1 00:01:32,560 --> 00:01:36,780 I used to think this was the beginning of your story. 2 00:01:43,520 --> 00:01:45,896 Memory is a strange thing. 3 00:01:47,200 --> 00:01:50,359 It doesn't work like I thought it did. 4 00:01:50,360 --> 00:01:55,251 We are so bound by time, by its order. 5 00:02:16,280 --> 00:02:17,655 Okay. 6 00:02:23,280 --> 00:02:26,399 Okay. Come back to me. 7 00:02:26,400 --> 00:02:28,219 Come back to me. 8 00:02:29,240 --> 00:02:31,172 Come back to me. 9 00:02:31,200 --> 00:02:32,814 Stick 'em up! 10 00:02:34,120 --> 00:02:37,479 Are you the sheriff in this here town? 11 00:02:37,480 --> 00:02:40,799 These are my tickle guns, and I'm gonna getcha! 12 00:02:40,800 --> 00:02:42,439 No! 13 00:02:42,440 --> 00:02:46,136 You want me to chase you? You better run! 14 00:03:05,280 --> 00:03:07,770 I remember moments in the middle. 15 00:03:10,840 --> 00:03:12,818 I love you. 16 00:03:13,600 --> 00:03:15,054 I hate you! 17 00:03:27,120 --> 00:03:29,052 And this was the end. 18 00:03:29,080 --> 00:03:31,615 Shh... 19 00:03:37,480 --> 00:03:39,879 Come back to me. 20 00:03:39,880 --> 00:03:41,733 You come back to me. 21 00:03:57,160 --> 00:03:58,559 But now I'm not so sure 22 00:03:58,560 --> 00:04:00,856 I believe in beginnings and endings. 23 00:04:01,640 --> 00:04:06,019 There are days that define your story beyond your life. 24 00:04:07,280 --> 00:04:09,679 Like the day they arrived. 25 00:04:21,160 --> 00:04:22,250 Good morning. 26 00:04:22,320 --> 00:04:23,410 Morning. 27 00:04:26,840 --> 00:04:28,932 Where is everyone? 28 00:04:30,360 --> 00:04:32,611 Okay. Well, let's get started. 29 00:04:32,640 --> 00:04:35,519 Today we are talking about Portuguese 30 00:04:35,520 --> 00:04:37,612 and why it sounds so different 31 00:04:37,640 --> 00:04:40,039 from the other Romance languages. 32 00:04:40,040 --> 00:04:44,439 The story of Portuguese begins in the kingdom of Galicia... 33 00:04:46,040 --> 00:04:49,799 - Sorry. - In the Middle Ages, 34 00:04:49,800 --> 00:04:53,450 where language was seen as an expression of art. 35 00:05:00,400 --> 00:05:02,799 Any news you want to share? 36 00:05:02,800 --> 00:05:06,211 Dr. Banks, can you turn the TV to a news channel? 37 00:05:22,400 --> 00:05:25,559 But police have already set up a blockade 38 00:05:25,560 --> 00:05:26,919 here around the area. 39 00:05:26,920 --> 00:05:30,331 As you can see, we've got just about as close as we can, 40 00:05:30,360 --> 00:05:31,689 but unfortunately, 41 00:05:31,720 --> 00:05:34,079 Montana right now is on complete lockdown. 42 00:05:34,080 --> 00:05:37,239 The object apparently touched down 40 minutes ago, 43 00:05:37,240 --> 00:05:39,159 just north of I-94. 44 00:05:39,160 --> 00:05:41,679 We're waiting to hear if this is perhaps 45 00:05:41,680 --> 00:05:44,439 an experimental vessel or... 46 00:05:44,440 --> 00:05:46,599 Hold on, it... 47 00:05:46,600 --> 00:05:50,376 I'm learning that more objects like this have landed in 48 00:05:50,400 --> 00:05:52,679 as many as eight other locations 49 00:05:52,680 --> 00:05:54,759 around the world. 50 00:05:54,760 --> 00:05:56,599 Yes, can we? 51 00:05:56,600 --> 00:05:59,959 This is from a site in Hokkaido. 52 00:05:59,960 --> 00:06:03,599 This is worldwide. It is happening right now. 53 00:06:09,520 --> 00:06:11,498 Okay. Um... 54 00:06:12,600 --> 00:06:14,439 I'm sorry. Class is dismissed. 55 00:06:54,840 --> 00:06:57,599 You are an idiot! You drove right into me! 56 00:06:59,160 --> 00:07:02,159 You just ruined my car! 57 00:07:02,160 --> 00:07:04,999 For now, we're simply asking for cooperation 58 00:07:05,000 --> 00:07:07,159 while authorities assess the object. 59 00:07:07,160 --> 00:07:09,439 So, you're saying it's not ours? 60 00:07:09,440 --> 00:07:11,279 Do you even know if it's from Earth? 61 00:07:11,280 --> 00:07:12,960 We're still collecting information. 62 00:07:12,961 --> 00:07:14,561 We're coordinating with other countries. 63 00:07:14,586 --> 00:07:18,199 We're not the only ones to have one of these in our backyard. 64 00:07:18,200 --> 00:07:21,293 If this is some sort of peaceful first contact, 65 00:07:21,320 --> 00:07:22,934 why send 12? 66 00:07:23,000 --> 00:07:24,739 Why not just one? 67 00:07:35,000 --> 00:07:37,456 Yeah, I know. I saw that, too. 68 00:07:46,400 --> 00:07:49,299 I don't know, Mum. 69 00:07:49,320 --> 00:07:52,060 I'm watching the same news coverage you are. 70 00:07:54,960 --> 00:07:59,179 Well, Mum, please don't bother with that channel. 71 00:07:59,200 --> 00:08:03,135 How many times do I have to tell you? Those people are idiots. 72 00:08:05,400 --> 00:08:07,651 Yeah, well, do I sound nervous? 73 00:08:08,560 --> 00:08:10,492 Okay. Exactly. So... 74 00:08:11,760 --> 00:08:14,239 Um, me? Yeah, um, you know me. 75 00:08:14,240 --> 00:08:16,172 I'm about the same. 76 00:08:20,160 --> 00:08:22,331 Mum, I'm fine. 77 00:08:23,240 --> 00:08:26,014 Okay, I'll call you later. Bye. 78 00:08:34,840 --> 00:08:37,599 And around eight hours after landing, 79 00:08:37,600 --> 00:08:39,519 there are still no signs of what might be called 80 00:08:39,520 --> 00:08:41,020 "first contact." 81 00:08:41,040 --> 00:08:44,929 Now, the objects measure at least 1,500 feet tall... 82 00:08:44,960 --> 00:08:47,599 Two are reported to have penetrated Russian airspace. 83 00:08:47,600 --> 00:08:51,119 One in Siberia, and the other off the coast of the Black... 84 00:08:51,120 --> 00:08:52,893 Above the ocean. 85 00:08:52,920 --> 00:08:55,359 So far, there are 12 unidentified objects 86 00:08:55,360 --> 00:08:56,799 spread across the globe. 87 00:08:56,800 --> 00:08:59,439 There is no obvious logic to their locations 88 00:08:59,440 --> 00:09:02,199 and no evidence that the ships are even occu... 89 00:09:02,200 --> 00:09:05,799 entertain the idea that if it is a kind of vessel, 90 00:09:05,800 --> 00:09:08,279 it may be unmanned. 91 00:09:08,280 --> 00:09:11,418 Regardless, we have a protocol for scenarios like this. 92 00:10:19,720 --> 00:10:22,119 After Tuesday's extraordinary events, 93 00:10:22,120 --> 00:10:25,199 the President this morning has declared a state of emergency, 94 00:10:25,200 --> 00:10:27,079 with as many as 5,000 National Guard 95 00:10:27,080 --> 00:10:29,359 being deployed to the state of Montana alone. 96 00:10:29,360 --> 00:10:31,959 Borders are closed and flights have been grounded, 97 00:10:31,960 --> 00:10:33,858 stranding millions of travellers. 98 00:10:33,880 --> 00:10:36,290 Panic buying of gas, water and food 99 00:10:36,320 --> 00:10:38,119 continues to escalate, 100 00:10:38,120 --> 00:10:39,960 and federal authorities have temporarily lifted 101 00:10:39,985 --> 00:10:43,019 all caps on overtime for law enforcement. 102 00:10:43,040 --> 00:10:45,959 The ATF has put a temporary ban on new gun licenses, 103 00:10:45,960 --> 00:10:48,119 forcing many independent suppliers of 104 00:10:48,120 --> 00:10:50,212 hunting equipment and firearms 105 00:10:50,240 --> 00:10:52,218 to close their doors to the public. 106 00:10:52,240 --> 00:10:54,599 Forty-eight hours later and no further development... 107 00:10:54,600 --> 00:10:55,919 Two days... 108 00:10:55,920 --> 00:10:57,739 from the site of the 12 UFOs. 109 00:10:57,760 --> 00:10:59,439 And already, the public expects us 110 00:10:59,440 --> 00:11:01,372 to know the answers. 111 00:11:01,400 --> 00:11:03,412 I'm Colonel G.T. Weber. 112 00:11:05,160 --> 00:11:08,119 We never formally met, but two years ago, you did some Farsi translations 113 00:11:08,120 --> 00:11:09,639 for Army Intelligence. 114 00:11:10,840 --> 00:11:13,580 You made quick work of those insurgent videos. 115 00:11:13,600 --> 00:11:15,851 You made quick work of those insurgents. 116 00:11:18,080 --> 00:11:21,079 You are on the top of everyone's list 117 00:11:21,080 --> 00:11:23,519 when it comes to translations. 118 00:11:23,520 --> 00:11:27,319 And you have another two years in your SSBI, 119 00:11:27,320 --> 00:11:29,479 so you still have top-secret clearance. 120 00:11:29,480 --> 00:11:32,857 That's why I'm in your office and not at Berkeley. 121 00:11:33,760 --> 00:11:35,453 Okay. 122 00:11:43,640 --> 00:11:46,209 I have something I need you to translate for me. 123 00:11:54,480 --> 00:11:56,378 Why are you here? 124 00:11:59,400 --> 00:12:02,060 Can you... Can you understand us? 125 00:12:09,360 --> 00:12:10,940 Where did you come from? 126 00:12:19,480 --> 00:12:23,460 Now you heard it. What do you make of it? 127 00:12:26,680 --> 00:12:28,373 Is that... 128 00:12:28,400 --> 00:12:30,093 Yes. 129 00:12:32,160 --> 00:12:34,039 How many? 130 00:12:34,040 --> 00:12:38,976 - How many what? - Um, how many, um, speaking? 131 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:43,614 Two. 132 00:12:45,000 --> 00:12:48,439 Assume they were not speaking at the same time. 133 00:12:48,440 --> 00:12:51,658 Are you sure? Did they have mouths... 134 00:12:51,680 --> 00:12:55,171 How would you approach translating this? 135 00:12:55,920 --> 00:12:59,172 Do you hear any words? Phrases? 136 00:13:01,080 --> 00:13:04,279 I don't... I don't know. 137 00:13:04,280 --> 00:13:06,079 So what can you tell me? 138 00:13:06,080 --> 00:13:08,359 I can tell you that it's impossible 139 00:13:08,360 --> 00:13:10,399 to translate from an audio file. 140 00:13:10,400 --> 00:13:13,599 I would need to be there, to interact with them. 141 00:13:13,600 --> 00:13:16,639 You didn't need that with the Farsi translations. 142 00:13:16,640 --> 00:13:19,539 I didn't need it because I already knew the language, 143 00:13:19,560 --> 00:13:21,731 but this... This is... 144 00:13:24,720 --> 00:13:25,970 I know what you're doing. 145 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:28,959 - Tell me what I'm doing. - I'm not taking you to Montana. 146 00:13:28,960 --> 00:13:31,055 It's all I can do to keep it from turning into a tourist site 147 00:13:31,080 --> 00:13:32,560 for everybody who has a TS clearance. 148 00:13:32,585 --> 00:13:34,479 I'm just telling you what it would take 149 00:13:34,480 --> 00:13:35,980 to do this job. 150 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,500 This is not a negotiation. 