, right?
-Yeah.
-The poor girl couldn't help herself.
Who were you with?
Just me and Lukas.
This handsome motherfucker?
You sure she wasn't chasing him
and you weren't just plan B?
It would suck if you
were her second choice.
-You know what? Fuck you guys, man!
-[laughter]
I'm done.
Glad this is my last job.
Fuck!
Well, you know her best.
So as long as you're sure.
Thank you.
What is it?
I think I heard something.
What's going on, amigos?
-Lukas thinks he heard something.
-Oh yeah?
Like what?
I don't know.
-Can't tell.
-[Lazarus] Well, we're in the bush.
Take it easy. It's probably a
fucking warthog or something.
Come on.
Let's get moving.
[ominous music playing]
Looks like they've got some HR issues.
[Lazarus] No hard points.
Two guards, half asleep.
[Lazarus] They're just asking to be hit.
Easy in and out, huh?
Especially for the Nowhere Man.
Right?
Yeah.
[Lazarus] Attaboy.
Let's get this done.
[dramatic music playing]
Alpha watch, set.
I've got a bad feeling about this.
Take it easy. They're just a bunch
of fucking miners, remember?
[snoring]
[tense music playing]
[door shuts]
[tense music continues]
[grunting]
[grunting]
I should've gone in with him.
Lukas, you have potential incoming.
I repeat, potential tango inbound, copy.
[tense music continues]
[bottle rattles]
Hey!
[in French] Wake up!
[Victor] Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!
The diamonds are gone!
Let's go! Let's go! Let's go!
Lukas.
Corner's hot. Corner's hot.
You got incoming.
[in French] Get up!
Find them! Find them!
Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!
-Fuck this, I'm taking the shot!
-No. Negative. Stand down.
It will blow our cover.
Lukas will take him.
[grunting]
[in French] Find them, find them!
Spread out!
[in Zulu] That's the last time
I saw the diamonds.
You know…
Jonah… Claimed he heard
the chopper fly away, right?
-Yeah.
-[in Zulu] What kind of helicopter?
Why does it matter?
What is it?
Damon Lee.
[in Zulu] Damon Lee was Lazarus's friend.
He's a pilot. Got one
of those charter companies.
But he was discharged from
the army for smuggling contraband.
If Lazarus was using him,
then he would've known about the job.
Which means he probably would've
known about the diamonds as well.
Maybe he couldn't resist.
Maybe he set up an ambush…
I mean… it wouldn't surprise me.
He's a real piece of shit.
That's what I think.
This uh… this Lee character.
Where's he based?
You know, maybe you've
got a good thing going
with Neo and getting
your life back on track.
Maybe you should let this go?
Where is he?
[Caribbean beach music playing]
Shit, man.
[groans]
[background chattering]
Ahoy!
Sorry I missed your call. I, uh…
I was in the middle of something,
if you know what I mean.
Hey, hey, hey! Relax, man.
I haven't forgotten.
I'm gonna show him the mine.
All right? I've got us covered, don't
Fucking good morning to you too, dickhead.
Hey…
[in Afrikaans] You ladies ready for me?
[pensive music playing]
Oh, Neo.
Oh, thanks.
Sharp.
[pensive music continues]
The Department of Social Development
is pleased to inform you that you've been…
Provisionally approved to perform
services as a foster parent.
Lukas!
[Lukas] There's something I need to do.
I don't know how long it'll take.
It's the only way I can
see a future for us.
I hope you understand.
[humming 'Amazing Grace']
[phone vibrating]
Hey.
[in Sesotho] You could've just spoken
to me, instead of just leaving.
[in Zulu] You're right. I'm sorry.
[in Sesotho] Can you at least
tell me what's going on?
[in Zulu] The less you know, the better.
How long is this going to take?
I don't know.
[in Sesotho] And when it's over?
What then?
[in Zulu] Then I come back…
And we start our lives together.
I promise.
[pensive music playing]
I'm looking for a chopper.
-Who do I speak to?
-You speak to me.
But you don't have an appointment.
Didn't know I needed one.
We don't normally take walk ins.
How did you hear about us?
A friend.
He says you won't ask too many questions.
Maybe he was wrong about that.
What exactly are you looking for?
Something quiet.
That can handle a payload.
We might have something.
It's not going to be cheap.
Well, money isn't an issue.
I need to see the chopper.
Well, you'll have to speak
to the owner first.
He's going to have to verify you.
Make sure you're good.
Great.
-Is he around?
-You just missed him.
He'll be a few hours.
I'll catch him tomorrow.
[pensive music playing]
You know, once upon a time,
salt was more valuable than gold.
Now it's cheap as shit.
No-one cares about it.
That's why we've never lost a consignment.
Once they are cut and registered here…
They're worth five times the price.
If everything goes well tonight,
we can talk about our other mines.
Sounds good.
If something goes wrong or you
and your people decide to screw us…
There'll be nothing left of you.
Copy you.
You know, we've been doing
this a hell of a long time, so…
Trust me when I say,
your diamonds are safe with us.
They better be.
Is he for real?
He's a fucking warlord who
slaughters villagers for fun.
So yeah, what do you think?
Okay.
[phone vibrates]
-What is it?
-We had a walk in.
A guy looking for a chopper.
So what?
He's ex-army.
Something felt off about him.
