The series follows Madeline Archer (played by Nicole Mattox), a precise and guarded assassin who takes on dangerous contracts to protect her younger sister. Her life takes a chaotic turn when she is hired to eliminate Hayden Kent (played by Seth Edeen), an incorruptible District Attorney who turns out to be her first love.
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As Madeline tracks Hayden, the mission transforms into a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game where she must choose between her lethal duty and the man she still loves, all while uncovering the truth behind her sister's disappearance.
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Lead Cast: Nicole Mattox as Madeline Archer and Seth Edeen as Hayden Kent.
Format: Short-form vertical drama consisting of approximately 80–100 episodes.
Key Tropes: "Kill Your Ex," Forbidden Love, and Strong Female Lead.
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As Madeline tracks Hayden, the mission transforms into a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game where she must choose between her lethal duty and the man she still loves, all while uncovering the truth behind her sister's disappearance.
Series Details
Lead Cast: Nicole Mattox as Madeline Archer and Seth Edeen as Hayden Kent.
Format: Short-form vertical drama consisting of approximately 80–100 episodes.
Key Tropes: "Kill Your Ex," Forbidden Love, and Strong Female Lead.
#TheHitwoman #ReelShort #NicoleMattox #SethEdeen #ActionRomance #ForbiddenLove #AssassinTrope #ExesToLovers #MustWatchDrama #ShortFormSeries #TrendingNow #TikTokDrama
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00:00:07Senator Dobson.
00:00:08Give it a hand.
00:00:14So, what's your name?
00:00:17I guess it wouldn't hurt to tell you my name.
00:00:21Since you're a dead man walking.
00:00:26Oh!
00:00:29I'm the Crimson Killer.
00:00:40I'm the best assassin in New York.
00:00:44And I'm always one step ahead.
00:00:47Someone just killed the senator.
00:00:48The district attorney is on his way.
00:00:50The new DA just got sworn in today.
00:00:52He'll be too busy partying to investigate anything.
00:01:03So, the Crimson Killer strikes again?
00:01:05District attorney.
00:01:06The senator was last seen with a woman.
00:01:08All right, we'll close all the exits.
00:01:09No mention no one goes to interact.
00:01:12Do you just say a woman?
00:01:17After her.
00:01:18Stop right there!
00:01:21Stop right there!
00:01:25That way.
00:01:30Sir, we can take over.
00:01:31No.
00:01:35I made a promise that I would protect this city.
00:01:39I never go back on my word.
00:01:41Come on, boys.
00:01:42We got a killer to catch.
00:01:46My nemesis is Hayden Kent.
00:01:49The only man I've ever loved.
00:02:01Okay.
00:02:02I have something to show you.
00:02:04Show me.
00:02:05Okay.
00:02:06Put your hands up.
00:02:14Penny, this is a promise to you.
00:02:16I'm always going to take care of you and everyone else that needs it.
00:02:20I'm never going to let them get away with what they did to you.
00:02:26I love it.
00:02:33Hayden!
00:02:35Did you just sleep with the Archer girl?
00:02:37Oh, my God.
00:02:39Her dad is an alcoholic and a gambling addict.
00:02:43Get her out of my house or she's going to ruin us.
00:02:47Mom, are you serious?
00:02:48What the...
00:02:52I'm so sorry.
00:02:54I'm so sorry.
00:02:54Please don't hurt him again.
00:02:56Stay away from my son, you little tramp.
00:02:59The best thing you could do for Hayden is to disappear and never show your face again.
00:03:05Maddie, no.
00:03:07Wait, Maddie.
00:03:09Maddie.
00:03:10Oh, I'm sorry.
00:03:11I'm listening.
00:03:11I'm listening.
00:03:12I'm listening.
00:03:14Why don't you just try to get some sleep, okay?
00:03:18This is her last round of treatment, right?
00:03:20Yes.
00:03:20Your sister will be out of here in no time.
00:03:23She's lucky to have you.
00:03:24You know, I'm the lucky one.
00:03:27Katie is all I have left in the world.
00:03:29If I have to take lives so she can keep hers, so be it.
00:03:35A word.
00:03:41What the hell are you doing here?
00:03:43Dante, you swore to me you would keep my sister out of this life.
00:03:46I had to congratulate my best assassin in person.