151 00:13:37,560 --> 00:13:41,279 If I leave here, your chance is gone. 152 00:13:49,120 --> 00:13:50,999 Good day. 153 00:13:51,000 --> 00:13:52,898 Colonel? 154 00:13:54,600 --> 00:13:56,054 You mentioned Berkeley. 155 00:13:56,080 --> 00:13:58,456 Are you going to ask Danvers next? 156 00:13:58,480 --> 00:13:59,839 Maybe. 157 00:13:59,840 --> 00:14:02,330 Before you commit to him, 158 00:14:02,360 --> 00:14:06,056 ask him the Sanskrit word for war and its translation. 159 00:14:14,120 --> 00:14:16,416 An agreement on sharing scientific discoveries 160 00:14:16,440 --> 00:14:18,119 looks closer tonight, 161 00:14:18,120 --> 00:14:20,799 as Russia and China join talks at the United Nations. 162 00:14:20,800 --> 00:14:24,359 Meanwhile, financial markets across the world are in crisis 163 00:14:24,360 --> 00:14:26,599 as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 164 00:14:26,600 --> 00:14:28,279 over 2,000 points... 165 00:14:45,960 --> 00:14:47,050 Morning. 166 00:14:47,120 --> 00:14:48,210 Colonel? 167 00:14:48,880 --> 00:14:50,399 Gavisti. 168 00:14:50,400 --> 00:14:52,399 He says it means "an argument." 169 00:14:52,400 --> 00:14:53,980 What do you say it means? 170 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:55,614 A desire for more cows. 171 00:14:55,640 --> 00:14:57,254 Pack your bags. 172 00:14:58,680 --> 00:15:01,818 - All right. Give me 20 minutes? - Take off in ten. 173 00:15:03,000 --> 00:15:04,719 Dr. Banks. Right this way, please. 174 00:15:19,360 --> 00:15:22,519 Contact and ready to approach... 175 00:15:22,520 --> 00:15:25,089 Excuse me, Dr. Banks, let me make sure you're properly secured. 176 00:15:33,280 --> 00:15:34,609 You okay? 177 00:16:15,720 --> 00:16:18,639 Sorry, I couldn't hear what you were saying. 178 00:16:18,640 --> 00:16:21,639 "Language is the foundation of civilization." 179 00:16:21,640 --> 00:16:24,119 "It is the glue that holds a people together." 180 00:16:24,120 --> 00:16:27,054 "It is the first weapon drawn in a conflict." 181 00:16:28,240 --> 00:16:31,777 Louise, this is Ian Donnelly. Louise Banks, Ian Donnelly. 182 00:16:31,800 --> 00:16:33,380 That's quite a greeting. 183 00:16:33,400 --> 00:16:35,378 Yeah, well, you wrote it. 184 00:16:35,400 --> 00:16:37,059 Yeah. 185 00:16:37,080 --> 00:16:39,570 It's the kind of thing you write as a preface. 186 00:16:39,600 --> 00:16:41,737 Dazzle them with the basics. 187 00:16:41,760 --> 00:16:44,898 Yeah, it's great. Even if it's wrong. 188 00:16:44,920 --> 00:16:47,239 It's wrong? 189 00:16:47,240 --> 00:16:49,639 Well, the cornerstone of civilization isn't language, 190 00:16:49,640 --> 00:16:51,174 it's science. 191 00:16:51,600 --> 00:16:54,852 Ian is a theoretical physicist from Los Alamos. 192 00:16:55,840 --> 00:16:59,540 You'll be reporting to me, but you'll be working with him when you're in the shell. 193 00:16:59,760 --> 00:17:01,692 That's what they're calling the UFO. 194 00:17:01,760 --> 00:17:05,251 What do they want and where are they from? 195 00:17:05,520 --> 00:17:07,799 And beyond that, how did they get here? 196 00:17:07,800 --> 00:17:10,439 Are they capable of faster-than-light travel? 197 00:17:10,440 --> 00:17:14,039 I've prepared a list of questions to go over, 198 00:17:14,040 --> 00:17:17,279 starting with a series of "handshake" binary sequences... 199 00:17:17,280 --> 00:17:18,939 How about we just talk to them 200 00:17:18,960 --> 00:17:21,370 before we start throwing math problems at them? 201 00:17:23,640 --> 00:17:25,777 This is why you're both here. 202 00:17:27,680 --> 00:17:29,373 I'll bring the coffee. 203 00:17:31,560 --> 00:17:33,492 Coffee with some aliens. 204 00:19:43,280 --> 00:19:46,054 I want you to take these two to Dr. Kettler. 205 00:19:46,120 --> 00:19:47,919 Yes, sir. 206 00:19:47,920 --> 00:19:49,579 Follow the captain to medical. 207 00:19:49,600 --> 00:19:51,359 It should take just a few minutes, 208 00:19:51,360 --> 00:19:53,531 and then we'll get started. 209 00:20:04,120 --> 00:20:07,879 We'll take care of your bag. I'll take your cell phones. 210 00:20:07,880 --> 00:20:09,858 Cell phones! 211 00:20:10,960 --> 00:20:12,879 Follow me. 212 00:20:12,880 --> 00:20:15,734 Put these on. You're gonna wear them at all times. 213 00:20:28,480 --> 00:20:30,014 Sir, they're here. 214 00:20:30,720 --> 00:20:32,573 Louise Banks? Ian Donnelly? 215 00:20:33,000 --> 00:20:34,880 When was the last time either of you have eaten? 216 00:20:34,905 --> 00:20:35,900 - Last night. - Same. 217 00:20:35,920 --> 00:20:37,920 Last time you did something stressful? 218 00:20:37,945 --> 00:20:39,764 Does now count? 219 00:20:41,000 --> 00:20:42,399 Just saying... 220 00:20:42,400 --> 00:20:45,254 Who was being carted off in the medevac? 221 00:20:45,280 --> 00:20:48,839 Not everyone is able to process experiences like this. 222 00:20:48,840 --> 00:20:50,839 I'm gonna get some blood from you 223 00:20:50,840 --> 00:20:52,499 and give you an immunization dose 224 00:20:52,520 --> 00:20:54,771 that covers a battery of bacterial threats. 225 00:20:54,800 --> 00:20:57,938 Could you sign these, please? And roll up your sleeves. 226 00:20:57,960 --> 00:20:59,439 Either of you claustrophobic? 227 00:20:59,440 --> 00:21:00,919 - No. - No. 228 00:21:00,920 --> 00:21:03,519 Currently taking any medications? Allergies? 229 00:21:03,520 --> 00:21:05,079 Pregnant? 230 00:21:05,080 --> 00:21:06,614 No. 231 00:21:06,640 --> 00:21:08,777 The booster is a kick to your system, 232 00:21:08,800 --> 00:21:11,017 so you may experience some side effects, 233 00:21:11,040 --> 00:21:12,679 nausea, dizziness, headaches, 234 00:21:12,680 --> 00:21:15,439 a ringing in your ears, like you have tinnitus. 235 00:21:15,440 --> 00:21:17,532 They wouldn't go, either way. 236 00:21:26,880 --> 00:21:28,799 You see what's happening to him? 237 00:21:28,800 --> 00:21:30,279 How does this even work? 238 00:21:30,280 --> 00:21:33,000 The readings do not change, but I don't know, 239 00:21:33,025 --> 00:21:37,199 it's like we're insects on a piece of paper, and they're easing us out of the house. 240 00:21:37,200 --> 00:21:40,039 At exactly 112 minutes and 19 seconds, 241 00:21:40,040 --> 00:21:43,399 gravity starts to shift and slides us out of the room. 242 00:21:43,400 --> 00:21:46,559 Have you found a scientific explanation for it? 243 00:21:46,560 --> 00:21:48,039 Like, is it for them? 244 00:21:48,040 --> 00:21:50,039 No. We think it's for us. 245 00:21:50,040 --> 00:21:52,814 Air doesn't seem to circulate inside the chamber, 246 00:21:52,840 --> 00:21:55,559 so after about two hours, we run out of oxygen. 247 00:21:55,560 --> 00:21:59,239 It doesn't take 18 hours to pump fresh air into a room. 248 00:21:59,240 --> 00:22:00,820 Atmosphere... 249 00:22:02,400 --> 00:22:03,999 Excuse me? 250 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:06,171 If their atmosphere is different from Earth, 251 00:22:06,200 --> 00:22:07,654 it would certainly take hours 252 00:22:07,680 --> 00:22:09,999 to rebalance their O2 content and pressure for us 253 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:11,999 every time they open their door. 254 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:14,490 So, they could suffocate us if they wanted. 255 00:22:14,560 --> 00:22:16,399 This is Agent HALPERN with the CIA. 256 00:22:16,400 --> 00:22:18,839 Let me get you two to your stations. 257 00:22:18,840 --> 00:22:20,169 Yes, sir. 258 00:22:20,200 --> 00:22:22,999 Remember, we need answers as soon as possible. 259 00:22:23,000 --> 00:22:24,839 What do they want? Where are they from? 260 00:22:24,840 --> 00:22:26,260 Why are they here? 261 00:22:26,280 --> 00:22:27,599 This is the priority. 262 00:22:27,600 --> 00:22:29,599 Everyone, this is Dr. Ian Donnelly. 263 00:22:29,600 --> 00:22:31,359 He'll be running this team here. 264 00:22:31,360 --> 00:22:33,531 Have they responded to anything? 265 00:22:33,560 --> 00:22:36,220 Shapes, patterns, numbers, Fibonacci? 266 00:22:36,240 --> 00:22:39,532 We can't tell what they're saying when they respond to "hello," so... 267 00:22:40,280 --> 00:22:42,292 Don't get ahead of yourself. 268 00:22:44,440 --> 00:22:46,119 What have you figured out? 269 00:22:46,120 --> 00:22:49,239 We're just getting started. Good morning! 270 00:22:49,240 --> 00:22:52,239 This is Dr. Louise Banks. She'll be heading your team. 271 00:22:52,240 --> 00:22:53,759 It's a pleasure meeting you. 272 00:22:53,760 --> 00:22:56,399 Dr. Banks is taking over the mission from Dr. Walker. 273 00:22:57,960 --> 00:23:00,450 That's a 15-minute warning. 274 00:23:00,480 --> 00:23:02,492 You scuba-dive before? 275 00:23:05,360 --> 00:23:07,919 What kind of radiation exposure are we walking into? 276 00:23:07,920 --> 00:23:10,319 Nominal. These are just for safety. 277 00:23:10,320 --> 00:23:13,039 So, is there any physical contact with the, um... 278 00:23:13,040 --> 00:23:15,839 Am I the only one having trouble saying "aliens"? 279 00:23:15,840 --> 00:23:17,799 There's a wall. Like, a glass wall. 280 00:23:17,800 --> 00:23:19,573 You can't get to them. 281 00:23:20,800 --> 00:23:23,599 So, what do they look like? 282 00:23:23,600 --> 00:23:25,817 You'll see soon enough. Hurry up. 283 00:23:44,560 --> 00:23:47,399 The suits are clumsy at first, 284 00:23:47,400 --> 00:23:49,519 but you get used to them. 285 00:23:50,960 --> 00:23:52,892 I'll open a second vehicle. 286 00:24:00,440 --> 00:24:02,319 We'll be there in a few minutes. 287 00:24:02,320 --> 00:24:04,491 Make sure you hold on to something. 288 00:25:00,680 --> 00:25:04,296 Copy, Condor. We will observe, but not initiate. Over. 289 00:25:04,640 --> 00:25:06,538 Watch your step. 290 00:25:07,480 --> 00:25:09,519 We'll keep Alpha channel open. Over. 291 00:25:09,520 --> 00:25:12,119 Alpha, be advised. Humidity increased since yesterday. 292 00:25:12,120 --> 00:25:14,212 Every 18 hours, 293 00:25:14,240 --> 00:25:16,536 the door opens up at the bottom. 294 00:25:18,920 --> 00:25:20,773 That's where we go in. 295 00:25:30,160 --> 00:25:33,253 Zero movement. Alpha detail, clear to proceed. Over. 296 00:25:33,480 --> 00:25:34,760 Copy, Condor. 297 00:25:34,785 --> 00:25:36,763 Beginning our ascent now. Over. 298 00:25:41,640 --> 00:25:43,971 Ten feet. 299 00:25:47,600 --> 00:25:49,498 Five feet. 300 00:25:50,760 --> 00:25:53,136 Two, one... 301 00:26:10,760 --> 00:26:13,329 Alpha clear to enter antechamber. 