1 00:00:14,306 --> 00:00:15,390 What the fuck just happened? 2 00:00:15,390 --> 00:00:16,642 - I don't know. - Find out! 3 00:00:16,642 --> 00:00:18,977 - Cameras, stay on Yanko and Chris. - Yanko, we lost picture. 4 00:00:18,977 --> 00:00:20,562 Get me Hyperion Mission Command right now. 5 00:00:20,562 --> 00:00:22,773 - Camera two, stay on Yanko. - Keep it coming, Yanko. 6 00:00:22,773 --> 00:00:24,775 Is it us or is it them? 7 00:00:24,775 --> 00:00:26,568 - I need that feed back up. Come on. - Mia. 8 00:00:26,568 --> 00:00:28,237 We have multiple end points. 9 00:00:28,237 --> 00:00:30,489 - Bradley, can you hear us? - Checking with New York. 10 00:00:30,489 --> 00:00:32,031 - Checking on comms. Standby. - Anything? 11 00:00:32,031 --> 00:00:33,867 - Nothing. - Comms are out. 12 00:00:33,867 --> 00:00:35,911 - Is it us? - I know we can all feel that-- 13 00:00:35,911 --> 00:00:37,704 - What? - What happened to our feed? 14 00:00:37,704 --> 00:00:38,914 I don't know. 15 00:00:39,831 --> 00:00:40,832 Damn it. 16 00:00:41,917 --> 00:00:44,336 Hyperion one, can you hear me? Do you copy? 17 00:00:44,336 --> 00:00:45,838 You don't think that they... 18 00:00:48,215 --> 00:00:49,550 Oh, my God. 19 00:00:49,550 --> 00:00:52,386 - Hyperion, do you copy? - Moving to secondary... 20 00:00:53,929 --> 00:00:55,180 Hyperion? 21 00:00:56,598 --> 00:00:58,767 ...curve of the Earth... 22 00:00:59,601 --> 00:01:00,644 Fuck yeah. 23 00:01:01,144 --> 00:01:02,437 - Go Hyperion two. - Thank God. 24 00:01:02,437 --> 00:01:05,022 It's so vast. I've truly never seen anything like it. 25 00:02:42,120 --> 00:02:43,997 Well, don't you love when you go to the movies, 26 00:02:43,997 --> 00:02:47,918 you're expecting a drama, but instead you get a thriller? 27 00:02:47,918 --> 00:02:52,422 That's edge-of-your-seat stuff, and I'm sure Alex is kicking herself. 28 00:02:52,422 --> 00:02:56,260 Your star was supposed to make space look safe and appealing. 29 00:02:56,260 --> 00:02:58,345 Instead, she is AWOL, 30 00:02:58,345 --> 00:03:02,057 and people are blaming my rocket for your transmission fuckup. 31 00:03:03,767 --> 00:03:05,727 You have no idea how much this cost me. 32 00:03:36,216 --> 00:03:37,342 They're here. 33 00:03:40,804 --> 00:03:43,015 All right. Let's go eat it. 34 00:03:47,394 --> 00:03:50,189 - Sorry, guys. Hi. So sorry. - We're here. Sorry. 35 00:03:50,731 --> 00:03:53,317 We found a flight Alex didn't want to skip. 36 00:03:53,317 --> 00:03:55,527 So good of you to join us. 37 00:03:56,111 --> 00:03:57,237 Did you get my message? 38 00:03:57,237 --> 00:03:59,656 I got it. Loud and clear. 39 00:04:00,157 --> 00:04:01,241 Okay, great. 40 00:04:06,955 --> 00:04:08,832 - Hey. Are you okay? - Hey. 41 00:04:08,832 --> 00:04:10,584 Yeah. I'm okay. Did you see Luna? 42 00:04:10,584 --> 00:04:12,252 No. The cops wouldn't let me in there. 43 00:04:12,252 --> 00:04:13,754 - It was so fucked-up. - Goddamn it. 44 00:04:13,754 --> 00:04:17,257 Okay, look. Most important thing is that you're here and you're safe. 45 00:04:17,257 --> 00:04:18,884 That scared the shit out of us up there. 46 00:04:19,468 --> 00:04:20,636 It was just crazy. 47 00:04:22,429 --> 00:04:23,972 - Paul Marks. - Yeah. 48 00:04:25,057 --> 00:04:26,141 He's an asshole. 49 00:04:26,141 --> 00:04:27,434 Yeah. 50 00:04:43,700 --> 00:04:46,453 So, Cory wants to sell the network? 51 00:04:46,995 --> 00:04:50,874 And Marks promises to stay hands-off? Right. 52 00:04:52,084 --> 00:04:53,669 - That's right. - Okay. 53 00:04:53,669 --> 00:04:56,338 I see why you've dragged me downtown tonight. 54 00:04:56,338 --> 00:04:58,423 Well, I just didn't think it could wait. 55 00:04:58,423 --> 00:05:01,093 Listen, Cory's way out over his skis. 56 00:05:01,093 --> 00:05:04,930 Billionaires like Paul Marks don't give a damn about legacy media. 57 00:05:04,930 --> 00:05:07,432 This is a money grab, pure and simple. 58 00:05:07,432 --> 00:05:09,893 These men, they just think they're masters of the universe, 59 00:05:10,435 --> 00:05:14,648 and it just-- it pisses me off. 60 00:05:15,649 --> 00:05:17,484 Is that why you pulled that disappearing act, 61 00:05:17,484 --> 00:05:19,069 'cause you were pissed off? 62 00:05:21,029 --> 00:05:23,699 You know what would have happened if I went up in that rocket. 63 00:05:23,699 --> 00:05:27,703 Yes, Procter & Gamble would have sent me champagne. But no. 64 00:05:27,703 --> 00:05:30,539 Now they're threatening to pull their ad commitments, 65 00:05:30,539 --> 00:05:33,458 because they can't trust you to show up to work. 66 00:05:33,458 --> 00:05:35,627 Oh, my God, Cybil. Are you kidding me? 67 00:05:36,712 --> 00:05:38,547 That launch was a setup. 68 00:05:39,381 --> 00:05:42,801 It was a promo for a deal that would have killed our credibility. 69 00:05:43,844 --> 00:05:45,095 We have credibility? 70 00:05:47,222 --> 00:05:50,893 Paul Marks is gonna fold the news division into an algorithm 71 00:05:51,685 --> 00:05:54,813 or make it a mouthpiece for Hyperion. Whatever it is, we're fucked. 72 00:05:55,397 --> 00:05:59,026 And what if, God forbid, they move forward with the deal, 73 00:05:59,026 --> 00:06:01,236 and the FTC doesn't approve it? 74 00:06:02,237 --> 00:06:03,655 You've thought this through. 75 00:06:04,781 --> 00:06:07,951 Cybil, if you take this to the board, 76 00:06:08,952 --> 00:06:11,455 I will go to talent in the news division, I'll rally the troops, 77 00:06:11,455 --> 00:06:13,040 and we'll just shut this whole thing down. 78 00:06:13,040 --> 00:06:16,376 Trust me, this deal will not happen. 79 00:06:17,586 --> 00:06:18,754 Okay. 80 00:06:19,588 --> 00:06:21,340 Keep this between us for now. 81 00:06:22,758 --> 00:06:24,760 Give me some time to work the board. 82 00:06:26,011 --> 00:06:28,013 That son of a bitch. 83 00:06:35,145 --> 00:06:37,272 {\an8}Good morning. Today is March 17th. 84 00:06:37,272 --> 00:06:40,234 {\an8}Happy Saint Patrick's, also known as the Day of Luck. 85 00:06:40,734 --> 00:06:42,694 {\an8}And I've got my green on right here, 86 00:06:42,694 --> 00:06:46,031 {\an8}and I'm feeling so lucky today to be a part of the UBA family. 87 00:06:46,031 --> 00:06:49,284 - Punish her. - I would love to. 88 00:06:49,284 --> 00:06:51,453 Are we going to put Alex in stocks in the town square, 89 00:06:51,453 --> 00:06:53,997 - or are we gonna go straight to the rack? - Suspend her. Fine her. 90 00:06:53,997 --> 00:06:55,249 I don't care. 91 00:06:55,249 --> 00:06:57,918 Isn't the point of having a dick that you get to throw it around? 92 00:06:58,794 --> 00:07:00,087 You're thinking of a Frisbee. 93 00:07:00,587 --> 00:07:03,674 It was a fight to get Alex back on TMS two days a week. 94 00:07:03,674 --> 00:07:05,050 A suspension is a gift. 95 00:07:05,050 --> 00:07:06,927 W-- She has other shows. 96 00:07:08,136 --> 00:07:10,222 That are carrying UBA+. 97 00:07:10,222 --> 00:07:12,474 Hey, I like my nose. I've got no desire to spite my face. 98 00:07:12,474 --> 00:07:16,061 Is Alex Levy the head of this network, or are you? 99 00:07:16,061 --> 00:07:19,565 Because from what I can tell, she thinks she runs this place. 100 00:07:19,565 --> 00:07:23,652 Wow. You are coming in hot today, Cybil. Since when do you care about talent? 101 00:07:23,652 --> 00:07:25,988 If you go rogue, you are going to pay for it. 102 00:07:25,988 --> 00:07:28,240 I don't care how powerful you think you are. 103 00:07:31,285 --> 00:07:34,204 What if Alex had to spend more time on TMS? 104 00:07:34,204 --> 00:07:38,333 Ratings go up when she's on air. We could sell the bump at upfronts. 105 00:07:41,503 --> 00:07:42,629 I like it. 106 00:07:43,213 --> 00:07:44,214 Okay. 107 00:07:45,215 --> 00:07:48,427 Fine. Let's chain Alex to the teacup. 