Moonrise (2025) s01e15 Episode Script
Expectations
1
[gentle music plays]
[dramatic music plays]
[gentle music plays]
[music fades]
[alarm beeps]
- It doesn't look like we have much time.
- Nope.
[rumbling]
[computer static]
[tense music plays]
So, um, how ya been?
Nice to see ya, I guess.
Jack! [grunts, yells]
[Georg grunts]
[Georg grunts] Jack!
And in the end, this is where we find you?
Siding with the rebel army?
Working with them for a whole damn year?
[Jack] Hey, wait a sec!
It's just There's a lot to explain!
So I guess you really were a spy.
Right from the start!
[growls]
[Georg groans]
[music fades]
- [Jack] Hey, come on!
- [Salamandra] Don't worry.
I went easy on him.
I'm sorry, Jack.
I know you didn't want it to go like this.
[sighs]
[Mary] Jack!
Rhys? What's the matter?
Jacob, Mary, it's best we retreat.
Yeah, you're right.
[groans]
[wind howls]
[Georg grunts]
[wind fades]
[Jack grunts]
[uneasy music plays]
[Georg] Where do they think
they're going?!
Hey, Rhys! Osma! [exhales]
[uneasy music continues]
Get us out!
Aye-aye! Preparing to launch.
Blasting through Gate 4.
[dramatic music plays]
[Georg] We're pulling out.
[dramatic music continues]
[music fades]
[man 1] L-Zone has begun its advance.
Can we really assume that the target is--
[man 2] The fact that woman mutated
and became the L-Zone core
is still quite a thorn
in our side, isn't it?
[woman] According to our reports,
it seems she and SEED4 are inseparable.
Always at each other's side.
Which means that any attempts
at external manipulation of the target
would be futile.
For now, L-ZONE is theirs.
But should that power be unleashed--
[man 1] How can you just sit back
and watch as they make their moves?
Have you forgotten
SEED1 is working with them too?!
Calm yourself.
Our confidante has
all but finished up her preparations.
Isn't that right, Mr. Landry?
Our strategy No.
Sapientia's strategy has been installed
and fully implemented.
And when the core
is successfully eliminated,
there will no longer
be a cause for concern.
COPERNICUS
[car horns honk]
[huffs]
Just what is the rebel army
trying to accomplish?
They finally establish
total control of Copernicus,
then they turn it into a battlefield?
Maybe an ulterior motive.
Is there really a benefit
that could possibly warrant
destroying an entire city?
Come on. There's gotta be
some kind of connection here.
And I wager
this is where we're gonna find it.
Hm.
[somber music plays]
[Duan] Isn't that ship
[Zowan] Let's roll.
[Wise] The Moon Chains have confirmed
that all four headquarters
of the Joint Army
are working together with Obst,
the puppet organization out of the east.
They foolishly intend
to take back this territory,
our territory, by force.
But silly me, blathering on.
The time has come.
Citizens of the Moon,
friends, allies, and compatriots,
we have fought to secure a future
of perpetual lunar autonomy.
And you have sacrificed
and fought bravely,
so without further ado,
I invite to our stage
he who by the power of martial law
stands with supreme authority,
Robert Jefferson Skylum!
He will share with us all
his grand vision for our future.
- [man 1] The King of the Moon!
- [man 2] Long live the King of the Moon!
[crowd] Moonrise! Moonrise!
[man 3] I fight for Bob Skylum!
What? He's whipped them into a frenzy.
Damn showboat clown.
[crowd] Moonrise! Moonrise!
Moonrise! Moonrise!
Moonrise! Moonrise! Moonrise! Moonrise!
Today, I stand ready
to swear a solemn oath.
Together, we, the Moon Chains,
will bring this war to its climactic end,
and finally rid ourselves
of Sapientia's dominance.
And then, we will shape our assembly
into a democracy
where we are equally represented.
The actions that we take today
will show the people of Earth
and sear into their mind's eyes
our determination, honor, and justice!
[crowd cheering]
[dramatic music plays]
[Skylum] For almost half a century,
the Joint Authorities have maintained
full control of the helm of the Moon.
And the fates of all
- [Windy] Hey.
- Huh?