302 00:26:21,960 --> 00:26:23,938 Moving into position. 303 00:26:33,720 --> 00:26:35,559 Thirty feet from target. 304 00:26:35,560 --> 00:26:37,439 Suit telemetry now full strength, 305 00:26:37,440 --> 00:26:39,133 despite unknown interference. 306 00:26:47,240 --> 00:26:49,935 Three, two, one. 307 00:27:11,320 --> 00:27:14,039 20.3%. 308 00:27:14,040 --> 00:27:16,735 No known contaminates. Over. 309 00:27:29,400 --> 00:27:31,599 Radio signals are decreasing. 310 00:27:31,600 --> 00:27:34,679 90%, 85%... 311 00:27:53,120 --> 00:27:55,291 Yeah, that just happened. 312 00:28:15,480 --> 00:28:16,855 All right, let's move! 313 00:28:16,880 --> 00:28:18,096 Time is wasting. 314 00:28:18,880 --> 00:28:21,290 You ready? You ready? 315 00:28:22,240 --> 00:28:23,799 Let's do it! 316 00:28:23,800 --> 00:28:27,257 Condor, I'm proceeding first with Captain Marks, over. 317 00:28:33,960 --> 00:28:37,079 Gravity nominal in the antechamber. Over! 318 00:28:37,080 --> 00:28:39,297 It's all good, sir. 319 00:28:39,320 --> 00:28:40,799 You can proceed. 320 00:28:40,800 --> 00:28:43,654 Stand by! Okay, bring it up. 321 00:28:48,800 --> 00:28:50,519 Vitals are low. 322 00:28:50,520 --> 00:28:53,454 Radio signal strength stable at 75%. Over. 323 00:28:55,000 --> 00:28:56,978 You okay? 324 00:28:59,440 --> 00:29:00,940 Yeah. 325 00:29:01,960 --> 00:29:03,653 Dr. Banks? 326 00:29:07,440 --> 00:29:10,578 You can do this. Come on. 327 00:29:10,600 --> 00:29:12,399 I don't know. I... I think... 328 00:29:21,080 --> 00:29:22,819 Grab her. 329 00:29:35,160 --> 00:29:37,252 Donnelly, are you all right? 330 00:29:38,480 --> 00:29:40,572 Dr. Donnelly, you good? 331 00:29:42,160 --> 00:29:44,479 Dr. Donnelly, are you all right? 332 00:29:44,480 --> 00:29:46,519 Please respond. Over. 333 00:29:46,520 --> 00:29:48,259 Yeah. 334 00:29:51,160 --> 00:29:53,252 Holy fuck! 335 00:29:58,000 --> 00:29:59,375 We're gonna go down there, 336 00:29:59,400 --> 00:30:02,199 and you're gonna start your job. 337 00:30:02,200 --> 00:30:03,999 - Okay. - Okay? 338 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:05,170 Okay. 339 00:30:05,240 --> 00:30:06,439 Everybody, move out! 340 00:30:06,440 --> 00:30:08,280 Alpha detail is in position. 341 00:30:08,305 --> 00:30:09,839 Team is in position. 342 00:30:09,840 --> 00:30:11,454 We're on the move. 343 00:30:57,080 --> 00:30:59,331 Condor, Alpha's now in the nave. 344 00:30:59,640 --> 00:31:02,096 Setting up equipment and telemetry. Over. 345 00:31:34,680 --> 00:31:37,693 So, what happens now? 346 00:31:40,400 --> 00:31:42,139 They arrive. 347 00:32:45,800 --> 00:32:47,439 Dr. Banks? 348 00:32:52,400 --> 00:32:54,571 Dr. Banks? 349 00:32:55,560 --> 00:32:57,413 You can start. 350 00:33:02,120 --> 00:33:04,039 In airlock. 351 00:33:04,040 --> 00:33:06,759 Do not stop until you have passed the airlock door. 352 00:33:06,760 --> 00:33:08,852 Do not attempt to remove Hazmat suits 353 00:33:08,880 --> 00:33:11,839 without assistance from authorized personnel. 354 00:33:11,840 --> 00:33:16,399 Hazmat suits without assistance from authorized personnel. 355 00:33:16,400 --> 00:33:18,332 Wait. Just a minute. Just a minute. 356 00:33:31,080 --> 00:33:32,159 Clear. 357 00:33:32,160 --> 00:33:33,720 - All right. - Step on out, please. 358 00:33:33,880 --> 00:33:34,970 Now hold that. 359 00:33:37,960 --> 00:33:39,699 Am I fired? 360 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:42,479 You're better than the last guy. 361 00:33:42,480 --> 00:33:45,140 That doesn't make me feel any better. 362 00:33:46,600 --> 00:33:49,818 You both have till 02:00 hours to figure something out. 363 00:33:49,840 --> 00:33:52,319 Okay. What happens then? 364 00:33:52,320 --> 00:33:54,093 You go back in. 365 00:34:27,880 --> 00:34:30,119 Violence continues to spread 366 00:34:30,120 --> 00:34:33,039 across the US today in the wake of the 12 landings. 367 00:34:33,040 --> 00:34:34,399 The president has declared 368 00:34:34,400 --> 00:34:36,159 a mandatory dusk-to-dawn curfew 369 00:34:36,160 --> 00:34:38,599 after the crackdown by the National Guard failed 370 00:34:38,600 --> 00:34:41,439 to prevent a third night of looting across the country. 371 00:34:41,440 --> 00:34:44,479 In North Dakota, 144 members of 372 00:34:44,480 --> 00:34:46,279 the Saint Lawrence Pentecostal Cult 373 00:34:46,280 --> 00:34:49,279 are feared dead after they set their compound ablaze. 374 00:34:49,280 --> 00:34:51,799 Their website claims the arrival of the aliens 375 00:34:51,800 --> 00:34:53,559 set in motion a prophesy that... 376 00:35:13,400 --> 00:35:16,479 We're up in 15. You got any new Intel? 377 00:35:16,480 --> 00:35:20,559 Yeah, we've been playing back some of their sounds. 378 00:35:20,560 --> 00:35:22,279 Where does that get you? 379 00:35:22,280 --> 00:35:24,039 Well, they play audio back at us, 380 00:35:24,040 --> 00:35:26,239 from an unseen source. 381 00:35:26,240 --> 00:35:27,839 Audio of what? 382 00:35:27,840 --> 00:35:30,119 It's bits of conversation from the room. 383 00:35:30,120 --> 00:35:32,098 Random clips of dialogue. 384 00:35:32,880 --> 00:35:35,449 Really, we have nothing. 385 00:35:37,840 --> 00:35:40,279 T-minus 14 minutes to shell access. 386 00:35:40,280 --> 00:35:42,337 T-minus 14 minutes to shell access. 387 00:36:04,480 --> 00:36:07,319 T-minus 9 minutes to shell access. 388 00:36:07,320 --> 00:36:10,399 T-minus 9 minutes to shell access. 389 00:36:10,400 --> 00:36:11,999 What's that for? 390 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:13,999 A visual aid. 391 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:16,759 Look, I'm never gonna be able to speak their words, 392 00:36:16,760 --> 00:36:18,439 if they are talking, 393 00:36:18,440 --> 00:36:21,359 but they might have some sort of written language 394 00:36:21,360 --> 00:36:23,359 or basis for visual communication. 395 00:36:23,360 --> 00:36:25,850 Okay. Let's get started. 396 00:36:35,960 --> 00:36:37,335 Human. 397 00:37:05,080 --> 00:37:06,694 "Human." 398 00:37:09,880 --> 00:37:13,894 I'm human. What are you? 399 00:37:25,160 --> 00:37:26,853 Human. 400 00:38:17,040 --> 00:38:18,290 My God! 401 00:38:18,320 --> 00:38:19,559 Are you getting this? 402 00:38:19,560 --> 00:38:22,050 Yes, sir! It's uploading back to base camp. 403 00:38:23,480 --> 00:38:26,812 Louise, that's incredible. 404 00:38:41,080 --> 00:38:43,172 Human. 405 00:38:44,240 --> 00:38:48,300 Human. 406 00:38:59,160 --> 00:39:02,697 Okay, slow down now. 407 00:39:03,600 --> 00:39:05,020 Slow down. 408 00:39:22,200 --> 00:39:24,519 I don't wanna take away from your success in there, 409 00:39:24,520 --> 00:39:27,079 but Dr. Banks, is this really the right approach? 410 00:39:27,080 --> 00:39:30,399 Trying to teach them how to speak and read? 411 00:39:30,400 --> 00:39:32,279 That's gotta take longer. 412 00:39:32,280 --> 00:39:35,691 You're wrong. It's faster. 413 00:39:37,640 --> 00:39:41,679 Everything you do in there, I have to explain to a room full of men 414 00:39:41,680 --> 00:39:43,599 whose first and last question is... 415 00:39:43,600 --> 00:39:45,719 "How can this be used against us?" 416 00:39:45,720 --> 00:39:48,540 So you're gonna have to give me more than that. 417 00:39:49,840 --> 00:39:51,579 Kangaroo. 418 00:39:52,520 --> 00:39:53,879 What is that? 419 00:39:53,880 --> 00:39:55,479 In 1770, 420 00:39:55,480 --> 00:39:58,719 Captain James Cook's ship ran aground off the coast of Australia, 421 00:39:58,720 --> 00:40:02,279 and he led a party into the country, and they met the Aboriginal people. 422 00:40:02,280 --> 00:40:03,860 One of the sailors pointed at 423 00:40:03,880 --> 00:40:07,479 the animals that hop around and put their babies in their pouch, 424 00:40:07,480 --> 00:40:11,457 and he asked what they were, and the Aborigine said, "Kangaroo." 425 00:40:13,160 --> 00:40:14,519 And the point is? 426 00:40:14,520 --> 00:40:16,520 It wasn't till later that they learned that 427 00:40:16,545 --> 00:40:19,174 "kangaroo" means "I don't understand." So, 428 00:40:19,320 --> 00:40:22,319 I need this so that we don't misinterpret things in there. 429 00:40:22,320 --> 00:40:24,980 Otherwise, this is gonna take 10 times as long. 430 00:40:26,840 --> 00:40:28,135 I can sell that for now. 431 00:40:29,680 --> 00:40:31,559 But I need you to submit your vocabulary words 432 00:40:31,560 --> 00:40:32,999 before the next session. 433 00:40:33,000 --> 00:40:34,599 Fair. 434 00:40:34,600 --> 00:40:37,090 And remember what happened to the Aborigines. 435 00:40:37,280 --> 00:40:41,169 A more advanced race nearly wiped them out. 436 00:40:48,440 --> 00:40:49,974 It's a good story. 437 00:40:50,000 --> 00:40:51,454 Thanks. 438 00:40:52,360 --> 00:40:54,039 It's not true. 439 00:40:54,040 --> 00:40:56,257 But it proves my point. 440 00:41:13,280 --> 00:41:15,372 We think we were able to reproduce 441 00:41:15,400 --> 00:41:18,220 some prime number sequences back at them. 442 00:41:18,240 --> 00:41:19,559 So that's something. 443 00:41:19,560 --> 00:41:22,239 Well, congratulations. You're a parrot. 444 00:41:22,240 --> 00:41:25,079 It's a lot more than that, you cheeky bastard, don't you see? 445 00:41:25,080 --> 00:41:27,172 They can't seem to follow our algebra, 446 00:41:27,600 --> 00:41:31,137 but complex behaviours, that clicks. 447 00:41:34,280 --> 00:41:38,010 Well that doesn't make any sense at all, does it? 448 00:41:42,400 --> 00:41:46,079 Problem is, not everyone shares our policy of being open with the aliens. 449 00:41:46,080 --> 00:41:48,159 Have you met General Shang? 450 00:41:48,160 --> 00:41:50,439 The call sign for him is Big Domino. 451 00:41:50,440 --> 00:41:53,599 Whatever Shang does, at least four other nations will follow. 452 00:41:53,600 --> 00:41:55,851 Louise? We have to gain ground today. 453 00:41:55,880 --> 00:41:57,380 Okay. 454 00:41:57,400 --> 00:42:00,857 - You have a vocabulary list for me? - I do. 455 00:42:04,920 --> 00:42:08,359 You're gonna teach them your name and Ian's? 456 00:42:08,360 --> 00:42:09,959 Yes, so that we can learn 457 00:42:09,960 --> 00:42:11,699 their names if they have names, 458 00:42:11,720 --> 00:42:13,599 and then introduce pronouns later. 