108 00:07:50,345 --> 00:07:51,388 What now? 109 00:07:52,347 --> 00:07:53,724 More of your cost cutting? 110 00:07:55,976 --> 00:07:59,271 The way everyone jumped in for me yesterday. 111 00:07:59,271 --> 00:08:01,690 - How are you feeling? - I feel so much better. 112 00:08:01,690 --> 00:08:05,027 I really do. And I'm so grateful to Bradley Jackson. 113 00:08:05,027 --> 00:08:07,279 - Talk about ride or die. - Oh, my goodness. 114 00:08:07,279 --> 00:08:10,282 Bradley is as ride or die as they come. 115 00:08:10,282 --> 00:08:14,411 In fact, here's our evening news anchor, Bradley Jackson. 116 00:08:14,912 --> 00:08:17,789 {\an8}- Hey, y'all. Hi. - Hi, you. 117 00:08:17,789 --> 00:08:19,374 Oh, boy, did you have... 118 00:08:19,374 --> 00:08:21,710 God. We keep this up, I'm gonna need some insulin. 119 00:08:22,586 --> 00:08:23,962 It's fucking great, and nobody asked you. 120 00:08:23,962 --> 00:08:26,673 And if you keep stress eating like that, you're gonna need some for real. 121 00:08:26,673 --> 00:08:29,510 Yeah, but how am I gonna fill the hole where my soul should be? 122 00:08:29,510 --> 00:08:32,054 {\an8}So Bradley, what was going through your head when they said 123 00:08:32,054 --> 00:08:34,890 {\an8}that you were going to be taking that ride instead of Alex? 124 00:08:34,890 --> 00:08:38,227 {\an8}Absolute terror just to be honest. 125 00:08:38,977 --> 00:08:42,188 {\an8}But the Hyperion team walked me through every step. 126 00:08:42,188 --> 00:08:45,567 And once we were up there, I could just enjoy the experience, 127 00:08:45,567 --> 00:08:50,030 {\an8}you know? And I have to say, that view really does blow your mind. 128 00:08:50,614 --> 00:08:53,325 - I mean, wow. Yeah. - Yeah. I can-- 129 00:08:54,618 --> 00:08:55,619 - Only imagine. - Yeah. 130 00:08:55,619 --> 00:08:56,537 Yeah. 131 00:08:56,537 --> 00:08:59,206 And zero gravity, I mean, we were only weightless for about... 132 00:08:59,206 --> 00:09:00,749 Prompter. 133 00:09:00,749 --> 00:09:02,417 - What's happening? - We lost prompter. 134 00:09:02,417 --> 00:09:03,877 {\an8}Now, that's really interesting. 135 00:09:03,877 --> 00:09:06,797 - Why can't I see prompter? - It's okay. Just hold on. 136 00:09:06,797 --> 00:09:10,634 {\an8}And you know, these short-term flights really are the key 137 00:09:10,634 --> 00:09:13,887 to making the long-haul space travel possible. So this team... 138 00:09:13,887 --> 00:09:15,514 - Reboot the promp-- - Reboot the prompter. 139 00:09:15,514 --> 00:09:16,473 Rebooting. 140 00:09:16,473 --> 00:09:17,766 - Wow. - Sorry. 141 00:09:18,392 --> 00:09:21,562 What would you say was the most exciting part? 142 00:09:21,562 --> 00:09:25,148 {\an8}I would say the view as I was reapproaching Earth. 143 00:09:25,941 --> 00:09:26,942 {\an8}It made me cry. 144 00:09:27,442 --> 00:09:30,153 {\an8}Oh, my God, Bradley Jackson, are you going soft on us? 145 00:09:30,153 --> 00:09:32,447 - Maybe a little. Maybe. - Rolling without the prompter. 146 00:09:32,447 --> 00:09:33,532 I don't believe it. 147 00:09:34,032 --> 00:09:37,160 - What was that? - Think the door just locked. 148 00:09:37,160 --> 00:09:38,453 - Please. - Will you cook? 149 00:09:38,453 --> 00:09:39,580 {\an8}- Will I cook? - Yes. 150 00:09:39,580 --> 00:09:43,125 {\an8}You wouldn't want me-- I love you too much to do that to you. 151 00:09:43,125 --> 00:09:44,209 Ready on three. 152 00:09:44,209 --> 00:09:45,502 It could be an adventure. 153 00:09:45,502 --> 00:09:49,089 Can't believe Fred's last directive was to change the fucking lock system. 154 00:09:49,089 --> 00:09:51,091 Well, then Chris will have to bring some wine. 155 00:09:51,091 --> 00:09:52,009 I can do that. 156 00:09:52,009 --> 00:09:54,303 Mike, Andrew, John, can you guys hear me? 157 00:09:54,303 --> 00:09:55,387 What the f-- 158 00:09:55,387 --> 00:09:57,764 We have to celebrate. You're the first female journalist... 159 00:09:57,764 --> 00:10:00,309 Is this protocol if there's, like, an active shooter or something? 160 00:10:00,309 --> 00:10:01,602 - What? - Should we call security? 161 00:10:01,602 --> 00:10:04,104 They lock it down automatically if there's a shooter. 162 00:10:04,104 --> 00:10:05,355 - Line is dead. - We should-- 163 00:10:05,355 --> 00:10:07,649 - Donny, let's cut to commercial. - The comms are dead. 164 00:10:07,649 --> 00:10:09,776 I mean, we can't be on the air if somebody's in the building, so-- 165 00:10:09,776 --> 00:10:12,196 Stella's not picking up. So-- 166 00:10:12,196 --> 00:10:14,198 {\an8}Okay. I think we're gonna need a lot of wine. 167 00:10:14,198 --> 00:10:16,700 - Why don't we just-- - It's fine. 168 00:10:16,700 --> 00:10:18,452 What the fuck, guys? What's going on? 169 00:10:18,452 --> 00:10:19,661 I'm trying to get through, but-- 170 00:10:19,661 --> 00:10:20,871 This is crazy. 171 00:10:20,871 --> 00:10:23,248 - Donny, try the comms again. - Camera one, can you hear me? 172 00:10:23,248 --> 00:10:24,791 Camera two. 173 00:10:24,791 --> 00:10:26,293 Maybe it's a fire! 174 00:10:26,293 --> 00:10:27,336 Just calm down! 175 00:10:27,336 --> 00:10:30,631 - Julia, come in, come in! - Get the talent out of there. Julia? 176 00:10:31,632 --> 00:10:33,300 Alex? They can't hear us. 177 00:10:33,300 --> 00:10:35,511 - What's going on? - We're off the air. We sh-- 178 00:10:35,511 --> 00:10:37,179 - Can we get out of here? - Yeah. Come on. 179 00:10:37,179 --> 00:10:39,640 - Julia, what is this? What's happening? - Not sure. 180 00:10:39,640 --> 00:10:41,308 We might have a security situation here. 181 00:10:41,308 --> 00:10:42,809 - What does that mean? - I don't know. 182 00:10:42,809 --> 00:10:45,020 I've been trying to get a hold of building management. 183 00:10:45,020 --> 00:10:48,315 Remember when they sent that pipe bomb to YDA right after the election? 184 00:10:49,691 --> 00:10:51,026 Open it! 185 00:10:51,735 --> 00:10:52,736 Get 'em out! 186 00:10:55,822 --> 00:10:56,907 Oh, shit! 187 00:10:57,991 --> 00:10:58,992 What the f-- 188 00:11:00,327 --> 00:11:02,037 Mu, can you take care of the staff, please? 189 00:11:02,037 --> 00:11:03,997 We're gonna go to our dressing rooms now. Okay? 190 00:11:03,997 --> 00:11:05,582 We're just gonna lock the doors. 191 00:11:05,582 --> 00:11:08,043 We're gonna get behind something heavy, preferably not me. 192 00:11:08,043 --> 00:11:09,586 Watch the glass right there. Watch the glass. 193 00:11:09,586 --> 00:11:10,963 - Jesus. - Wait, what's going on? 194 00:11:10,963 --> 00:11:15,425 I don't know, but Mia wants us all out of there, so that's what we are doing. 195 00:11:15,425 --> 00:11:17,052 Okay, well, what are you gonna do? 196 00:11:17,052 --> 00:11:18,637 I'm gonna try and figure out what's going on. 197 00:11:18,637 --> 00:11:20,556 But look, it's gonna be fine. Lock the door. 198 00:11:20,556 --> 00:11:23,058 This is just standard procedure if there's an intruder. 199 00:11:23,058 --> 00:11:25,018 - Come to my room, guys. - Okay, yeah. 200 00:11:25,018 --> 00:11:26,353 - Wait, I'm gonna go with you. - No, Bradley-- 201 00:11:26,353 --> 00:11:29,273 If that door closes, we're locked out of the building. Come on. 202 00:11:29,273 --> 00:11:30,607 Where are you going? 203 00:11:30,607 --> 00:11:32,109 I don't know. Take the elevator? 204 00:11:32,109 --> 00:11:34,444 Really? We're gonna take the elevator, while the electrical system is-- 205 00:11:34,444 --> 00:11:36,446 I don't know. You have a better idea? 206 00:11:36,446 --> 00:11:38,407 - It's working. - Okay. All right. 207 00:11:38,991 --> 00:11:40,826 - Okay. - Up, up. 208 00:11:42,244 --> 00:11:43,245 Okay. 209 00:11:44,955 --> 00:11:46,456 - All right. - Yeah. 210 00:11:48,166 --> 00:11:50,460 - Fuck! Okay. - Oh, shit. Okay. All right, 211 00:11:51,128 --> 00:11:54,548 - press the bell, the alarm. - What-- It's not working. 