00:03:50Dobson's your third kill this night.
00:03:52I can't last.
00:03:54Katie's recovered.
00:03:55I don't need your charity anymore.
00:03:57I'm done.
00:03:58Need?
00:03:59Since when was this about your needs?
00:04:03Help!
00:04:05Monster!
00:04:13Matty, look.
00:04:14Your friends are so good with guns.
00:04:17Such a brave little girl.
00:04:19Just beat cancer.
00:04:21Sure would be a shame if she lost her life after that.
00:04:31You said Dobson would be my last.
00:04:33You said that to me.
00:04:34And I wish she could have been.
00:04:35But someone threw a wrench into my plans.
00:04:40Your last target.
00:04:42And I do mean it this time.
00:04:44Take him out.
00:04:45You're free.
00:04:47Who is it?
00:04:49District Attorney Hayden Kent.
00:04:55No, not him.
00:04:58No, I just, I can't, I can't take this case.
00:05:01You can't or you won't.
00:05:05Incompetence and disobedience mean the same thing to me, Matty.
00:05:15I'm having second thoughts about going after the DA, that's all.
00:05:18Second thoughts?
00:05:20I raised you better than that.
00:05:27Where's my dad?
00:05:28Your dad's gone, kid.
00:05:31You're with me now.
00:05:33Do as I say.
00:05:34I'll protect you.
00:05:46I got it.
00:05:49Matty, I won't let you down.
00:05:51Good.
00:05:51You have a lot on the line.
00:06:00Oh, God.
00:06:01I'm so sorry, Hayden.
00:06:02The next time I see you, we'll be down the barrel of a gun.
00:06:14All right, Crimson, your target is the DA hosting a charity gala.
00:06:18Neutralize him.
00:06:21I have to do this for my sister.
00:06:44Mr. Kent, what's going on?
00:06:45Are you all right?
00:06:47I apologize, gentlemen.
00:06:48I need it somewhere.
00:06:51What the hell are you doing?
00:06:52Hayden, Kent is the other way.
00:06:54What is wrong with me?
00:06:56I've never lost my cool on a job before.
00:06:58Get back in there now.
00:07:00I'm just waiting on your opening, Dante.
00:07:09Whoa, whoa, miss.
00:07:09You can't be here.
00:07:15Hey, stop!
00:07:21You bitch!
00:07:22Identify yourself!
00:07:33You have about five seconds to tell me who you are and why you're following me.
00:07:38It really is him.
00:07:40My Hayden.
00:07:44No.
00:07:45I can't let him recognize me.
00:07:47Ow!
00:07:49Answer me!
00:07:50Or I'm going to hurt you.
00:07:51You wouldn't hurt a fly.
00:07:54What the hell are you talking about?
00:07:56Kill him now or a bullet goes into your little sister's head.
00:08:01I'm sorry.
00:08:03Hayden.
00:08:04Wait.
00:08:09Addy.
00:08:14Addy.
00:08:16I'm Addy.
00:08:17It's you.
00:08:19I'm Addy.
00:08:20How is this possible?
00:08:22I have to go.
00:08:24Open the door now.
00:08:26Open the door.
00:08:26Open the door.
00:08:30Yes?
00:08:32Wait.
00:08:32You're the district attorney.
00:08:34Can I help you?
00:08:35Mr. Kent, sir?
00:08:36You need to leave.
00:08:37There's a woman here, armed and dangerous.
00:08:39We think she's an assassin.
00:08:41Did you see her, sir?
00:08:43Yeah, sure did.
00:08:49Red dress, right?
00:08:51Red dress, right?
00:08:52Yeah, so I run that way.
00:08:54But we just came from...
00:08:56Anyway, thank you for your concern.
00:08:58Good luck finding her.
00:08:59I can't wait to hear the kid in his hands.
00:09:06So, are you going to explain to me why my security team is chasing down my ex-girlfriend?
00:09:12I'm sorry.
00:09:13I think you have the wrong person.
00:09:18Madeline Archer, do you know how long it's been?
00:09:23Crimson, what the hell is going on?
00:09:25Do you copy?
00:09:27Maddie!
00:09:29Okay, look.
00:09:30I don't know you.
00:09:32You don't know me.
00:09:33Got it?
00:09:34No.
