[ominous music]
♪ Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? ♪
♪ Sandiego ♪
♪ Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? ♪
[lightning cracks]
We only learned of Shadowsan's deed after he betrayed us, honest.
He must have held some sorta grudge against your daddy.
A grudge he kept on holding against you.
And my mother?
Your daddy kept that private.
We never even knew her name.
None of that matters.
VILE is my family.
Always and forever.
Now, come give Mama Bear a hug.
[lightning cracks]
[Julia] Dexter Wolfe was careful
to never be seen interacting with her in public.
And any photos linking them are few and far between.
But these clearly depict the same woman.
Here she is at an airport in Mexico.
I accessed a record of all passports on Wolfe's flight that day.
I believe this to be Carmen's mother.
Carlotta Valdez.
Born and raised in Veracruz, Mexico,
before relocating to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Where six months after Wolfe's death,
she founded an orphanage.
It all checks out. But an orphanage?
[scoffs]
Smells like a VILE cover to me.
Does it?
Just because Dexter Wolfe was affiliated with VILE,
doesn't mean that his wife was. For all we know,
it was the heart of a civilian that he stole.
We do know he was raising a family.
I guess it's conceivable, Wolfe was planning to defect from VILE,
the night I...
No bodies were found in the ashes of the villa.
So, Ms. Valdez had to know her missing infant daughter was alive.
Perhaps, she simply believed that an orphanage
might be her best hope of one day finding her.
The fact remains. Sandiego came to me for this intel.
Let's serve it up and see if she bites.
[Player] From what I can tell,
Julia resigned from her position at the University months ago.
But her dormant blog just went live again.
Weird, right?
Another coded message from ACME's Chief?
All about coffee, like before.
Seems Red Blend is the next big thing in Argentina.
Where they refer to it as the mother of all coffee beans.
Nearly noon. Sandiego's a no-show.
Maybe she gave up caffeine.
Agents, alert.
Touché.
Sandiego sent one of her goons.
We'll need to get to Valdez first.
And do what?
Bring her in for questioning?
If she's VILE, they've already proven they can beat our lie detectors.
She would give us the run-around like Monsieur Calloway did.
But Sandiego will make contact.
And when she does, we'll be waiting.
[Zari] The orphans are all tucked in, and it's lights out for Carlotta Valdez.
Where on Earth are you, Carmen Sandiego?
[slow music]
[gloomy music]
ACME has indeed located Carmen's mother here, in Argentina.
And if she were ever connected to VILE,
I have no reason to believe that she is now.
So, what do we do?
[Shadowsan] All that we can do...
Keep this information secure for Carmen,
until such a time
that we might bring her back from the darkness.
[Crackle] I'm back, mate.
You are going to arrest me, right?
That was certainly a bold way for you to get my attention, Mr. Calloway.
What's on your mind?
I want to help you capture Carmen Sandiego.
Your partner in crime?
She isn't what she appears to be.
VILE rewired Carmen's brain, like they once did to mine.
Erased all her recent memories, manipulated her emotions
to make her become everything she normally stands against.
So, you're telling me Sandiego's some sort of good guy gone bad?
And you guys have the only means of bringing her back,
with that experimental brain gizmo. The one that restored my memory.
The two of you have been on quite a crime spree.
Why the change of heart now?
Look, it was fun while it lasted.
But I chose a life of crime, of my own free will.
Carmen didn't.
And word is she's intending to do something
she'll never be able to undo
to someone she no longer remembers she deeply cares for.
[car approaching]
Lydia's really humming now, Sis.
No, something's off. I can hear it.
Does she need to be competition-ready? It's really just great having her back.
Dude, fixing up Lydia's been the only thing keeping us
both sane with Carmen gone.
I... I mean, it's not like we'd ever go back to pro-racing,
would we?
Fighting crime's our life, that can't ever change.
But with Carmen still out there stealing for VILE,
doesn't that make us enemies?
We'll get her back, Bro. I just hope we can fix her when we do.