212 00:11:54,548 --> 00:11:56,842 - Do you have service? - No. 213 00:11:57,342 --> 00:11:59,761 - Oh, my God. This was a bad idea. - It's okay. 214 00:11:59,761 --> 00:12:01,305 - Okay. - We're good. 215 00:12:01,305 --> 00:12:02,389 Yeah. 216 00:12:10,939 --> 00:12:13,358 - Hey. - Hey, babe. Listen-- 217 00:12:13,942 --> 00:12:15,694 Okay. There's something going on in the building. 218 00:12:15,694 --> 00:12:17,404 - There's some trouble? - And we don't know-- 219 00:12:17,404 --> 00:12:20,073 - No, we don't know what it is yet but-- - Okay. 220 00:12:22,326 --> 00:12:24,453 And it's probably a false alarm. 221 00:12:24,453 --> 00:12:26,914 - I'm just glad you called. - Yeah, just in case. 222 00:12:26,914 --> 00:12:27,831 Daddy! 223 00:12:27,831 --> 00:12:29,750 Naima, say hi to Mommy. 224 00:12:31,126 --> 00:12:33,837 - Hey, sweet pea. - Mommy. 225 00:12:33,837 --> 00:12:37,132 - Hey. Are you having a good day? - Pancakes. 226 00:12:37,132 --> 00:12:42,513 - You had pancakes? - Yeah. It was yummy. 227 00:12:42,513 --> 00:12:43,597 Okay. Well... 228 00:12:45,307 --> 00:12:50,521 Mommy loves you very, very much, okay? 229 00:12:50,521 --> 00:12:51,605 Love you, Mommy. 230 00:12:51,605 --> 00:12:53,232 - See you soon. - Hey, I'm here. 231 00:12:53,232 --> 00:12:55,484 - Okay. Love you, Daddy. - Love you too, baby. 232 00:13:03,450 --> 00:13:06,745 - I'm a little-- Jesus. - I know. Come on. I know. 233 00:13:06,745 --> 00:13:09,623 - I'm, like, a little-- You know? - Yeah, of course. It's okay. 234 00:13:09,623 --> 00:13:12,417 We're okay. Whatever this is, we're gonna be okay. 235 00:13:13,669 --> 00:13:15,379 Still can't access any of the pre-tape. 236 00:13:15,379 --> 00:13:17,840 - I'm shut out. - So am I. Everything's frozen. 237 00:13:17,840 --> 00:13:19,007 Affiliates are fine. 238 00:13:19,007 --> 00:13:21,844 No one's reporting anything. No police presence, no power outages with-- 239 00:13:24,304 --> 00:13:25,722 - Is it over? - I hope so. 240 00:13:25,722 --> 00:13:27,307 - YDA's still on. - Switch is on. 241 00:13:31,979 --> 00:13:33,564 What the hell is that? 242 00:13:35,691 --> 00:13:39,695 This isn't a shooter. Someone's in the system. 243 00:13:43,907 --> 00:13:44,992 Secure the control rooms 244 00:13:44,992 --> 00:13:47,536 and let affiliates know they'll need to fill time until further notice. 245 00:13:47,536 --> 00:13:49,746 And don't say "cyberattack." Not yet. 246 00:13:49,746 --> 00:13:51,748 - Where's our CISO? - Five minutes out. 247 00:13:51,748 --> 00:13:53,876 Clear the bull pen. Send him and his team up when they get here. 248 00:13:53,876 --> 00:13:55,961 And get that music turned off! 249 00:13:57,379 --> 00:14:00,716 Believe me. We'll work as quickly as we possibly can. 250 00:14:00,716 --> 00:14:03,385 I understand. But if we can't broadcast, we're dead. 251 00:14:03,385 --> 00:14:04,970 How soon can we get back on the air? 252 00:14:04,970 --> 00:14:07,222 Whoever's doing this has most of the building systems locked up. 253 00:14:07,222 --> 00:14:09,141 - It's gonna take some time. - What was the attack vector? 254 00:14:09,141 --> 00:14:11,226 - How'd they get in? - We're running diagnostics. 255 00:14:11,226 --> 00:14:13,187 Was it a phishing email? Are our devices compromised? 256 00:14:13,187 --> 00:14:14,938 We just got here. I'll have an-- 257 00:14:16,857 --> 00:14:20,277 We just got here. I'll have an hour-one hypothesis in an hour. 258 00:14:21,486 --> 00:14:24,364 Any idea who's behind it? 259 00:14:24,364 --> 00:14:25,991 Russia? North Korea? 260 00:14:25,991 --> 00:14:29,536 All I can tell you now is they're sophisticated and the penetration is deep. 261 00:14:29,536 --> 00:14:31,163 Well, maybe the French then. 262 00:14:32,789 --> 00:14:34,166 I'll update you soon as I know anything, 263 00:14:34,166 --> 00:14:35,918 which would mean actually getting to work instead of standing here, 264 00:14:35,918 --> 00:14:38,587 - talking about things we don't know. - Fine. Got it. Thank you. 265 00:14:43,175 --> 00:14:44,593 This is bad. 266 00:14:44,593 --> 00:14:45,719 What the fuck is this? 267 00:14:45,719 --> 00:14:48,430 - Looks like performance reviews. - For everyone? 268 00:14:48,430 --> 00:14:52,392 Yeah, and there's some kind of grading system. Tier one, tier two. 269 00:14:52,392 --> 00:14:55,354 - Where'd it come from? - Corporate. I got it too. 270 00:14:55,354 --> 00:14:57,314 We're definitely not supposed to see this. 271 00:14:57,314 --> 00:14:58,690 - Uh-uh. - I'm tier three. 272 00:14:58,690 --> 00:15:00,526 - That doesn't sound good. - No. 273 00:15:00,526 --> 00:15:02,194 - No, it's not. - Can you see my file? 274 00:15:02,194 --> 00:15:06,114 Apparently, I don't show initiative, and I don't respond to criticism well. 275 00:15:06,114 --> 00:15:09,117 Fuck them and their HR bullshit. Do I not show initiative? 276 00:15:09,117 --> 00:15:10,786 Look, this is some Hunger Games shit. 277 00:15:10,786 --> 00:15:12,746 They're basically deciding who they can fire. 278 00:15:12,746 --> 00:15:15,374 - This is bullshit. - Where are you going? 279 00:15:15,374 --> 00:15:17,334 Call me if we're gonna do the show tomorrow. 280 00:15:18,252 --> 00:15:19,753 Are we doing a show tomorrow? 281 00:15:19,753 --> 00:15:22,130 I need to know exactly what they have. 282 00:15:27,344 --> 00:15:31,265 Victor, this may come as a shock to you, but I can't read your mind. 283 00:15:33,058 --> 00:15:37,145 Internal databases, at a minimum, and some degree of email access. 284 00:15:37,145 --> 00:15:39,106 All right. What about the film slate and pilots? 285 00:15:40,482 --> 00:15:41,483 Maybe. 286 00:15:41,483 --> 00:15:45,070 Maybe? Come on. That's a billion-dollar maybe, Victor. 287 00:15:45,070 --> 00:15:47,197 I need to know what kind of damage we are looking at. 288 00:15:47,197 --> 00:15:49,992 If they have medical records or subscriber data, 289 00:15:49,992 --> 00:15:51,493 we have to call the FBI. 290 00:15:51,493 --> 00:15:55,038 Then you're looking at employee lawsuits, class action. 291 00:15:55,038 --> 00:15:56,915 You know, every time that you start to speak, 292 00:15:56,915 --> 00:15:59,751 things feel like they're getting worse. That's a special gift. 293 00:16:01,336 --> 00:16:03,922 - Check your email. - I think-- 294 00:16:03,922 --> 00:16:05,966 Yeah, I don't think I'm supposed to check my email. 295 00:16:05,966 --> 00:16:07,259 You need to see this. 296 00:16:21,523 --> 00:16:23,400 Hey, Laura. I know you're out for a run, 297 00:16:23,400 --> 00:16:26,653 so I figured you could use a little motivation on your way home. 298 00:16:27,154 --> 00:16:30,073 I'm gonna be waiting for you in the bedroom just like this. 299 00:16:35,871 --> 00:16:37,122 Get Bradley Jackson up here. 300 00:16:38,373 --> 00:16:40,459 And call Laura Peterson. 301 00:16:48,509 --> 00:16:50,052 What do you think is happening out there? 302 00:16:50,052 --> 00:16:51,970 I don't know. I can tell you what's happening here, though. 303 00:16:51,970 --> 00:16:55,933 It's extreme regret for the venti coffee I had an hour ago. 304 00:16:55,933 --> 00:16:59,394 - That's disgusting. - Alex is gonna be pissed, man. 305 00:16:59,394 --> 00:17:01,230 She hates it when she can't get in touch with me. 306 00:17:01,230 --> 00:17:03,357 What does it feel like being her whipping boy? 307 00:17:03,357 --> 00:17:05,858 I don't know. What does it feel like being annoying as fuck? 308 00:17:07,361 --> 00:17:08,819 Sorry, that was-- a little-- 309 00:17:08,819 --> 00:17:13,242 I'm just a little claustrophobic, and-- Is this what the shuttle's like? 310 00:17:14,201 --> 00:17:18,872 No. Like, out that window is just vast, infinite-- 311 00:17:19,373 --> 00:17:21,875 Trippy. How was Del Rio? 312 00:17:22,584 --> 00:17:24,711 Not that. It was a shit show, honestly. 