00:09:36You're the one here chasing me.
00:09:38Ten years and I recognize you right away, even underneath the mask.
00:09:42Let go of me.
00:09:45Madeline, what the hell do you think you're doing?
00:09:48I never broke my promise.
00:09:50I've done everything I can to make you safe.
00:09:53I never stopped loving you.
00:09:55You know, Maddie, think about your sister.
00:10:01Would you die for me?
00:10:03Huh?
00:10:04What do you...
00:10:06Maddie, is that her?
00:10:09He says you love me.
00:10:12That you want to help me.
00:10:15Would you die for me?
00:10:20I...
00:10:28If I stay, I'll only destroy you.
00:10:31Hayden, I can't let that happen.
00:10:36Mr. Kent, you're back on in two.
00:10:38Copy?
00:10:39Forget that.
00:10:40I need you to look someone up.
00:10:41But, sir, everyone's been waiting for your speech about the Crimson Killer.
00:10:45I need you to find out everything you can about Madeline Archer.
00:10:48With the best teams on it, I don't care how much it costs.
00:10:52Maddie, we made a promise to each other.
00:10:54I'm not letting you disappear on me this time.
00:11:09Relax.
00:11:11I'm just here to talk.
00:11:13If this is about the DA...
00:11:14Of course it's about the fucking DA.
00:11:16You walked into a room with him, and he walked out alive.
00:11:20How the fuck does that happen?
00:11:24Guards, there are too many witnesses.
00:11:26Come on, Dante.
00:11:27I need you to trust me here.
00:11:30I've never let you down before.
00:11:44Well, everyone has their off days.
00:11:49But don't disappoint me again.
00:11:54Fabian.
00:11:56Maddie's special gift.
00:12:12Maddie's special gift.
00:12:21No, Katie!
00:12:35Betty, where have you been?
00:12:37We're super late.
00:12:39Dante went after my fucking sister.
00:12:44You're safe.
00:12:45But how long until Dante changes his mind?
00:12:51I can't let my history with Hayden slow me down.
00:12:55I have to kill him before he becomes a liability.
00:12:59I'm looking for Madeline Archer.
00:13:27He's with me.
00:13:29He's with me.
00:13:49Are you stupid?
00:13:51What are you doing here?
00:13:52You are New York's district attorney.
00:13:54If anyone finds you here...
00:13:56I'm giving you an invitation.
00:14:04He walked into a viper's nest just to give me a party invite?
00:14:11How'd you even find me?
00:14:13Well, that's confidential.
00:14:16This bar is run by a notorious crime boss named Dante.
00:14:19You're not safe here.
00:14:22You need to get out of here while you still can.
00:14:24If only you knew, Hayden.
00:14:29I can't read.
00:14:30Look, my office is looking for an aid.
00:14:35I'm a killer, Hayden.
00:14:38Our paths aren't meant to cross.
00:14:41Oh, no.
00:14:42The hitman's watching us.
00:14:46Finish the job, Crimson.
00:14:48Or I'm turning Hayden Kent into an open bounty.
00:14:52Up for grabs.
00:14:54Maddie, what's wrong?
00:15:11Gunman's 7 o'clock.
00:15:12This should block his shot.
00:15:14And find me some time.
00:15:24I can disarm the killer.
00:15:26I just can't have Hayden's seat.
00:15:31Do you trust me?
00:15:33Uh-huh.
00:15:34On the count of three,
00:15:36close your eyes.
00:15:37And I want you to keep them closed
00:15:40until I say so.
00:15:44Okay.
00:15:46Awesome.
00:15:48One, two, three.
00:16:14Got it.
00:16:18Shit, he saw.
00:16:23What the hell?
00:16:25My contract.
00:16:26My chief.
00:16:30If you really meant to kill him,
00:16:32you would have done it yesterday.
00:16:33Your gun's so soft.
00:16:35Deep inside, you know you can pull the trigger.
00:16:38So I'll do it.
00:16:39Keep the perfect streak for the Crimson Killer.
00:16:43Not today, you won't.
00:16:48Tell me what you know about the Crimson Killer.
00:16:51Well, uh, dear lover boy.
00:16:55Seems like I just sound liberal.
00:16:57No.
00:16:58I can't die yet.
00:16:59I need to protect my sister.
