KNIGHTS OF GUINEVERE: PILOT

[00:00] ♪♪ -[Narrator]: Once upon a time --

[00:12] there was a princess... ...trapped in a tall, tall tower that ran on blood and fear.

[00:26] pretending she wasn't scared. But she was in dire need of rescue. I can make you better.

[00:41] [pneumatic door hisses] ♪♪

[00:57] ♪♪ Go on. Take a look. [power whirring]

[01:12] -[Narrator]: It was beautiful. where fantasies became reality. Where tall tales became indisputable truths.

[01:24] will eventually be under your watchful care. I hope this can make up for...

[01:36] Olivia, your future can be as bright and beautiful as all this. You're here now.

[01:49] -Mm, yes. [organs squelching] ♪♪

[02:02] ♪♪ Isn't it pretty? [winces]

[02:16] ♪♪ -Shit. Security! And when they do...

[02:32] -[Narrator]: Yes, it was so very long ago. And no one ever heeded the Princess' prayers for rescue. Will she ever find her knights?

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[03:07] ♪♪ [footsteps approaching] ♪♪

[03:25] [device chirping] ♪♪

[03:38] ♪♪ [device clatters]

[03:50] ♪♪ [lights click] I'm Princess Guinevere.

[04:04] [peaceful music plays] What lovely names. ♪♪

[04:22] [metal clacks] ♪♪ ♪♪

[04:36] -[Andi]: [screams frustratedly] I'll tip ya 10 P. Ha!

[04:50] -[growls] I went to school with you! Till you started wearing that uniform, crownie. A JUNIOR engineer.

[05:04] -Which one did she need again? -[Andi]: Have mercy. -[Andi]: I chose a job, ASS. We are all victims of the Park.

[05:16] You think a cog like me has power? Your attention's divided, man! and soon, there'll be no place untouched

[05:30] We got no choice! -[Frankie]: [grunts] You're a Park engineer, Dee.

[05:44] Besides. -[gasps] Frankie, when did you buy these? Oh, yeah -- Boombox.

[05:57] Well, let's get out of here before Reggie finds out you're a -- ♪♪ Your ass is gonna pay next time at mahjong!

[06:10] There you go. You, too? Easy fix. ♪♪

[06:25] -[warped voice] [stammering] Hello. Some more bullshit from work? Ajay has me doing a week's worth of tests in one night.

[06:41] -[gulps] Yeah, I see what you mean. into the environmental pipeline? It's not a very sophisticated solution.

[06:53] [metal clinks softly] ♪♪ -Oh, uh, a hunch.

[07:06] I got so much to learn from ya. and we can work together. [laughs awkwardly] -Uh, yeah.

[07:21] Shit, shit, shit, shit! -That's right, Andi! Show 'em who's boss! -I better get to work, too.

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[07:52] ♪♪ [machine whirring] ♪♪

[08:08] ♪♪ [crane whirring, clattering]

[08:21] There's something caught in the net! [low rumbling] ♪♪

[08:36] ♪♪ -[Sparky]: Frankie. -Stop gawkin' at the Park.

[08:51] -I don't need to see ya to know you stopped workin'. into different crap if we ain't haulin' up scrap. And I saw that, too.

[09:06] ♪♪ Tonight. Get siftin', Frank. The keychain factories are gettin' desperate for materials.

[09:20] -Yup, same price. Text: WE BUY METAL! No, there's no damn "repeat customer discount." ♪♪

[09:39] ♪♪ ♪♪ [gears whirring]

[09:54] Oh, my God. [ugly musical sting plays] I-Is that...

[10:08] I-I don't recognize the model. This is gold! -What? -What'd you expect me to do, share a cigar with it?

[10:21] [footsteps approaching] -I-I was just thinkin', Spark.

[10:33] 'Cause if I do, m-maybe I can get A-And I could -- [thud!] I don't want you involved in that "dreamland" crap.

[10:48] Those lab rats are always up to their necks in sick shit. [grunts] Don't worry. You'll get your cut when we scrap her for parts.

[11:03] [ugly, tense music plays] ♪♪

[11:15] [android whirring softly] She made it to the surface this time. My poor dear Guinevere.

[11:28] She must be so confused and lost. Oh, bring her back. [hysterically] Bring her back!!!

[11:41] Please, I-I have to fix her again. -Shall I call security? They won't be able to handle this.