313 00:17:25,212 --> 00:17:26,380 I wish I could've been there. 314 00:17:26,380 --> 00:17:29,383 Yeah. You and Alex in the field, more Cagney & Lacey action. 315 00:17:29,967 --> 00:17:31,593 Or Woodward and Bernstein? 316 00:17:31,593 --> 00:17:33,762 You know, we could use another set of eyes on the footage. 317 00:17:33,762 --> 00:17:35,222 Would you be up for looking at it? 318 00:17:36,598 --> 00:17:39,518 - Okay. Okay. - Oh, my God. Oh, God. 319 00:17:39,518 --> 00:17:40,978 Get me the fuck out of here. 320 00:17:43,313 --> 00:17:47,234 - Oh, my God. That was crazy. - There it is. Nineteen messages. 321 00:17:47,234 --> 00:17:48,986 - This is what I'm talking about. - What are they saying? 322 00:17:48,986 --> 00:17:50,571 - There you are. Where have you been? - Hey. 323 00:17:50,571 --> 00:17:52,865 - We were stuck in that elevator. - In the elevator for an hour. 324 00:17:52,865 --> 00:17:54,032 What's happening? Are we being hacked? 325 00:17:54,032 --> 00:17:55,826 God, it's a nightmare. That's what they're saying. 326 00:17:55,826 --> 00:17:57,953 Is it just the building, or is it our emails and... 327 00:17:57,953 --> 00:17:59,538 - I don't know. - ...text messages? 328 00:17:59,538 --> 00:18:00,956 - Oh, shit. Oh, my God, Chip. - What? 329 00:18:00,956 --> 00:18:03,041 My home office, it's connected to the servers here, 330 00:18:03,041 --> 00:18:04,960 and that's the computer Lizzy uses when she comes to visit. 331 00:18:04,960 --> 00:18:06,837 Don't worry about it. I will grab Isabella. We will handle it. 332 00:18:06,837 --> 00:18:08,797 - Don't worry about it. It's good. Yeah. - Thank you. All right-- 333 00:18:08,797 --> 00:18:10,465 Bradley, Mr. Ellison wants to see you in his office. 334 00:18:10,465 --> 00:18:13,468 - Okay. Did he say what it was about? - Nah, he didn't. 335 00:18:14,136 --> 00:18:16,847 - All right. - Stairs. 336 00:18:16,847 --> 00:18:18,140 Stairs. Yes. 337 00:18:24,563 --> 00:18:25,647 Hey, is he in there? 338 00:18:38,535 --> 00:18:39,369 Bradley. 339 00:18:44,041 --> 00:18:48,378 I'm so sorry. I can't imagine how you're feeling right now. 340 00:18:50,756 --> 00:18:53,675 I told them that you sent that video when we were in Montana. 341 00:18:54,885 --> 00:18:57,846 The good news is it hasn't gone wide. 342 00:18:58,514 --> 00:19:00,724 As far as we know, I'm the only one who got it. 343 00:19:02,184 --> 00:19:05,312 I'm sorry, but we really need to know. 344 00:19:05,312 --> 00:19:07,606 Did you record that on your personal phone? 345 00:19:15,239 --> 00:19:16,240 Yeah. 346 00:19:16,240 --> 00:19:20,118 Okay, is your phone connected to our wireless network? 347 00:19:22,663 --> 00:19:23,872 They have access to everything, 348 00:19:23,872 --> 00:19:25,916 anything that's connected to our network servers. 349 00:19:26,416 --> 00:19:28,377 So all my data's been compromised too? 350 00:19:30,295 --> 00:19:34,049 If they're singling you out maybe it's because of our January 6th coverage. 351 00:19:36,635 --> 00:19:37,636 They want... 352 00:19:38,971 --> 00:19:43,517 - 50 million within 48 hours. - Okay, is that even possible? 353 00:19:43,517 --> 00:19:45,811 I'm getting another message. 354 00:19:45,811 --> 00:19:47,104 They have access to everything, 355 00:19:47,104 --> 00:19:49,106 anything that's connected to our network servers. 356 00:19:52,150 --> 00:19:54,486 Wow. 357 00:19:56,905 --> 00:19:59,491 Everyone, give me your phone right now. Come on. 358 00:20:17,092 --> 00:20:18,468 Bradley? 359 00:20:21,138 --> 00:20:22,472 I'm fine. 360 00:20:23,390 --> 00:20:24,641 You can talk to me. 361 00:20:26,810 --> 00:20:30,314 Look, no one else was supposed to see that. You were violated. 362 00:20:41,158 --> 00:20:42,159 You don't-- 363 00:20:43,160 --> 00:20:44,703 You don't have to be strong. 364 00:20:46,622 --> 00:20:48,707 You don't have to pretend everything's okay. 365 00:20:51,126 --> 00:20:52,419 Just tell me what you need. 366 00:20:56,798 --> 00:20:57,841 To be alone. 367 00:20:59,551 --> 00:21:00,761 I just need to be alone. 368 00:21:11,688 --> 00:21:14,149 All right. We need this place locked down, security cameras off, 369 00:21:14,149 --> 00:21:15,609 anything with a microphone gone. 370 00:21:15,609 --> 00:21:17,361 And try to make sure nobody does anything stupid, 371 00:21:17,361 --> 00:21:18,862 which I know is a tall order, but-- 372 00:21:18,862 --> 00:21:21,990 Our stock price took a swan dive into an empty pool after TMS went dark, 373 00:21:21,990 --> 00:21:23,700 and the bad news isn't even out yet. 374 00:21:24,535 --> 00:21:27,120 - What bad news? What bad news, Stella? - What? 375 00:21:27,120 --> 00:21:31,333 This hack, it proves UBA is a beacon of democracy. 376 00:21:31,333 --> 00:21:33,085 We'll be all over the headlines. 377 00:21:33,085 --> 00:21:35,254 "An award-winning network, a beloved network, 378 00:21:35,254 --> 00:21:38,298 targeted by the shadowy enemies of free speech." 379 00:21:39,383 --> 00:21:42,553 We're gonna use that ransom email for this year's Emmy campaign. 380 00:21:42,553 --> 00:21:45,389 Cybil reached out. There's a board meeting later today. 381 00:21:45,389 --> 00:21:46,932 Of course, she called you and not me. 382 00:21:47,432 --> 00:21:48,976 I'll speak to the talent. If you need to reach me... 383 00:21:48,976 --> 00:21:50,477 - I'll send a carrier pigeon. - Yep. 384 00:21:54,690 --> 00:21:56,149 The FCC's been calling. 385 00:22:08,912 --> 00:22:10,163 Ask me about my day. 386 00:22:10,956 --> 00:22:12,207 How was work, dear? 387 00:22:13,375 --> 00:22:16,003 Yeah, about that... 388 00:22:16,003 --> 00:22:18,755 So you fuck with my rocket, and then you get taken off the air? 389 00:22:18,755 --> 00:22:21,508 That feels like cosmic justice to me. 390 00:22:22,176 --> 00:22:25,012 Karma's overrated. I'm more of a chaos theory kinda guy. 391 00:22:25,512 --> 00:22:27,306 So what do you think, this was some kinda hack? 392 00:22:27,306 --> 00:22:29,141 Yeah, something like that. 393 00:22:29,141 --> 00:22:30,559 Any idea who's behind it? 394 00:22:30,559 --> 00:22:33,395 Well, you're the cybersecurity genius. Why don't you tell me? 395 00:22:33,395 --> 00:22:35,189 What, do you think I did it? 396 00:22:36,440 --> 00:22:39,193 To hold my network hostage until I meet your price? 397 00:22:41,403 --> 00:22:42,404 Nah. 398 00:22:44,072 --> 00:22:45,908 - How much do they want? - Fifty. 399 00:22:47,034 --> 00:22:48,118 What did you go back at? 400 00:22:50,495 --> 00:22:53,665 Come on. At least just don't tell me you're paying sticker price here. 401 00:22:53,665 --> 00:22:55,417 No, of course not. 402 00:22:56,084 --> 00:22:58,378 Would you at least tell Alex she missed a beautiful flight? 403 00:22:59,379 --> 00:23:01,256 Why don't you tell her yourself, sweetheart? 404 00:23:02,841 --> 00:23:03,842 Get me Victor. 405 00:23:04,510 --> 00:23:05,511 On it. 406 00:23:08,430 --> 00:23:10,140 Hi. Thank you. 407 00:23:10,641 --> 00:23:12,726 We need you all to surrender your devices. 408 00:23:12,726 --> 00:23:15,229 Laptops, phones, tablets, smart watches. 409 00:23:15,229 --> 00:23:17,147 - What? - Put everything in the bags 410 00:23:17,147 --> 00:23:19,650 - and take them to the fly team. - You're kidding, right? 411 00:23:19,650 --> 00:23:22,152 Because it's now evidence of a crime. 412 00:23:22,152 --> 00:23:24,071 Replacements will be issued on Monday. 413 00:23:24,071 --> 00:23:25,155 Are you fucking kidding me? 414 00:23:25,155 --> 00:23:26,657 So we're not getting our phones back, like, ever? 415 00:23:26,657 --> 00:23:30,202 Anything that accessed UBA's secure network is probably compromised. 