459 00:42:13,600 --> 00:42:15,279 These are all grade-school words: 460 00:42:15,280 --> 00:42:17,690 Eat, walk. 461 00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:21,773 Help me understand. 462 00:42:22,720 --> 00:42:24,459 Okay. Um... 463 00:42:27,720 --> 00:42:29,652 No, no, no! Not the top! 464 00:42:34,920 --> 00:42:37,279 Okay, this is where you wanna get to, right? 465 00:42:37,280 --> 00:42:38,839 - That is the question. - Okay. 466 00:42:38,840 --> 00:42:41,136 So, first, we need to make sure that 467 00:42:41,160 --> 00:42:43,319 they understand what a question is. 468 00:42:43,320 --> 00:42:47,199 Okay, the nature of a request for information 469 00:42:47,200 --> 00:42:48,839 along with a response. 470 00:42:48,840 --> 00:42:53,159 Then, we need to clarify the difference between 471 00:42:53,160 --> 00:42:56,359 a specific "you" and a collective "you," 472 00:42:56,360 --> 00:43:00,613 because we don't wanna know why Joe Alien is here, 473 00:43:00,640 --> 00:43:03,574 we want to know why they all landed. 474 00:43:03,600 --> 00:43:07,079 And purpose requires an understanding of intent. 475 00:43:07,080 --> 00:43:08,455 We need to find out: 476 00:43:08,480 --> 00:43:10,479 Do they make conscious choices? 477 00:43:10,480 --> 00:43:12,679 Or is their motivation so instinctive 478 00:43:12,680 --> 00:43:15,799 that they don't understand a "why" question at all? 479 00:43:15,800 --> 00:43:17,399 And... And biggest of all, 480 00:43:17,400 --> 00:43:19,696 we need to have enough vocabulary with them 481 00:43:19,720 --> 00:43:21,519 that we understand their answer. 482 00:43:23,960 --> 00:43:25,679 I get it. 483 00:43:25,680 --> 00:43:28,119 Stick to your list. 484 00:43:28,120 --> 00:43:29,700 Just 485 00:43:31,400 --> 00:43:33,492 don't add anything to it. 486 00:43:46,960 --> 00:43:49,017 Are at 2.97. 487 00:43:49,040 --> 00:43:51,177 21.4%. Over. 488 00:43:51,200 --> 00:43:53,860 Condor, Alpha's now in the nave. 489 00:43:53,880 --> 00:43:56,759 Setting up equipment and telemetry. Over. 490 00:43:56,760 --> 00:43:58,374 Let's get started. 491 00:44:07,960 --> 00:44:12,373 Louise. Louise. I am Louise. 492 00:44:18,800 --> 00:44:20,857 What is that? 493 00:44:22,760 --> 00:44:24,533 Is that a new symbol? I can't tell. 494 00:44:24,560 --> 00:44:27,319 I don't know. I think it's the symbol for human again. 495 00:44:27,320 --> 00:44:29,730 It just has a little curl on the end, 496 00:44:29,760 --> 00:44:31,738 maybe to indicate a question. 497 00:44:31,760 --> 00:44:33,533 I don't know. 498 00:44:33,560 --> 00:44:34,799 I don't know, Louise. 499 00:44:34,800 --> 00:44:37,210 I think they're getting confused. 500 00:44:37,240 --> 00:44:38,759 Dr. Banks, 501 00:44:38,760 --> 00:44:41,056 perhaps we should move on to the next word. 502 00:44:59,440 --> 00:45:00,894 Dr. Banks! 503 00:45:02,280 --> 00:45:03,370 It's okay. 504 00:45:03,440 --> 00:45:04,530 What's going on? 505 00:45:04,560 --> 00:45:05,980 Hey! What are you doing? 506 00:45:06,000 --> 00:45:07,319 Yeah, I'm fine. 507 00:45:07,320 --> 00:45:09,059 Are you insane? 508 00:45:09,080 --> 00:45:10,799 They need to see me. 509 00:45:10,800 --> 00:45:12,732 She's taking off her Hazmat suit. 510 00:45:15,400 --> 00:45:16,479 Is it okay? 511 00:45:16,480 --> 00:45:17,920 You're risking contamination. 512 00:45:17,945 --> 00:45:19,174 They need to see me. 513 00:45:19,200 --> 00:45:20,734 Dr. Banks... 514 00:45:20,760 --> 00:45:21,959 Dr. Banks. 515 00:45:21,960 --> 00:45:24,370 She's walking towards the screen. 516 00:45:27,160 --> 00:45:28,799 Should we abort? 517 00:45:28,800 --> 00:45:31,319 Recourse noted. Stand by for further orders. 518 00:45:31,320 --> 00:45:34,060 Go back to your stations. 519 00:46:48,520 --> 00:46:52,011 Now that's a proper introduction. Hey. 520 00:47:03,200 --> 00:47:05,132 Louise. 521 00:47:07,440 --> 00:47:09,239 I am Louise. 522 00:47:09,240 --> 00:47:12,572 Ian, do you want to introduce yourself? 523 00:47:15,080 --> 00:47:16,534 Yeah. 524 00:47:20,320 --> 00:47:22,537 Louise. 525 00:47:26,160 --> 00:47:27,899 Screw it! 526 00:47:31,600 --> 00:47:33,737 Everybody dies, right? 527 00:47:35,480 --> 00:47:38,937 Sir, Donnelly is taking off his Hazmat suit. 528 00:47:38,960 --> 00:47:41,279 Permission to abort? 529 00:47:41,280 --> 00:47:43,053 Continue the session. 530 00:47:59,000 --> 00:48:00,799 Ian. 531 00:48:00,800 --> 00:48:02,414 Louise. 532 00:48:03,680 --> 00:48:05,533 You... 533 00:48:06,800 --> 00:48:08,459 Who are you? 534 00:48:35,640 --> 00:48:37,459 I think those are their names. 535 00:48:40,880 --> 00:48:42,839 They have names. 536 00:48:42,840 --> 00:48:45,250 So, what are we gonna call them? 537 00:48:45,280 --> 00:48:46,939 I don't know. 538 00:48:48,160 --> 00:48:50,456 I was thinking Abbott and Costello. 539 00:48:53,000 --> 00:48:54,839 Yeah. 540 00:48:54,840 --> 00:48:56,693 - Yeah? - Yeah, I like it. 541 00:48:59,160 --> 00:49:01,013 I like it. 542 00:49:01,040 --> 00:49:02,733 Wow! 543 00:49:14,880 --> 00:49:17,359 Team 1, exit your vehicle 544 00:49:17,360 --> 00:49:21,136 and proceed directly ahead to the decontamination tent. 545 00:49:26,200 --> 00:49:30,817 Leave your respirator on until you reach the equipment room. 546 00:49:58,960 --> 00:50:01,700 I know. Shh! 547 00:50:07,080 --> 00:50:10,159 Team 2, exit your vehicles 548 00:50:10,160 --> 00:50:13,719 and continue to the decontamination tent. 549 00:50:13,720 --> 00:50:15,359 Leave your respirators on 550 00:50:15,360 --> 00:50:17,039 and do not hesitate 551 00:50:17,040 --> 00:50:18,972 until you have reached the equipment room. 552 00:50:21,960 --> 00:50:23,574 How do you feel? 553 00:50:24,520 --> 00:50:26,399 Overworked. 554 00:50:26,400 --> 00:50:28,479 Well, I guess I don't need to tell you 555 00:50:28,480 --> 00:50:30,060 you're putting yourself at risk. 556 00:50:30,160 --> 00:50:33,599 There's no signs of radiation poisoning yet. 557 00:50:33,600 --> 00:50:36,399 We'll see how your blood tests look. 558 00:50:36,400 --> 00:50:39,039 For now, I'm gonna give you another boost. 559 00:50:39,040 --> 00:50:40,519 Okay. 560 00:50:40,520 --> 00:50:42,399 No radiation. 561 00:50:42,400 --> 00:50:44,159 Nothing else we can detect either, 562 00:50:44,160 --> 00:50:46,639 but I'd give them a strong cocktail, regardless. 563 00:50:46,640 --> 00:50:49,539 It's the first time we've made significant progress. 564 00:50:51,160 --> 00:50:55,079 All right. We'll take the risk. 565 00:50:55,080 --> 00:50:56,534 Okay, honey... 566 00:50:56,560 --> 00:50:58,200 What is going on there? 567 00:50:58,225 --> 00:50:59,170 Honey... 568 00:50:59,240 --> 00:51:00,439 Just tell me! 569 00:51:00,440 --> 00:51:02,439 You don't need to worry, okay? 570 00:51:02,440 --> 00:51:05,199 - How can I not worry? - Just calm down. 571 00:51:05,200 --> 00:51:06,799 Just calm down. 572 00:51:06,800 --> 00:51:10,679 Becky asked me if the monsters are going to kill Daddy! 573 00:51:10,680 --> 00:51:13,375 Honey, it's not gonna happen. 574 00:51:15,840 --> 00:51:17,260 Just stay safe. 575 00:51:17,320 --> 00:51:18,740 You don't need to worry. 576 00:51:18,760 --> 00:51:20,852 Please! I'm so scared! 577 00:51:23,800 --> 00:51:25,879 All junior Xenolinguistics 578 00:51:25,880 --> 00:51:28,119 and science personnel must observe 579 00:51:28,120 --> 00:51:30,839 general curfew unless expressly authorized 580 00:51:30,840 --> 00:51:33,559 for extended work hours by unit COs. 581 00:51:33,560 --> 00:51:37,256 Curfew in effect as of 2200 hours. 582 00:51:37,720 --> 00:51:41,919 Notice to all late workers, fire watchers and night staff. 583 00:51:41,920 --> 00:51:46,439 Effective immediately, midnight rations will be served all night. 584 00:52:34,440 --> 00:52:36,691 Here are some of the many things 585 00:52:36,720 --> 00:52:38,812 we don't know about heptapods. 586 00:52:38,880 --> 00:52:42,212 Greek. Hepta, "Seven." Pod, "Foot." 587 00:52:42,240 --> 00:52:44,900 Seven feet. Heptapod. 588 00:52:46,240 --> 00:52:47,919 Who are they? 589 00:52:47,920 --> 00:52:50,854 Trying to answer this in any meaningful way 590 00:52:50,880 --> 00:52:52,699 is hampered by the fact that, 591 00:52:52,720 --> 00:52:55,699 outside being able to see them and hear them, 592 00:52:55,720 --> 00:52:58,858 the heptapods leave absolutely no footprint. 593 00:53:00,480 --> 00:53:04,119 The chemical composition of their spaceship is unknown. 594 00:53:04,120 --> 00:53:07,439 The shell emits no waste, no gas, no radiation. 595 00:53:07,440 --> 00:53:10,759 Assuming that the shells communicate with each other, 596 00:53:10,760 --> 00:53:13,439 they do so without detection. 597 00:53:13,440 --> 00:53:16,055 The air between the shells is untroubled 598 00:53:16,080 --> 00:53:18,092 by sonic emission or light wave. 599 00:53:19,600 --> 00:53:22,119 Are they scientists? Or tourists? 600 00:53:22,120 --> 00:53:23,599 If they're scientists, 601 00:53:23,600 --> 00:53:26,010 they don't seem to ask a lot of questions. 602 00:53:28,960 --> 00:53:31,370 Why did they park where they did? 603 00:53:31,400 --> 00:53:34,959 The world's most decorated experts can't crack that one. 604 00:53:34,960 --> 00:53:36,639 The most plausible theory is 605 00:53:36,640 --> 00:53:38,220 that they chose places on Earth 606 00:53:38,240 --> 00:53:40,799 with the lowest incidence of lightning strikes. 607 00:53:40,800 --> 00:53:42,879 But there are exceptions. 608 00:53:42,880 --> 00:53:44,959 The next most plausible theory is that 609 00:53:44,960 --> 00:53:46,639 Sheena Easton had a hit song 610 00:53:46,640 --> 00:53:48,239 at each of these sites in 1980. 611 00:53:48,240 --> 00:53:49,979 So, we just don't know. 612 00:53:52,560 --> 00:53:54,970 How do they communicate? 613 00:53:55,000 --> 00:53:58,159 Here, Louise is putting us all to shame. 614 00:53:58,160 --> 00:53:59,919 The first breakthrough was 615 00:53:59,920 --> 00:54:02,580 to discover that there's no correlation 616 00:54:02,600 --> 00:54:06,410 between what a heptapod says and what a heptapod writes. 617 00:54:21,240 --> 00:54:23,679 Unlike all written human languages, 618 00:54:23,680 --> 00:54:26,279 their writing is semasiographic. 