Roosters (2025) s01e06 Episode Script

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We keep getting sold the idea…
How do I look?
But ask yourself…
-Very macho, sir.
-Yes? Okay. Good macho, or…
-Classy macho.
-Classy macho. So, no polo shirt?
Come along, if you want.
The boys are coming too.
To your stupid course?
I'm losing followers
because of your sexist nonsense.
-Seriously?
-Yes. I've got haters now.
-Because they know you're my husband.
-Don't worry about those trolls.
Honey, you wanted me
to use this time to rediscover myself.
Well, ta-da!
Here I am.
I haven't felt this good in ages.
You know, I was thinking,
we could take a moment to relax--
Please.
We can just do it tonight, that's fine.
Babe, I can't help it if you're jealous.
Guys, were you all able to take a break
from your daddy day?
Yes!
Guys, what age are we living in?
Because men are no longer
allowed to be men.
-Yes.
-It starts in elementary school.
Boys who have to sit quietly all day.
No moving.
But they should be running,
fighting, playing, all of it!
Yes!
But they're no longer allowed to. No.
Try to find a urinal, okay?
An old-fashioned piss pot.
Do you think there's one to be found
among the gender-neutral toilets?
Yeah!
Do you think it's any wonder
that us men are confused?
-No!
-Exactly.
Look, women,
they often talk about equality nowadays.
Right? And that's fine.
But…
equal doesn't mean
that we should be the same, right?
-No!
-Exactly.
So we need to stand up to this.
I mean that literally too. Stand up.
Yeah!
I'm going to put you back in touch
with your masculinity.
So follow my lead. Feel your balls.
This is your warm ball sack.
That makes you a man.
-Feel them shake.
-Yeah.
How do you get them to shake really well?
By jumping.
By jumping.
-Sorry, guys.
-No? Have you had enough? Ief?
And feel that you're a man.
-What are we?
-Roosters.
-What are we?
-Roosters.
-What are we?
-Roosters.
-I can't hear you.
-Roosters!
-What are we?
-Roosters.
ROOSTERS
The apartment stank of wet bath slippers.
It was so gross.
Like I'd walked into a soccer
changing room. It was really…
-I mean, what am I doing?
-You weren't happy.
I'm not happy now.
Something was missing,
and then you got attention.
That was another Merel.
Don't talk about yourself
in the third person.
-Mom, can I--
-No, not right now, sweethearts.
I'm talking to Auntie Pam
about grown-up things.
Well, Ramon did get you
to put yourself first again.
Well, that's just fantastic.
And right when Greg
finally started exercising.
-What do you mean?
-He runs. I didn't know he could run.
-What? Greg?
-He probably has a new girlfriend.
Come on, I doubt it.
He probably just needs it, just like you.
What is this? Oh no!
I know I swore I'd never do it,
but Daan really wanted to and…
We're getting a prenup, of course.
How awful, honey.
I mean wonderful. Wonderful.
I'm so happy for you both. Wow.
-Oh, honey.
-No, don't!
Stay still, okay?
-You should have told me.
-Well…
-No!
-What is it, kids?
It wasn't the right moment.
Dad, you're not done.
Ten bodies, remember? You've had nine.
And nine is good too, okay?
If you got more nines at school,
your mom wouldn't complain so much.
We're doing this so she stops complaining.
I'm not listening anymore.
Machteld, 58, and she likes Jamiroquai.
Fifty-eight, Tess. Come on.
And she likes Jamiroquai?
Come on, Dad.
It's like you're running a marathon
and stop 100 meters before the finish.
Okay.
The last one, okay? Just for you.
Your keys.
A magician? It's his eighth birthday.
We can do better than that.
So now you're going to act
like the fun dad?
You've always been stingy
and now suddenly anything is possible?
Stingy? Me?
Yes! After a night out,
you send me a payment request.
-You want to share everything.
-It's my week, I'll sort it out.
No, birthdays and holidays are exceptions.
Okay, fine. We'll ask Jason himself.
Well…
How childish. Oh, I've got you.
He's the best magician in the world.
He can make animals out of balloons.
How cool is that?
Or a pool party
at Uncle Mike's swimming pool.
-Pool party!
-Yes!
Hey, you can come too.
Cool. Cool that I'm allowed
to come to my own son's party.
Bye, Mom.
Take it easy on Mom, Dad.
She just broke up with Ramon.
Four out of five sponsors
have withdrawn this week.
Five.
The TV Awards Gala
has also withdrawn their invitation.