416 00:23:30,202 --> 00:23:32,412 We're a news organization running 24-7. 417 00:23:32,412 --> 00:23:34,373 How are we supposed to work without our cell phones, laptops? 418 00:23:34,373 --> 00:23:35,916 We're just gonna give our shit to those guys? 419 00:23:35,916 --> 00:23:38,085 - They're gonna look through our shit? - Half my staff is still remote. 420 00:23:38,085 --> 00:23:39,878 What do they have, like, texts, emails, photos? 421 00:23:39,878 --> 00:23:42,130 - What do they have? - We don't know what they have, 422 00:23:42,130 --> 00:23:44,883 but we'll have more information in the coming days. 423 00:23:44,883 --> 00:23:47,302 I know you're all probably concerned with your private data. 424 00:23:47,302 --> 00:23:51,598 UBA is committed to protecting all employees from any kind of exposure. 425 00:23:52,558 --> 00:23:55,310 - Right. You're all protected. - Fuck. 426 00:23:55,310 --> 00:23:58,272 - Thank you. We're gonna get through this. - Can you pass me a Sharpie? 427 00:23:58,272 --> 00:24:00,774 My daughter's wedding pictures are on my phone. 428 00:24:00,774 --> 00:24:02,192 It'll be on the cloud. You're fine. 429 00:24:02,192 --> 00:24:04,278 I'm not on the cloud, Yanko. 430 00:24:04,278 --> 00:24:07,114 - My husband's cell. - Devices in the bags. 431 00:24:07,114 --> 00:24:08,156 What? 432 00:24:08,156 --> 00:24:09,658 Alex, is there a problem? 433 00:24:09,658 --> 00:24:12,077 No. All my shit's already aired to the world, 434 00:24:12,077 --> 00:24:13,620 - so I'm good. - This conversation isn't over yet. 435 00:24:13,620 --> 00:24:15,038 - Okay. - Alex. 436 00:24:15,664 --> 00:24:17,916 You blew off an incredibly important live broadcast 437 00:24:17,916 --> 00:24:20,294 that took us months to set up and promote. 438 00:24:21,044 --> 00:24:24,423 I'm putting you on TMS five days a week until after upfronts. 439 00:24:26,675 --> 00:24:29,469 Okay. Yeah. 440 00:24:29,469 --> 00:24:31,763 I'm happy to pull out a copy of my contract 441 00:24:31,763 --> 00:24:33,640 if you don't remember my deal points. 442 00:24:33,640 --> 00:24:36,810 Respectfully, Alex, actions have consequences, even for you. 443 00:24:38,979 --> 00:24:40,022 Does Cybil know about this? 444 00:24:40,022 --> 00:24:42,149 Yeah. She and Cory both signed off. 445 00:24:43,692 --> 00:24:46,403 Okay. I see. 446 00:24:46,403 --> 00:24:51,116 So you're putting Bad Alex in a little TMS time-out? 447 00:24:51,116 --> 00:24:52,242 Is that what's happening? 448 00:24:52,951 --> 00:24:57,623 No, it's not. It's not gonna happen, all right? Doug will be all over this. 449 00:24:57,623 --> 00:24:59,833 I'll be happy to show him how you breached your contract. 450 00:24:59,833 --> 00:25:02,586 TMS, five times a week. Thank you for being a team player. 451 00:25:02,586 --> 00:25:05,756 Wow. Oh, my God. Just fuck off, Stella. 452 00:25:05,756 --> 00:25:06,924 Just fuck off. 453 00:25:45,921 --> 00:25:47,005 Thought you'd forgotten about me. 454 00:25:47,965 --> 00:25:49,383 You know I wouldn't do that. 455 00:25:51,426 --> 00:25:53,428 What's wrong? Something's up. 456 00:25:54,972 --> 00:25:57,891 Our system has been compromised. Some kind of a cyberattack. 457 00:25:57,891 --> 00:26:00,561 Shit. You think it's Russia? 458 00:26:00,561 --> 00:26:04,398 Who knows? But back up all your files. Don't email any UBA accounts. 459 00:26:04,898 --> 00:26:07,860 Got it. I'll figure something out if anything comes up. 460 00:26:12,364 --> 00:26:15,826 Are you still in Kyiv? Wait, don't tell me. This line isn't safe. 461 00:26:16,618 --> 00:26:18,287 Let's just say I'm still in the shit. 462 00:26:18,912 --> 00:26:20,622 Trying to lay low for a moment. 463 00:26:21,665 --> 00:26:23,750 It's ugly, but I'm glad I'm here. 464 00:26:24,960 --> 00:26:26,920 Yeah. Just one second, please. 465 00:26:27,671 --> 00:26:29,298 They're about to confiscate my phone. 466 00:26:29,298 --> 00:26:33,510 You're telling me a badass, world-traveling executive producer 467 00:26:33,510 --> 00:26:35,262 can't find her way to a burner phone? 468 00:26:36,763 --> 00:26:39,892 Am I a badass, world-traveling executive producer? 469 00:26:41,018 --> 00:26:42,019 Fuck yeah. 470 00:26:44,229 --> 00:26:45,856 Then I guess I'll figure it out. 471 00:26:50,569 --> 00:26:53,447 Okay, I gotta go. Stay safe. 472 00:26:55,657 --> 00:26:56,658 Bye, Mia. 473 00:26:58,285 --> 00:26:59,286 Bye. 474 00:27:04,291 --> 00:27:05,918 - It's Cory. - Yeah, come in. 475 00:27:07,586 --> 00:27:08,712 Hey. 476 00:27:08,712 --> 00:27:11,006 - You want it open or closed? - Closed. 477 00:27:11,590 --> 00:27:12,591 Okay. 478 00:27:15,761 --> 00:27:17,179 Your devices? 479 00:27:18,472 --> 00:27:20,724 They're there with the cyber guys. 480 00:27:22,434 --> 00:27:25,646 You wanted a word? 481 00:27:27,189 --> 00:27:28,190 Yeah. 482 00:27:36,823 --> 00:27:39,660 Hey, I can have a hundred deepfakes on the web by tonight. 483 00:27:39,660 --> 00:27:42,538 - Messy, amateur. No one will even look-- - Cory-- 484 00:27:42,538 --> 00:27:43,997 Or we can go on the attack. 485 00:27:44,498 --> 00:27:47,709 Any site that wants to host your video, we'll do a denial of service. 486 00:27:47,709 --> 00:27:50,045 No, that's not what I wanted to talk to you about. 487 00:27:53,131 --> 00:27:58,428 I was thinking about last year. 488 00:28:08,647 --> 00:28:09,648 Yeah. 489 00:28:13,360 --> 00:28:14,695 Did you ever tell anybody? 490 00:28:18,448 --> 00:28:19,449 No. 491 00:28:20,993 --> 00:28:22,119 Are you sure? 492 00:28:24,538 --> 00:28:28,292 I am sure. Are you? 493 00:28:30,127 --> 00:28:34,381 Yeah, I'm sure. I mean, I'm as sure as I can be. 494 00:28:35,465 --> 00:28:36,466 I didn't-- 495 00:28:39,887 --> 00:28:40,971 I didn't expect this. 496 00:28:45,893 --> 00:28:47,394 You should pay the ransom. 497 00:28:47,394 --> 00:28:49,062 I'm working on it. 498 00:28:49,563 --> 00:28:53,025 But it's up to the board, and I'm not exactly in Cybil's good graces right now. 499 00:28:55,611 --> 00:28:57,571 You have to pay the ransom. 500 00:29:01,533 --> 00:29:02,659 I'm terrified. 501 00:29:17,508 --> 00:29:20,302 I need that damage report. I asked for it an hour ago. 502 00:29:20,302 --> 00:29:22,554 - Oh, my God. I need to talk to you. - Get in line. 503 00:29:22,554 --> 00:29:24,932 W-- No, well, there's something that might come out about me and-- 504 00:29:24,932 --> 00:29:26,391 That you had a matchmaker? 505 00:29:26,391 --> 00:29:27,643 What? How'd you know that? 506 00:29:27,643 --> 00:29:30,938 - You told Donny, and Donny told everyone. - Fucking Donny. 507 00:29:31,522 --> 00:29:33,941 Give us a minute. You have 60 seconds. What? 508 00:29:35,234 --> 00:29:37,152 - I-- - Yes? 509 00:29:37,152 --> 00:29:38,612 - I have certain preferences... - Uh-huh. 510 00:29:38,612 --> 00:29:39,821 ...okay, that if they come to light, 511 00:29:39,821 --> 00:29:42,824 it might compromise my ability to anchor here at TMS. 512 00:29:42,824 --> 00:29:45,035 Yeah, okay, so you can't report on the housing market 513 00:29:45,035 --> 00:29:46,703 because you're into what, strap-ons? 514 00:29:46,703 --> 00:29:48,914 - No, it's not strap-ons. - Yanko, I don't care. 515 00:29:49,414 --> 00:29:50,874 Okay. And also, I have, like-- 516 00:29:50,874 --> 00:29:53,585 I have a little running thing with some of the other anchors about you. 517 00:29:53,585 --> 00:29:55,087 It's just, like, a little joke. 518 00:29:56,213 --> 00:29:57,548 Okay, go on. 519 00:29:58,674 --> 00:30:01,176 Sorry, I called you CBS. 520 00:30:01,176 --> 00:30:03,846 CBS. You mean I'm too network? 521 00:30:05,055 --> 00:30:07,307 It stands for "child bride of Satan." 