619 00:54:26,280 --> 00:54:29,851 It conveys meaning. It doesn't represent sound. 620 00:54:34,320 --> 00:54:36,479 Perhaps they view our form of writing 621 00:54:36,480 --> 00:54:38,890 as a wasted opportunity, 622 00:54:38,920 --> 00:54:41,580 passing up a second communications channel. 623 00:54:46,640 --> 00:54:49,519 We have our friends in Pakistan to thank 624 00:54:49,520 --> 00:54:52,613 for their study of how heptapods write, 625 00:54:52,640 --> 00:54:56,654 because unlike speech, a logogram is free of time. 626 00:54:59,480 --> 00:55:01,559 Like their ship or their bodies, 627 00:55:01,560 --> 00:55:03,999 their written language has no forward 628 00:55:04,000 --> 00:55:05,439 or backward direction. 629 00:55:05,440 --> 00:55:09,399 Linguists call this non-linear orthography, 630 00:55:09,400 --> 00:55:12,891 which raises the question, "Is this how they think?" 631 00:55:14,520 --> 00:55:17,839 Imagine you wanted to write a sentence using two hands, 632 00:55:17,840 --> 00:55:19,479 starting from either side. 633 00:55:19,480 --> 00:55:22,719 You would have to know each word you wanted to use, 634 00:55:22,720 --> 00:55:25,619 as well as how much space they would occupy. 635 00:55:27,760 --> 00:55:29,879 A heptapod can write a complex sentence 636 00:55:29,880 --> 00:55:32,079 in two seconds, effortlessly. 637 00:55:32,080 --> 00:55:35,039 It's taken us a month to make the simplest reply. 638 00:55:35,040 --> 00:55:38,119 Next, expanding vocabulary. 639 00:55:38,120 --> 00:55:41,534 Louise thinks it could easily take another month to be ready for that. 640 00:55:58,760 --> 00:56:00,533 Hey... 641 00:56:01,440 --> 00:56:03,213 Hey. 642 00:56:03,240 --> 00:56:05,479 Weber's looking for you. 643 00:56:05,480 --> 00:56:08,279 Yeah, well, why do you think I'm hiding out here? 644 00:56:09,760 --> 00:56:11,374 Come on up! 645 00:56:13,280 --> 00:56:14,894 Thanks. 646 00:56:17,480 --> 00:56:19,839 Nice out here? 647 00:56:19,840 --> 00:56:22,279 Yeah, it's a nice view. 648 00:56:22,280 --> 00:56:24,576 Away from the noise. 649 00:56:27,480 --> 00:56:29,856 You know, I was just thinking about you. 650 00:56:32,480 --> 00:56:34,799 You approach language like a mathematician. 651 00:56:34,800 --> 00:56:38,052 You know that, right? 652 00:56:38,120 --> 00:56:40,416 I will take that as a compliment. 653 00:56:40,440 --> 00:56:41,974 Yeah, well, it is. 654 00:56:44,120 --> 00:56:47,999 As I watch you steer us around these communication traps 655 00:56:48,000 --> 00:56:50,159 that I didn't even know existed, 656 00:56:50,160 --> 00:56:52,013 it's like, "What?" 657 00:56:54,120 --> 00:56:56,098 I guess that's why I'm single. 658 00:56:56,120 --> 00:56:59,258 Trust me, you can understand communication 659 00:56:59,280 --> 00:57:01,019 and still end up single. 660 00:57:10,160 --> 00:57:13,519 I feel like everything that happens in there 661 00:57:13,520 --> 00:57:15,737 comes down to the two of us. 662 00:57:17,680 --> 00:57:19,772 Yeah, that's a good thing though, right? 663 00:57:19,800 --> 00:57:21,334 You and I? 664 00:57:24,680 --> 00:57:28,137 Have you seen the jokers that we're working with? 665 00:57:28,160 --> 00:57:29,774 Thank God I've got you! 666 00:57:40,960 --> 00:57:42,289 Tonight, 667 00:57:42,320 --> 00:57:45,279 the first photograph of the aliens goes viral. 668 00:57:45,280 --> 00:57:48,119 Biological contamination is a major risk factor 669 00:57:48,120 --> 00:57:49,479 at the Montana site. 670 00:57:49,480 --> 00:57:51,651 So say environmental pressure groups. 671 00:57:51,680 --> 00:57:53,559 800,000 march on Washington 672 00:57:53,560 --> 00:57:56,239 to protest the government's handling of the crisis. 673 00:57:56,240 --> 00:57:59,139 All this, and more special coverage. 674 00:58:01,200 --> 00:58:02,975 First contact with whoever it is that is inside that thing, 675 00:58:03,000 --> 00:58:04,399 and who's running the show? 676 00:58:04,400 --> 00:58:05,719 The government. 677 00:58:05,720 --> 00:58:07,799 That's right, folks, the same government 678 00:58:07,800 --> 00:58:10,479 who ruined our healthcare and bankrupted our military. 679 00:58:10,480 --> 00:58:11,639 Look at these people! 680 00:58:11,640 --> 00:58:13,479 Most of them don't even have guns! 681 00:58:13,480 --> 00:58:15,559 We could be facing a full-scale invasion. 682 00:58:15,560 --> 00:58:17,399 Our president's willing to sit back 683 00:58:17,400 --> 00:58:19,679 and let them waltz in and take our country. 684 00:58:19,680 --> 00:58:22,011 We are falling asleep at the wheel, people! 685 00:58:22,040 --> 00:58:24,319 You know what I'm talking about. I know you do. 686 00:58:24,320 --> 00:58:26,759 What if the smartest thing we could do right now 687 00:58:26,760 --> 00:58:28,679 would be to give them a show of force? 688 00:58:28,680 --> 00:58:30,759 I'm talking about a shot across the bow. 689 00:58:30,760 --> 00:58:31,839 What do you think? 690 00:58:31,840 --> 00:58:33,399 Caller No. 1, you're on the air. 691 00:58:33,400 --> 00:58:34,729 What do you think? 692 00:59:00,880 --> 00:59:02,733 What's this word? 693 00:59:18,640 --> 00:59:20,254 Planet. 694 00:59:25,600 --> 00:59:28,799 That's, like, um... The Earth is a planet. 695 00:59:28,800 --> 00:59:32,894 Want to see my project for Miss Garriott's class? 696 00:59:32,920 --> 00:59:34,693 Yeah, little nose. 697 00:59:37,560 --> 00:59:40,399 We had to make up our own TV show. 698 00:59:40,400 --> 00:59:42,479 If we had one. 699 00:59:42,480 --> 00:59:44,060 And who are those two people? 700 00:59:44,080 --> 00:59:45,479 That's you and Dad. 701 00:59:45,480 --> 00:59:46,999 The show is called. 702 00:59:47,000 --> 00:59:49,251 "Mummy and Daddy talk to Animals." 703 00:59:51,160 --> 00:59:53,252 Well, it's lovely. 704 00:59:57,280 --> 00:59:58,734 Okay... 705 00:59:59,640 --> 01:00:01,299 Um... 706 01:00:02,600 --> 01:00:04,999 You know it's okay to be sad that your dad and I... 707 01:00:05,000 --> 01:00:06,614 I know. I'm not. 708 01:00:08,520 --> 01:00:10,839 'Cause we both love you very much. 709 01:00:10,840 --> 01:00:13,519 I know. It's just a cartoon. It's not real. 710 01:00:13,520 --> 01:00:15,213 Louise? 711 01:00:19,200 --> 01:00:20,734 You all right? 712 01:00:21,680 --> 01:00:24,932 Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine. 713 01:00:26,800 --> 01:00:31,119 I'm not sure it's something I can... I can explain. 714 01:00:31,120 --> 01:00:33,974 When was your last check-up with Dr. Kettler? 715 01:00:34,000 --> 01:00:35,819 I'm okay. 716 01:00:35,840 --> 01:00:38,199 I'm gonna get some air. 717 01:00:38,200 --> 01:00:40,337 - I'm okay. - All right. 718 01:00:40,360 --> 01:00:42,099 I'm fine. Yep. 719 01:01:41,120 --> 01:01:43,519 How you feeling? 720 01:01:43,520 --> 01:01:45,293 Um... 721 01:01:46,480 --> 01:01:50,999 I need some sleep, but I'm fine. 722 01:01:51,000 --> 01:01:52,454 Yeah. 723 01:01:53,760 --> 01:01:55,999 You know, I was doing some reading, um, 724 01:01:56,000 --> 01:01:57,519 about this idea 725 01:01:57,520 --> 01:02:00,959 that if you immerse yourself into a foreign language, 726 01:02:00,960 --> 01:02:03,639 then you can actually rewire your brain. 727 01:02:03,640 --> 01:02:05,652 The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. 728 01:02:07,680 --> 01:02:09,399 The theory that... 729 01:02:09,400 --> 01:02:11,479 It... It's the theory that, 730 01:02:11,480 --> 01:02:13,279 the language you speak determines 731 01:02:13,280 --> 01:02:14,759 how you think and... 732 01:02:14,760 --> 01:02:17,319 Yeah. It affects how you see everything. 733 01:02:17,320 --> 01:02:18,679 It was... 734 01:02:18,680 --> 01:02:20,817 I'm curious... 735 01:02:20,840 --> 01:02:23,409 Are you dreaming in their language? 736 01:02:33,120 --> 01:02:36,239 I may have had a few dreams, but I don't... 737 01:02:37,720 --> 01:02:41,439 I don't think that that makes me unfit to do this job. 738 01:03:00,680 --> 01:03:01,930 Did you sleep? 739 01:03:01,960 --> 01:03:03,210 A little. 740 01:03:04,120 --> 01:03:05,574 Do you know Mandarin? 741 01:03:09,760 --> 01:03:11,294 It is shifting. 742 01:03:18,160 --> 01:03:20,479 The voice you're about to hear 743 01:03:20,480 --> 01:03:22,890 belongs to a Chinese military chief... 744 01:03:24,080 --> 01:03:26,297 General Shang. 745 01:03:26,320 --> 01:03:27,900 Pull it up! 746 01:03:30,760 --> 01:03:33,479 We got a satellite feed here of who he's talking to, 747 01:03:33,480 --> 01:03:35,479 if you want to look. 748 01:03:35,480 --> 01:03:37,094 Wait, go back. 749 01:03:38,440 --> 01:03:40,099 Stop. 750 01:03:41,880 --> 01:03:43,999 He's saying that each of the 12 751 01:03:44,000 --> 01:03:46,057 is offering advanced technology. 752 01:03:48,160 --> 01:03:50,536 Go back again. And play. 753 01:03:52,680 --> 01:03:53,770 Um... 754 01:03:54,200 --> 01:03:58,260 "Our science team is attempting to decode the sets." 755 01:03:58,600 --> 01:04:01,239 "Sets." I don't know what that means. 756 01:04:01,240 --> 01:04:02,919 Something about advantage, 757 01:04:02,920 --> 01:04:05,839 suits, honour and, flowers. 758 01:04:05,840 --> 01:04:07,499 I don't... 759 01:04:08,400 --> 01:04:10,439 I don't know. That's all. 760 01:04:10,440 --> 01:04:12,919 I don't know what it means either. 761 01:04:12,920 --> 01:04:15,399 An hour ago, China mobilized forces. 762 01:04:15,400 --> 01:04:17,919 And now, Russia's following suit. 763 01:04:17,920 --> 01:04:20,359 Shang's about to start something. 764 01:04:20,360 --> 01:04:22,452 Following suit. Suits. 765 01:04:24,360 --> 01:04:27,119 Suits, honour, flowers... 766 01:04:27,120 --> 01:04:29,974 Colonel, those are all tile sets in mah-jongg. 767 01:04:31,600 --> 01:04:33,559 God, are they... 768 01:04:33,560 --> 01:04:36,858 Are they using a game to converse with their heptapods? 769 01:04:38,320 --> 01:04:40,491 Maybe. Why? 770 01:04:40,520 --> 01:04:43,999 Well, let's say that I taught them chess instead of English. 771 01:04:44,000 --> 01:04:46,119 Every conversation would be a game. 772 01:04:46,120 --> 01:04:49,292 Every idea expressed through opposition, victory, defeat. 773 01:04:49,320 --> 01:04:50,679 You see the problem? 774 01:04:52,480 --> 01:04:54,799 If all I ever gave you was a hammer... 