[11:54] him. ♪♪ [growls]

[12:09] [engines humming] ♪♪

[12:21] Text: ALL ABOARD! FASTER THAN LIGHT! -You're polishing the wrong scepter, crownie. ♪♪

[12:36] Just 'cause I got a job in the Tower -Doesn't mean you -- -[coughing]

[12:48] Hope you feel better. -[coughing, wheezing] -But, also, fuck you!

[13:02] Didn't notice you there. Come closer. This is Guinevere. And, yes... [chuckles]

[13:15] The beloved monarch of Park Planet. there are as many Gwens and every one of them

[13:27] draws on the same magic to remember everything. every Princess you meet [continuing over speakers] Our Park Planet engineers

[13:40] work tirelessly to create the ultimate experience for our guests. She doesn't really look like any of these models. You need to go back for her.

[13:53] -All monarchs are usurpers -I -- God, what? I can't just steal from him.

[14:06] -Think of it this way -- [curious music plays through speakers] -Hey, you eat yet?

[14:20] 'cause, yeah -- today sucked. [static hissing]

[14:35] Couldn't move or speak. -But are my tools good enough? -Frankie? [growls] What an ass.

[14:48] -Uh -- Andi? Andi! -Frank, you have to tell me if Sparky's doing something illegal.

[15:01] You have to tell me if he's hurt someone. -Andi, I'm just messing with you. You gotta get me into the labs.

[15:14] Tell me what the hell is going on! [door clatters] A Guinevere android? -Right?

[15:29] It looks really unusual and old. -Better bring it to security. -Why not bring it to security after I fix it

[15:44] -Are you saying you're willing to risk jail time -Remember when we snuck in the Park to play that crane game?

[15:57] That memory is still so vivid. And now, you make stuff that gives other people memories like that. [high voice] That's right.

[16:14] [intrepid, tense music plays] [clunk!] ♪♪

[16:30] [grunting] I believe in you. -[groaning] -Damn, dude -- you've really gotta get away from your desk.

[16:43] -Well, ain't this a fuckin' howdy do. You takin' my prize hog for a night stroll? -[Sparky]: I'll deal with you in a second.

[16:58] Am I not doin' right by you? To one of your nasty clients. -To do what?

[17:11] till you choke on the fumes? Know what some nasty client affords us? Fast one. For you.

[17:25] That's a whole goddamn fleet with you as a captain. It's in exotics. -Lack of gratitude. -Give it a sniff, Frank.

[17:40] -I love you for that hardheaded spirit, kiddo. I do, but... especially 'cause you're you.

[17:55] Whoa! -Agh! Stop biting me! You stole my boat.

[18:09] And now, you're throwin' a tantrum like a child. You know what happens when you break the rules. -Don't. You. Dare.

[18:23] -This is a stupid move, Andrea. You're about to sell an actual Guinevere android for scraps. And you hit like an old man, old man.

[18:38] [both exclaim] You let us fix it. Working model -- I bet you could sell it for ten ships, huh?

[18:52] -[sighs] I get why Franklin's doin' this. -Because I want money. That's the truth.

[19:06] [laughs raucously] Make her shine. Deal?

[19:20] ♪♪ [boat horn honks] Franklin, Andrea.

[19:34] [footsteps retreating] [foreboding music plays] ♪♪

[19:52] ♪♪ Where abandoned projects are left to rot. That elevator should take us where we need to go.

[20:08] -[Frankie]: [laughs] Look what I got! [interface whirring] Did you really get fired? -I really got fired.

[20:23] Hey, maybe they'll take you back after we -- Even after all this crazy shit, I think this'll really improve things.

[20:38] [metal creaking]

[20:50] -Run! [huge footsteps thudding] -Whoa!

[21:03] [both screaming] -[panting] [groaning] ♪♪

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[21:35] Security? -No. Eh, I think. -But they're not programmed to -- -Scream.

[21:49] Do you think she was trying to warn us? ♪♪

[22:01] Thine hearts I wouldst make mine. ♪♪ ♪♪

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[22:34] ♪♪ -[giggles] You gotta save the Princess.

[22:46] [gears whirring] [flames crackling] Huh?

[23:01] [peaceful music plays] Are you lost? ♪♪

[23:14] ♪♪ ♪♪ Well, you've been such a good friend to me.

[23:30] -[Andi]: Frankie! Come on, we have to get to the elevator! [buttons beeping]

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[24:12] [button beeps] [pensive music plays]

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[24:36] [machinery whirring] [monitor chirps] ♪♪

[24:54] Text: ACTIVATE ♪♪ Text: ERROR CAUTION

[25:10] IS ANYONE THERE...? HELP! [cheerful music plays] Hello, Andrea.

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