-I already had a dress.
-The designer wants that back too.
But Suus posted that he disgusts her.
You could like that. That's something.
Of course, the best thing would be
to break up with him.
What?
With Mike? I love Mike!
Yes, but heartbreak is temporary
and being canceled is forever.
Okay. What if I say that I don't agree,
but that opposites attract?
Don't do that.
Wait for it to blow over. Cyber coma.
Steve, why are you with someone
who says things like that?
He doesn't mean it like that.
No?
-Hello?
-Why aren't you answering?
Tina?
I deleted your number.
Why?
Well, I thought after what you said about
my one-time problem, that we no longer…
Tomorrow, the usual place.
Well, that…
Hi. That's not a good idea.
Why not?
-You're in an open relationship.
-Yes, that's true, but…
We're closing it up again.
Please, Daan. I need to talk to you.
It's really important.
Okay, but we're only going to talk.
-Didn't you want to talk?
-Oh, yes, later.
This really is the last time, Tina. Sorry.
Sorry. Yes.
Tina, listen.
I don't have time…
-What? What are you doing?
-Danny?
Sweet memories, bastard!
Asshole!
Don't… What the fuck?
That asshole dumped me.
What the fuck?
And why did you sleep with Tina again?
I don't know.
-Force of habit.
-The course was such a waste of money.
If Pam finds out,
she won't marry me anymore.
Things were going so well.
-Can't you arrange something with Bas?
-Like what?
Sell him your share of the restaurant.
For a low price. And forget about it.
My share is in Pam's name.
What? Why?
It was better for tax purposes.
Then you have to make sure
she gives you power of attorney.
What about my money?
What would you prefer? Be alone
with money or be broke with Pam?
I don't want to lose Pam.
You should have thought of that
before sleeping with Tina.
Oh, here you are. We're sitting outside.
Is everything okay?
No, Mike. Everything is not okay.
You lost a few followers. No big deal.
I finally started making my own money
and you ruined it.
Why don't you want me to succeed?
No, I think you're the one
struggling with my success, babe.
No, I'm struggling with your posts.
It's disgusting.
You aren't serious, are you?
Of course not. It's a role.
I'm doing the same as you.
-It's not the same. It's not.
-Of course it is. It is.
We sell nonsense, babe.
We sell nonsense to people
who are stupid enough to believe it.
-I believe in what I do.
-You don't drink those açai shakes.
True, but it's not hurtful.
You tell people happiness can be bought.
I don't see the difference.
Yes, and my yoga?
I encourage people to exercise.
-By showing off your gorgeous body.
-See? It's not a role. You mean it!
-Since when are you such a feminist?
-Since you became such a dick!
Mike.
-Do you love me?
-Of course I love you.
Then will you please stop this nonsense?
Maybe you should stop.
You're losing followers and I'm moving up.
It's Joost. From my old job.
Inviting me to be on their talk show.
Joost, hey. How nice.
Yes, I do have an opinion on that.
Sounds like fun. Of course.
-Hey.
-Hey, you're late.
Yes, sorry. I was just helping out.
We worked hard
to prepare Mike's house for Jason's party.
Oh, nice.
Okay. Hi.
I'm thinking about selling
my shares in the business to Bas.
-Why?
-Yes. Well…
I think that the restaurant business
is just really exhausting.
I've always said that.
See? And we'll have
some extra money for our honeymoon.
If you give me power of attorney,
I'll sort it with the notary.
Shouldn't I come along?
No, hon, it's not necessary.
It's just a piece of paper.
Oh, sweetheart. These things are tricky.
You need a lawyer to look into it.
And I happen to be a lawyer.
But honey, I really don't
want to bother you with this.
Oh, honey. We'll be married soon.
And then we'll share everything.
So, I'm coming with you.
Okay.
Have a little more.
-Mom, I've had two servings.
-You should eat.
Mom, I'm full.
I can't hear it.
You never hear it anyway, Dad.
What did you say?
Who is it?
Mike.
-Hey.
-Hey, I've got bad news, man.
You can't have the party here.
What? No. Why not? What happened?
The gardener just fertilized the lawn
and it's very poisonous…
So I'll keep them off the grass.
Yes, but you know, Stevie is a bit down.
She's struggling, and it's a bit…
It's not true, Greg. You're very welcome.
Mike, what's going on?
Okay, I have
a television interview tomorrow.
At your house?
No, it's in Hilversum.
So, I won't be home.
And 20 children in my house,
I won't be here
to supervise them, you know?