00:17:00Any business you have is between you and me.
00:17:02She's innocent.
00:17:03Justice really is blind.
00:17:05Blind as a bat.
00:17:07Do you really think your precious Maddie
00:17:09just grew a bartender?
00:17:15No.
00:17:17Maddie, tell me it's not true.
00:17:19No.
00:17:20You put me in witness protection.
00:17:23Or Angela Crimson Killer.
00:17:26No, you won't.
00:17:37I swore an oath to justice, and today...
00:17:42I plan on serving it myself.
00:17:56He shot the hitman to save me.
00:18:00We could run.
00:18:11Who knew our perfect district attorney
00:18:13was an adrenaline junkie?
00:18:15You shot him.
00:18:17I've very lapsed in judgment.
00:18:19So what are you gonna do?
00:18:23I, uh...
00:18:24I'm gonna pass it off to my staff.
00:18:26Someone else will take care of it.
00:18:28But that's not what concerns me.
00:18:32What concerns me is you, Maddie.
00:18:36No.
00:18:38Does Hayden know I'm the Crimson Killer?
00:18:40Look, criminals say all sorts of shit
00:18:42when they're cornered, so...
00:18:44I'm not talking about the Crimson Killer.
00:18:48I'm talking about you, Maddie.
00:18:50You know, for a barb, mate...
00:18:53You're a suspiciously good fighter.
00:18:56I grew up on the street.
00:18:57It's basic self-defense.
00:18:58Yeah, it's a basic self-defense
00:19:00to take out assassins
00:19:01while doing lap dances.
00:19:03Huh?
00:19:04I'm the DA.
00:19:06I kept up in the office all day.
00:19:08It's very rare
00:19:09that I get to see action like this.
00:19:17You're good, Maddie.
00:19:20You're damn good.
00:19:22I could use someone like you
00:19:23to want you to go back.
00:19:25Of all people, you...
00:19:28You want me?
00:19:29I never stopped wanting you.
00:19:32Together, we could take down...
00:19:36We could take down the Crimson Killer.
00:19:41Don't disappoint me again, Crimson.
00:19:44I'm sorry.
00:19:46Maddie.
00:19:47How could I be so fearless?
00:19:50I'm the Crimson Killer.
00:19:51He's the DA.
00:19:52The best I'll ever be for him
00:19:54is a closed case.
00:19:56Stop right there!
00:20:00You walked right into our trap.
00:20:04Ready when you are, Hayden.
00:20:08Sorry, who the hell are you?
00:20:09Detective Annabelle Dorsett,
00:20:11lead investigator
00:20:12under district attorney Hayden Kent.
00:20:14No.
00:20:15Did Hayden set me up?
00:20:17You're not going anywhere, scum.
00:20:20Someone just got shot
00:20:22in Dark Hays Club,
00:20:22and I have a sneaking suspicion
00:20:24that you're the perp.
00:20:26You're going to make for
00:20:27the perfect witness
00:20:27in Hayden's investigation.
00:20:30We're working together.
00:20:32Of course we are.
00:20:33Me and Hayden
00:20:34are the perfect duo.
00:20:36I'm practically his other half.
00:20:38So Hayden never needed me.
00:20:40It was all a lie
00:20:41to further his career.
00:20:42Okay, look.
00:20:43I have a younger sister
00:20:44who's here.
00:20:44What up, criminal?
00:20:52Hands off.
00:20:54Hayden.
00:20:56Look.
00:20:56I caught your shooter.
00:20:57Illegal detainment.
00:20:59Excessive use of force.
00:21:00Must I go on?
00:21:02Detective Dorsett,
00:21:03I have warned you once.
00:21:04You only have this job
00:21:05because your dad is the governor.
00:21:07Stay out of my way.
00:21:08Well, there were two sets
00:21:09of prints on the gun,
00:21:10so I figured we'd just check hers
00:21:12just in case.
00:21:12She is not involved.
00:21:14Uncuff her right now.
00:21:15You don't know that.
00:21:16It's not like you shot the assassin.
00:21:18And what if I did?
00:21:20Is he protecting me?
00:21:22I, Hayden,
00:21:23can't shot the assassin.
00:21:24If you have any questions,
00:21:25you can speak to my lawyer.
00:21:27Me.
