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Hi.

I'm Alec.

Love these.

Make everything so much less...awkward.

Can I get you a drink?

I like your dress.

Look, I'm not here for small talk.

Oh.

Course not.

Who is?

With the latest upgrade, you can change people's clothing.

Yeah. Your outfit isn't the problem.

Well, you can also, um, make other amendments.

Excellent.

Good evening, Tara.

I have made some amendments.

No. Too young.

How about this?

-Taller. -I have made those changes.

- Too old. - Satisfied?

No. Not the nose. Smaller nose.

How does this look?

-Bit more hair. -Sure thing.

How about now?

Saved to your favorites.

Well, hello, boy.

It's nice to finally meet you.

I must say, I have been thinking about this,

you...

-all day. -Really?

I-I might say I've been pretty excited about this too.

But work takes up a lot of my focus,

-so it's nice to be able to-- -Yeah. I think we should

just stick to the script.

Yeah. Yeah, much better.

"I've...been

thinking about you all day."

Does the update change your voice?

- Yes, just head to-- - Got it.

- Voice changed. - Oh, there's a performance

-filter too--let's add that. -Performance feature added.

Yeah. That's a new feature.

Excellent. Let's start again.

Well, hello, boy.

It's nice to finally meet you.

I must say, I have been thinking about this,

about you...

all day.

I been thinking about you all day too.

Alec, are you satisfied with what you see?

I'll be seeing you again.

Good morning, Alec.

Please connect your EyeLight.

Watch today's headlines on your Eyeglass,

and remember, because privacy is key,

only you will see.

And--and that is your message now, isn't it?

That's the message you want to get over to people

to have that life they want.

One of the uses of digitization

is now maybe to... to start facilitating people

to live the life they want to live

rather than the life they had.

If we look back over decades or centuries,

society defines itself.

There's a contract between, uh, society and the individual

about, uh, how we live

and the protection that society affords people.

And we can reframe that and redesign that any way we like.

I have recognized that technology

is a way to deal with social alienation

and to help people become more connected.

"The Draw" is just one example of an immersive experience

which we can all share together.

Welcome to the city, Alec.

That was the Prime Minister talking exclusively to you,

and here's Perry and Mal with the entertainment news.

Welcome back, world. Your girl Perry

and your guy Mal here,

your favorite hostess of the mostess,

and today, we're here to talk to you about

all the wonderful things about the EyeLight upgrade!

What I found with the new EyeLight

is that I've not only upgraded like my life

- but also my friends. - Oh!

Because it's made them more interesting and better.

Like with performance mode, they're far more interesting

than they ever were. So please do write in...

Hi. I'm Alec.

You must be my 1 p.m.

So you're here for your new avatar.

If you could just stand

in the middle of the square for me...

And I will disconnect your EyeLight

for a moment.

Okay. If you'd like to look at me?

Avatar scanning.

Avatar scanning.

Avatar creation complete.

Sorry. What are you waiting on?

If you can just keep your eyes on me.

So what happens to the old ones then?

Uh, they are wiped and then disposed of.

So if you now lift up your Eyeglass,

you should be able to see your updated image.

Welcome, Clive.

Wow. It's very sexy, yes.

You'll see the clothes rack

next to you is full of outfit options,

and the image station is right behind your back.

Touch any item, and your avatar will update.

If you want to make any cosmetic changes,

just speak what you want into the mirror

and the avatar creation software will update it for you.

So everyone'll be able to see what I look like right now?

Everyone wearing an EyeLight

will be able to see your new avatar, yes.

So what about those who don't wear EyeLights?

Yeah, we're--we're working on that one.

How else can I assist you, Clive?

I brought some of my old things to be scanned for my library.

Great! I'll...

have your digital library backdated

with your new avatar and items.

Avatar scanning.

Avatar scanning.

Avatar creation complete.

Sorry. If you could just look at me.

Why are you staring at me?

Sorry, the system's just lagging.

Welcome, Kerry.

It's pretty impressive, isn't it?

Did you have far to travel today?

I'll be a minute.

-Alan. -Alec.

-That's not my name. -No, my name's Alec.

Look, we've got an issue with you.

I-I've met all my monthly targets already.

You take longer than every other AC,

and we've had more complaints recently about your--

-I'm just trying to be friendly. -Well, friendly is not

how people have been describing you.

We need every customer experience

to be positive and fast.

How else are we gonna get to 100%?

I just feel like the best way to show off the tech

is to try and make a connection.

But you make people feel uncomfortable,

or worse, offended.

Look, we can't have setbacks on the way to 100%.

-Yep. -Yeah?

So, stick to the script, turn them out quick...

-Like a computer. -Perfect.

You're a faster learner, Alan.

It's Alec.

Mate.

Mate.

Look, if you want the respect

and you wanna be seen as an asset, then...

you've gotta play the game.

I-I'm struggling.

I don't know how to build a connection with the clients.