[The Chief] Why not just tell me where to find VILE?
I'll send in my forces, boom, and done.
Their new location's known only by a select few,
and I'm not one of them.
We need to draw Carmen out. We're running out of time.
And what do you want out of this, Calloway?
A pardon?
I just want Carmen back in charge of her own destiny.
No strings attached.
You can lock me up.
You've already skipped jail twice on our watch.
Aw! Did you just chip me?
I'm throwing you back, Calloway. We'll be tracking your movements.
You don't understand.
Carmen's part of VILE's upper management now.
By the time I see her in the field, it could be too late.
We need to bait her.
What do you have in mind?
[Cleo] The Eye of Vishnu is back on display
where it was originally unearthed, in Casablanca, Morocco.
And I, for one, would love to have it back.
What am I missing?
[clears throat]
Shortly following his defection,
Shadowsan made it his mission to liberate Cleo's prized gem
from her private vault in Poitiers.
Then I say we send him a message by stealing it all over again.
[Saira] Agreed.
And whom do you think we should assign to the... task?
[The Chief] All units, listen up.
Our tracker indicates Calloway's currently on-site in the museum.
Which means Sandiego may be near.
Wiring Calloway was too risky.
So, you'll need to be on the lookout for the Lady in Red,
and have the device ready to go.
I had to pull strings to get the gemstone back on display in Casablanca.
So, do ensure that it remains secure at all cost.
It seems that we have come full circle,
here to stop the scarlet super thief
from stealing the Eye of Vishnu, all over again.
I will do my best not to fall upon my own car this time.
And I will do my best not to be sitting inside it if you do.
Did you say the gem is the second of a pair?
Believed to have once been two eyes of a Hindu statue,
from which they were originally stolen.
So, they have a history of trading hands among thieves.
No doubt how they were separated, to begin with.
And how this one might have migrated here to Morocco all the way from India.
Dull facts, boring things?
No, of course not.
I just really hope that Chief's plan works.
[crackling]
Crackle to Carmen. Alarms are down. It's your play.
What's the plan?
We electricians don't like being kept in the dark, you know.
-[Carmen] Hip to my game yet, Gray? -What?
[Carmen] Spotted some bluecoats. So, I threw a decoy into the mix.
You should've seen Tigress's face
when I suggested that she slip into the hat and coat.
I thought she was gonna hawk a hairball.
[panting]
Oh, I'm sure she just loves taking orders from her old bestie.
[Carmen] Gotta go bag a gem. Later.
She'll be long gone before they realize they're chasing the wrong Carmen.
[gasps]
[groans]
Game over, Sandiego.
[Carmen] What is that thing?
Ugh. Hold still. This is for your own good.
Chief, we've been chasing a decoy.
-[groans] -Agents? Do you read me?
Sandiego's going for the gem. Get inside now.
[car engine revs]
Agent Argent.
Right behind you.
Come on, really?
Crackle. Find their keys and get these cuffs off me already.
Knew this stupid outfit was bad luck.
Crackle?
I'm feeling blue.
[Chase] Carmen Sandiego!
Please, step away from the gem.
Or? You will?
Tell you what, I'll make it easy for you.
[grunting]
Au revoir.
[grunting]
[groans]
Who hired you clowns?
Maybe next time you'll think better of... [gasps]
[cackles]
Be careful not to harm her.
So, you want to play rough?
Uh... No?
[shrieks, grunts]
Get... off!
[shouts]
[gasps]
Don't you remember me? I'm your friend. Jules.
The only Jules I care to befriend are the kind right over there.
[groaning]
[grunts]
Bluecoats.
[screams]
[grunting]
Please come back.
[gasps]
Ugh!
You sold me out, Gray.
No, I'm trying to help.
It's fingerprint-activated. It won't work for you.
Won't it?
[fizzes]
Being VILE Faculty has its perks.
You're a dirty traitor, like Shadowsan.
This isn't the real you.
Goodbye, Gray. No, wait. You prefer Crackle.
