The Purge (TV series)/Season 1

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The Purge is an American drama horror series (2018-2020), that aired on USA network, about the annual one day a year event that takes place in a alternate future dystopian American society in which all crime, including murder, is decriminalized for a 12-hour period, part of the The Purge franchise.

What is America? [1.01]

Mrs. Bettencourt: We're taking the devil's money and we're going to do great things with it.

Robed Leader Woman: We are the scarred, the beaten, the souls irreparably damaged, and it is that shared pain that allows us to understand each other so deeply. Tonight, that suffering ends, my darlings. I will be your guide into the invisible where there is no pain, only love. The Giving Time is near. Let us ready.

Miguel: What does that mean? Is she Purging?

Ass: No, never. She's being Purged upon.

Mrs. Stanton: We wear these masks to commemorate those who paved the way and Purged before it was legal. They risked their freedom because they knew the incredible, life-changing, healing power of violence, of killing!

Blue bus cult leader: The Giving is here. Now... Now we must do our duty. We help the sinners release their hatred. We step out of our flesh and become vessels by which to carry their sins. The Earth's Children will reap the rewards of our selflessness, and we will exit righteously, escaping the darkness of our life and reaping the rewards of the Invisible, my children. This one last moment of suffering will lead to eternal love. Arthur, it is your time to Give.

Arthur: I've loved myself too much. And I have loved you all too little.

Blue bus cult sacrificees: Goodbye, Arthur. We love you, Arthur. [Arthur steps off the bus to head towards Purgers and the sacrificees chant in unison] Enter into peace. Purify his Flesh. Cleanse his soul. The Giving is here. The Invisible awaits... [The Purgers run towards Arthur and finish him]

Take What's Yours [1.02]

Radio Broadcaster: The Purge IS America, so be an American and Purge.

Alison:: What about you. You must have a secret wishlist.

Jane:: Wishlist for what?

Alison:: Oh, come on. A secret Purge list? All the people you really wish you could take out? We all have one.

Jane:: I don't. I've never even been out on Purge night before.

Alison:: There's a first time for everything. I mean, what about David?

Rocko: Look, I get that it's your first time, but I'm good at what I do. Besides, they never expect a woman.

The Urge to Purge [1.03]

Blue Bus cult members: [Chanting] We walk arm and arm toward peace and love for united we can conquer all.

Pete: Talbot sells peace, but she only delivers death.

Albert: Me? I help the poor once a year. April 15th. I'm just kidding. I don't pay taxes.

Miguel: You guys are here filming the violence. Drive in there!

Brit: That's why God invented zoom lenses.

Jenna: How is any of this okay? We just saw a man get shot right in front of us. We just stood there. We did nothing!

Release the Beast [1.04]

Pete: Every year I wonder if this will be the Purge when I finally go numb, and every year there is something keeping me in it. Tonight, I met you.

Rex: Heard you're in a bad box with a box of nuns.

Rex: I think you have problems with some nuns.

Miguel: Are you going to help me?

Rex: The nuns will be at the Blood Carnival

Miguel: Then I'll go there

Rex: First life lesson: If someone is helping you, don't interrupt them.

Miguel: Okay, will you help me?

Rex: For Pete yes but I'll just do that. Going out is up to you.

Jane: [Kneels down to body of murdered corporate colleague] Why did you do this, Alison? No...

Alison: So, do you notify HR about my promotion or is that on me?

Jane: Mark. Mark. Come on. Mark?

Alison: It's my right.

Jane: No. No.

Alison: It's my right.

Jane: What's wrong with you?!

Alison: It's okay, right?

Jane: Okay?! Okay?! He's dead! And you killed him!

Alison: So like, what do we do now? Is there someone you should call? Did Mark have a family? I don't remember him talking about...

Jane: Alison. Everyone has a family.

Alison: Will they... Will they know it was me? Oh, God, I don't feel good. I don't feel good. They said it would make me feel better. They said that it... It would get rid of my anger, but I don't feel better. I feel worse. Oh, God, I don't have to tell my parents, do I? Are you going to tell people what I did?

Jane: Jesus Christ, how could you do this?! How could you do this?! How could you do this?!

Alison: You're not so clean yourself, Jane. I saw your computer.

Jane: Oh, God.

Rise Up [1.05]

Jane: Is this necessary?