I've--

Well, I think, Alec...

you can take comfort in the fact that it can't get any worse.

-So the only way is up. -Mm.

And don't worry about Tim.

Just follow me and you'll be all right.

Remember. Keep it calm, keep it cool, keep it quick.

And if someone comes in that you like the look of,

just copy their avatar to your favorites. Boom.

And listen.

When I'm running this place, and I will, I'll hook you up.

Oh, speaking of, Tara said that she had fun.

Said that she's keen to add you

to her regular rotation.

Mmm!

Thank you.

Um, I'm gonna take those to...upload.

-Yeah. -Will you look after my clients?

-Oh, yeah, sure. -Thanks, buddy.

With pleasure.

Boom!

Hi. Hi, what's your name?

-Kerry. -Kerry. Lovely to meet you.

I'm Zane. Um, I actually think this one's a bit nicer.

Scanning.

Scanning.

Scanning.

No forbidden items detected.

Cabinet 724 unlocked.

Items ready for disposal.

Incinerating.

Incinerating.

Sir!

You know I'm gonna have to take that.

I'll let you off with just a warning today,

but next time you won't be so lucky.

You'll find the digital copy in your EyeLight library.

Welcome home, Alec.

Here's what you missed.

Some are questioning, with regard to the digitization

of classic pieces of art and music,

can you explain to me and to the public viewing today

why you took that decision?

Yeah, absolutely.

Well, this broadcast is going out digitally.

That means that you and I are immortal.

That's never gonna go anywhere.

But there are priceless works of art, moments in time,

that have been lost forever,

like some of the earlier, uh, celluloid films

and actors there.

Um, digitization simply offers us an opportunity

to protect our legacy.

If you think about it as well,

the other thing that digitization does

is, uh, it allows transparency and free interrogation of facts.

- All the facts-- - Alec, you have

an incoming call from Esther.

Answer.

So, what are you up to tonight, my brother?

I'm just watching the news.

Me and some of the old unit are getting together tonight.

-In town? -Hell, no. For "The Draw."

I'm thinking, with our combat experience,

they might as well just give us the money now.

Do you think that's a good idea?

It's just a game.

Even you could join us.

I don't know the rules.

Well, just come and watch then.

You could do with some interaction.

Plus, I hear the EyeLight integration they're using

is pretty impressive.

All right.

Amazin'. I'll send you the invite.

Oh, and, um, Alec...

-Mm-hmm? -Have you got a 20

for the entry fee?

-See it as an investment? -What, like the other ones?

-I can--I can ask someone else. -I'll send it over.

Brother, I love you.

Half-brother.

Ooh!

Welcome to "The Draw," Alec.

Thank you for choosing to watch.

Want to win the jackpot? Why not be a player next time?

The Hunters are on the second clue.

Look, Terry, I can't see anyone.

-Are you sure they're here? -Mate, they're definitely here.

There's another team, north side.

Okay. Stat! Hold on, I'm coming, I'm coming.

We're coming. We're coming to you.

- Around the corner. - Hold on, I'm coming.

I'm coming!

You have been eliminated from the game.

- Terry, you bellend! - Better luck next time.

Mate, they just jumped out--what was I meant to do?

I cannot believe they've beat us.

Welcome, Alec.

- Here's what's been happening. - So I finally watched

- "The Draw" last night. - Oh, my gosh!

- I know--okay-- - Why did you not tell me?

I get all the hype now. I was absolutely gripped.

Could you just explain how... how the whole "Draw" runs?

Well, firstly, where have you been?

Um, but secondly, of course. Of course!

So obviously, when "The Draw" begins,

the timer starts, and you have eight hours

to survive this, right?

A target will be chosen, and that person then

has to basically survive those eight hours.

And then the Hunters have eight hours to find them.

It will start off at the first clue

which is basically to their general location,

where they are--that's when we find like what the arena is

and like, you know, in the city or is it down at the beach?

Or, like, that's kinda when we find that clue.

And then people start looking and searching.

Then if they survive, second clue comes up

where we find out about what they do, who they are,

like where they work, so it will obviously eliminate

loads of other people.

If they survive again, by the end of the day,

the third clue is given.

Now, this is where the detailed clue is given

on what they look like, and that's when the fun begins

because the Kill Zone also gets alerted.

What's just to stop people just going all guns blazing

-and killing everybody? -Fair question.

Because if you were to just to go all guns blazing

and you shoot the wrong person,

you get eliminated from the game.

-Ah. Yeah. -Also, you win nothing.

And we all want to win, everybody.

Can you hear me? Say yes!

Were you dead last night?

I was busy.

Oh!

Anyone I know?

Well, while you were busy last night,

EyeLights became free for everyone.

So supply's gonna have to support demand,

which means...

more ACs.

And who better to show them the ropes than this guy?

- I told you. - Can I have everyone's

-attention, please? -Play the game.

You eat enough shit

and you get the rewards in the end.

Can I have everyone's attention, please?