Mike, I'll keep an eye on them.
And Stevie will be there.
Yeah…
Seriously,
if I cancel now,
Jason will never want to see me again.
Okay, but remember, no kids in the house.
Okay, I promise.
Do you put your house before your friends?
You're not paying the mortgage.
No, because you won't let me.
Hey.
Hey.
Yes, no problem.
We're happy to help, Greg.
-Of course. Have some more sugar.
-Okay, kids.
-See you, man.
-Bye. Good luck.
-Look at that. How much did this all cost?
-It wasn't so bad.
The swimming pool
was already here. Luckily.
I heard things didn't really work out
with Ramon. That sucks.
-Who told you that?
-Our daughter.
-Yes. Of course, yes.
-Yes.
If you want,
I could give him some more fines.
No, that's not necessary.
It was my own decision.
But I could do it anyway.
Sweetheart.
This is the best party ever, Dad.
EXI
-Hey, man.
-Hey.
-Hey, Joost.
-Hey, man.
Who would have thought?
First I'm getting fired due to sexism,
and before you know it,
I'm back for an interview.
To be completely honest,
that course of yours
has caused quite a stir. Man oh man.
Yes, I thought it was time
for men to get some support again.
Support? Half the country hates you.
Yes, and the other half loves me.
I brought you something.
A format for a series.
I just wanted to see what you think.
"Roosters, The Series"?
Yes, the title is supposed to be ironic.
Yes.
-Can Mr. Mulder come to makeup?
-Yes.
-We're going live in ten minutes.
-Yes. No, that's yours.
"Roosters, The Series."
Babe?
Don't be alarmed,
but Bas might act a little weird.
Oh, why's that?
Well, during our open relationship,
I had sex with Tina one time.
What?
She'd been after me for a long time, and…
You wanted me to date other people,
so one thing led to another…
Yes, but…
with your business partner's wife?
There you are.
Good afternoon. Please follow me.
-Maarten.
-Of course.
Hi.
Right, we're here for the sale
of shares in your restaurant
of which you each own a 50% share.
-We share everything. Even my wife.
-Guys…
You knew? That he's fucking her?
Because I didn't.
Let's keep this professional.
With all the women in the world,
he took mine.
She took me, okay?
All right. So, the transaction.
I've already drawn up an agreement.
Great.
And you're okay with this?
Blame monogamy.
It's a big flaw in our society.
Yes, I agree with that.
Yes? You were okay with him
fucking Tina for two years?
Two years?
Yeah.
-That's what she told me.
-You cheated on me?
-Don't you have an open relationship?
-Yes.
Yes. For the past three months.
Pam? That's not how it was--
Sorry, but if Pam doesn't sign this,
the transaction can't be completed.
Mike Mulder, influencer and life coach.
Welcome. How are you?
Yes, very good. Perfect.
Since embracing my masculinity,
I feel like myself again.
IN PLAIN LANGUAGE
Yes, you're referring to your course,
"Back to being cocky."
Isn't it a little late
to be against feminism?
BACK TO BEING COCKY
I'm not against feminism.
The more femininity, the better.
I reject the notion
that men should be the same way.
-What do you mean by that?
-Well…
Can't we just accept that women and men
are different and that that's fine?
Can you give an example?
Look at how we're sitting here.
You're there, I'm here.
-Yeah…
-Why is that?
Could it be that women are good listeners,
and men are better at providing answers?
I'm sorry, but you're joking, aren't you?
Who knows? My point is this.
Men have always had strong,
masculine role models. Right?
But those are no longer allowed.
And that's why we're a bit lost now.
-Men are the victims here?
-Well…
My message for you, Dana,
and actually for all the viewers is,
we're equal, but we're not the same.
-Do all men agree with this, Mike?
-Women too.
You wouldn't believe how many emails
I receive from women who are longing
for their men to take them
the old-fashioned way. You know?
Ma'am!
Ma'am?
Ma'am, there are kids
with water guns in the house.
It's fine.
But Mr. Mike said he didn't want this.
Mike says a lot of strange things.
They're inside with pistols…
You go left, I go right.
Go play hide-and-seek outside.
Boo! Come on, get out.
-No, certainly not with water--
-Hands up!
Not with water guns. Get outside!
No. Get outside with… Really?
-What are you doing?
-No.
-That's not yours, okay?
-You looked good in it.
-Want to try it?
-I couldn't even get one leg in.
-Remember?
-You mean…
"Oh, Greg, take me."
No, it wasn't…
No, stop. It's so embarrassing.