Wasn't that your old squad back there?
The ones who infiltrated the mothership.
I guess you still
don't feel like spilling any intel, huh?
[Skylum] Their actions
- Sorry I can't help.
- [Windy] What did I expect?
- [Skylum] They never
- [Windy] Whatever.
Just stay out of our way, understand?
[Skylum] The people of the Earth have
arbitrarily decided we have no grounds,
we have no rights to our own independence.
They feast while we're forced
to eat their table scraps.
They steal our wealth and resources
and refuse to recognize our sovereignty.
Listen, people of the domes,
people of the bunkers,
people of the lighthouses, now is
[dramatic music continues]
Her?
[music stops]
[pop music plays on device]
[game beeps]
[Mary] Jack.
A brand-new expansion just came out.
I'm totally obsessed.
[Jack grunts]
Sorry, Jack. For getting you
all wrapped up in this.
What's up?
What's with the apology?
[music fades]
Hm?
It's just that, well
Look, I told you. Don't worry about it.
Well Hey, wait.
Doesn't he have to be connected to you?
Huh?
[Jack] Come on.
He keeps the L-ZONE in check.
- Don't let him stray too far, you know.
- [Whiz-B beeps]
[Mary] As long as we stay close,
we'll never be disconnected.
Right, Whiz?
[Whiz-B beeps]
He's just showing off now.
[giggles]
[gentle music plays]
Sometimes, I still can't believe it all.
That I'm the core for L-Zone.
I know.
But what you are
doesn't change who you are.
Then, what about Phil?
Huh?
[Mary] You haven't talked
since then, have you?
[sighs]
Killing Bob Skylum
was a professional mission,
but it was personal too.
He killed my parents.
And he killed my friends too.
But still, I don't know
where to place the blame anymore.
[exhales]
But don't worry about it.
I'm a man of my word
and I know exactly what I have to do.
[Mary] Mm. I know, Jack.
[yells]
Quit it with the sneak attack!
[Whiz-B beeps]
[Mary] Oh, come on, Whiz.
[Jack] Why, you little
I'm telling you it's not funny, okay?!
[Whiz-B beeps]
I might not be able
to understand you, Whiz,
but I know that you're making fun of me.
Won't you two ever get along?
[Whiz-B beeps]
Stupid bowling ball!
- [groans]
- [laughs]
- [Jack] You're gonna get it this time!
- [Mary laughs]
- [Jack] Hey, get back here, you!
- [Mary laughs]
[music fades]
[groans] Why am I out here with you
when I should be in town with Rhys?
[Nyjer] 'Cause we're keeping
a low profile, Lewis.
[Lewis] It might not look like it, but
I'm pretty darn good at reconnaissance.
I wanted to show Rhys
what kind of man I am.
STADIUS CITY
[indistinct chatter]
[uneasy music plays]
[man 1] I feel like it's been ages
since we left Copernicus.
About how many more days do you think
it will take to reach the neutral zone?
[man 2] From Stadius? Well, I'd say
you're looking at
at least two to three more days of travel.
I've finished questioning the refugees.
Everyone's oblivious.
They have no idea that L-Zone is
moving south, making way for Copernicus.
Is that right?
And Major Rochelle?
Should be done soon.
[man 3] Quit blubbering and stand up!
Come on! Do I need to remind you
how painful this whip can be? Huh?
- [man 3 grunts]
- [child whimpers]
Can you please Can you spare some food?
You think we can spare
our precious resources
on little Earth-brat orphans!
- [whip cracks]
- [man 3 grunts]
[breathes heavily]
[Dahlia yells]
- [people gasp]
- [gasps]
[man 3 groans]
You savage! How dare you?
Who the hell are you? Huh?
Hold on. You must be from Earth!
What is this, some kind of ambush?
[grunts]
[groans]
[music fades]
[Windy] Let me guess.
You still haven't found 'em?
[Salamandra] We are tapped
into every surveillance camera
in both the surface
and underground cities.
[Wise] If they wander into one of
the cities on our network we'll find them.
So let's all take a deep breath,
sit back, and without undue agitation,
wait this out patiently.
Yeah, well, patiently waiting
just isn't in my wheelhouse.