522 00:30:07,307 --> 00:30:09,476 This was after you suspended me. 523 00:30:14,731 --> 00:30:17,401 Did the C really stand for "child"? 524 00:30:19,027 --> 00:30:20,571 - No. - I appreciate your candor. 525 00:30:20,571 --> 00:30:22,239 Okay. Thank you. Sorry again. 526 00:30:23,448 --> 00:30:25,117 This is such bullshit. 527 00:30:25,742 --> 00:30:29,079 - I'm not gonna do five days on TMS. - Alex, I know, but my hands are tied. 528 00:30:29,079 --> 00:30:30,706 Oh, my God. What the actual fuck, Doug? 529 00:30:30,706 --> 00:30:32,541 - You said you were going to fix this and-- - Hey. 530 00:30:33,792 --> 00:30:34,877 Can I come in? 531 00:30:34,877 --> 00:30:36,253 Yes, come in. 532 00:30:36,253 --> 00:30:37,462 You know what I'd like you to do? 533 00:30:37,462 --> 00:30:39,590 I would like you to read my contract again 534 00:30:39,590 --> 00:30:42,634 and keep reading it until you find a way to fix this shit. 535 00:30:42,634 --> 00:30:43,552 All right-- 536 00:30:43,552 --> 00:30:45,262 Wow. Are you okay? 537 00:30:46,805 --> 00:30:47,806 I'm great. 538 00:30:48,432 --> 00:30:51,268 Okay. Listen, I need your help. 539 00:30:51,935 --> 00:30:52,811 Why? You okay? 540 00:30:52,811 --> 00:30:55,314 Yeah, Stella isn't telling everybody the whole story. 541 00:30:55,314 --> 00:30:58,317 The hackers sent a ransom demand for $50 million. 542 00:31:01,987 --> 00:31:04,448 Yeah. And the board is meeting right now. 543 00:31:04,448 --> 00:31:06,074 And I need you to talk to Cybil, 544 00:31:06,074 --> 00:31:08,493 and I need you to just tell her she's got to pay it. 545 00:31:08,493 --> 00:31:11,830 I'm not going anywhere near Cybil, as she won't be listening to me. 546 00:31:11,830 --> 00:31:14,291 What are you talking about? You've been here for 20 years. 547 00:31:14,291 --> 00:31:18,045 You're the biggest star on this network. If you talk to the board, 548 00:31:18,045 --> 00:31:20,631 - they're going to listen to you. - No, they're not gonna listen to me. 549 00:31:20,631 --> 00:31:21,590 Trust me. 550 00:31:21,590 --> 00:31:27,429 Cory and Stella just kneecapped me for ditching Hyperion One. Okay? 551 00:31:27,930 --> 00:31:29,515 No one's listening to me. 552 00:31:29,515 --> 00:31:32,976 Well, I mean, we have to do something. This is bad. 553 00:31:32,976 --> 00:31:35,562 No, I'm staying out of it. UBA did not protect my privacy 554 00:31:35,562 --> 00:31:37,898 when Maggie Brener aired all my shit to the world. 555 00:31:37,898 --> 00:31:39,316 You know, this isn't just about you. 556 00:31:39,316 --> 00:31:41,443 There's other people here that are really scared. 557 00:31:41,443 --> 00:31:43,237 Okay. You know what? You're gonna be fine. 558 00:31:43,237 --> 00:31:44,947 You're like a Girl Scout, okay? 559 00:31:45,697 --> 00:31:48,408 And honestly, let it all come out. I don't give a shit. 560 00:31:48,408 --> 00:31:50,494 Let all the secrets, the corporate bullshit. 561 00:31:50,494 --> 00:31:52,329 I'm so-- Fuck this place. 562 00:31:52,913 --> 00:31:55,040 There's a lot of people around here that have stuff 563 00:31:55,040 --> 00:31:57,918 - that they want to keep private. - Wait, did you fuck a predator? 564 00:32:00,379 --> 00:32:03,924 No, you didn't. I think if-- I think you're gonna be fine. 565 00:32:04,800 --> 00:32:06,802 This whole place is gonna be fine. 566 00:32:08,303 --> 00:32:12,182 You know, UBA didn't protect you, but I did. 567 00:32:14,101 --> 00:32:16,103 Oh, God. I know you did, Bradley. 568 00:32:16,937 --> 00:32:18,939 - Bradley, come on. - Forget it. 569 00:32:20,858 --> 00:32:21,859 I didn't-- 570 00:32:24,403 --> 00:32:29,199 Okay, so I'd like to paint a picture of what we're about to face, actually. 571 00:32:29,199 --> 00:32:31,827 You have to think the Fukushima tsunami is headed our way, 572 00:32:31,827 --> 00:32:33,537 and it's already radioactive. 573 00:32:33,537 --> 00:32:39,585 Because when news of the hack comes out, our stock is gonna drop 15%. 574 00:32:39,585 --> 00:32:42,004 Carl Icahn is going to call you. Do not pick up. 575 00:32:42,004 --> 00:32:44,464 When he sends you a fruit basket, do not bite into the apple. 576 00:32:44,464 --> 00:32:47,092 People are going to quit, and we're not gonna be able to replace them. 577 00:32:47,092 --> 00:32:48,969 Departments will be short-staffed, 578 00:32:48,969 --> 00:32:53,724 and the ones that stay will be overworked, and angry and scared. 579 00:32:53,724 --> 00:32:56,894 Actors, directors, producers, they're gonna refuse to work with us. 580 00:32:56,894 --> 00:33:00,522 The ones that do, they're gonna break deal precedence and squeeze us for points. 581 00:33:00,522 --> 00:33:02,065 And if we're lucky, 582 00:33:02,065 --> 00:33:07,279 we will face a single class action lawsuit from our employees for negligence. 583 00:33:07,279 --> 00:33:10,824 And so far, folks, good folks, gentlefolks, we've not been so lucky. 584 00:33:10,824 --> 00:33:14,870 Also, all of our internal communications will be made public. 585 00:33:16,413 --> 00:33:19,416 The way we do business. Our plans for the future. 586 00:33:19,416 --> 00:33:21,710 It will be back to go, 587 00:33:22,294 --> 00:33:27,549 and believe me, we will not collect two-- $200. 588 00:33:27,549 --> 00:33:30,969 This hack, it is nuclear. 589 00:33:32,513 --> 00:33:36,183 Yes. What do you suggest we do? 590 00:33:38,477 --> 00:33:39,311 Pay the ransom. 591 00:33:39,978 --> 00:33:43,649 We have no guarantee they'll stick to their side of the bargain. 592 00:33:43,649 --> 00:33:47,027 - Fifty million? That's ridiculous. - The insurance will cover part of it, 593 00:33:47,027 --> 00:33:49,112 and there's something else. We've made contact. 594 00:33:50,239 --> 00:33:53,408 I think I can negotiate them down to 25 million, maybe less. 595 00:33:54,409 --> 00:33:57,704 - Would our cash reserves cover that? - Wouldn't that be nice. 596 00:33:57,704 --> 00:34:00,290 Those reserves were plundered to fund UBA+. 597 00:34:01,416 --> 00:34:04,503 Is there any unreleased material? 598 00:34:04,503 --> 00:34:06,547 They've got some pilots and the Chris Pine thriller. 599 00:34:06,547 --> 00:34:08,757 How much do we lose if that gets leaked? 600 00:34:08,757 --> 00:34:13,344 Estimate is a quarter of their projected box office, so 60 million. 601 00:34:13,344 --> 00:34:16,014 What about UBA+ subscriber data? 602 00:34:16,014 --> 00:34:17,391 We use a third-party vendor. 603 00:34:17,391 --> 00:34:19,226 What exactly are we paying for? 604 00:34:19,726 --> 00:34:25,065 A summer movie which may or may not hit, some stock turbulence, a few resignations. 605 00:34:25,065 --> 00:34:29,444 How about the goodwill and the dignity of our employees, 606 00:34:29,444 --> 00:34:31,780 not to mention the company brand. 607 00:34:31,780 --> 00:34:34,699 The hackers specifically targeted 608 00:34:34,699 --> 00:34:39,955 the private communications of Bradley Jackson, our evening news anchor. 609 00:34:39,955 --> 00:34:42,791 She just won a First Amendment Award. She's up for a Peabody. 610 00:34:42,791 --> 00:34:44,501 Then she should have known better 611 00:34:44,501 --> 00:34:48,005 than to make herself vulnerable to attacks of this kind. 612 00:34:48,922 --> 00:34:51,925 Why would we hand over millions 613 00:34:51,925 --> 00:34:54,887 to the criminals who just broke into our house 614 00:34:55,679 --> 00:35:00,142 when we can spend a fraction of that to make ourself safe against future attacks? 615 00:35:00,142 --> 00:35:03,270 I agree, but I think we can do both. 616 00:35:04,062 --> 00:35:05,898 Then there's the issue of the money. 617 00:35:05,898 --> 00:35:08,567 Can we assume these hackers are Russian? 