Madelyn: We don't enjoy this part, but yeah, it's necessary. Once he's marked, all women will know he's a violent animal.

Marge: My ex-husband. Feel sorry for that sack of shit.

Jane: Why? What happened?

Marge: Let's just say we adjusted his attitude. And his face.

Penelope: You broke my heart. I just didn't want to be around for you to fix it.

Penelope: What is this place?

Woman: This place? It's like the McDonalds of Purge.

The Forgotten [1.06]

David Ryker: What's on your mind?

Jane Barbour: This place is secure, right?

David Ryker: Of course. State-of-the-art Sandin Security. Why? Were you expecting someone?

Jane Barbour: David, someone's coming to kill you

David Ryker: Jane, when my father founded this company, times were simpler. Men were men and women were not. Then again, he lived by the motto, "no blacks, no broads," so I'm sure you can appreciate how far we've come. Thanks to a steady stream of PC bullshit, everything's become a federal crime. I tell a woman I can't stop thinking about her, she gets bent out of shape, she runs to the Times, I lose my company. I've done nothing wrong and my life is ruined. But not tonight, Jane, not tonight. Tonight... Tonight we don't have to fight it. We can give in and become the men that we once were. Ain't America great? Here, here. Anya here learned how to play the game.

Anya: Oh, yeah.

David Ryker: How do you think she got the corner office?

Jane Barbour: You're pigs. Pigs. This is disgusting.

David Ryker: Nobody's being killed here, Miss Barbour. We're not, uh, animals.

Jane Barbour: What are you then?

David Ryker: We're human beings. Purging, as is our right as Americans. As men.

Jane Barbour: You sick son of a bitch. I should have never, ever tried to call it off.

David Ryker: But you did, you see. You did. And that's what makes you weak.

Joe: We're not going anywhere. Saticoy's been there for 50 years. Grandpa helped build the place. We make stuff that lasts. Nothing lasts forever. I mean, sure, that wheel will keep turning until they find a cheaper way to make it!

Joe: It's simple. Don't wallow in disappointment. Embrace the healing powers of violence, and Purge. This year, every year, take charge of your future. I will be your guide. All right, head up.

Lovely Dark and Deep [1.07]

Lorraine Barbour: Hey. I'm gonna tell you something that no one else is going to tell you because they don't love you like I do. Your looks are an asset, and they can be just as powerful as that super-duper brain. Put 'em together, and you're unstoppable.

Jane Barbour: Mom...

Lorraine Barbour: If you wanna make it in their world, you gotta play their game.

David Ryker: Jane, Jane, Jane. You're making this much worse than it needs to be.

Jane Barbour: I am?

David Ryker: There will be light touching, a little rubbing, but nothing too intrusive.

Jane Barbour: Too intrusive? You piece of shit.

David Ryker: You're gonna hurt yourself if you keep fighting.

Jane Barbour: Fuck you. Who are they? Not your buddies, I recognize them from the floors. The girls. How'd you get them here? What did you do to them?

David Ryker: I have no idea how they got here. I leave that to the Collectors.

Jane Barbour: All your speeches and emails about diversity and equality, it was all bullshit.

David Ryker: No, no, no. Not at all. I admire the female form. What do you think we're all doing here? We're celebrating women. We're celebrating you, Jane.

Jane Barbour: You are disgusting. You are absolutely repulsive. A predator.

David Ryker: Only on the night when it doesn't count. How many nights did you spend thinking about this one?

Jane Barbour: About the same number you spent planning my murder.

David Ryker: Hey, hang tight.

Jane Barbour: Mom, these people that I'm meeting with, they're from a different world. Where it's all about degrees. And recommendations. Internships. That's what gets their attention.

Lorraine Barbour: Not... not this. Let me guess, these people you're meeting with, they're all men? This right here? This is your life. Take it in. You need this job, baby. We both do.

Jane Barbour: Don't even start.

Lorraine Barbour: That is a mistake. You need to stand out.

Jane Barbour: I'm going to stand out. For my achievements. All the other stuff is bullshit.

Lorraine Barbour: Don't be naive. The world's not going to change just because you want it to.

Jane Barbour: The world is changing. I want to be a part of that.

The Giving Time Is Here [1.08]

Rick: What the hell was that?

Lila: I told that woman what she deserved to know. Which you didn't have the balls to do.

