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Television Script
Title: Breaking Dawn
Genre: Drama/Thriller
Written by: [YOUR NAME]
Date: August 29, 2060
Draft: Final Draft
Cast of Characters
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John Miller: A middle-aged man, a former detective, with a mysterious past.
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Emily Harper: A young journalist, determined and resourceful.
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Samuel Carter: A tech-savvy hacker, Emily's ally.
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Rebecca Miller: John’s estranged daughter, a key to his redemption.
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Director Simmons: John’s former boss, now a corrupt official.
Episode Breakdown
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Episode Title: The Edge of Truth
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Season: 1
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Episode Number: 3
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Runtime: 45 minutes
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Air Date: September 15, 2060
Opening Sequence
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Fade In:
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EXT. CITY SKYLINE - NIGHT
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The camera pans across a futuristic cityscape, illuminated by neon lights. The city is alive but tense, under the watch of towering skyscrapers.
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Narration (V.O.):
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“In a city where shadows hide the truth, one man stands on the brink of redemption.”
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Music: A tense, pulsating beat begins to play, heightening the sense of suspense.
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CUT TO:
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INT. JOHN MILLER'S APARTMENT - NIGHT
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The room is dark, lit only by the flickering of a muted television. John Miller sits on the edge of his bed, staring at an old photograph of his daughter.
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Act 1
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Scene 1:
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INT. JOHN MILLER'S APARTMENT - CONTINUOUS
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Action: John receives a phone call from Emily Harper. She has a lead on the case they’ve been working on.
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Dialogue:
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John: “What have you got, Emily?”
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Emily: “I found something... something big. Meet me at the old warehouse.”
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Camera: Close-up on John’s face as determination sets in.
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Music: The tension in the background score rises.
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Scene 2:
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EXT. OLD WAREHOUSE - NIGHT
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Action: John arrives at the warehouse, cautiously entering the abandoned building. Emily is already there, holding a folder.
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Dialogue:
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Emily: “This is it, John. This file could bring down Simmons.”
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John: “It’s not just about Simmons. This goes deeper than we thought.”
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Camera: Wide shot of the warehouse interior, filled with shadows.
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Act 2
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Scene 3:
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INT. HACKER’S DEN - NIGHT
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Action: Samuel Carter works on decrypting the files Emily found. The tension builds as they realize they are being traced.
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Dialogue:
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Samuel: “We’ve got company. They’re onto us.”
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Emily: “How much time do we have?”
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Samuel: “Not enough. Get ready to run.”
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Camera: Fast cuts between the computer screen and the characters’ faces.
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Music: The score intensifies, with quick beats and rising tension.
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Scene 4:
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EXT. CITY STREETS - NIGHT
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Action: John, Emily, and Samuel flee the hacker’s den as black SUVs approach. A high-speed chase ensues through the city streets.
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Dialogue:
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John: “We need to split up. Meet at the rendezvous point.”
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Emily: “Be careful, John.”
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Camera: Aerial shots of the chase, interspersed with close-ups of the characters.
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Act 3
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Scene 5:
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EXT. ABANDONED FACTORY - NIGHT
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Action: John confronts Simmons, who reveals a dark secret from John’s past. A standoff ensues.
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Dialogue:
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Simmons: “You think you can escape your past, Miller? You’re as dirty as the rest of us.”
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John: “I’m not running from it anymore.”
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Camera: Tight shots of their faces, building intensity.
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Music: A dramatic orchestral score plays, leading up to the climax.
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Scene 6:
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INT. EMERGENCY ROOM - NIGHT
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Action: After the confrontation, John is gravely injured and taken to the hospital. Emily and Rebecca arrive, facing the reality of John’s condition.
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Dialogue:
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Rebecca: “Dad, please don’t leave us. Not again.”
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John: “I’m sorry, Rebecca. I’m sorry for everything.”
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Camera: A poignant close-up of John’s hand holding Rebecca’s.
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Music: A slow, emotional melody plays, underscoring the scene’s sadness.
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Closing Sequence
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Fade Out:
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EXT. CITY SKYLINE - NIGHT
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The camera pans out from the hospital to the city, now quiet and still.
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Narration (V.O.):
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“In a city of shadows, the truth is never black and white.”
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Music: The closing theme plays, leaving viewers with a sense of unresolved tension.
End Credits
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Executive Producer: [YOUR NAME]
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Director: Carl Crane
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Writer: [YOUR NAME]
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Cinematography: Blanca Kemp
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Music: Marian Chase
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Production Company: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
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Date: August 29, 2060