618 00:35:09,985 --> 00:35:14,531 The signature of the hack suggests that. 619 00:35:14,531 --> 00:35:16,283 - Yes, but-- - Yeah, well, we already know 620 00:35:16,283 --> 00:35:20,871 that Putin sanctions cyberattacks against Western news outlets. 621 00:35:22,664 --> 00:35:25,751 So we may be contributing to Russia's war against Ukraine. 622 00:35:26,877 --> 00:35:30,214 I don't want that on my conscience. 623 00:35:31,381 --> 00:35:34,968 And I can't imagine any of our advertising partners would either. 624 00:35:34,968 --> 00:35:37,012 I certainly don't. 625 00:35:37,721 --> 00:35:39,890 Look, I think we should move to a vote. 626 00:35:41,099 --> 00:35:44,269 All those in favor of paying the ransom say "aye." 627 00:35:46,021 --> 00:35:47,314 Those opposed. 628 00:35:49,274 --> 00:35:50,526 Nay. 629 00:35:53,779 --> 00:35:54,780 Good. 630 00:35:54,780 --> 00:35:59,117 Leonard, dear, would you connect with our institutional investors? 631 00:36:00,244 --> 00:36:03,288 Mercedes, would you please reach out to those majority shareholders 632 00:36:03,288 --> 00:36:04,915 who weren't able to join us today? 633 00:36:05,916 --> 00:36:09,086 Let's send a clear message. 634 00:36:09,086 --> 00:36:15,759 UBA is standing strong and refusing to negotiate with terrorists. 635 00:36:16,844 --> 00:36:20,556 Anyone needs hand-holding, send them to me. 636 00:36:21,807 --> 00:36:23,725 Thus spake the Iron Lady. 637 00:36:23,725 --> 00:36:24,810 Leonard. 638 00:36:28,564 --> 00:36:30,858 - Tell them who's driving, in some ways. - Yes. 639 00:36:30,858 --> 00:36:32,609 - Hey, how'd it go? - Hey. 640 00:36:33,819 --> 00:36:34,862 Well, it was-- 641 00:36:35,821 --> 00:36:38,657 I sure hope everyone here is comfortable 642 00:36:38,657 --> 00:36:41,910 with their private communications going very public. 643 00:36:42,744 --> 00:36:44,538 I think we'll weather the storm. 644 00:36:44,538 --> 00:36:47,666 I have to say it was refreshing to get stabbed in the stomach 645 00:36:47,666 --> 00:36:49,334 instead of the back, so thanks. 646 00:36:50,002 --> 00:36:53,297 Perhaps your friend Paul Marks can help stitch up the wound. 647 00:36:53,881 --> 00:36:55,007 For future reference, 648 00:36:55,007 --> 00:37:00,304 all merger and acquisition offers run through the board, of course. 649 00:37:00,304 --> 00:37:03,140 But I wouldn't worry about that for now. 650 00:37:03,140 --> 00:37:04,975 I'm sure you'll have your hands full 651 00:37:04,975 --> 00:37:08,604 proving to our shareholders that you can still run this company. 652 00:37:09,688 --> 00:37:16,069 Well, I will be fully embracing UBA's new era of radical transparency. 653 00:37:16,069 --> 00:37:18,614 Everything that ever was and will be, out in the open. 654 00:37:18,614 --> 00:37:19,907 I think it's gonna be fun. 655 00:37:19,907 --> 00:37:22,201 Privacy. Come on. That's so 20th century. 656 00:37:22,201 --> 00:37:25,454 You just don't ever stop spinning, do you? 657 00:37:25,454 --> 00:37:29,291 You are CEO because you staged a coup. 658 00:37:29,291 --> 00:37:33,462 That's not leadership. That's opportunism. 659 00:37:34,296 --> 00:37:37,841 You walk through these halls with this unswerving belief 660 00:37:37,841 --> 00:37:40,594 that you, and you alone, can fix it. 661 00:37:40,594 --> 00:37:45,557 I've seen quite a few men come to this company with that same God complex. 662 00:37:46,475 --> 00:37:50,437 Eventually, you all fail. 663 00:38:01,782 --> 00:38:03,867 People are gonna talk so much shit. 664 00:38:03,867 --> 00:38:05,077 So what? 665 00:38:05,077 --> 00:38:06,954 I mean, they already think I'm a joke. 666 00:38:06,954 --> 00:38:09,540 Director of Development? What is that even? 667 00:38:10,082 --> 00:38:11,834 You're taking pitches on scripted. 668 00:38:11,834 --> 00:38:14,002 You're-- Got a raise, you know. It's legit. 669 00:38:14,002 --> 00:38:16,004 Yeah, well, people take you seriously. 670 00:38:16,839 --> 00:38:18,715 Well, they take Alex seriously. 671 00:38:18,715 --> 00:38:20,801 You have an Emmy. It has your name on it. 672 00:38:24,471 --> 00:38:27,057 We should tell her, right? I mean, she's gonna find out. 673 00:38:28,100 --> 00:38:30,352 Yeah. Probably, yeah. 674 00:38:31,770 --> 00:38:33,730 So everything's gonna change, you know. 675 00:38:36,650 --> 00:38:37,651 You scared? 676 00:38:39,361 --> 00:38:40,612 I mean, yeah, a little. 677 00:38:41,697 --> 00:38:46,493 But... you're worth it. 678 00:38:49,371 --> 00:38:50,664 - You ruined it. - Nah. 679 00:38:52,416 --> 00:38:54,751 So I just had a call with the president of NBN, 680 00:38:54,751 --> 00:38:57,462 and they're going to release the hacking story in the morning. 681 00:38:57,963 --> 00:38:58,839 I can't blame them 682 00:38:58,839 --> 00:39:00,382 - with Laura wrapped up in this... - Yeah. 683 00:39:00,382 --> 00:39:03,218 ...but it means that we have to break the news tonight. 684 00:39:04,011 --> 00:39:07,556 And once that ransom deadline passes, they may release the data that they have. 685 00:39:07,556 --> 00:39:09,975 Which means your video-- your-- Could-- 686 00:39:09,975 --> 00:39:10,893 I understand. 687 00:39:10,893 --> 00:39:14,021 Hey. Do you want maybe one of the weekend anchors to sit in 688 00:39:14,021 --> 00:39:15,439 if you need to take the time? 689 00:39:15,439 --> 00:39:18,483 No, it's my chair. I'll do it. 690 00:39:18,483 --> 00:39:19,568 Okay. 691 00:39:20,360 --> 00:39:21,361 Okay. 692 00:39:40,756 --> 00:39:41,757 Oh, God. 693 00:39:43,217 --> 00:39:44,218 Oh, God. 694 00:39:45,886 --> 00:39:49,306 Oh, my God! Oh, my God. Oh, my God! 695 00:39:49,932 --> 00:39:51,850 S-- we can explain. 696 00:39:52,559 --> 00:39:53,936 Chip, shut up. 697 00:39:54,561 --> 00:39:55,395 Oh, my God. 698 00:39:55,395 --> 00:39:57,898 Have you learned nothing from Mitch? 699 00:39:58,482 --> 00:39:59,942 Oh, my God. Okay. Isabella. 700 00:39:59,942 --> 00:40:02,236 Isabella, you just-- You just tell me honestly. 701 00:40:02,236 --> 00:40:03,570 No one's in trouble. 702 00:40:03,570 --> 00:40:04,988 - Did he pressure you in any way? - No. 703 00:40:04,988 --> 00:40:06,281 - What? - No, of course not. 704 00:40:06,281 --> 00:40:09,034 Really? You think I would pressure her after everything that happened? 705 00:40:09,034 --> 00:40:10,786 - Jesus. - I don't know what the fuck to think! 706 00:40:10,786 --> 00:40:12,829 I just walked in on you fucking my assistant. 707 00:40:12,829 --> 00:40:14,540 - We were not fu-- Yeah. - Director of Development! 708 00:40:14,540 --> 00:40:16,750 - See? - Oh, my God. 709 00:40:16,750 --> 00:40:18,836 - All right. We're coming out. - Oh, God. 710 00:40:19,336 --> 00:40:23,257 - We're coming out, okay? Okay. - Oh, God. Okay, okay. 711 00:40:23,257 --> 00:40:24,758 - Oh, shit. - Oh, my gosh. 712 00:40:26,134 --> 00:40:27,469 - Shit. I'm sorry. - Okay. 713 00:40:27,469 --> 00:40:31,181 So how long has this been happening? 714 00:40:31,890 --> 00:40:32,975 - We-- Look... - Oh, God! 715 00:40:32,975 --> 00:40:35,769 - ...we told HR a few months ago. - A few months? 716 00:40:35,769 --> 00:40:37,980 We just didn't know how to tell you. 717 00:40:38,730 --> 00:40:40,357 We've been together for almost a year. 718 00:40:41,775 --> 00:40:42,693 Almost a year? 719 00:40:44,194 --> 00:40:45,404 - A year? - Yeah. 720 00:40:47,739 --> 00:40:50,450 Oh, my gosh! This is gonna be great for my trust issues. 721 00:40:52,452 --> 00:40:54,204 I need a drink. Oh, God. 722 00:40:54,204 --> 00:40:55,664 - I got this. - I'm gonna go. 723 00:40:55,664 --> 00:40:57,249 - I'm gonna go. - No. Come on. 724 00:40:58,375 --> 00:41:00,669 No, it's okay. 725 00:41:08,135 --> 00:41:11,221 Hi. Just so you know, this was not planned. 726 00:41:11,221 --> 00:41:13,599 This was almost an accident really. 