Oh, hold tight. Quimathy's about to monologue.

Right, everyone, so, as you'll no doubt expect

after the announcement, there are some changes.

But first of all,

we do have some new staff members joining us

to help with demand.

Secondly, "Draw" points can now be used for upgrades,

so please make sure and scan their EyeLights properly.

Also, get all physical photos to the upload team

as quickly as possible as carrying nondigital images

now comes with a prison sentence.

Seems a bit excessive, does it not?

Yes, it's interesting that you should be saying that, Brian,

considering how many items

you've been stealing from customers.

EyeLights cannot manipulate analog images.

We need you to be aligned with us

as we strive for the 100%.

There will be no exceptions.

Now, all this means

that we need to be quick with our clients.

Your customer approval ratings are everything

as we look to evaluate who's ready for promotion.

And currently top of the customer approval ratings is...

Zane.

Right. That's it, everyone.

We open in 15 minutes,

so to your stations.

Sorry, uh, you're not on the list.

Oh? There's been a mix-up at HQ.

Identification validated.

There's my details.

Perfect. Well, welcome, Jade.

Welcome, indeed.

Boom.

- Hi, Jade. - Hi.

Zane.

What can we do about her-- her hair?

We can make almost any changes to appearance.

Good. How long will that take?

-Should take about 30 minutes. -Perfect.

And I'll be back then to make some tweaks.

Samantha, step forward.

Hi. I'm Alec.

Avatar scanning.

We do have other options.

Which do you like?

-Done. -Avatar creation complete.

-Thank you. -Welcome, Faye.

Yeah, if you'd like to just step into the square for me.

They make the perfect couple, don't you think?

You like staring, don't you?

Excuse me?

If you don't wanna end up like...you need to be better.

-At staring? -At hiding.

I don't have anything to hide.

We're all hiding...

Alec.

Just...don't let them see.

Yeah, I've got a couple of things to take over to upload.

That's better, Alan.

How do you justify removing benefits from people?

Where's the benefit in that for those people?

Previously, uh, an individual

was given money to do with as they wished,

to support whatever situation they were in.

And how far did that actually get us?

Did that actually solve the problem?

I think we both know the answer to that, because

the problem didn't go away.

Alec, you have one new message from Tara.

...is that we will move you into

an urban accommodation...

Hello, boy. Are you free tonight?

And you will be able to freely engage with--

through the technologies-- with the experience

that we have decided collectively to engage in.

And now you're offering--

Does that really sound so bad?

Oh, that's a 35mm!

I haven't heard the sound for ages.

Thank you.

Good morning, Alec.

You have one new message from Esther.

Play message.

Uh, Alec! We were so close last night.

I was just feet away from earning the K-Zone.

Anyway, I'll meet you for lunch.

I need to ask you for a favor.

Eh.

Alec, please connect your EyeLight

to see today's updates.

Welcome, Alec.

Here's what's been happening.

We're here to talk about, well,

what the rest of the world is talking about--"The Draw."

- Whoo-whoo! - Let me hear it!

No, no, no, wait, wait a minute, wait a minute!

No, there must have been some sort of mix-up here!

I mean--I mean, I can find another job.

-Plus, there's income support. -Not anymore.

I still don't understand why you're evicting me!

Sir, you're in possession of illegal items,

which results in immediate relocation.

Well...

where are you taking me?

To a new purpose built facility.

-Thank you. -Yeah, I wouldn't thank me.

Why?

Ugh.

I've put some money into your account.

What?

Well, I'm guessing they've stopped your ex-service support

and that's why you wanted lunch.

Honestly, we were so close last night.

-It's only a matter of time-- -Esther, it's fine.

It's fine.

I'm supposed to be looking after you.

You're the one with the social problems.

-If Dad was here, he-- -Yeah, Dad's not here.

Yeah, but you know what he'd say if he was.

"In this world, takes heart to have hope."

Why do you never iron your clothes?

Maybe this is my avatar

and it's how I want the world to see me.

Yeah?

Now you definitely sound like Dad.

Uh, I've gotta get back.

-See ya. -All right.

Hey, Alec.

You free tonight?

They've upped the cash prize for "The Draw."

No, I'm busy.

Yeah. And I'm a reliable adult.

Hey, there's still time.

Yeah.

You're, uh, you're not wearing your EyeLight.

Yeah, sorry. I left it at my station.

You have to wear your EyeLight at all times.

And it says here you weren't connected at all last night.

Didn't realize it was that important.

We're all important, Alan.

Which is why we need to know where you are at all times.

We don't wanna have a problem like we did with Brian, do we?

I'd like to know where she's at at all times,

if you know what I mean.

You know...

with a few tricks, you can log into EyeLight feeds.

So when I land...

you can see the action.

-I've got a client. -Actually, mate, you don't.

There's been a few comments,

-so we're sending you to upload. -Eh?

Yeah, Tim's being a bit of a dick, but don't worry.

You can scan these for me and upload.