We got any food around here?
You're always thinking about food, Windy.
Moon beef's on the menu, so go have at it.
Moon beef? Seriously?
Yes! Lunchtime!
Always looking out, doctor!
What are you staring at?
[jaunty music plays]
Listen, Gramps.
That better not be all of them.
Don't tell me
that you just ate all of them!
[Harbinger burps] That I did.
[yells]
I'm gonna bleed you like a stuck pig
and shove you
in a shallow grave of regolith!
Goodness gracious.
I'll buy you some more food soon, Windy.
Refrain from the profanity, please!
Doctor, it's a match.
- [Salamandra] Where are they?
- I'll bring it up on the display.
[Windy] Worthless, stinky old fart!
[operator] East of Copernicus.
Stadius City. Avenue 12.
They hid among the refugees
until an apparent skirmish
with some civilians.
They're not far then.
That unit has proved dangerous.
Why, they've already taken out Pitter.
No doubt they'll prove a hindrance
to our carefully laid plans.
They must be eliminated.
And frankly, the sooner the better.
Indeed. Windy and Harbinger.
- Take care of it.
- [Windy] More hungry than I was before!
But
I'm hungry.
- They're Earth spies!
- Stop them!
- [man 1] Don't let them escape!
- [man 2] Move back!
[Rhys] Shouldn't be long.
- [man 3] Go away!
- [man 4] Grab them!
[man 5] Call the Moon Chains!
[man 6 groans]
[tense music plays]
[snarling]
[man 7] Get rid of them now.
[dramatic music plays]
- [gasps]
- [man 8] What's going on?
[Dahlia] Wait!
Huh?
- [man 9] They're getting away!
- [man 10] Are they scouts?
[dramatic music continues]
I'm so sorry.
And in the middle of a mission.
No. That was too big an ask
with your history.
[Osma] You knew, Rhys.
You knew about Dahlia's past.
So, why bring us here?
[music stops]
Looks like you're finally able to relax.
- Huh?
- [Inanna chuckles]
Both you and Rhys
have been wearing some scary faces.
Doesn't exactly invite conversation.
Hm.
I was listening in, you know.
[gasps]
[inaudible speech]
"Jack!" [chuckles]
[chuckles awkwardly]
Well, then, I guess
I'm finally a man in your eyes.
- That should make me happy.
- That's not it.
I'm just glad
you're back to your old self again.
[chuckles]
I never thought when I saw Jack again,
he'd be wearing that stupid grin.
I can't help but wonder
what he's trying to accomplish.
I wish I could've stopped him.
Stopped him from leaving us back then.
[Inanna] But do you regret it?
I don't know. It's so confusing.
I figured he must have had his reasons.
And knowing what kind of guy he is,
I just
Anyway
You guys are really close, huh?
- What?
- [Inanna] It's a good thing, isn't it?
If I'm being honest, I'm kind of,
I don't know, jealous maybe.
But, Georg,
please be careful.
Uh
- [beeping]
- Uh
[Nyjer] Captain Zinger,
they're being pursued. Prepare to retreat!
Roger! Georg.
Yeah.
[dramatic music plays]
Lewis, cover them!
All right! It's time for Lewis to shine!
[Nyjer] Keep them at bay!
Inanna, they're here!
[dramatic music continues]
Go on!
[gasps]
[gasps]
Major!
Wait! Go back!
It's Rhys!
[tires screech]
[Lewis yells]
[dramatic music continues]
Novice Harbinger?! [grunts]
[Lewis] Hey, hey, hey!
What's the plan, y'all?!
[shudders]
[Osma] Inanna!
If I take us back there now,
the only thing we'll face is our death.
We have to retreat.
[tires screech]
[dramatic music continues]
You guys go on ahead, okay?
- [Inanna] Georg, what are you doing?
- We can't leave Rhys behind.
[Osma] Uh
Don't worry. I'll be back.
With Rhys! Let's regroup at Harry's place.
You have your orders!
Georg! Georg!
[grunts]
[music stops]
[Windy] Well, well, well.
What do we have here?
[suspenseful music plays]
Hello, princess. Glad you could join us.