775 01:04:54,800 --> 01:04:56,778 Everything's a nail. 776 01:04:58,280 --> 01:05:00,576 We need to ask the big question. 777 01:05:01,600 --> 01:05:03,419 Ready or not. 778 01:05:16,320 --> 01:05:18,479 Yeah, I know, but between there and there. 779 01:05:20,160 --> 01:05:22,411 Well, it's time to go. 780 01:05:43,880 --> 01:05:45,778 Okay... 781 01:05:49,880 --> 01:05:52,256 Heptapods' purpose. 782 01:06:01,720 --> 01:06:05,416 Heptapod purpose Earth. What is your purpose? 783 01:06:12,360 --> 01:06:14,531 Do we only have Costello? 784 01:06:19,440 --> 01:06:21,930 Okay. There you are. 785 01:06:43,280 --> 01:06:44,894 What does it say? 786 01:06:53,400 --> 01:06:55,173 Offer weapon. 787 01:07:00,040 --> 01:07:01,256 You saw what they wrote! 788 01:07:01,280 --> 01:07:02,920 Using a word they don't fully understand. 789 01:07:02,945 --> 01:07:04,279 - Could be a request. - A warning. 790 01:07:04,280 --> 01:07:07,279 Enough! Louise? 791 01:07:07,280 --> 01:07:09,417 We don't know if they understand 792 01:07:09,440 --> 01:07:12,119 the difference between a weapon and a tool. 793 01:07:12,120 --> 01:07:14,098 Our language, like our culture, is messy, 794 01:07:14,120 --> 01:07:15,959 and sometimes, one can be both. 795 01:07:15,960 --> 01:07:17,414 And it's quite possible 796 01:07:17,440 --> 01:07:19,771 that they're asking us to offer them something, 797 01:07:19,800 --> 01:07:21,254 not the other way around. 798 01:07:21,280 --> 01:07:23,439 It's like the first part of a trade. 799 01:07:23,440 --> 01:07:25,418 So, how do we clarify their intentions 800 01:07:25,440 --> 01:07:26,839 beyond those two words? 801 01:07:26,840 --> 01:07:27,930 Well, I go back in. 802 01:07:27,960 --> 01:07:29,919 Right away, we go back in and we clear this up. 803 01:07:29,920 --> 01:07:31,639 It's more complicated than that. 804 01:07:31,640 --> 01:07:34,119 How is it more complicated than that? 805 01:07:34,120 --> 01:07:36,610 Colonel, the Secretary of Defence 806 01:07:36,640 --> 01:07:38,254 is on the line for you. 807 01:07:44,960 --> 01:07:46,892 We need to sit on this information 808 01:07:46,920 --> 01:07:48,420 till we know what it means, 809 01:07:48,440 --> 01:07:50,359 so we aren't sharing it with our enemies. 810 01:07:50,360 --> 01:07:53,937 We must consider the idea that our visitors are prodding us to fight among ourselves 811 01:07:53,960 --> 01:07:56,479 until only one faction prevails. 812 01:07:56,480 --> 01:07:58,479 - There's no evidence of that. - Sure there is. 813 01:07:58,480 --> 01:08:00,970 Just grab a history book. 814 01:08:01,000 --> 01:08:04,679 The British with India, the Germans with Rwanda. 815 01:08:04,680 --> 01:08:07,199 They even got a name for it in Hungary. 816 01:08:11,840 --> 01:08:16,679 Yeah. We're a world with no single leader. 817 01:08:16,680 --> 01:08:18,400 It's impossible to deal with just one of us. 818 01:08:18,425 --> 01:08:20,839 And with the word "weapon" now... 819 01:08:20,840 --> 01:08:24,616 HALPERN. Yes, sir! 820 01:08:42,320 --> 01:08:45,879 No confirmation yet. Standing by. 821 01:08:45,880 --> 01:08:49,940 Anything? What did they say? 822 01:08:51,160 --> 01:08:52,520 China and Russia are off the grid. 823 01:08:52,545 --> 01:08:53,879 They aren't speaking to anyone. 824 01:08:53,880 --> 01:08:57,610 Whatever they learned in their last session has them spooked. 825 01:08:59,200 --> 01:09:00,700 Yes, sir! 826 01:09:00,720 --> 01:09:02,559 We have orders to do the same. 827 01:09:02,560 --> 01:09:03,810 These are our allies! 828 01:09:03,840 --> 01:09:05,039 You can't shut us down! 829 01:09:05,040 --> 01:09:06,813 - Put us on radio silence. - Do it. 830 01:09:06,840 --> 01:09:10,490 We received a message from the hept... Damn it! 831 01:09:11,200 --> 01:09:13,053 We need to be talking to each other! 832 01:09:13,080 --> 01:09:15,854 You want to talk to them? Find out what this means. 833 01:09:20,920 --> 01:09:23,057 Base-camp talk is now offline. 834 01:09:23,080 --> 01:09:25,439 All interpreters and international liaisons, 835 01:09:25,440 --> 01:09:29,136 stand down and report to unit coordinators. 836 01:09:30,920 --> 01:09:33,639 We've never re-entered a session before. 837 01:09:33,640 --> 01:09:36,335 Louise, trust me, okay? We've got time. 838 01:09:36,400 --> 01:09:38,599 We've just gotta step on it, all right? 839 01:09:38,600 --> 01:09:40,639 "Use weapon." 840 01:09:40,640 --> 01:09:42,060 This is the alien message 841 01:09:42,080 --> 01:09:44,411 said to have provoked the Chinese government 842 01:09:44,440 --> 01:09:46,179 to withdraw their scientists from 843 01:09:46,240 --> 01:09:47,854 the international mission today. 844 01:09:47,880 --> 01:09:50,159 In a statement, General Shang said, 845 01:09:50,160 --> 01:09:52,377 "China no longer trusts the aliens" 846 01:09:52,400 --> 01:09:53,799 "who want to divide us." 847 01:09:53,800 --> 01:09:56,574 "Humanity must be protected." 848 01:09:56,600 --> 01:09:59,374 China has asked for immediate talks at the UN. 849 01:10:02,160 --> 01:10:04,159 Alpha-one-niner, 850 01:10:04,160 --> 01:10:05,774 this is Condor, over. 851 01:10:09,280 --> 01:10:13,897 Alpha-one-niner, this is Condor, come in. Over. 852 01:10:18,320 --> 01:10:21,413 Captain Marks, Condor not receiving transmission. 853 01:10:21,640 --> 01:10:23,697 Squelch twice if you hear line. 854 01:10:24,600 --> 01:10:26,453 Captain Marks, all escort units 855 01:10:26,480 --> 01:10:28,378 are ordered to cease all activity. 856 01:10:58,840 --> 01:11:01,250 No, no, no. Dr. Banks, you can't go in there. 857 01:11:01,280 --> 01:11:03,239 I just need to ask one question. 858 01:11:03,240 --> 01:11:05,359 Dr. Banks! The session is finished. 859 01:11:05,360 --> 01:11:07,679 You can't... You can't go back in. It's dangerous. 860 01:11:07,680 --> 01:11:09,760 Look, we just need five minutes. Don't sweat it. 861 01:11:09,785 --> 01:11:11,638 Marks, let them go. 862 01:11:14,160 --> 01:11:16,138 Hey, Abbott! 863 01:11:21,040 --> 01:11:24,199 So, what are we calling this? Session 37? 864 01:11:24,200 --> 01:11:26,769 No, 36, part 2. 865 01:11:34,040 --> 01:11:35,719 Why are they on their own? 866 01:11:35,720 --> 01:11:38,119 We've been attempting to hail Captain Marks. 867 01:11:38,120 --> 01:11:39,959 The escort units are not responding, sir. 868 01:11:39,960 --> 01:11:43,132 Why not? Send security. 869 01:11:46,560 --> 01:11:50,210 "Offer weapon, question mark." 870 01:11:55,240 --> 01:11:57,730 Are you offering us something? 871 01:12:06,240 --> 01:12:09,319 Technology, apparatus, method? 872 01:12:09,320 --> 01:12:11,559 Yeah, see, this is a different word. 873 01:12:11,560 --> 01:12:14,414 This... This segment, it's a lot busier. 874 01:12:19,600 --> 01:12:23,296 Give technology 875 01:12:24,520 --> 01:12:26,293 now. 876 01:12:34,720 --> 01:12:36,759 What's he doing? 877 01:12:41,720 --> 01:12:43,698 Captain, on your ten. 878 01:12:52,600 --> 01:12:54,799 Security detail inbound, sir. 879 01:12:54,800 --> 01:12:57,540 T-minus 4 minutes remaining. We need to see this through. 880 01:12:57,560 --> 01:12:59,639 Okay, this is it. Lock and load. 881 01:12:59,640 --> 01:13:01,959 We just need to hold them off until it's done. 882 01:13:01,960 --> 01:13:04,575 Copy that. Warning shots and suppressive fire only. 883 01:13:04,600 --> 01:13:05,895 Load up and get to cover. 884 01:13:05,920 --> 01:13:08,171 Stay frosty and we can avoid casualties. 885 01:13:34,680 --> 01:13:37,249 Abbott wants me to write on the barrier. 886 01:13:42,120 --> 01:13:44,052 Can you even do that? 887 01:13:45,160 --> 01:13:47,058 I don't know. 888 01:14:02,840 --> 01:14:04,772 I can't do it with both hands. 889 01:15:16,080 --> 01:15:17,933 Louise... 890 01:15:33,120 --> 01:15:34,439 What is that? 891 01:16:19,840 --> 01:16:22,559 Hey! Hey, hey, hey. Take it easy. 892 01:16:22,560 --> 01:16:25,414 You suffered a concussion. Just lay back. 893 01:16:28,320 --> 01:16:30,491 How do you feel? 894 01:16:38,520 --> 01:16:40,079 How is Ian? 895 01:16:40,080 --> 01:16:42,376 Same as you. He's okay. 896 01:16:43,640 --> 01:16:46,439 Who, um... Who did this? 897 01:16:46,440 --> 01:16:48,279 Some soldiers. 898 01:16:48,280 --> 01:16:50,599 They've been watching too much TV. 899 01:16:53,520 --> 01:16:55,199 What is that? 900 01:16:55,200 --> 01:16:56,679 Take it easy. Take it easy. 901 01:16:58,200 --> 01:17:01,359 The site's no longer secure. We're standing by to evacuate. 902 01:17:01,360 --> 01:17:03,359 Where's Ian? 903 01:17:03,360 --> 01:17:06,359 Weber came and got him maybe 10 minutes ago. 904 01:17:06,360 --> 01:17:09,214 He wouldn't leave until he knew you were okay. 905 01:17:12,360 --> 01:17:13,959 Your whole tent is on the clock 906 01:17:13,960 --> 01:17:16,814 to figure out whatever it is you were given up there. 907 01:17:22,560 --> 01:17:24,039 This is all of it? 908 01:17:24,040 --> 01:17:26,655 The feed wasn't interrupted by the explosion? 909 01:17:28,080 --> 01:17:30,137 Not as far as I can see. 910 01:17:31,480 --> 01:17:32,980 You see something? 911 01:17:33,040 --> 01:17:34,559 I don't know yet. 912 01:17:34,560 --> 01:17:37,494 I'm gonna need my team to get together with Louise's team. 913 01:17:37,520 --> 01:17:39,159 I need everybody working on this. 914 01:17:39,160 --> 01:17:40,660 We cannot leave. 915 01:17:40,680 --> 01:17:42,159 Glad to see you're awake. 916 01:17:42,160 --> 01:17:45,014 We need to go back in and explain this wasn't our fault. 917 01:17:45,040 --> 01:17:47,079 - We can't go back inside. - We have to. 918 01:17:47,080 --> 01:17:49,479 What happened in there was an attack. 919 01:17:49,480 --> 01:17:52,280 We can hope for the best, but I have orders to prepare for retaliation. 920 01:17:52,305 --> 01:17:53,599 We may have to evacuate. 921 01:17:53,600 --> 01:17:54,690 No, that's the wrong move. 922 01:17:54,720 --> 01:17:57,016 As long as they stay, we have to stay. 923 01:18:31,120 --> 01:18:33,212 Well, they're not leaving. 924 01:18:35,200 --> 01:18:37,053 Why does this feel worse? 925 01:18:41,600 --> 01:18:43,719 China is on the offensive. 926 01:18:43,720 --> 01:18:47,219 They're positioning the military to blow the alien vessel right out of the sky. 927 01:18:47,240 --> 01:18:50,479 And if this happens, we can't sit around waiting for retaliation. 