I should have done it.
What?
I should have taken you. Right?
You were right all along.
I had dozed off.
I didn't make any effort.
I'm sorry.
So nice.
-I missed you so much.
-Yes, me too.
-Your wife, Stevie.
-Yes?
What does she think of your stance?
She fully supports me. And Stevie is
a very successful woman.
She doesn't need a weak guy
in order to dominate.
A weak guy, you say. But isn't that by--
Okay.
Mike, we have Stevie live on the show,
on the phone.
Stevie.
Hello.
Hi, honey.
Mike, I can't do this any longer.
What?
Be with a man who's selling such nonsense.
You've created a business model
out of men who can't handle strong women.
How sad is that?
Honey, let's discuss this at home.
I used to find
that macho stuff attractive,
but times change, honey.
I'm sorry.
But if I stay with you, I'll lose myself.
It's over.
Well, I have all my stuff.
Text me if I've forgotten anything
and I'll pick it up.
I'll just put it out on the street.
-Pam, I…
-I've got something for you.
You have to wet it.
Hey, sweetheart.
-Hey, Dad.
-Home already?
Yes. Who's in the shower?
Ten bodies? Oh, Dad, I'm so proud of you.
You're officially over Mom.
Hey, sweetheart.
What are we celebrating?
Hey, I'm going to get dressed.
Should we get a pizza?
All that work and then you do this?
Dad, you're back at square one.
No, it's completely different now.
Your mother is so sweet, and the sex…
We did it three times.
In bed, in the shower… Oh, wait, Tess.
Can you delete my Tinder account?
Or pause it. You never know.
And?
This was the best party ever, Dad.
And Mom.
And Mom.
That's nice, sweetheart. Lay down.
-Lexi won, you know.
-Won what?
Hide-and-seek.
She was in Uncle Mike's bedroom.
Didn't she find it scary in there?
No, because you were there too.
You were fighting.
-Fighting?
-No.
She said that you were cursing
and that you gave Mom a spanking.
Tell Lexi that she has
a great imagination, okay?
Yes. Sleep tight, okay?
Sleep tight.
-My God.
-So embarrassing.
That's awful.
Oh no. This is bad.
What happened this afternoon?
I thought you were very attractive.
Same here.
Still?
Very much so.
It's so annoying that it works
when we're not together and then…
Sometimes you have to go away
in order to come back.
Oh my God. #GoodLifeWithStevie?
No. My mother.
And now? What's the plan?
I don't know.
If we get back together,
we might get bored again.
But I don't want
to be fully separated either.
No. We can't do that.
So?
Yes, so…
Maybe
an open relationship would suit us?
-Greg…
-Yes.
I'm home.
Babe, what a stroke of genius.
I didn't understand it at first,
but it was so smart.
Here. Take a look. We're trending.
You've got your status back
as women empowerment guru.
And my course is booming!
-Where are you going?
-I'm leaving.
You can't be serious.
Honey,
I've learned a lot from you.
Thanks to you, I'm independent now.
Otherwise, I might have lounged
by the pool forever.
Thank you for that.
Come on.
-Everything will be like before.
-No, that's not what I want.
Sorry.
-You too, Andrea?
-Women support women.
-I've always paid you. You worked for me.
-Yes, and now I work with Madam.
What does it mean to be a man?
The masculine man is a sick man.
But giving up our privileges,
forgetting our ambition and aggression,
acknowledging our vulnerability,
knowing how to forgive,
devoting ourselves
to caring for children or our home,
that doesn't make us less of a man.
The masculine man of the past,
obsessed with power,
strength, and success,
is an outdated figure.
We should demonstrate behavior
that has traditionally been feminine…
but that's also a part of us.
We're not there yet, but we're on our way.
From tough, insensitive men,
we're transforming into new men.
That's our goal.
Good luck, gentlemen.
Look at this.
We are now officially deconstructed men.
Boom.
You're back with your ex.
Ask for your money back.
Look, there's one for you too.
-Oh, boy.
-On the wall with my swimming diplomas.
Stop it, guys.
That course was a total failure, man.
The course or us?
-Well…
-Come on.
Oh, well…
You're Mike Mulder, right?
Yes, ma'am. I am.
-Dirty bastard.
-Whoa, what the fuck?
Goddamn it.
Let's be honest, you had this coming.
No? Nothing? Not even a whistle?
The course wasn't a total failure
after all then, was it?
All right. Okay, guys, let's play.
Yes, come on, guys.
I'll eat you alive. Come on!