Television Script

Title: Breaking Dawn
Genre: Drama/Thriller
Written by: [YOUR NAME]
Date: August 29, 2060
Draft: Final Draft

Cast of Characters

Fade In:
- EXT. CITY SKYLINE - NIGHT
  - The camera pans across a futuristic cityscape, illuminated by neon lights. The city is alive but tense, under the watch of towering skyscrapers.

Narration (V.O.):
- “In a city where shadows hide the truth, one man stands on the brink of redemption.”

Music: A tense, pulsating beat begins to play, heightening the sense of suspense.

CUT TO:
- INT. JOHN MILLER'S APARTMENT - NIGHT
  - 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.

Scene 1:
- INT. JOHN MILLER'S APARTMENT - CONTINUOUS
  - Action: John receives a phone call from Emily Harper. She has a lead on the case they’ve been working on.
  - Dialogue:
    - John: “What have you got, Emily?”
    - Emily: “I found something... something big. Meet me at the old warehouse.”
  - Camera: Close-up on John’s face as determination sets in.
  - Music: The tension in the background score rises.

Scene 2:
- EXT. OLD WAREHOUSE - NIGHT
  - Action: John arrives at the warehouse, cautiously entering the abandoned building. Emily is already there, holding a folder.
  - Dialogue:
    - Emily: “This is it, John. This file could bring down Simmons.”
    - John: “It’s not just about Simmons. This goes deeper than we thought.”
  - Camera: Wide shot of the warehouse interior, filled with shadows.

Scene 3:
- INT. HACKER’S DEN - NIGHT
  - Action: Samuel Carter works on decrypting the files Emily found. The tension builds as they realize they are being traced.
  - Dialogue:
    - Samuel: “We’ve got company. They’re onto us.”
    - Emily: “How much time do we have?”
    - Samuel: “Not enough. Get ready to run.”
  - Camera: Fast cuts between the computer screen and the characters’ faces.
  - Music: The score intensifies, with quick beats and rising tension.

Scene 4:
- EXT. CITY STREETS - NIGHT
  - Action: John, Emily, and Samuel flee the hacker’s den as black SUVs approach. A high-speed chase ensues through the city streets.
  - Dialogue:
    - John: “We need to split up. Meet at the rendezvous point.”
    - Emily: “Be careful, John.”
  - Camera: Aerial shots of the chase, interspersed with close-ups of the characters.

Scene 5:
- EXT. ABANDONED FACTORY - NIGHT
  - Action: John confronts Simmons, who reveals a dark secret from John’s past. A standoff ensues.
  - Dialogue:
    - Simmons: “You think you can escape your past, Miller? You’re as dirty as the rest of us.”
    - John: “I’m not running from it anymore.”
  - Camera: Tight shots of their faces, building intensity.
  - Music: A dramatic orchestral score plays, leading up to the climax.

Scene 6:
- INT. EMERGENCY ROOM - NIGHT
  - Action: After the confrontation, John is gravely injured and taken to the hospital. Emily and Rebecca arrive, facing the reality of John’s condition.
  - Dialogue:
    - Rebecca: “Dad, please don’t leave us. Not again.”
    - John: “I’m sorry, Rebecca. I’m sorry for everything.”
  - Camera: A poignant close-up of John’s hand holding Rebecca’s.
  - Music: A slow, emotional melody plays, underscoring the scene’s sadness.