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THE WORLD IS DIVIDED INTO TWO SIDES: ONE ABUNDANT, THE OTHER SCARCE.

A SELECTION PROCESS LIES BETWEEN THEM.

AT THE AGE OF 20, EACH PERSON HAS ONE CHANCE.

THE CHOSEN ONES NEVER RETURN. THEY ARE THE 3%.

YEAR 104 OF THE PROCESS

Good morning, Michele.

The gates to the Selection Process are open.

The estimated time of your walk is: 47 minutes.

Go, honey.

I slept for maybe two hours. I was too anxious.

I doubt anyone slept last night.

Take care, okay?

THE CAUSE EVERYONE IS WORTHY

"Envy and resentment have led to the rise of groups..."

Don't dwell on that.

My dear Nair,

you can say that because you are 4,000 miles away

in the safety of the Offshore.

These terrorists are right at our doorstep.

Are you going to pass? Look at her!

You know... You know I almost made it?

I lasted three days!

Good luck to you!

You're screwed! You won't last a day in there!

This is as far as you can come, okay?

Now you go home, okay?

SUBEQUATORIAL AMAZON

With the faith of the Founding Couple!

With the commitment of the Founding Couple!

With the strength of the Founding Couple! Amen!

What should I do with these?

Please do not forget your box numbers.

Numbers? Fuck the numbers!

I'm never wearing these rags again.

Three percent.

Only three percent of you

will form the select group of heroes heading to the Offshore...

where the Founding Couple created the perfect world.

Where there is no injustice.

Everyone gets the same chance, and then, the place they deserve...

SUPERIOR COUNCIL OFFSHORE

the Offshore or Inland.

Or as some may say, "their side" or "our side."

This Process ensures that only the best of us

will enjoy life on the Offshore.

But not everyone understands this.

As you know, envy and resentment have fueled groups,

who in the name of a false and hypocritical equality

and with populist ideas, aim to destroy everything we have achieved.

But they have always failed and will continue to fail.

And so, welcome, everyone.

Welcome, Michele.

I hope that you will do your very best, Joana.

And that you will trust the Process, Alex.

Because all these years of sacrifice, Fernando,

could be rewarded right here.

Remember, you each create your own merit.

No matter what happens...

you deserve this.

Now would be a good time to express our gratitude, don't you think?

Repeat after me:

We are grateful for the chance...

We are grateful for the chance...

- for a better way of life. - For a better way of life.

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much.

A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

CHAPTER 01 CUBES

Candidates, please proceed to the interview rooms. Thank you.

- Need some help? I can push you. - No, I'm good, thanks.

- It's all good, I can help... - Buddy, I said I don't need it.

Let them see I can get around by myself.

Sorry, man. I didn't mean to get in your way.

There's a lot of people.

At this rate, by the time we get to the Offshore,

we'll all be 30 or 40.

Congratulations on your speech.

You don't work here.

My name is Aline.

I was sent to evaluate the Process this year.

I don't think I got that memo.

It was a last-minute decision.

It's a routine analysis of the tests and changes made over the past few years.

So, I am your memo.

Okay. But first I need to confirm your identity, all right?

Of course. If you didn't, that would have to go in my report.

Okay.

It'll be a pleasure having you around.

Why didn't you warn me someone was coming to evaluate me?

You were so focused on your speech, I didn't want to distract you.

Besides, you and I have more important issues to discuss, Ezequiel.

This year's Process is very important.

No more important than any other year.

- Nothing's changed. - Of course it has, Ezequiel.

- How? - Are you blind?

For the first time in a hundred years, someone was murdered here, on our side.

- Tell me what that has... - Don't start again.

Nair, please tell me what this has to do with me and with my Process.

You're the Process Leader,

responsible for everyone who comes to the Offshore.

He proved to be perfectly suitable while he was here...

I'm not the one you need to convince. I'm just warning you,

there are those who want to blame you for the first homicide in our history.

It's given Councilor Matheus and his followers leverage.

Matheus, of course.

He wants his people to take over the Process.

He wants a lighter Process, a weaker Process.

To do things his way.

This is my Process.

Only I can lead it.

Look, I have enough to worry about at the moment, Nair. I'm sorry.

- Hi, how are you? My name is... - Alex.

Before we begin, are you aware we have no inclusion policies for...

Yes, I am.

You believe you can make it through the Process?

Absolutely.

I'm going to ask a sensitive question.

When was the last time you washed your hair?

Since the last time I had enough water to waste.

Can we go out sometime?

I'd like to get to know you better outside of these walls.

If all A's are B's, but not all B's are C's,

is it possible to have an A that's also a C?

Five seconds, okay?

I feel like I am one of... I'm sure that I'm one of the best...

Listen, Carolina... take a breath.

I'll give you another chance to pull yourself together.

I am... I'm sure I'm part of the three percent of...

of people...

Elimination reason number two.

What? Eliminated now? I didn't know I could be eliminated now...

Carolina, look at yourself.

If you don't believe you're worthy of passing, how can I?

And what is your biggest weakness?

I care too much about people?

Just kidding. But that's a good answer, right?

It's a place where each of us can grow

and reach our full potential.

- But it's also about helping others and... - Enough. You answered the question.

May I just add another point?

I wanted to say it's about thinking of the community and...

Have you seen this before?

It's graffitied everywhere.

And how do you feel about the ideas of the Cause?

They're just a bunch of losers who couldn't pass

and now they want to ruin everything.

Do you know anyone who made it through?

- Luis, my boyfriend. - Let go of me!

He wasn't understanding me! I need to go back!

- Last year? - Yes.

So you want to pass to be cured?

I have other ambitions and goals as well as that one.

So, you want to pass to see him again.

- A romantic reunion? - No.

- No? - No.

He give you that necklace? If you're not a romantic, why do you wear it?

- It's a souvenir. - A souvenir!

Did your father raise you to have faith in the Process?

Yes. He's a pastor.

You are one of the worst candidates I've ever interviewed.

Maybe you're just the worst interviewer there is.

Who do you think you are?

Don't you realize we have candidates begging to not be eliminated?

I doubt the Offshore is interested in beggars.

- But why? - Enough. You're eliminated.

You're losing one of the best candidates.

You talked for 20 minutes without saying anything original.

- Please... - Memorized bullshit.

Please, one more chance. I've dreamed of this my entire life.

I swear I'll shut up. Is that it? Is it because I talk too much?

I won't say another word, I swear!

I've been waiting for this my whole life. Don't eliminate me!

Instructions on how to overcome the trauma of elimination

will be given to you while you return your uniform.

- Please! - Please, leave.

- Please! - Another candidate needs this seat.

No! This is my seat! My seat! Let me go! I'm not leaving! This is my dream!

I have to get to the Offshore!

Let me go! Please! I swear, I swear, I'm good!

You are losing the best candidate! I am the best! I am!

How do you picture the Offshore?

I imagine... I'll be happy.

I'll be with my family.

Relaxed. Safe. Fulfilled.

Now, how do I picture it?

If it's full of trees, cars that can fly, I really don't know.

But I know I'm going to be surprised.

And don't you feel bad, Fernando? For being a burden on your father?

I'm not a burden. It's the opposite. He believes in me, in my abilities.

How touching.

Tell me something. How do you know he actually made it?

He made it.

Sometimes, candidates don't return due to unforeseen circumstances.

Unfortunate accidents.

You look very calm.

There's nothing to be afraid of. My family has done well in the Process.

I have uncles, cousins... my parents.

Do you really believe that gives you an advantage?

I am here to judge you, not your family history.

I know.