The Purge

Uh, hello, everyone.

I just wanted to take this opportunity

to say thank you for even bringing me in.

Um, this is an amazing role, really.

I saw your insurance commercial.

Oh, you saw that?

I thought it came out really well.

My husband actually cried the first time he saw it.

Uh, any questions for us?

Um, yeah, actually.

Reading this, um, what is my motivation?

Um, think of her as a caretaker.

Okay.

Her authority comes from a desire to protect.

To do what's best for those around her,

she sets firm limits.

That's what I was thinking.

Oh, and I also thought that she would wear glasses.

Am I crazy?

No, that makes total sense.

"This is not a test.

"This is your emergency broadcast system

"announcing the commencement of the annual Purge

"sanctioned by the U.S. Government.

"Weapons of class four and lower

"have been authorized for use during the Purge.

"All other weapons are restricted.

"Government officials of ranking ten

"have been granted immunity from the Purge

"and shall not be harmed.

Commencing at the siren, all crime except murder..."

"Will be legal for 12 consecutive hours."

Can we back up?

The line as written is "including murder."

Oh, right.

"Including murder will be legal," okay.

Okay, but...

I'm not telling them

to go out and kill people, right?

You're just stating the rules.

Um, try it again from "commencing."

Calm, reassuring.

This is business as usual.

"Commencing at the siren,

"all crime, including murder,

"will be legal for 12 continuous hours.

"Police, fire, and emergency medical services

"will be unavailable until tomorrow morning

"at 7:00 a.m., when the Purge concludes.

"Blessed be our New Founding Fathers

and America, a nation reborn."

May God be with you all.

Really nice work, Megan.

So what's this gonna be? Like a movie or something?

It's time to begin your shift.

Please proceed to your designated work station.

Almost there, gang.

Final Purge Night shift.

Now, remember, the last two hours can get a bit hectic.

Not everything is legal, so stay vigilant.

Possible derby in district four.

Yeah, let's get the drone up.

Purgers spray-painted 16 of our cameras.

Attempted breach.

There's two of them. Let's keep an eye on them.

Watch your scans.

Camera one is out again.

Action in sector 3.

- That's odd. - What's odd?

Appears unarmed, but instead of watching his surroundings,

he keeps checking his bag.

What do you think he's got in there?

I don't know, let's take a look.

Hmm.

Bomb. That's class five.

Suspected illegal weapon on Lafayette.

Yeah, I'm tagging it right now.

Great work, Esme, as always.

So what happens?

Remote detonate the device.

If he survives tonight, he won't much longer.

It's a capital offense.

I don't get it.

With so much leeway tonight,

Why would he still break the rules?

It doesn't really matter, does it?

As long as we catch him.

Take it easy, take it easy.

We're not gonna kill you.

But we are gonna rob this bank,

and Ryan here can't have you getting in his way.

- Sara, where are we at? - Running the numbers!

Doug?

- How we looking outside? - Clear on my end.

Copy that, let me know if anything changes.

Baby oil.

Gets that tape right off.

It's funny, Tommy. Stay focused.

Always!

Most of the time.

Got it!

Hey...

Ryan, I told you, don't worry.

I got this.

Ready?

Clear.

Clear.

Come on.

Oh, look at that.

They're practically invisible.

Anti-surveillance headgear. Illegal except on Purge.

Hey, what's the protocol

for a ranked ten official in distress?

Run facial recognition to confirm level ten,

tag it, then call upstairs.

You okay?

I just got promoted

from the district seven office last week,

so this is my first time working Purge Night.

This kind of crime is, you know...

I'm used to litterbugs and rolling stops.

Yeah, first time's the hardest...

I'm not gonna lie, but...

No, it's just a handful of disturbing images

burned into my brain for life, but, hey.

- I work every Purge, so... - Jeez.

Yeah, reminds me not to get complacent.

Without the NFFA,

this is what our world could look like every day.

You really think so?

I've seen what people do

when they think no one's watching.

Damn, y'all, look!

Bank robbers are getting it done over here!

The IT department, however, are a bunch of fucking tools.

What?

Just checking if you were sleeping.

Hmm, it's kind of hard to sleep with you staring at me.

Sorry.

It'll be over soon.

Not soon enough.

This night just...

kind of makes me start thinking about what's really important.

Hold up.

Are you trying to tell me you want to have a baby?

Oh, a baby would probably make this night even harder.

It does.

That first year with Darren?

Tonya, she practically had a nervous breakdown.

And you?

I was at the window with a shotgun.

- No. - Mm-hmm.

- Seriously? - Yep.

I just can't picture you like that.

I'm trying.

Mm, well, it was a different zip code in those days.

I like this one a little bit more.

Mm.

Mm.

Not again. Really, Bill?

Here.

Helps block the vomit smell until they clean it up.

Thanks.

Let's get you to the restroom.

Sorry.

You all right? Come on.

- I'm so sorry, guys. - Every year.

Yo, Ben, good luck, man. Do the thing!

How far away is this "suicide bridge"?

Uh, it's just a few blocks.

Yo.

Ow.

We shouldn't be out here.

Dude, the scavenger hunt is Delta tradition, all right?

You'll be fine.

That's some...

Jeff and Greg are already on their way back.

I don't know, man, this is insane.

Don't puss out on me. We just need a photo.

And, I mean, if it makes you feel any better,

they're already dead, right?

Come on, don't make me do this solo.

Okay, fine, let's get it over with.

One down.

Ignition stage right on time.

Copy.

Hey, I got some foot traffic here

approaching from the south alley.

You need me out there?

Hey, let's just slow your roll, trigger man.

Let's just see what we got.

Looks like two hoods.

Make that one.

We're good. Business as usual.

Michelle?

What the fuck?

Shh... quiet!

I think someone is in the house.

Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.

Babe, let's go.