Arcadia

Subtitles by explosiveskull 𝕄_𝕀_𝕊𝔽𝕠𝕣𝔼𝕧𝕖𝕣

When I was a child, if we were sick, we were cured.

If we were in need, we were given help.

As population grew, disease took over the world, and everything changed.

Governments fell, wars broke out and new regimes grew.

If you were rich, you were given a cure,

and you went to live inside Arcadia.

Grace!

Grace!

Grace!

Grace!

How long is it going to take you to close those curtains?

Sorry.

I can't stop looking at it.

What time's the draw?

Ten minutes.

Is Grace asleep?

- Have you taken it yet? - In a minute.

- Can I get you anything? - Tea?

Since the segregation policies have started,

we have been responsible for over 400,000 people

extending their life expectancy.

We are a success.

And I am proud

to be the leader of this great surviving nation.

We have survived,

where others have fallen.

At the same time, we must do better.

It cannot be acceptable to us, as a society,

that life expectancy outside Arcadia,

for those who have not received a cure, continues to fall.

We cannot, and we do not

pretend that this society is equal.

We could have been crippled by disease.

Those in Arcadia live to 130 plus.

I can't deny that it is unacceptable, for non-residents,

to have a life expectancy of 39.

But we made a choice.

Do we suffer together, as one population,

or survive apart?

divided into those who have been cured and those who we fight for.

We all know that the medication regimes that regular citizens are given,

are essential, keeping them alive.

Doctors are doing what they can,

but we cannot cure everyone.

Medication is the key to preventing further outbreaks,

it is the key to giving citizens the life they do have.

Tonight, we celebrate the annual citizen lottery...

- I haven't missed it, have I? - No, they're just about to draw the numbers.

Thanks.

...our society. Good luck everyone.

We look forward to welcoming our winners into Arcadia, in the coming days.

- How many lines do we have? - Six.

- I'm sorry, I couldn't afford any more. - Stop, it's fine.

That's local government work, for you.

Don't worry. One day, you'll have all the tickets you could ever want.

Or maybe, I could just get us the cure.

...to Arcadia, to receive your highly expensive treatment,

and then shown to your brand new homes,

where you will enjoy years and years of healthy happy life.

So, the winning numbers in tonight's draw are...

30,

8,

45,

32,

19,

and 22!

Thank you for tuning in, and good luck checking those tickets...

- It's OK, darling. - It's not.

[celebratory screams from neighbors' apartment]

At least, we know it's possible to win.

...and the doctor's opinion is final.

And now, for further exciting news,

Prime Minister Ryder has announced the Guardian Entry Program.

I am now joined by Mr. Nigel Stuart, the executive director of GEP.

Mr. Stuart, perhaps, you could tell us a little about the new program.

The Guardian Entry Program, an initiative approved by our founders,

where any citizen can earn a place in Arcadia for their families.

Any citizen wishing to join the program

should call their community center, first thing in the morning.

- What was that surname, again? - Whitelow.

Excellent. Current employment?

Junior Councilor in Sector 7.

Well done, you.

How many dependents would you like to bring into Arcadia with you?

What are the rules?

No more than two.

My wife Abigail, and my daughter, Grace.

Is your daughter enrolled in the academy?

- She's only 11. - She can start from 12.

Once they've completed 15-year service,

successful graduates are given the cure and a place in Arcadia.

I'll give you some of our literature at the end.

Ah, just to check...

have you got the new implant?

- No, what is it? - Very simple, a chip in the wrist.

It just vibrates, every time you need to take your medication,

lets us know you're keeping up to date.

If you don't take your medication, it incapacitates you,

puts you into a controlled coma, so you can be safely transferred

to the nearest hospital, to be medicated.

Sounds a little extreme.

It's better than dying.

We need healthy employees.

You are, after all, an investment.

It's compulsory, if you want to join the program.

Should I put you down for one?

- Yes. - Excellent.

Fingerprint?

To confirm, you will be assigned a handler.

Handlers are members of Arcadia,

and they will provide you with tasks that will earn you points,

and enough points, and you'll get a new life in Arcadia.

- How long will it take? - It isn't defined.

Your handler will tell you, shouldn't be too long.

We are interested in welcoming people to Arcadia,

not finding reasons to keep them out.

- Your handler will be... -

Jacob Harlow.

My wife if fairly ill.

It'll be months,

not years.

[muffled announcer on the radio]

Medication alert, please take your prescribed medication.

- Hello? - Hey buddy, got another job for you, it's a quick one.

What is it?

It's just one target, he's a 37-year-old male.

He's a level one primary target, we just need you to babysit him.

Babysit him?

Yeah, just basics, make sure he doesn't go anywhere, keep an eye on him.

That sould be about it.

You'll receive further instructions once you're there.

Well, what do you need doing?

Just keep him alive. Uh, give me a moment.

Susan, can you bring up Charlie Whitelow's points record?

Certainly, Jacob. Mr. Whitelow's points record on screen now.

Wow, you're really close to your points total.

A few lucky turns in this job could be it. Open doors, buddy.

Really?

You sit tight, my guy's pretty close with the package.

End call.

Call from unknown number.

Accept.

- Mr. Harlow? - Yo.

I've got Prime Minister Ryder for you.

Just connecting you now.

Mr. Harlow, Adrian Ryder here.

Hello, sir.

I've been informed that you have a man working on the Adam Black case

- Yes, sir. - Is he capable?

He is one of our best guardians, sir.

Excellent, I want oversight of this operation.

- OK, sir. - Report back to me every two hours.

Yes, sir.

Do you have family outside Arcadia?

Yes, sir. A-a sister and a nephew, sir.

Bear in mind that a good performance from your team

could lead to a place in Arcadia for them.

- Yes, sir. - Call ended.

Show me Adam Black's profile.

Appearing now, Jacob.

Who the fuck are you?

Wow.

Hands above your head.

Hands above your head. Don't speak.

Stand up.

On your feet.

Pick up that chair.

Susan, can you give me a feed to G5's phone?

Certainly, Jacob. Audio or video?

- Can we have both? - We certainly can, Jacob.

- Phone only, for now. - Audio activated.

Move faster, pick up that chair and move through there.

Would you like me to optimize sound quality, Jacob?

Yes.

Move over there, no sudden movements. Don't be stupid.

Call from Ben Hazelwood, of Central Security Services.

Accept.

All right, mate, how is it going?

Hey, did my clearance request come through?

Sure, there's six cameras on that road.

- Six? You joking? - Sit down.

I got more cameras pointed on me, right now.

Use this to tie your legs...

You want me to send 'em over to you?

Sure, give me access.

Call ended.

If you want money, or something, y-you've come to the wrong place...

Mouth. Shut.

Whatever you want, this isn't the way to...

What did I say?

You're welcome to take anything you want, whatever this is about, I...

Seriously, if you don't shut up,

this is gonna last a lot less time than I expect it to.

Do we understand each other?

- - This is an Arcadia news alert.

We are just receiving a report from city police

that a gas explosion has just caused serious damage

at the Sector 4 Community Center.

The reports are coming in to us from several sources,