[music fades]
[gentle ballad plays]
[music fades]
[gentle music plays]
[dramatic music plays]
[gentle music plays]
[music fades]
[alarm beeps]
- It doesn't look like we have much time.
- Nope.
[rumbling]
[computer static]
[tense music plays]
So, um, how ya been?
Nice to see ya, I guess.
Jack! [grunts, yells]
[Georg grunts]
[Georg grunts] Jack!
And in the end, this is where we find you?
Siding with the rebel army?
Working with them for a whole damn year?
[Jack] Hey, wait a sec!
It's just There's a lot to explain!
So I guess you really were a spy.
Right from the start!
[growls]
[Georg groans]
[music fades]
- [Jack] Hey, come on!
- [Salamandra] Don't worry.
I went easy on him.
I'm sorry, Jack.
I know you didn't want it to go like this.
[sighs]
[Mary] Jack!
Rhys? What's the matter?
Jacob, Mary, it's best we retreat.
Yeah, you're right.
[groans]
[wind howls]
[Georg grunts]
[wind fades]
[Jack grunts]
[uneasy music plays]
[Georg] Where do they think
they're going?!
Hey, Rhys! Osma! [exhales]
[uneasy music continues]
Get us out!
Aye-aye! Preparing to launch.
Blasting through Gate 4.
[dramatic music plays]
[Georg] We're pulling out.
[dramatic music continues]
[music fades]
[man 1] L-Zone has begun its advance.
Can we really assume that the target is--
[man 2] The fact that woman mutated
and became the L-Zone core
is still quite a thorn
in our side, isn't it?
[woman] According to our reports,
it seems she and SEED4 are inseparable.
Always at each other's side.
Which means that any attempts
at external manipulation of the target
would be futile.
For now, L-ZONE is theirs.
But should that power be unleashed--
[man 1] How can you just sit back
and watch as they make their moves?
Have you forgotten
SEED1 is working with them too?!
Calm yourself.
Our confidante has
all but finished up her preparations.
Isn't that right, Mr. Landry?
Our strategy No.
Sapientia's strategy has been installed
and fully implemented.
And when the core
is successfully eliminated,
there will no longer
be a cause for concern.
COPERNICUS
[car horns honk]
[huffs]
Just what is the rebel army
trying to accomplish?
They finally establish
total control of Copernicus,
then they turn it into a battlefield?
Maybe an ulterior motive.
Is there really a benefit
that could possibly warrant
destroying an entire city?
Come on. There's gotta be
some kind of connection here.
And I wager
this is where we're gonna find it.
Hm.
[somber music plays]
[Duan] Isn't that ship
[Zowan] Let's roll.
[Wise] The Moon Chains have confirmed
that all four headquarters
of the Joint Army
are working together with Obst,
the puppet organization out of the east.
They foolishly intend
to take back this territory,
our territory, by force.
But silly me, blathering on.
The time has come.
Citizens of the Moon,
friends, allies, and compatriots,
we have fought to secure a future
of perpetual lunar autonomy.
And you have sacrificed
and fought bravely,
so without further ado,
I invite to our stage
he who by the power of martial law
stands with supreme authority,
Robert Jefferson Skylum!
He will share with us all
his grand vision for our future.
- [man 1] The King of the Moon!
- [man 2] Long live the King of the Moon!
[crowd] Moonrise! Moonrise!
[man 3] I fight for Bob Skylum!
What? He's whipped them into a frenzy.
Damn showboat clown.
[crowd] Moonrise! Moonrise!
Moonrise! Moonrise!
Moonrise! Moonrise! Moonrise! Moonrise!
Today, I stand ready
to swear a solemn oath.
Together, we, the Moon Chains,
will bring this war to its climactic end,
and finally rid ourselves
of Sapientia's dominance.
And then, we will shape our assembly
into a democracy
where we are equally represented.
The actions that we take today
will show the people of Earth
and sear into their mind's eyes
our determination, honor, and justice!
[crowd cheering]
[dramatic music plays]
[Skylum] For almost half a century,
the Joint Authorities have maintained
full control of the helm of the Moon.
And the fates of all
- [Windy] Hey.
- Huh?
Wasn't that your old squad back there?