And before you say it...

you're welcome.

Text scanning.

Text scanning.

Due to rule 81, text redacted.

Hello, dear.

Are you okay?

Yeah, sorry, um, there's usually only one person

-in the square. -Oh, we can go one at a time,

if that's better.

No, no, that's fine. I can do you both together.

Do you wanna stand a little closer to each other, please?

Oh, with pleasure.

Right, uh, now what do we do?

Yeah, so if you turn on your EyeLights?

We don't have one.

Oh, if it's free, we'll have one.

-We'll have two. -Yeah. Ha.

- Oh! - Thank you. Thank you.

What do we do with these?

So, if you lift it up to your temple,

it should just attach.

-That's right. -Like that?

-Ohh! -That's you, causing trouble.

Oh, that makes a change, doesn't it?

-There you go. -Whoa!

It's so exciting!

And now you can change your outfit

by selecting clothes on the rail.

-Thank you, kind sir. -Welcome, Patricia.

Go on, then! Look at all this.

- It's amazing! - Welcome, George.

- Goodness me! - Can we just choose?

-Choose--or choose... -How can I assist you further?

That's nice.

Ah, thank you so much. My wife and I have had...

...a smashing time.

Please refrain from using expired language.

So, madam, can I just remind you that under the law,

marriage is forbidden, so any mention of--

Not for those with a permit.

Jade, could you check this, please?

They still allow us a physical permit.

Looks good to me.

-That's great. Thanks. -Thank you.

-Is there anything else? -Okay, sir, madam, nonetheless,

we would prefer if you didn't mention it in store.

I'll let you off with a warning this time.

- Okay, okay, okay. - Don't worry.

- We know the rules. - GEORGE:

Sorry. We do have to ask.

Don't worry about it.

Thanks very much, bonny lad. You've been really good.

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, haven't we?

We have. It's been lovely.

Bye-bye. - Bye.

Makes you feel icky inside, doesn't it?

I need a favor.

I need to update my avatar.

You got a free slot tomorrow?

-I think Zane's free. -I'm sure he is.

But what if I wanted someone who's more...

Precise?

Zane has the best sales record.

So you give everything to Zane?

I understand. He's useful.

You only have friends that are useful?

Anything that helps fill the bank balance.

So you're thinking about entering "The Draw" then?

And you're not?

I don't like playing other people's games.

So heroic. How's that working out for you?

How is it working out for you?

Do you ever just answer a question?

That's why you have all these problems.

I don't have any problems. I'm--

Weird. And annoying.

I'm just trying to connect.

I'm just trying to connect.

In this world, that's a good way to get yourself killed.

-You should just-- -What?

Be more like you?

Hmm.

Forget it.

I'll ask someone else.

4:30?

I can fit you in at 4:30.

4:30 then.

I challenge you on whether it's actually a game.

Uh, I believe it's now becoming part of our social fabric,

only it's becoming an immersive collective experience.

Prime Minister, there's no questioning

that "The Draw" has become something amazing.

Why do you think it's become what it has become?

Evidence supports the fact that it adds meaning

and it adds purpose to those individuals.

Well, well.

Fancy seeing you here.

Hello again.

How are you getting on with your new avatar?

I love it.

I'm noticing with it new opportunities

are presenting themselves to me every day.

Do you know they're offering monetary rewards

to report lawbreakers?

Good.

I'm pleased they're cracking down.

Well, I'm pleased you're enjoying your new avatar,

and, uh, I will report back to my manager.

You do that.

-Good night. -Bye-bye then.

I'm so sorry.

Let's get you inside.

- Lights. - Welcome home, Alec.

Welcome, Esther.

Don't give me that look.

I told you not to play.

What choice do I have, Alec?

And how did you afford the drink?

I'm sorry.

It's not supposed to be like this, is it?

Come.

See?

Just like Dad.

I'm not like Dad.

You know what'll happen if they catch you with that.

-They won't. -That's what Dad used to say.

I'll put your rent in tomorrow.

Esther.

Thanks, bruv.

- Good morning, Alec.

You have one mandatory message.

You have one new mandatory message.

Mandatory message: your rent is increasing.

Your rent is increasing by 20%.

Please connect your EyeLight to see details.

Avatar scanning.

-Can you add fire to my eyes? -Scanning.

When people see me, they're gonna be inspired.

-Scanning. -Mate, I just want my hair back.

-I'm ready. -Yeah. If you could stand

in the middle of the square, then, for me.

Please.

Avatar scanning.

Avatar creation complete.

Uh...no.

You usually take a lot longer than that.

Avatar creation complete.

I guess I decide people are worth the time.

Oh. Right.

And how do you decide that?

I look for their tells.

And what are my tells?

I can't see them.

Okay.

I guess I'll just stick with what I've got then.

Here.

I can't see them here.

You can finish this at my station, Jade.

I'm good.

I think I'm done.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

Nothing personal, mate, but,

I will have her.

I'm not interested.

Sure, you're not.