Does the name Lukas Nkosi
mean anything to you?
I sent you photos.
[phone pings]
Oh, fuck.
Oh…
Uh… Is he still there?
No. He says he'll come back tomorrow.
Okay. Listen, uh…
I'll call you back. All right?
Listen, we've got a major problem.
You're not going to believe who's back.
[dramatic music playing]
Just because the lion knew he
was stronger than the animals,
doesn't mean that he can
go around hurting them.
He can only fight to…
Protect…
Protect his family.
Good.
You're reading so well.
When is Lukas coming back home?
I'm not sure, my angel.
Hopefully soon.
But what if he doesn't come back?
He will.
You don't have to worry about that.
My dad left and didn't come back.
Hey.
That is not going to happen with Lukas.
Okay?
-You want to speak to him?
-Mmm-hmm.
Let's try call him.
[phone vibrates]
Hey, can we talk later?
I'm in the middle of something.
What are you doing?
Nandi.
Uh…
It doesn't matter.
How are you?
I'm okay, but, when are you coming back?
Soon.
In a few days.
You promise?
Of course.
Look uh, it's just, I got um…
I've got to…
I'll call you back. I'll talk to you soon.
We miss you.
Feel better?
Okay, do you want some milk
to help you fall asleep?
Yes, please.
Okay.
[Neo sighs]
[ominous music playing]
[gun cocks]
-You got it?
-Yeah.
We got it.
Okay, do what you have to do.
But we need them alive.
[gun cocks]
[footsteps]
[tense music playing]
[door opens]
[Street] What's up?
[stammering] Hey! What are
you guys doing here?
Who are you guys? What are you guys doing?
No… No… You shouldn't be…
-No, no…
-[Bafana] We know she runs this place.
-Where is she? Oh, and…
-She doesn't stay here.
We also need the kid.
She doesn't stay here, man, I swear.
I swear, she doesn't… I swear, I swear.
-[Street] I don't know where she lives.
-[Bafana] You're lying!
I just saw Melanie in the kitchen
and she wants to play hide and seek.
Come. Come. Quickly!
[tense music playing]
[dramatic music playing]
This is perfect.
Climb in.
Okay.
We're going to put this over you in case
she decides to look inside. Okay?
-I'm telling you the truth, man. No!
-You fucking liar!
[groans]
Please, please, please… No, no, no…
Let's go.
[whispering] Lukas, some
men are at the shelter
and they're looking for me and Nandi.
I hid her in the linen closet
but I don't know what to do.
[dramatic music playing]
[tense music playing]
[gate creeks]
[dramatic music playing]
[helicopter whirring]
No! No!
[dramatic music continues]
[Damon] What's the story here?
Any problems?
[Razor] No. None at all.
[Damon] What about the diamonds?
What's the number?
[Razor] Five thousand carats.
The best I've ever seen.
[Damon] Gents…
Load this puppy up.
Vamos!
Go! Go! Go!
[Razor] Come on! Let's go!
[Damon] Come here, you fuck!
Looking for me?
[grunting]
[tense music playing]
[screams]
[grunts]
Fuck!
When I catch you, you'll fucking pay!
Fuck!
[Neo squeals]
[grunting]
[Damon] Take it easy.
[Luksa] On your knees.
On your fucking knees!
[heaving]
You're going to tell me everything.
How'd you do it?
Do what?
What are you fucking talking about?
-[thud]
-[groan]
Get up.
Get up!
How did you know about the job?
What job?
Hey! Hey! Hey!
Don't waste my fucking time.
Fuck you!
[Lukas] All right.
We'll see about that.
-[thud]
-[gasp]
[dramatic music playing]
[helicopter whirring]
No! Stop! Stop! Stop! Please!
Stop!
-What in the actual fuck?
-Until you start talking.
-No. No…
-I'm going to throw you the fuck out.
-I swear to God!
-Wait!
Fuck!
[screaming]
All right! All right!
Please. Please. Please.
Okay look…
Listen. Listen.
We… we… we fly diamonds in…
From illegal mines.
We cut them.
We register them and then dip
our hands in the fucking cookie jar!
-Take money off the top.
-Who's we?
No, I'm not saying.
Listen, you've got to understand.
I had fuck all to do with it.
It was his idea.
He runs the operation.
I swear to God. I swear. I swear.
Whose idea? Who runs the operation?
-Speak!
-No!
Fuck!
Lazarus.
Lazarus.
It's fucking Lazarus!
Huh?
I'd say that's uh…
That's mission accomplished.
-Oh, yeah?
-There we go.
Oh, yeah.
If that doesn't get her to marry
you, my friend… nothing will.
[Jonah grunts]
[Lukas] Contact!
Break!
Hey! Hey!
What name is he using?
Caesar.
So what's the plan, hot shot?
Keep your mouth shut.
[tense music playing]
[phone vibrates]
You got the diamonds?
Yeah, I've got the diamonds.
Hello, Lazarus.
Nobody's called me that in years.
You sold us out.
Spare me the victim speech, Lukas.
Your hands are just as dirty as mine.
Unless you've forgotten
what we used to do?
I'm going to need those
diamonds back, Lukas.
Or someone you care about is going to die.
That's right.
Think, Lukas.
Think.
I've always been one
step ahead of you, kid.
Nothing's changed.
Call me…
When you figure it out.