The ones who infiltrated the mothership.
I guess you still
don't feel like spilling any intel, huh?
[Skylum] Their actions
- Sorry I can't help.
- [Windy] What did I expect?
- [Skylum] They never
- [Windy] Whatever.
Just stay out of our way, understand?
[Skylum] The people of the Earth have
arbitrarily decided we have no grounds,
we have no rights to our own independence.
They feast while we're forced
to eat their table scraps.
They steal our wealth and resources
and refuse to recognize our sovereignty.
Listen, people of the domes,
people of the bunkers,
people of the lighthouses, now is
[dramatic music continues]
Her?
[music stops]
[pop music plays on device]
[game beeps]
[Mary] Jack.
A brand-new expansion just came out.
I'm totally obsessed.
[Jack grunts]
Sorry, Jack. For getting you
all wrapped up in this.
What's up?
What's with the apology?
[music fades]
Hm?
It's just that, well
Look, I told you. Don't worry about it.
Well Hey, wait.
Doesn't he have to be connected to you?
Huh?
[Jack] Come on.
He keeps the L-ZONE in check.
- Don't let him stray too far, you know.
- [Whiz-B beeps]
[Mary] As long as we stay close,
we'll never be disconnected.
Right, Whiz?
[Whiz-B beeps]
He's just showing off now.
[giggles]
[gentle music plays]
Sometimes, I still can't believe it all.
That I'm the core for L-Zone.
I know.
But what you are
doesn't change who you are.
Then, what about Phil?
Huh?
[Mary] You haven't talked
since then, have you?
[sighs]
Killing Bob Skylum
was a professional mission,
but it was personal too.
He killed my parents.
And he killed my friends too.
But still, I don't know
where to place the blame anymore.
[exhales]
But don't worry about it.
I'm a man of my word
and I know exactly what I have to do.
[Mary] Mm. I know, Jack.
[yells]
Quit it with the sneak attack!
[Whiz-B beeps]
[Mary] Oh, come on, Whiz.
[Jack] Why, you little
I'm telling you it's not funny, okay?!
[Whiz-B beeps]
I might not be able
to understand you, Whiz,
but I know that you're making fun of me.
Won't you two ever get along?
[Whiz-B beeps]
Stupid bowling ball!
- [groans]
- [laughs]
- [Jack] You're gonna get it this time!
- [Mary laughs]
- [Jack] Hey, get back here, you!
- [Mary laughs]
[music fades]
[groans] Why am I out here with you
when I should be in town with Rhys?
[Nyjer] 'Cause we're keeping
a low profile, Lewis.
[Lewis] It might not look like it, but
I'm pretty darn good at reconnaissance.
I wanted to show Rhys
what kind of man I am.
STADIUS CITY
[indistinct chatter]
[uneasy music plays]
[man 1] I feel like it's been ages
since we left Copernicus.
About how many more days do you think
it will take to reach the neutral zone?
[man 2] From Stadius? Well, I'd say
you're looking at
at least two to three more days of travel.
I've finished questioning the refugees.
Everyone's oblivious.
They have no idea that L-Zone is
moving south, making way for Copernicus.
Is that right?
And Major Rochelle?
Should be done soon.
[man 3] Quit blubbering and stand up!
Come on! Do I need to remind you
how painful this whip can be? Huh?
- [man 3 grunts]
- [child whimpers]
Can you please Can you spare some food?
You think we can spare
our precious resources
on little Earth-brat orphans!
- [whip cracks]
- [man 3 grunts]
[breathes heavily]
[Dahlia yells]
- [people gasp]
- [gasps]
[man 3 groans]
You savage! How dare you?
Who the hell are you? Huh?
Hold on. You must be from Earth!
What is this, some kind of ambush?
[grunts]
[groans]
[music fades]
[Windy] Let me guess.
You still haven't found 'em?
[Salamandra] We are tapped
into every surveillance camera
in both the surface
and underground cities.
[Wise] If they wander into one of
the cities on our network we'll find them.
So let's all take a deep breath,
sit back, and without undue agitation,
wait this out patiently.
Yeah, well, patiently waiting
just isn't in my wheelhouse.
We got any food around here?