You're late.

It's 5 a.m. You're lucky I'm here.

This isn't where you murder people, is it?

Maybe.

So...

am I worth the time, Alec?

What are you doing?

I'm currently sitting on a bench with you.

I mean with me.

With Zane.

What's my use to you?

I just don't understand what game you're playing.

It's funny.

What you call a game... I see as survival.

I suck up to useful people

because I've seen what happens if you don't.

I'm not playing a game with you.

You're not?

Why not?

They'll kill you for having that camera.

Maybe not having a camera would kill me.

I think you're gonna ruin my plans.

Zane's watching your EyeLight feed.

I just thought you should know.

Zane only sees what I want him to see.

Why do you feel that the EyeLight

is such an enhancement to "The Draw"?

What the EyeLight has done for us is--is...

one, it's allowed for a much more immersive experience

on the part of the user, the actual player in the game.

And we'll just disconnect your old EyeLight.

Um...

our ability to upgrade the game,

upgrade the experience and improve the experience

both for the participants and for the watcher will go up,

and the speed at which we can implement those changes

will go up as well.

EyeLight paired.

Thank you, thank you,

thank you.

Oh. Bye, Tim.

Aw...Tim.

So, as your new manager...

No, please, stop it.

But seriously, as your new manager,

I am keen to keep the momentum going.

Now, I've been informed that we're due a lot of changes

that is gonna require the utmost secrecy from us all

including some really interesting integration

with "The Draw."

Therefore, from today,

all EyeLight staff will have their outside activity

monitored and logged.

It's a sacrifice, I know,

but the world we live in is changing rapidly,

and how exciting that we are on the front line, hey?

What, so even when we're in the toilet?

Anytime your EyeLight is off from now on

will be considered a breach of your employment contract.

And with costs rising,

I'm sure job security's your highest priority, Jeff.

Yeah? Good.

So, keep it calm,

keep it cool, keep it what?

-Quick. -Quick.

Some of you more than others.

So let's power through these numbers, people. Come on.

Alec, a word.

There are still multiple gaps in your EyeLight diary.

Most nights you're not even connected.

What are you doing?

Dreaming?

Okay.

I get it.

But there's only so much covering that I can do.

I need you to toe the line. Do it for me.

Well, you changed your plans last night.

No, I didn't. I just...

I really got into "The Draw."

Oh, good to know. I can check now.

Well, I better put on a nice show for you then.

Oh! Feisty.

I was...thinking about going for a walk this weekend.

Interesting. Anywhere I'd know?

Maybe.

Have you ever been to the beach?

That's forbidden.

There's nothing and nobody there.

Exactly.

Good luck getting past those checkpoints.

Apparently, there is a way.

If you can be in two places at once.

So there's having fun and there's stupidity.

Well, why did you come then?

Okay. But we can't go too far.

Gotta stay connected.

Well, we won't.

I've never been here before.

It's...

it's really something.

Yeah.

It's a different world.

So...

Why do you take pictures?

Same reason you draw, I suppose.

No, I draw 'cause it's useful.

-How so? -For forging.

For forging digital documents.

How else do you think I got my avatar qualification?

No way.

- No way. Mine took me years. - That's a shame.

Mine took me a week.

Ah. I don't think I wanted to know that.

You'd be amazed how easy it is to get what you want.

Get the right outfit and just...

walk confidently into a room.

Well, I should report you.

Yeah.

You should.

-You know, my dad used to draw. -Oh, yeah?

Yeah. He had this...

Expression. Motto.

"Takes heart to have hope."

That's cute.

Shame it's bullshit.

It wasn't to him.

My dad's life was...shit.

But he painted it.

He painted it.

They're still doing patrols around here.

We should go.

What do you think is happening?

I don't wanna know.

I wonder if there's anybody over there.

Alec, stop.

Don't even think about it.

Alec.

Alec!

We should get back.

And I've got to go and see Zane.

Oy, you. Come here.

Stand down, officers. This one's with me.

-How did you know? -Because when I went to yours

and you weren't there, I knew you'd be doing something stupid.

You have it on you, don't you?

Alec! You've gotta be more careful.

Why are you dressed like that?

They've called us back up.

All ex-military are now back in service.

They're posting us to foot all evacuated areas,

and that is why they're manning the checkpoints now.

-What, in your condition? -Oh, so now it's a condition?

Why have they done this?

Why do you think, Alec?

Esther, you can't.

-What choice do I have? -I have money.

I have orders.

There.

Finally got you home.

Let me know when you're safe.

They're blocking all communication, so...

-You remember what Dad says. -I will.

It's me that has to remind you, remember?

The question I do have to ask you is

this relocation of people, um, seems to be moving very swiftly.

Could you just explain to me

why you're moving so swiftly on this?

No, absolutely. Um...

We want to ensure that everyone can benefit

from the changes that we're bringing to society

and can engage fully with the technology, uh,

and therefore get the most out of the experience

that we have to offer.