Rick: Yeah. And now she's dead.

Lila: At least she died knowing the truth about her husband. A lot of women never get that chance.

Rick: Is... Is that supposed to be a dig?! Lila... I know you're upset, but Jenna made her decision. Just respect it, okay? My God, you... You're young. You have your whole life ahead of you. [Lila lightly scoffs]

Lila: She talked about leaving you, you know. Did she tell you that?

Rick: Yeah, of course. She tells me everything.

Lila: So what'll it take to make you go away? Come on, Ricky. Give me a number.

Rick: [Lightly chuckles] Wow. You want to buy me.

Lila: $5 million? $10 million.

Rick: [Lightly chuckles] Wow. You're pathetic.

Lila: But I'm getting closer, aren't I? $20 million.

Rick: I'm not for sale. I built this life from nothing. I can do it again.

Lila: [Chuckles and starts walking up to him] That's right. Hardscrabble Rick with his bootstrap stories. But at the end of the day, too chickenshit to pull the trigger. God, you know, the fact that you think that's a weakness speaks volumes. My father always knew you'd never be one of us. He used to joke that you reeked of trash. Poor white trash.

Rick: [Whispers] Fuck you.

Lila: [Laughs and starts leaning in] Aw, I know that look. Same one you gave me on the first night. Now, do you need me to go fuck your wife again for you? [Lightly kisses him and Rick grabs her ramming her hard against the kitchen island counter with a look of primal rage with Lila looking back in primal fear]

Albert: [Hands glass to woman] Honey.

Woman: Oh, so beautiful.

Man: Big day, Lila.

Woman: Good luck.

Albert: If I could just, for a second, have your attention. Hi! I'd like to thank you all for coming, for celebrating this occasion with us in our home... And with our daughter, our spectacular Lila. Look at you. You're just... [Softly chuckles] You're stunning. Your mother and I have always known that you were destined for magnificence. And we... we truly could not be prouder of you. Tonight is momentous. [Guests murmur in agreement] But it's just the first commencement. [Raises glass in toast] To a lifetime of glorious participation. [Entire party raises their glasses]

Woman: Yeah. Cheers.

All: Cheers.

Man 1: Hear, hear.

Man 2: To Lila.

Man 3: Cheers, Lila.

Man 4: Mmm-hmm.

Albert: And now, our gift on the eve of your 18th birthday. Gentlemen? [A homely dressed elderly man sits at a table with a servant bringing platter of a gun and a knife to Lila with her choosing the gun and she starts walking forwards]

[Guests murmurs]

Woman 1: Should be fine, right?

Woman 2: Yeah. [Laughs]

Woman 3: Ah, it's a big decision.

Woman 4: Choose your path.

Woman 5: Whenever you're ready, love.

[Guest murmuring]

Man 5: Oh!

Woman 6: Oh, great choice.

Woman 7: Wonderful.

Albert: That's my girl. A toast to my daughter.

All: Cheers.

Albert: We're all here to celebrate her and to support her on her journey. To Lila.

Guests: To Lila. [They all drink in toast]

[Lila discharges firearm into man's head who reels backwards]

Demonic voice: Yes...!

[All guests break out in applause]

[Rick is sitting on a couch in the family room placing a gun on the coffee table and the Lila sneaks up behind with with a Greek house paddle and starts assaulting him]

Lila: [Grabs gun and points it at him] You did this! You chose this!

Jenna: Lila, stop! Jenna, Jenna, Jenna, go back upstairs.

Lila: It's okay. I'm protecting us. He grabbed me. He tried to kill me.

Jenna: No, I don't want any more violence tonight!

Lila: He's a violent man! He's a past distant memory! Why would you try risking raising our child with this monster?!

Rick: She's not your child! [Lila cocks gun]

Lila: Rick, no! No. I was there when it happened! You needed me to make her happen! But now you want to cut me out of your life?! He's making you do this. I know he is. He hates what we have!

Jenna: Put the gun down! Put it down!

Lila: You love me, right?! Tell me I'm not crazy. Because I don't know what's real anymore.

Jenna: Yes. It was real. It was real when I said those things. I meant them when I said them. I'm so sorry I hurt you. Okay? Please, I'm sorry. Please. I know you love me.

Lila: You'll understand one day, I did this for us.