You're always thinking about food, Windy.
Moon beef's on the menu, so go have at it.
Moon beef? Seriously?
Yes! Lunchtime!
Always looking out, doctor!
What are you staring at?
[jaunty music plays]
Listen, Gramps.
That better not be all of them.
Don't tell me
that you just ate all of them!
[Harbinger burps] That I did.
[yells]
I'm gonna bleed you like a stuck pig
and shove you
in a shallow grave of regolith!
Goodness gracious.
I'll buy you some more food soon, Windy.
Refrain from the profanity, please!
Doctor, it's a match.
- [Salamandra] Where are they?
- I'll bring it up on the display.
[Windy] Worthless, stinky old fart!
[operator] East of Copernicus.
Stadius City. Avenue 12.
They hid among the refugees
until an apparent skirmish
with some civilians.
They're not far then.
That unit has proved dangerous.
Why, they've already taken out Pitter.
No doubt they'll prove a hindrance
to our carefully laid plans.
They must be eliminated.
And frankly, the sooner the better.
Indeed. Windy and Harbinger.
- Take care of it.
- [Windy] More hungry than I was before!
But
I'm hungry.
- They're Earth spies!
- Stop them!
- [man 1] Don't let them escape!
- [man 2] Move back!
[Rhys] Shouldn't be long.
- [man 3] Go away!
- [man 4] Grab them!
[man 5] Call the Moon Chains!
[man 6 groans]
[tense music plays]
[snarling]
[man 7] Get rid of them now.
[dramatic music plays]
- [gasps]
- [man 8] What's going on?
[Dahlia] Wait!
Huh?
- [man 9] They're getting away!
- [man 10] Are they scouts?
[dramatic music continues]
I'm so sorry.
And in the middle of a mission.
No. That was too big an ask
with your history.
[Osma] You knew, Rhys.
You knew about Dahlia's past.
So, why bring us here?
[music stops]
Looks like you're finally able to relax.
- Huh?
- [Inanna chuckles]
Both you and Rhys
have been wearing some scary faces.
Doesn't exactly invite conversation.
Hm.
I was listening in, you know.
[gasps]
[inaudible speech]
"Jack!" [chuckles]
[chuckles awkwardly]
Well, then, I guess
I'm finally a man in your eyes.
- That should make me happy.
- That's not it.
I'm just glad
you're back to your old self again.
[chuckles]
I never thought when I saw Jack again,
he'd be wearing that stupid grin.
I can't help but wonder
what he's trying to accomplish.
I wish I could've stopped him.
Stopped him from leaving us back then.
[Inanna] But do you regret it?
I don't know. It's so confusing.
I figured he must have had his reasons.
And knowing what kind of guy he is,
I just
Anyway
You guys are really close, huh?
- What?
- [Inanna] It's a good thing, isn't it?
If I'm being honest, I'm kind of,
I don't know, jealous maybe.
But, Georg,
please be careful.
Uh
- [beeping]
- Uh
[Nyjer] Captain Zinger,
they're being pursued. Prepare to retreat!
Roger! Georg.
Yeah.
[dramatic music plays]
Lewis, cover them!
All right! It's time for Lewis to shine!
[Nyjer] Keep them at bay!
Inanna, they're here!
[dramatic music continues]
Go on!
[gasps]
[gasps]
Major!
Wait! Go back!
It's Rhys!
[tires screech]
[Lewis yells]
[dramatic music continues]
Novice Harbinger?! [grunts]
[Lewis] Hey, hey, hey!
What's the plan, y'all?!
[shudders]
[Osma] Inanna!
If I take us back there now,
the only thing we'll face is our death.
We have to retreat.
[tires screech]
[dramatic music continues]
You guys go on ahead, okay?
- [Inanna] Georg, what are you doing?
- We can't leave Rhys behind.
[Osma] Uh
Don't worry. I'll be back.
With Rhys! Let's regroup at Harry's place.
You have your orders!
Georg! Georg!
[grunts]
[music stops]
[Windy] Well, well, well.
What do we have here?
[suspenseful music plays]
Hello, princess. Glad you could join us.
[music fades]
[gentle ballad plays]
[music fades]