The only way we can do that

is if we have physical proximity, uh...

So there seems to be no choice.

People are being told they're being relocated.

So, as you can see, the new model is embedded

deep into the side of the temple,

but not too deep, so don't worry.

But deep enough to allow seamless projection.

And if two of you or more have the EyeLight 2.0,

then you no longer need an Eyeglass.

And you lucky lot will be getting yours early

in the next few weeks.

So let's keep it CCQ, people.

Hey.

Do you think I'd look good in this?

I think you'd look good in anything.

How 'bout...

This?

Well, maybe not anything.

I cannot believe that they've left all this stuff here.

Why haven't they removed it?

They don't care about broken things.

See? Got rid of anything valuable.

Let's get it.

-But it's broken. -For now.

Where did you learn to do this?

Where I'm from, you get used to fixing broken things.

Okay. Ready?

We should find a different film next week.

-If we get through next week. -Alec.

Once they put those things in our heads, it's over.

That's why we need to make the most of now.

I can't.

With you.

You can't?

I have enough meaningless things in my life.

I don't need any more.

Wow.

That makes me feel special.

So what did you expect from this, then?

I just thought we were, you know,

helping each other get through this.

Maybe we can have a bit of fun...

I don't want to get through this.

Alec, just come and sit down.

Just watch the-- watch the film again.

There must be a way that we don't have to hide.

Alec, we cannot live in your delusions!

This...

this is the delusion.

These moments were real.

I don't see why we can't have our own.

Absolutely gripped the whole time.

-Right? -When she was hiding...

-Oh, my God! -...and you could see everybody

circling and circling and circling...

- I know! - ...but not finding her.

Please take each other's hands.

Marriage is a full and voluntary commitment

to the exclusion of all others

and entered into in hope and desire

that it is for life.

With the authority vested in me,

I pronounce you husband and wife.

You may kiss the bride.

So what did you think of that film?

Yeah, that one was my favorite.

So, mister,

now that you have me all to yourself,

what happens next?

I think we need to go on honeymoon.

Oh, yeah? Where are you gonna take me?

Well, the island over from the beach, obviously.

Yeah, of course you are.

Ooh! What about wedding presents?

What ya want?

Well, I'd love an enlarger.

I would like you to have an enlarger too.

Yeah. Good idea.

Well, I meant a photo enlarger.

I don't know what you were thinking about.

No, I'd like to see them developed.

Well, that's the problem with film.

You have no idea if they're any good or not.

That's the mystery.

We forgot wedding speeches.

Oh, well...

Is this thing on? One, two.

Even in the darkest days...

in a world full of wicked people,

wicked ways...

from the moment you caught my gaze...

I knew you'd have my heart.

Always.

Oh. It's Zane.

You know, even though it was just pretend...

it was nice to know what it would have felt like.

You do know it was just pretend, right?

Please take each other's hands.

Marriage is a full voluntary commitment.

It's nice to know what it would have felt like.

And entered into with hope and desire

that it is for life.

You know, even though it was just pretend...

With the authority vested in me,

I pronounce you husband and wife.

You may kiss the bride.

You do know it was just pretend, right?

Well, hello, boy.

I'm so glad that you messaged me.

And here you are.

Someone's trained you well.

Thanks.

As a reward, I'm gonna bring forward your EyeLight upgrade.

Thanks.

-But I'm happy to wait. -Oh, no, no, no.

-I insist. -I would really appreciate

-a bit more time. -Told you if you follow me,

I'll look after you.

- I just-- - Alec.

I need you to toe the line.

So, I've booked you in for tomorrow.

Zane.

-I need to tell you something. -What? Need a break?

Last night's post "Draw" activities wear you out?

-I can't see you anymore. -What?

Why?

What, to him?

This isn't possible.

I'll show this to HQ.

You could.

But tell me...

How's that stolen avatar collection of yours?

Oh.

You sure you wanna do this?

Yeah.

I am.

Well...

So what else can you forge?

Mm, qualifications,

travel permits, IDs.

-Military? -Sure.

Huh.

What about uniforms?

Got a couple.

I didn't wanna--

I didn't wanna know that.

And Zane?

We shouldn't be worried he's gonna report us?

No. He won't wanna risk the promotion.

So why did you forge our license?

Alec, please look at your Eyeglass.

Everyone, we have breaking news.

So exciting. Oh, my gosh!

"The Draw" is now taking it to the next level.

Next level! Like totally next level.

We've gone from virtual reality to--wait for it--

-reality. -Mortal combat.

You can actually die now in "The Draw."

This is so exciting.

This isn't happening for pretend anymore.

-Oh, my goodness! -This is real life!

-I know! -But our constants have changed,

-haven't they? -Yes, they have.

It's the ex-military and unemployed

that compete in these contests.

And these arenas are in very specific locations

where we've had evacuations,

so it's a rejuvenation project as well.

Jeff.

I told you good things were coming.

Uh, we use the military.