727 00:41:14,850 --> 00:41:16,143 - Okay. Well... - I mean-- 728 00:41:17,519 --> 00:41:20,439 ...I'm really-- I'm actually really happy for you. 729 00:41:20,439 --> 00:41:21,732 But nothing's gonna change. 730 00:41:21,732 --> 00:41:23,692 - Like, we're still a team. - The three of us. Just us. 731 00:41:23,692 --> 00:41:26,153 - Still your people. - No. I'm honestly-- It's good. 732 00:41:26,153 --> 00:41:27,696 I'm okay. Really. 733 00:41:27,696 --> 00:41:31,783 I mean, the world's just been so fucked-up the last couple years. 734 00:41:31,783 --> 00:41:33,118 - Yeah. - I mean, 735 00:41:33,118 --> 00:41:35,829 you just gotta grab love where you can find it, right? 736 00:41:35,829 --> 00:41:38,165 - Yeah. Yeah? - And that's what this is. 737 00:41:38,165 --> 00:41:42,669 It's beautiful. It's just-- It's amazing. 738 00:41:42,669 --> 00:41:46,089 It's just, you know, amazing. 739 00:41:46,089 --> 00:41:47,174 Thanks. 740 00:41:47,174 --> 00:41:48,300 Yeah. 741 00:41:48,967 --> 00:41:51,970 Let's hug it in, you lovers. Come on, seriously. 742 00:41:51,970 --> 00:41:56,934 Oh, Isabella. Chipper. Oh, guys. You know what? 743 00:41:56,934 --> 00:41:58,644 We should go to dinner. We should celebrate. 744 00:41:58,644 --> 00:42:00,062 We should order a big bottle of champagne. 745 00:42:00,062 --> 00:42:01,772 - Yeah. Okay-- - Maybe not tonight. 746 00:42:02,481 --> 00:42:04,733 - We don't have to tonight. - No, we'll rain check it. 747 00:42:04,733 --> 00:42:06,360 - Okay. Yes. Yes, of course... - Totally. 748 00:42:06,360 --> 00:42:07,528 - ...but I wanna do it. - Okay. 749 00:42:07,528 --> 00:42:09,196 - We should go now. - Okay. 750 00:42:09,196 --> 00:42:13,992 - Yes, we packed up all your devices, so... - Yes. 751 00:42:13,992 --> 00:42:15,827 - The Lizzy. Thank you. - Yes, all that stuff. 752 00:42:15,827 --> 00:42:17,538 - I don't have to think about that now. - And-- 753 00:42:17,538 --> 00:42:19,039 - Yeah. - So that's good. 754 00:42:19,039 --> 00:42:20,499 And if you need anything obviously you just... 755 00:42:20,499 --> 00:42:21,583 - Just call. - Of course. 756 00:42:21,583 --> 00:42:22,876 - ...you call us. - I'm not kidding. 757 00:42:22,876 --> 00:42:25,462 Seriously, I'm so happy for you. 758 00:42:25,462 --> 00:42:26,922 - I really am. - Thank you. 759 00:42:26,922 --> 00:42:28,382 - This is beautiful. - Okay. 760 00:42:28,382 --> 00:42:30,509 - Great. - Just-- Yay love. 761 00:42:31,885 --> 00:42:32,886 Oh, boy. 762 00:42:33,762 --> 00:42:34,596 Oh, God. 763 00:42:35,514 --> 00:42:37,057 What the hell just happened? 764 00:42:40,352 --> 00:42:41,353 Oh, my God. 765 00:42:43,063 --> 00:42:44,064 Oh, my God. 766 00:42:45,524 --> 00:42:48,026 Oh, my God. What the fuck? 767 00:43:04,126 --> 00:43:08,881 Earlier today, we learned that UBA has been the target of a cyberattack. 768 00:43:09,882 --> 00:43:12,176 Multiple live transmissions were impacted, 769 00:43:12,176 --> 00:43:15,554 and we are still learning the scope of the breach. 770 00:43:15,554 --> 00:43:20,976 Here at UBA, we pride ourselves on being transparent with all of our viewers. 771 00:43:20,976 --> 00:43:22,769 We consider you part of our family. 772 00:43:23,270 --> 00:43:28,150 Which is why I need to let you know that certain things may come to light, 773 00:43:28,150 --> 00:43:31,737 personal things that were never meant to be shared. 774 00:43:32,487 --> 00:43:35,407 While all of our lives are increasingly public, 775 00:43:35,407 --> 00:43:38,160 each of us has the right to our privacy. 776 00:43:38,160 --> 00:43:42,873 {\an8}And this network will continue fighting for that right, no matter the cost. 777 00:43:43,749 --> 00:43:48,212 UBA has made a decision not to pay the ransom demanded by the individuals 778 00:43:48,212 --> 00:43:52,633 who have stolen the private data of thousands of dedicated employees. 779 00:43:53,550 --> 00:43:55,219 In this era of misinformation, 780 00:43:55,219 --> 00:43:58,597 where journalists are intimidated on a daily basis, 781 00:43:59,264 --> 00:44:02,017 where truth is increasingly politicized, 782 00:44:02,518 --> 00:44:07,814 UBA will not give in to blackmail just to save face. 783 00:44:08,815 --> 00:44:12,819 Because once we lose your trust, there's no going back. 784 00:44:14,238 --> 00:44:17,199 We will continue to update you as this story unfolds. 785 00:44:18,617 --> 00:44:19,618 And we're out. 786 00:44:26,333 --> 00:44:27,334 Isn't this nice? 787 00:44:28,961 --> 00:44:31,630 No phones or computers to distract us. 788 00:44:31,630 --> 00:44:34,216 Just kick back, relax and converse. 789 00:44:34,216 --> 00:44:37,719 Like a couple of prehistoric men in a dark cave. 790 00:44:38,345 --> 00:44:40,180 The embers of the fire warming us. 791 00:44:41,265 --> 00:44:43,934 Listening to the mournful cries of a woolly mammoth. 792 00:44:47,521 --> 00:44:49,606 It's not even Cybil's money. 793 00:44:49,606 --> 00:44:51,817 Who doesn't like spending other people's money? 794 00:44:51,817 --> 00:44:53,402 Most companies don't pay. 795 00:44:54,987 --> 00:44:58,156 Okay. Did she give you that cockroach speech? She gives it to everyone. 796 00:44:58,156 --> 00:45:00,158 It's like it's on her fucking family's coat of arms. 797 00:45:00,158 --> 00:45:02,452 - Yes. - Yeah. She did. A couple of times. 798 00:45:06,164 --> 00:45:09,835 Look, you do things your way. I respect that. 799 00:45:09,835 --> 00:45:13,338 And I don't expect to be looped into every meeting. 800 00:45:13,338 --> 00:45:16,300 But these tech guys, they're a different beast. 801 00:45:17,176 --> 00:45:18,177 I know. 802 00:45:18,802 --> 00:45:20,429 I'm just saying. I'm from that world. 803 00:45:20,429 --> 00:45:22,556 Paul Marks, he's tricky. 804 00:45:25,184 --> 00:45:28,478 So if you're going to war, make sure you're not fighting it on two fronts. 805 00:45:32,858 --> 00:45:36,862 I gotta prep for tomorrow. It's gonna be a bloodbath. 806 00:45:36,862 --> 00:45:38,197 Yeah. 807 00:45:43,535 --> 00:45:45,746 It'll probably come out in my emails. 808 00:45:49,082 --> 00:45:51,126 I was dating Blake Griffin last year. 809 00:45:54,087 --> 00:45:55,589 Wouldn't have guessed he's your type. 810 00:45:56,840 --> 00:45:57,841 He wasn't. 811 00:45:58,884 --> 00:46:00,552 Anything of yours gonna come out? 812 00:46:02,429 --> 00:46:03,430 Guess we'll see. 813 00:46:04,723 --> 00:46:07,184 Knowing you, it'll probably help your cause. 814 00:46:29,581 --> 00:46:30,791 Hello? 815 00:46:30,791 --> 00:46:32,501 - Earl? - Yeah. 816 00:46:33,377 --> 00:46:38,423 Let's work up a document with deal points for a merger with Paul Marks. 817 00:46:38,423 --> 00:46:39,383 Okay. 818 00:46:39,383 --> 00:46:42,553 Viable numbers, timeline, profit projections. 819 00:46:43,053 --> 00:46:46,431 And leak it early tomorrow and let the street lap it up. 820 00:46:47,432 --> 00:46:48,559 I'm on it. 821 00:47:24,887 --> 00:47:26,346 - Hi. - Hey. 822 00:47:26,346 --> 00:47:27,890 Laura called me. 823 00:47:29,683 --> 00:47:32,019 Why did you not tell me about the video? 824 00:47:32,019 --> 00:47:33,896 I'm sorry, did you fuck a predator? 825 00:47:34,855 --> 00:47:37,608 - Yeah, not my finest moment. - You were kind of being an asshole. 826 00:47:37,608 --> 00:47:39,026 I was such an asshole. 827 00:47:39,026 --> 00:47:40,485 Just so much going on. 828 00:47:41,820 --> 00:47:44,198 Honey, crisis management is my specialty. 829 00:47:45,240 --> 00:47:46,408 Let me help you through this. 830 00:47:47,701 --> 00:47:49,953 - I don't know what I'm gonna do. Okay. - We're gonna be okay. 831 00:47:49,953 --> 00:47:51,747 - We've got this. - Thank you. 832 00:47:55,125 --> 00:47:56,335 Yeah? 833 00:47:56,335 --> 00:47:59,505 - You're good to go. - Thank you.