00:21:30Wait, you can't do that.
00:21:32There's no way you killed him.
00:21:34And that would avoid
00:21:35your entire investigation.
00:21:36You would have to give up
00:21:38prosecuting the case.
00:21:39I didn't take this job
00:21:40because I care about my reputation.
00:21:44I took this job
00:21:45because I care about justice.
00:21:48Now, if you would excuse me,
00:21:50I have a civilian to attempt.
00:22:07You trashy little whore.
00:22:09I'm not letting anyone
00:22:10take Hayden away from me.
00:22:18Daddy?
00:22:21I need you to take care
00:22:22of someone.
00:22:46I'm supposed to be killing him
00:22:48and here I am,
00:22:49letting him take care of me.
00:22:51That's a distant moment.
00:22:58Now,
00:23:00tell me who you really are.
00:23:04Are you a part of Dante's operation?
00:23:08Maddie,
00:23:08I'm the district attorney.
00:23:10I have tools at my disposal
00:23:11that the police aren't even privy to.
00:23:14Maddie,
00:23:15I can keep you safe.
00:23:17What if it's worse than that?
00:23:19Hayden,
00:23:20you have to stay away from me.
00:23:22So it's best for both of us
00:23:23it's safer that way.
00:23:28Okay.
00:23:31But after it's not.
00:23:41I'm sorry,
00:23:42I'm sorry, Hayden.
00:23:42In the morning,
00:23:43we go back to being enemies.
00:24:11It's not really a good time, Dante.
00:24:12Why? Have you too much fun at your sleepover?
00:24:21Who do you have out there?
00:24:23You led the DA right to our hideout.
00:24:26And killed one of our own.
00:24:28Give me one good reason I shouldn't plug you right now.
00:24:32Shots ready, Dante.
00:24:36I can't do this.
00:24:39I am a murderer, and Hayden swore an oath to take me down.
00:24:43I'm working him.
00:24:45Dante, you think I'm stupid enough to kill without getting intel first?
00:24:49What did you just say?
00:24:51He's got big cut names.
00:24:53Dante, I swear, I can figure it out. You just have to trust me.
00:24:56Did I train you to think?
00:24:58I make the rules, Crimson.
00:25:00And I want him neutralized.
00:25:03Kill him, or I start working your sister.
00:25:10Don, please, please, don't beat me. Keep going, please.
00:25:14Do it.
00:25:18Again.
00:25:27Again.
00:25:33Again!
00:25:41I'll kill the DA.
00:26:01You have until midnight, Crimson.
00:26:04Neutralize Hayden Kent.
00:26:07I need to do what's best for my sister.
00:26:25Good.
00:26:26Hayden's invite got me right past security.
00:26:34Sleeping pill.
00:26:35They'll take a bazooka to wake them up.
00:26:43And Hayden, why don't you tell my dad about our new case?
00:26:46We did such a good job.
00:26:55Detective Joe said, I told you I'm very particular about my work.
00:26:58I want my space, and I want my privacy.
00:27:08As much as Hayden says he wants me, he has his own life to live.
00:27:12And I have mine.
00:27:15It's time to say goodbye to my feelings.
00:27:18Because tonight, I'm the Crimson Killer.
00:27:25Heart rate's 40, no?
00:27:2842.
00:27:29Yeah, he's asleep.
00:27:35He's asleep.
00:27:54To Maddie, always.
00:28:04Wait, that's the matching pair to Hayden's ring.
00:28:15Hayden, all this time, the ring you wore was for me.
00:28:19You kept your promise.
00:28:27I wish I could just go back into your arms.
00:28:30Stay with you forever.
00:28:33But I'm an assassin.
00:28:36People like me don't get to love.
00:28:43Great!
00:28:46Caught in the act.
00:28:51Well, well, well.
00:28:55Crimson killer.
00:28:57Hayden caught you perfectly.
00:28:58I'm so naive.
00:29:01Why would Hayden ever trust a criminal when he has the governor's daughter hanging on to his every word?
00:29:06Dirty criminals like you don't get to look away.
00:29:12I'm gonna show you just how undeserving you really are.
00:29:28And I'm gonna make you pay for taking Hayden's attention away from me.
00:29:31I don't think so.
00:29:35You mutt!
00:29:40Drop it, Dorsett.