There is a combative element to the game.

So it makes absolute sense to use people

whose skill set, uh, can be deployed to great effect there.

Um, as to the unemployed, well,

this is an opportunity to provide purpose

to those who have none.

And as we celebrate our new reality show

based on "The Draw,"

we've made some updates to the online game version as well

so you get a real sense of the danger.

But don't worry. They're just controllers.

But they do tickle a little

if you get hit.

Boom! Ha ha ha ha!

See? It works great.

Did you clear your head?

I'm out of film.

A promotion's come up,

so...

are you ready to come back

and rejoin the inner circle?

I thought I already was part of the inner circle.

You can't play yourself out of this one.

You'll be protected, and if you say no...

the more I have to investigate things.

And I don't think we want that...do we?

And before you retort...

I've deleted all those avatars.

What about Alec?

It's you that we want, Jade.

If I say yes...

...then you don't force Alec to get the upgrade.

We all have to get the upgrade. There's no choice in the matter.

I thought you were all-powerful, Zane.

Okay.

I'll find a way to take him off the upgrade list.

Deal?

Deal.

Good.

I've put you in for tomorrow.

I'm really looking forward to working together again.

Toodle-oo.

How do we get to the island?

I can't.

I've gotta be here for Esther.

Yeah, you do.

- You left early. - I got called into HQ.

No sign of Esther yet.

Where's your--

What have you done?

I didn't have a choice.

-We always have a choice. -Some of us don't.

Alec.

Alec!

Good night.

Night.

Update complete.

Hello, Jade. I am your new EyeLight assistant.

Is there anything I can help you with today?

No, I'm good, thank you.

Have you ever thought about changing your hair color?

-No, not really. -Blond, perhaps.

Shall we try it?

I have made some additional changes.

Do you like it?

The EyeLight picked it.

Do you like it?

Hmm.

Yeah.

Jade, I have noticed a change in your pulse.

This is normally associated with a lower mood.

Would you like me to add a happiness enhancement?

Sure.

Oh. We should go around.

- Why? - Oh...

What do you see?

I see only you.

Alec, to avoid being reported, please reconnect your EyeLight.

Jade.

Yes, honey.

How do I wake you?

However you like, darling.

Why did you put money into my account?

I received it after entering.

-Entering? -To "The Draw."

-No. -Anyone can play now.

And they pay you for it. They've expanded it to the city,

which means Esther's coming home.

Play "Draw" headlines.

So "The Draw"--wait for it--

can now be played anywhere

by anyone. So good!

It's what we've been saying all along.

- I don't believe this. - I know, it's like

they were listening to us, Mal!

Eyeglass off.

I knew you'd be proud. Thank you for supporting me.

I didn't say that!

Thank you for sacrificing so much for us.

Should we head to work, darling?

Yeah. Let's go to work.

Jade, listen to me. Stop!

You are currently interrupting Jade's reality.

-Please step aside. -Jade, listen to me.

Listen to me. Can you hear me?

We estimate the nearest officers

-are two minutes away. -Well, call them!

-Jade, this is insane! -My user's speech software

will resume when she's no longer in physical danger.

Listen to me.

Jade, you need to wake up.

Darling...

let's buy us a bigger house.

Oh, babe, That would be wonderful.

The technology works so well!

-See? Look at that! -Player eliminated.

Direct kill message to the brain--boom.

Beautiful. No clean-up.

Ah-ah!

You need to get with the program like Jade.

Jade? Have you seen the state of her?

Have you seen the state of all of them?

Oh, yeah, raise your voice as much as you like,

but unless I decide, nobody can see you.

How am I supposed to do my job, Zane, if nobody can see me?

Ah, yes. About that.

I'm afraid, due to your noncompliance,

we're gonna have to terminate your contract.

-You can't do that. -Actually, I can.

Don't worry. I'll look after her.

-Take him away. -Jade, I'm gonna come for you!

I'm gonna come to your apartment!

Which is where? See, you never did get very far, did you?

All the best on your next venture.

Toodle-oo.

- Call Jade. - Call declined.

-Call Jade. -Call declined.

-Call Jade. -Alec, this user

is no longer available to you.

Alec, your bank balance is too low

to cover your rent payments.

Earn extra money by playing in "The Draw."

Late payments can result in relocation.

Alec, did you know tomorrow's "Draw" grand prize

-is 10 million? -Fine. Enter.

Congratulations, Alec. You have now entered "The Draw."

Alec, you have one new mandatory message.

Hey, Alec. Listen, mate,

no hard feelings and all.

But I did say that I would look after you,

and I have.

I've got your next role for you.

You're welcome, and good luck.

Boom!

- Delete. - Alec Michael Turner,

you are tomorrow's target for "The Draw"!

So exciting! Congratulations!

Don't worry. We won't tell anybody.

EyeLight securing.

EyeLight securing.

Your EyeLight is secure.

Welcome, everyone to today's round of "The Draw."