928 01:18:50,480 --> 01:18:52,173 So, get prepared. 929 01:18:52,800 --> 01:18:55,415 The Air Force and infantry are standing by. 930 01:18:55,440 --> 01:18:56,530 Yes, sir. 931 01:18:58,000 --> 01:19:01,719 Tonight, China becomes the first world power 932 01:19:01,720 --> 01:19:04,479 to declare war against the aliens. 933 01:19:04,480 --> 01:19:07,159 Following the failure of diplomatic efforts 934 01:19:07,160 --> 01:19:08,759 at the United Nations, 935 01:19:08,760 --> 01:19:11,839 China has confirmed that its language experts have tonight 936 01:19:11,840 --> 01:19:14,599 delivered an ultimatum at the Shanghai site. 937 01:19:14,600 --> 01:19:16,100 In a televised statement, 938 01:19:16,120 --> 01:19:19,159 General Shang, chairman of the People's Liberation Army, 939 01:19:19,160 --> 01:19:22,936 said the aliens have 24 hours to leave Chinese territory 940 01:19:22,960 --> 01:19:24,359 or face destruction. 941 01:19:24,360 --> 01:19:26,611 And he urged all other world leaders 942 01:19:26,640 --> 01:19:29,778 to unite with China and take a similar stance. 943 01:19:30,520 --> 01:19:34,296 With a huge build-up of forces at their landing sites, 944 01:19:34,320 --> 01:19:37,119 Pakistan, Russia and Sudan are thought to be 945 01:19:37,120 --> 01:19:38,779 following China's lead. 946 01:19:54,360 --> 01:19:56,452 It can't be random. 947 01:20:11,400 --> 01:20:14,095 It's going to take us years. 948 01:20:19,040 --> 01:20:21,097 What's this term here? 949 01:20:24,160 --> 01:20:26,092 Mum... 950 01:20:28,640 --> 01:20:30,220 Mum... 951 01:20:30,240 --> 01:20:31,839 Sweetie... 952 01:20:31,840 --> 01:20:34,079 What's this term for that thing, 953 01:20:34,080 --> 01:20:36,079 like a... Like a technical term, 954 01:20:36,080 --> 01:20:37,679 where we make a deal, 955 01:20:37,680 --> 01:20:39,759 and we both get something out of it. 956 01:20:39,760 --> 01:20:41,599 A compromise. 957 01:20:41,600 --> 01:20:42,999 No... 958 01:20:43,000 --> 01:20:45,279 Like, it's a competition. 959 01:20:47,000 --> 01:20:48,659 But both sides end up happy. 960 01:20:49,880 --> 01:20:51,319 Like a win-win. 961 01:20:51,320 --> 01:20:53,559 More science-y than that. 962 01:20:53,560 --> 01:20:56,698 If you want science, call your father. 963 01:21:10,960 --> 01:21:12,359 Thank you. 964 01:21:23,000 --> 01:21:24,839 Sorry. 965 01:21:24,840 --> 01:21:26,199 It's okay. 966 01:21:26,200 --> 01:21:28,178 I'm up. 967 01:21:32,040 --> 01:21:33,654 What time is it? 968 01:21:35,080 --> 01:21:37,979 It's time you opened that bottle you've been hiding. 969 01:21:41,720 --> 01:21:44,319 You cracked something, didn't you? 970 01:21:44,320 --> 01:21:45,649 Yeah. Come here. 971 01:21:47,480 --> 01:21:49,119 Take a look at this section. 972 01:21:49,120 --> 01:21:51,919 It seems to be talking about time. 973 01:21:51,920 --> 01:21:54,559 Their symbol for time is everywhere. 974 01:21:54,560 --> 01:21:56,174 So what is this? 975 01:21:57,480 --> 01:22:00,759 A formula for faster-than-light travel? 976 01:22:00,760 --> 01:22:02,919 Who can tell? 977 01:22:02,920 --> 01:22:04,559 There are too many gaps. 978 01:22:04,560 --> 01:22:06,159 Nothing's complete. 979 01:22:06,160 --> 01:22:07,759 Then it dawned on me. 980 01:22:07,760 --> 01:22:09,340 Come here. 981 01:22:10,320 --> 01:22:12,119 Right here. 982 01:22:12,120 --> 01:22:16,039 Stop focusing on the ones. Look at the zeroes. 983 01:22:16,040 --> 01:22:18,039 How much of this is data? 984 01:22:18,040 --> 01:22:20,759 How much of it is negative space? 985 01:22:20,760 --> 01:22:22,738 So, I measured it. 986 01:22:24,280 --> 01:22:26,815 0.0833 recurring. 987 01:22:32,520 --> 01:22:35,215 Perhaps you'd like that as a fraction. 988 01:22:38,080 --> 01:22:40,092 One of twelve. 989 01:22:42,760 --> 01:22:46,319 What they're saying right here is that this is one of 12. 990 01:22:46,320 --> 01:22:48,239 "We are part of a larger whole." 991 01:22:48,240 --> 01:22:50,519 Or we're one of 12 contestants for the prize. 992 01:22:50,520 --> 01:22:51,974 Why do I have to talk to him? 993 01:22:52,000 --> 01:22:53,479 We're all working together. 994 01:22:53,480 --> 01:22:55,839 We need to talk to the other sites, 995 01:22:55,840 --> 01:22:58,439 help them with what they've gotten from the heptapods. 996 01:22:58,440 --> 01:22:59,719 We're blacked out. 997 01:22:59,720 --> 01:23:01,999 China just threatened to destroy their shell. 998 01:23:02,000 --> 01:23:03,159 We're on our own. 999 01:23:03,160 --> 01:23:05,120 But this says that all of the pieces fit together. 1000 01:23:05,145 --> 01:23:07,077 And I'm telling you that no one else cares. 1001 01:23:07,360 --> 01:23:08,559 Two hours ago, 1002 01:23:08,560 --> 01:23:10,719 we pulled this audio off a secure channel in Russia. 1003 01:23:10,720 --> 01:23:13,479 Someone on the science team there was broadcasting wide. 1004 01:23:16,040 --> 01:23:18,599 In their final session, the aliens said, 1005 01:23:18,600 --> 01:23:21,759 "There is no time. Many become one." 1006 01:23:21,760 --> 01:23:24,359 I fear we have all been given weapons. 1007 01:23:24,360 --> 01:23:28,119 If anyone is receiving this, please... 1008 01:23:34,200 --> 01:23:35,700 Well, I mean, 1009 01:23:36,800 --> 01:23:38,220 there are a lot of ways 1010 01:23:38,240 --> 01:23:39,679 you can interpret what he said. 1011 01:23:39,680 --> 01:23:41,799 I don't need an interpreter to know what this means. 1012 01:23:41,800 --> 01:23:43,959 Russia just executed one of their own experts 1013 01:23:43,960 --> 01:23:45,239 to keep their secret. 1014 01:23:45,240 --> 01:23:47,839 "Many become one" could just be their way of saying 1015 01:23:47,840 --> 01:23:49,639 "some assembly required." 1016 01:23:49,640 --> 01:23:51,479 Why hand it out to us in pieces? 1017 01:23:51,480 --> 01:23:53,279 Why not just give it all over? 1018 01:23:53,280 --> 01:23:55,611 What better way to force us to work together for once? 1019 01:23:56,680 --> 01:23:57,999 Even if I did believe you, 1020 01:23:58,000 --> 01:24:00,799 how in the world are you gonna get anybody else to play along 1021 01:24:00,800 --> 01:24:02,799 and give up their data? 1022 01:24:02,800 --> 01:24:05,159 We offer ours in return. 1023 01:24:05,160 --> 01:24:06,719 Yeah? 1024 01:24:06,720 --> 01:24:08,220 A trade? 1025 01:24:08,280 --> 01:24:09,814 It's a non-zero-sum game. 1026 01:24:12,440 --> 01:24:15,135 Non-zero-sum game. 1027 01:24:15,760 --> 01:24:18,079 That's it. Yeah. 1028 01:24:18,080 --> 01:24:20,012 Thanks. 1029 01:24:25,400 --> 01:24:28,199 Nine of the landing sites have gone 1030 01:24:28,200 --> 01:24:29,519 total comms blackout. 1031 01:24:29,520 --> 01:24:31,599 Only way to reach them is to physically drive there 1032 01:24:31,600 --> 01:24:34,079 and yell at the border guards, which we're doing, 1033 01:24:34,080 --> 01:24:35,439 but it won't be fast enough. 1034 01:24:35,440 --> 01:24:37,919 There must be a way to get the message to them. 1035 01:24:37,920 --> 01:24:40,919 To our allies, maybe, but it's too little too late. 1036 01:24:40,920 --> 01:24:43,519 What we need is to get all the other nations online 1037 01:24:43,520 --> 01:24:45,519 before one starts global war. 1038 01:24:45,520 --> 01:24:47,577 And there's no way for us to reach them. 1039 01:24:47,600 --> 01:24:50,679 Okay, hold on a second. There is! 1040 01:24:50,680 --> 01:24:52,260 It's right above us. 1041 01:24:53,960 --> 01:24:55,679 That's problematic for us right now. 1042 01:24:55,680 --> 01:24:58,839 The Pentagon's convinced our shell will retaliate. 1043 01:24:58,840 --> 01:25:02,039 My guess is they'll order us to evacuate within the hour. 1044 01:25:02,040 --> 01:25:03,879 Look, they're not our enemy. 1045 01:25:03,880 --> 01:25:06,097 They've made no act of aggression towards us. 1046 01:25:06,120 --> 01:25:08,239 Maybe this is their way of being aggressive. 1047 01:25:08,240 --> 01:25:09,799 That's not the question. 1048 01:25:09,800 --> 01:25:11,479 What is the question? 1049 01:25:11,480 --> 01:25:13,799 How do we get you back in that room 1050 01:25:13,800 --> 01:25:15,519 when it's half a mile straight up? 1051 01:25:15,520 --> 01:25:17,373 I think our work here is done. 1052 01:25:18,480 --> 01:25:21,379 It's in the hands of our superiors now. 1053 01:25:40,840 --> 01:25:43,091 What the hell is she doing? 1054 01:26:35,880 --> 01:26:38,859 My God! God, no! 1055 01:28:59,600 --> 01:29:01,373 Costello... 1056 01:29:03,840 --> 01:29:05,818 Where's Abbott? 1057 01:29:35,200 --> 01:29:36,973 I'm sorry. 1058 01:29:39,040 --> 01:29:41,177 We're sorry. 1059 01:29:44,720 --> 01:29:47,119 I need you to... 1060 01:29:47,120 --> 01:29:51,533 I need you to send a message to the other sites. 1061 01:30:10,480 --> 01:30:12,079 I don't... 1062 01:30:12,080 --> 01:30:14,159 I don't understand. 1063 01:30:14,160 --> 01:30:18,300 What is your purpose here? 1064 01:30:44,600 --> 01:30:47,260 How can you know the future? 1065 01:31:02,920 --> 01:31:05,296 I don't... 1066 01:31:06,680 --> 01:31:10,854 I don't understand. Who is this child? 1067 01:31:15,880 --> 01:31:17,699 The show is called. 1068 01:31:17,720 --> 01:31:20,289 "Mummy and Daddy talk to Animals." 1069 01:31:53,640 --> 01:31:57,131 Wait! No! Wait! 1070 01:32:46,120 --> 01:32:47,799 - Dr. Banks! - Louise! 1071 01:32:47,800 --> 01:32:49,573 Are you all right? 1072 01:32:52,480 --> 01:32:54,519 - You all right? - Yeah. I'm all right. 1073 01:32:54,520 --> 01:32:56,039 What happened? 1074 01:32:56,040 --> 01:32:58,439 I'm trying to figure it out. This is too big. 1075 01:32:58,440 --> 01:33:00,999 Doesn't matter now. We have orders to evacuate. 1076 01:33:01,000 --> 01:33:02,279 Why? 1077 01:33:02,280 --> 01:33:04,417 Russia and Sudan are following China. 1078 01:33:07,200 --> 01:33:08,450 I don't understand. 1079 01:33:08,520 --> 01:33:09,770 Help me, Mama. 1080 01:33:10,720 --> 01:33:13,289 Louise? Whoa! 1081 01:33:13,440 --> 01:33:14,576 Mum! 1082 01:33:17,320 --> 01:33:18,900 Mama! 1083 01:33:21,160 --> 01:33:23,297 Sorry, honey. 1084 01:33:26,160 --> 01:33:28,456 What day is it? Do you know, baby? 1085 01:33:28,480 --> 01:33:30,299 Sunday. 