Please, Carmen--
[screams]
[glass shatters]
[Chase groans]
-[shouts] -No, no, no. No, no, no. No!
-[sighs] -[groaning]
[panting]
[suspenseful music]
I was hoping you'd show.
Come and get it.
I did not come here for the gem.
That makes two of us.
I came here to avenge everything you ever stole from me.
My passing grade, my dignity, my father.
[grunts]
You have been misled. I did not take your father's life.
[screams, grunts]
Please, you are in no condition to fight.
[screams]
[panting]
There is one valuable lesson I learned from you.
One you didn't intend to teach.
Only losers wear empty coats.
[fizzes]
[crackles]
I would agree.
[gasps]
[gloomy music]
[cries]
[whimpers]
[cries]
What do you remember?
I... I'm not sure.
Gray?
What have I done?
There is much to explain.
[Chase] It's him.
He is the one who held me captive in the basement in Poitiers.
You're... Chief?
I don't think we've been introduced.
I go by Shadowsan.
You owe me a cup of coffee. I believe you know the place.
I do.
Ms. Sandiego.
Do you happen to recall the location of VILE's base of command?
And are you willing to direct us there?
[suspenseful music]
[swooshing]
[tires screeching]
[grunting]
"Promote Carmen to VILE Faculty."
Truly spectacular idea, ladies.
-Shut it. -Shut it.
A criminal genius should not be jailed among lunatics.
Shut it.
[somber music]
Well, well, could it be the real you?
It's all real this time, Mr. Calloway.
The hospital stay, and the jolt that landed you here.
Electrician's trick.
I rewired my device.
So, it wouldn't power up any higher than stun mode.
It did more damage than you know. It must have fried your tracking chip.
You've fallen completely off ACME's grid.
Once you're discharged,
I wouldn't be surprised to never find you again.
And Carmen?
Shall I pass along your contact info?
She doesn't need me complicating her life.
I just needed to know she's alright.
I'll be sure to send your regards.
[gloomy music]
[Zack] You remember your first caper, don't you?
[Carmen] You know, the night we first met?
Can you blame me for having an aversion to donuts, and tea parties?
-Yes. It's all coming back. -Dude, she's wicked sharp.
Come on, Bro. Let's take Lydia for a spin.
What do we know?
Early reports seem to indicate that VILE, as we both know it, is crumbling.
ACME has been acting upon the intel we have provided.
And is thus, better-equipped to intercept any Operatives who remain active.
Though, some will hide in plain sight, biding their time until their services
might one day again be required.
And others, lacking resources and leadership,
will simply change course and pursue other interests.
I'm ready to get back in the game.
Carmen, you have given so much to the world already.
You have more than earned the opportunity
to live the life you deserve, that you have always deserved.
If VILE should ever again rear its ugly heads,
there are others who might rise to the challenge,
and fight the good fight.
Anyone possessing your heart, wisdom, and courage
can become Carmen Sandiego.
After all, it was an unruly prankster named Black Sheep
who first donned the hat and coat.
What can I say?
I chose my path.
New paths await.
If you so choose.
Anything left to learn about your past is contained within.
Yes, even your given name.
[elevator dings]
-Carm. -Shadowsan.
What's it say?
"Keep fighting the good fight.
Love you both so much. Carmen."
[Zack] Hey, Ivy.
[somber music]
I'm not sure I've ever been more nervous.
[Player] You'll be fine.
This time, we know you're knocking on the right door.
Thanks for being there, Player.
You mean the world to me.
Like I told you before, Red.
I'm not going anywhere.
[door opens]
[Player] We have been experiencing the first uptick in activity
in over two years.
No doubt, related to the recent escapes.
Crime-Net indicates a major hit is going down tonight.
We are at the museum, Chief.
Yo.
We got this.
It seems someone else already did.
You do realize we're gonna have to take her down.
Ugh. Kidding.
I'll take you down, Agent. I don't care if you are Chief's pet.
[theme music]
♪ Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? ♪
♪ Sandiego ♪
♪ Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? ♪