Rick: [Lila exerts effort to discharge the firearm and Rick shields his face] No, no, no! [Rick brings hands down, realizing he is unscathed and Lila turns to Jenna to realize that she has stabbed her]

Lila: Why? [She falls down]

I Will Participate [1.09]

Young Joe Owens: I'd like to live in a place like this.

John Owens: Nothing special about it.

Young Joe Owens: It's more peaceful than the city.

John Owens: Until you get a look inside one of these houses. City or suburb, people are capable of awful shit. Don't let the picket fences fool you. Wherever you go, people are people.

Jane Lorraine: But, Joe... when that happens, you move on. You grow up, little boy. You swipe right for someone new. You don't go kill people. It's called being an adult.

Joe Owens: You want to kill me for that? Do you not understand what you did? Are you so self-absorbed that you can't grasp what your failure that day represents? You spoiled brat! There are two kinds of people in the world-- builders and takers. Workers and babies. I'm a builder. What have you ever built? [Groans] Your whole generation, you just take and take and take with no idea the sacrifices made, the work put into remolding our country!

Penelope Guerrero: My parents died for this country--

Joe Owens: Shut up! With a gun to your head, you can't follow a goddamn rule. You show respect! Common decency. You say "Thank you." I say "You're welcome." And you! You do not humiliate someone who's just trying to show you a good time.

A Nation Reborn [1.10]

Penelope: Let go of me!

Joe: You little bitch. You almost ruined everything. But right now we can have the trial. Just the two of us. Thank you for holding the door.

Penelope: It's a little late for that now. We give people one strike in this country now?

Joe: Don't talk to me about what we do in this country. Where the hell were you born?

Penelope: Staten Island.

Joe: What about your parents?

Penelope: What difference does that make? This is our home.

Joe: This country used to be a place where everybody could thrive.

Penelope: Not everybody.

Joe: All that hope and change bullshit didn't get us anywhere. America was circling the drain until the Purge. Suddenly each of us had the power to make things better and we did.

Penelope: At gunpoint?

Joe: At every point.

Penelope: No. I woke up today convinced that my life only had value if I was a victim. I was wrong.

Joe: Oh, come on. You know you don't have it in you to be anything else. When the rains come and flood this rock, will you... Sink or swim? Will you drown? Or fight your way to shore.

Penelope: Yeah, Bobby Sheridan. Tavis played us his lectures. Said we needed to understand why Purgers are broken, so we can learn how to help them.

Joe: Then you know exactly why I'm doing this.

Penelope: I do. I just don't know why you believe it will help. Because for me, it can't get any worse.

Joe: God bless America, where I have the freedom to decide for myself what's right and the freedom to change my circumstances.

Penelope: This might be your America, but it's not mine.

Joe: Right now it's the only one that matters.

Penelope: No. The country you're destroying... I want to help rebuild. And I'm not the only one.

Joe: Huh.

Penelope: I see people that fight everyday to protect this country, even after it took everything from them. And I see people... complete strangers... picking each other up, not tearing each other down. And I see other people... desperate, angry people... hurting each other every year because they've been manipulated into doing it. So Purge all you want. But when you're done, what will be left? A nation of murderers. If Purging really worked... if everyone actually got better... wouldn't we stop needing it?

Joe: Like our great nation, I will be reborn. [Miguel enters the pool hall and shoots Joe, with Penelope running up to Miguel in embrace]

Miguel: It's ok. It's over. It's all over. [Joe attacks Miguel with Penelope striking him the a net rod and the Purge concluding alarm blares]

Joe: God damn it! It wasn't supposed to end this way! I was so looking forward to this morning, my clean slate.

Miguel: What the fuck are you talking about?!

Joe: I failed. All that work I did and almost none of it went right. Just like life. God damn it. Now we get back to normal. Come on. Without rules... We're animals. I'm a law-abiding citizen. The Purge is over. [Hands him gun] Take it. Take your sister and go home.

Penelope: Let's go.

Joe: I'll catch up with you guys next year.

Miguel: Next year?

Joe: Yeah. Next Purge. I'll finish it with both of you. [Miguel shoots him twice] Miguel, it's murder. [Miguel kicks him into the pool]

Joe's voiceover: You'll do a lot of good work on Purge night, but you won't be able to get it all done. You'll taste failure. People will always surprise you when they don't want to die.