1086 01:33:35,520 --> 01:33:38,772 Are you gonna leave me like Daddy did? 1087 01:33:38,840 --> 01:33:42,456 Hannah, honey, your daddy didn't leave you. 1088 01:33:42,480 --> 01:33:44,617 You're gonna see him this weekend. 1089 01:33:45,880 --> 01:33:48,814 He doesn't look at me the same way anymore. 1090 01:33:56,960 --> 01:33:58,972 It's my fault. 1091 01:34:00,880 --> 01:34:04,132 I told him something that he wasn't ready to hear. 1092 01:34:05,880 --> 01:34:07,653 What? 1093 01:34:09,520 --> 01:34:11,399 Well... 1094 01:34:11,400 --> 01:34:13,799 Believe it or not, 1095 01:34:13,800 --> 01:34:16,574 I know something that's going to happen. 1096 01:34:18,560 --> 01:34:21,334 I can't explain how I know. I just do. 1097 01:34:22,880 --> 01:34:26,178 And when I told your daddy, he got really mad. 1098 01:34:27,840 --> 01:34:30,500 And he said I made the wrong choice. 1099 01:34:32,920 --> 01:34:36,138 What? What's going to happen? 1100 01:34:38,680 --> 01:34:42,979 It has to do with a really rare disease. 1101 01:34:45,720 --> 01:34:48,096 And it's unstoppable. 1102 01:34:49,560 --> 01:34:52,220 Kind of like you are, 1103 01:34:52,240 --> 01:34:55,890 with your swimming and your poetry 1104 01:34:55,960 --> 01:34:57,599 and all the other amazing things 1105 01:34:57,600 --> 01:34:59,439 that you share with the world. 1106 01:34:59,440 --> 01:35:01,099 I'm unstoppable? 1107 01:35:02,000 --> 01:35:03,853 Yeah. 1108 01:35:19,800 --> 01:35:21,732 I got you. 1109 01:35:23,440 --> 01:35:26,578 Louise? Louise? 1110 01:35:28,440 --> 01:35:31,135 I just realized why my husband left me. 1111 01:35:31,160 --> 01:35:32,740 My husband left me. 1112 01:35:32,800 --> 01:35:34,359 You were married? 1113 01:35:34,360 --> 01:35:36,975 Come on! Let's get out of here. 1114 01:36:11,320 --> 01:36:12,774 Mama? 1115 01:36:12,800 --> 01:36:14,300 Yeah? 1116 01:36:14,320 --> 01:36:16,879 Why's my name Hannah? 1117 01:36:18,800 --> 01:36:21,719 Get those people back, please. 1118 01:36:21,720 --> 01:36:24,559 Well, your name is very special, 1119 01:36:24,560 --> 01:36:26,811 because it is a palindrome. 1120 01:36:26,880 --> 01:36:30,610 It reads the same forward and backward. 1121 01:36:30,760 --> 01:36:33,239 All right, guys, give me a hand here. 1122 01:36:33,240 --> 01:36:35,297 - Yes, sir. - That goes in the bag. 1123 01:36:39,640 --> 01:36:41,299 Ready to go! 1124 01:37:00,760 --> 01:37:03,853 Evacuation underway. 1125 01:37:06,920 --> 01:37:08,279 Hey... 1126 01:37:08,280 --> 01:37:12,420 We're done here! We're taking this with us. 1127 01:37:37,120 --> 01:37:39,018 I can read it. 1128 01:37:42,760 --> 01:37:44,738 - I know what it is. - What? 1129 01:37:44,760 --> 01:37:47,359 It's not a weapon. It's a gift. 1130 01:37:47,360 --> 01:37:49,359 The weapon is their language. 1131 01:37:49,360 --> 01:37:51,679 They gave it to us. Do you know what that means? 1132 01:37:51,680 --> 01:37:54,839 So we can learn Heptapod. If we survive. 1133 01:37:54,840 --> 01:37:57,580 If you learn it, when you really learn it, 1134 01:37:57,640 --> 01:38:00,039 you begin to perceive time the way that they do, 1135 01:38:00,040 --> 01:38:03,159 so you can see what's to come. 1136 01:38:03,160 --> 01:38:05,252 But time, it isn't the same for them. 1137 01:38:05,280 --> 01:38:07,611 It's non-linear. 1138 01:38:07,640 --> 01:38:10,255 Look, we did our best, but it wasn't enough. 1139 01:38:11,480 --> 01:38:12,934 The captain will load you up. 1140 01:38:12,960 --> 01:38:14,639 You're lifting off in 5 minutes. 1141 01:38:14,640 --> 01:38:18,839 Ian, Louise, it was an honour to work with you. 1142 01:38:18,840 --> 01:38:20,977 Good luck. 1143 01:38:24,480 --> 01:38:26,412 Hey, Colonel... 1144 01:38:32,840 --> 01:38:35,296 I'm gonna find out where we're going. 1145 01:38:42,720 --> 01:38:44,937 Wake up, Mummy! 1146 01:39:20,360 --> 01:39:22,179 Dr. Banks... 1147 01:39:23,280 --> 01:39:25,039 A pleasure. 1148 01:39:25,040 --> 01:39:28,799 General Shang, the pleasure is mine, really. 1149 01:39:28,800 --> 01:39:30,919 Your president said 1150 01:39:30,920 --> 01:39:34,199 he was honored to host me at the celebration... 1151 01:39:34,200 --> 01:39:35,973 Yeah. 1152 01:39:36,000 --> 01:39:39,079 But I confess, the only reason why I'm here 1153 01:39:39,080 --> 01:39:42,810 is to meet you in person. 1154 01:39:44,120 --> 01:39:47,292 Me? Well, I'm flattered. Thank you. 1155 01:39:47,720 --> 01:39:50,176 18 months ago, 1156 01:39:50,200 --> 01:39:52,815 you did something remarkable, 1157 01:39:52,880 --> 01:39:56,974 something not even my superior has done. 1158 01:39:58,240 --> 01:39:59,979 And what's that? 1159 01:40:00,000 --> 01:40:01,739 You changed my mind. 1160 01:40:03,800 --> 01:40:08,053 You're the reason for this unification, 1161 01:40:08,480 --> 01:40:12,540 all because you reached out to me at my private number. 1162 01:40:14,440 --> 01:40:16,736 Your private number? 1163 01:40:16,760 --> 01:40:19,170 General, I... I don't know your private number. 1164 01:40:25,320 --> 01:40:27,173 Now you know. 1165 01:40:28,560 --> 01:40:31,858 I do not claim to know how your mind works, 1166 01:40:31,920 --> 01:40:36,697 but I believe it was important for you to see that. 1167 01:40:38,400 --> 01:40:40,219 I called you, didn't I? 1168 01:40:41,280 --> 01:40:43,736 Yes, you did. 1169 01:40:54,480 --> 01:40:56,173 Louise! 1170 01:41:12,320 --> 01:41:15,140 All right, let's shut down the system. 1171 01:41:15,160 --> 01:41:18,936 Sir? There's a sat line here dialling China. 1172 01:41:20,640 --> 01:41:22,777 Here? What do you mean "here"? 1173 01:41:24,840 --> 01:41:27,159 Come on, come on! 1174 01:41:27,160 --> 01:41:29,252 Whose phone is it? 1175 01:41:33,160 --> 01:41:34,899 It's your phone, sir. 1176 01:41:42,040 --> 01:41:43,654 Search base camp now. 1177 01:41:43,680 --> 01:41:45,976 Find out who's using that phone. 1178 01:41:46,000 --> 01:41:47,773 And hold on to those coordinates. 1179 01:41:47,800 --> 01:41:48,970 Yes, sir. 1180 01:41:49,040 --> 01:41:51,336 Come on... What do I say? 1181 01:41:52,240 --> 01:41:53,933 What do I say? 1182 01:42:04,720 --> 01:42:06,334 Come on. 1183 01:42:06,920 --> 01:42:10,058 I will never forget what you said. 1184 01:42:20,600 --> 01:42:24,399 You told me my wife's dying words. 1185 01:42:41,079 --> 01:42:42,919 We found the source of the phone call. 1186 01:42:42,920 --> 01:42:45,080 It's in the clean room. We're waiting for instructions. 1187 01:42:48,120 --> 01:42:50,018 What are you doing? 1188 01:42:50,040 --> 01:42:52,177 - What are you doing? - Changing someone's mind. 1189 01:42:52,200 --> 01:42:54,520 - Can you buy me 20 seconds? - We don't have time for this. 1190 01:42:54,542 --> 01:42:56,042 No, trust me. Buy me 20 seconds. 1191 01:42:56,062 --> 01:42:57,799 - Do you trust me? - Okay. Yeah. 1192 01:43:00,960 --> 01:43:04,690 Dr. Banks, drop the phone now or we shoot! 1193 01:43:07,920 --> 01:43:09,215 Drop it! 1194 01:43:09,240 --> 01:43:10,410 I'm sorry! 1195 01:43:11,960 --> 01:43:14,894 You are committing an act of treason! 1196 01:43:19,960 --> 01:43:22,079 - Yes. - Drop it! 1197 01:43:22,080 --> 01:43:23,773 It's done. I'm done. 1198 01:43:39,400 --> 01:43:41,959 Blackout from all 12 landing sites 1199 01:43:41,960 --> 01:43:43,519 continues this evening. 1200 01:43:43,520 --> 01:43:45,399 Hold on, we are just hearing... 1201 01:43:45,400 --> 01:43:47,919 I'm being told we're going to cut this report 1202 01:43:47,920 --> 01:43:49,479 to tell you breaking news... 1203 01:43:49,480 --> 01:43:52,439 China has called an emergency press conference... 1204 01:43:52,440 --> 01:43:53,839 General Shang, 1205 01:43:53,840 --> 01:43:56,279 commander in chief of the People's Liberation Army, 1206 01:43:56,280 --> 01:43:58,519 has announced in an emergency press conference 1207 01:43:58,520 --> 01:43:59,999 that China is standing down. 1208 01:44:00,000 --> 01:44:01,898 All intelligence they've received 1209 01:44:01,920 --> 01:44:04,599 will be shared immediately with the other landing sites. 1210 01:44:04,600 --> 01:44:07,738 Scientists from around the world are sifting through information 1211 01:44:07,760 --> 01:44:09,239 received from the UK, Japan, 1212 01:44:09,240 --> 01:44:10,660 Sierra Leone and Venezuela. 1213 01:44:10,680 --> 01:44:12,679 The information they have acquired 1214 01:44:12,680 --> 01:44:14,439 from both of their landing sites... 1215 01:44:14,440 --> 01:44:16,719 Also confirming it to be one of the 12 pieces 1216 01:44:16,720 --> 01:44:19,130 of this puzzle that is being slowly put together. 1217 01:46:08,320 --> 01:46:10,730 So, Hannah, 1218 01:46:12,240 --> 01:46:15,014 this is where your story begins. 1219 01:46:16,920 --> 01:46:19,137 The day they departed. 1220 01:46:23,000 --> 01:46:24,693 You all right? 1221 01:46:27,760 --> 01:46:32,457 Despite knowing the journey and where it leads, 1222 01:46:35,200 --> 01:46:37,337 I embrace it. 1223 01:46:39,080 --> 01:46:42,617 And I welcome every moment of it. 1224 01:46:43,520 --> 01:46:46,738 Ooh! Ooh! 1225 01:47:15,800 --> 01:47:18,495 Now backward. H... 1226 01:47:21,200 --> 01:47:22,679 Hannah! 1227 01:47:22,680 --> 01:47:24,772 You ready, baby? 1228 01:47:27,440 --> 01:47:29,054 Hi! 1229 01:47:31,520 --> 01:47:33,691 Don't worry. See you. 1230 01:47:35,200 --> 01:47:36,814 Daddy! 1231 01:47:45,880 --> 01:47:47,460 You okay? 1232 01:47:51,880 --> 01:47:53,778 Are you ready? 1233 01:47:57,160 --> 01:47:58,979 Guess what? Star stuff! 1234 01:48:01,480 --> 01:48:03,970 - Ian? - Yeah? 1235 01:48:04,000 --> 01:48:07,730 If you could see your whole life from start to finish, 1236 01:48:09,840 --> 01:48:12,011 would you change things? 1237 01:48:18,000 --> 01:48:22,079 Maybe I'd say what I feel more often. 1238 01:48:22,080 --> 01:48:23,819 I... I don't know. 1239 01:48:39,280 --> 01:48:41,919 You know, I've had my head tilted up to the stars 1240 01:48:41,920 --> 01:48:43,613 for as long as I can remember. 1241 01:48:46,040 --> 01:48:48,655 You know what surprised me the most? 1242 01:48:50,360 --> 01:48:52,531 It wasn't meeting them. 1243 01:48:57,240 --> 01:48:59,536 It was meeting you. 1244 01:49:39,440 --> 01:49:43,375 I forgot how good it felt to be held by you. 1245 01:49:52,320 --> 01:49:54,412 You wanna make a baby? 1246 01:50:28,600 --> 01:50:31,295 Yes. Yeah.