The timer has started for our target,

and if they can survive until 5 p.m. this evening,

the prize of 10 million will be theirs.

Let's begin.

So, guys, as you know, the timer has started,

and we will be with you throughout the entire day

to like figure out what's gonna happen.

- We are so excited. - We're gonna be

live streaming and giving you guys a firsthand account

as we watch this all together.

- It's gonna be so good. - Send us, text us,

tell us who you think it's gonna be.

Tell us where you think it's gonna be.

Well, we already know that

'cause our first clue has gone out.

- True. - And we're in a city!

Oh, my gosh, you've been saying

you wanted it to be somewhere exciting, right?

Like, this is really cool, right?

Well, suddenly, you've got a lot more people,

you've got bigger buildings.

We've got transport and cars and other things like that

- which is gonna be crazy. - I know!

'Cause you never had that before!

Now we've got sewers. We've got so many places

-that this person can hide. -Where do you think

they're gonna hide, guys? Like, I don't know.

Like, there's actually so many more opportunities

I feel like, and people can hide

like genuinely like in the crowds, like if...

You don't work here anymore.

Plus, I think you need to hide.

I'm not hiding.

You need to leave.

I'm not going anywhere.

What's the matter, Zane? I thought they couldn't see me.

I can't override the game, Alec.

I'll have you escorted out again.

But that would draw attention...

and we are right in the middle of the Kill Zone.

Alec,

you being here is putting us all in danger.

Then you better reveal me.

You know I can't.

They'll send a kill shot to my EyeLight immediately.

Then leave me to do my job...

mate.

And here is the second clue.

If I have a date with a potential mate,

I might head to this shop

where they could give my look or hair a chop.

So we're now at the halfway point

-and the target's still alive! -Yeah, I know! How crazy.

They're doing very, very well, so...

Very, very well. Do you think they are

going to survive for the third and final clue?

Do you think we'll even hear the third and final clue?

- I don't even know. - I don't know.

The second clue, to me, was quite obvious.

I think if you really thought about it,

you'd be able to find them with that.

Uh, can...

can I help you at all?

Yeah. I wanna update my look.

Certainly, sir.

What would you like to change?

Would you like to step into the square?

It's okay.

I'll come back later.

There are 30 minutes remaining.

Here is our third and final clue.

A bearded guy with bags under the eye

and one is about medium high.

So we can confirm the third clue

-has been released. -Oh, my gosh, I am literally--

My pulse is like racing!

Yeah. And we've got half an hour.

Half an hour. But I think this is so specific,

like I think I may have even interacted with this person.

-Oh, really? -Well, yeah.

I have a pretty good idea of what they look like.

But what is so exciting is that the Kill Zone is now live.

We're hitting the crunch now.

We are literally there,

and I could not be more excited!

Player eliminated.

Player eliminated. Player eliminated.

Oh, my gosh, hang on--okay! Oh, wait, so he's cracked!

That's him. That's him! He's running!

-That's him. Is that him? -No, I don't think that's him.

No, no, that's not the guy.

- What? - No, no, no, the target's

still alive--we've got two minutes to find him.

So, wait. Who else is left in the Kill Zone?

EyeLight Read error.

EyeLight read error.

EyeLight read error.

Error...error.

Esther, it's me! No!

Player eliminated.

Ten, nine,

eight, seven,

six, five,

four, three,

two, one.

The timer has expired.

Congratulations, Alec Michael Turner.

You have survived "The Draw."

You are the winner.

-Congratulations. -Congratulations!

Enjoy your winnings. You deserve every single

-penny of that. -Yay!

Oh, my God. I don't know how we're gonna top that

tomorrow night, but somehow we're gonna try.

So tune in tomorrow, but, wow, what an ending.

- So excited. - Could be you.

It could be!

There are a number of social taboos

that we've now removed that have upped the ante

for certain sections of the population

that want a slightly different experience.

So, uh, what is acceptable in society

really is defined by that society.

We've been elected on a certain mandate

to deliver that democratically.

Um, thousands of years ago,

gladiators would compete in the arena

for plaudits, prizes, what have you.

Now, we moved away from that.

That's not to say that it's right or that it's wrong.

Uh, it's just our society changed,

moved away from that.

Our society is changing again again,

because that's what people want to happen.

And all we're really doing here, I guess,

is we're simply reframing freedom.

Welcome, Jade.

Alec.

You can see me?

They're fixing my EyeLight tomorrow.

She would have killed you.

You should have let her.

I didn't shoot.

When I saw that picture, I knew it was you.

I couldn't let her kill you.

Thank you.

For the photos.

What is it that you want?

You.

I want you.

So it's a simple meet and greet.

We just show off the winner and congratulate him.

How are we coming along with signups

for "The Draw"?

It's our best day yet.

Very good.

Alec, congratulations.

Sir, I've been here the whole time.

Clearly.

I mean, I went for a bathroom break,

but the officers inside told me they'd cover it.

Which officers inside?