00:29:43Hayden's standing up for a murderer over his partner?
00:29:46No violence.
00:29:47My investigation.
00:29:48My rules.
00:29:49She hit me first.
00:29:50What's so special about her that you let her do that to me?
00:29:53A better officer would have dodged it.
00:29:58Now, Crimson, talk and we'll let you live.
00:30:01Behind bars?
00:30:02I'd rather be dead.
00:30:04I give you my word.
00:30:05Your word means nothing.
00:30:06I'm giving you an offer, goddammit.
00:30:12Now, listen.
00:30:14Before I take it back, Betty.
00:30:18He knows.
00:30:20Hayden knows I'm the Crimson killer.
00:30:22Excuse me?
00:30:23My partner asked you a question.
00:30:27And he doesn't give a shit about you.
00:30:32Can you promise protection?
00:30:36I killed him.
00:30:39Because Dante has my sister.
00:30:42Maybe.
00:30:43She's eight.
00:30:45Why didn't you tell me?
00:30:47Why didn't you tell me I could've helped you?
00:30:49Well, it doesn't matter.
00:30:50It's too late now.
00:30:51That's a confession, right?
00:30:55Hayden?
00:30:56Come on, Hayden.
00:30:58Let me arrest her.
00:30:59It'll be the perfect case post.
00:31:02And then we can do whatever you want.
00:31:05However you want.
00:31:07You'll be the most powerful TA you've ever seen.
00:31:10And I'll be right by your side.
00:31:13So you're getting your opinion.
00:31:14Just keep Katie safely.
00:31:17You're right.
00:31:18I am the district attorney.
00:31:20My job is to protect him soon.
00:31:21No matter what the circumstances may be.
00:31:32No!
00:31:37So what?
00:31:38What?
00:31:38This is all some farce?
00:31:39Something you don't-
00:31:40I promised someone who was protecting me.
00:31:48You're sick.
00:31:50Hayden.
00:31:51I'm scared.
00:31:59What would people say if they saw you kissing the criminal you're supposed to convict?
00:32:03Huh?
00:32:04I'm so good for you.
00:32:21I'm so bad for you.
00:32:26I'm so good for you.
00:32:30I'm so bad for you.
00:32:45You feel that?
00:32:49That's what you fucking did.
00:32:52Okay.
00:32:53It's...
00:32:56It's...
00:32:56It's back.
00:33:06So if we're gonna be a team, we have to figure out Dante.
00:33:09I mean, I think Katie's safe at the hospital right now, but we've got to find a way to get
00:33:14her out of his grasp.
00:33:15I cannot have her turning out like me. I can't.
00:33:18I'll just have a warrant put out for Dante's arrest.
00:33:20No, no.
00:33:22He would take her and he would run. We cannot have him suspect anything.
00:33:34I guess we need a foolproof plan then.
00:33:44I've only ever been able to trust myself.
00:33:47Now working with someone else?
00:33:49Feels different.
00:33:55That's her, officer.
00:33:57Arrest that woman.
00:34:00What?
00:34:01Hey...
00:34:01Shit. That's Hayden's detective.
00:34:26Oh!
00:34:30You know what? This is unlawful arrest.
00:34:32Shut up, whore.
00:34:35My dad's the governor.
00:34:37I am the law.
00:34:38I can't believe I let the Crimson Killer get away.
00:34:41I'll make up for it by torturing intel out of this bartender.
00:34:45Hayden will be so grateful.
00:34:46He'll have to sleep with me.
00:34:49You know, I'm sure this is gonna go over great with the district attorney.
00:34:52You stupid bitch.
00:34:55Morning, everybody!
00:35:04Oh, Hayden!
00:35:09Keys.
00:35:15I see you're seeing someone.
00:35:18Well, you know, we were just, uh...
00:35:21I didn't know you were coming in today.
00:35:21I believe I was addressing Officer Dursch.
00:35:24Sir, yes, sir.
00:35:25We were going to question her.
00:35:26Questioning.
00:35:27Great idea.
00:35:29Officer Dursch, I don't believe you're authorized.
00:35:31I'm lucky for you, I am.
00:35:33Officer Dursch, go set up a polygraph test.
00:35:36Yes, sir.
00:35:38Detective Dursch.
00:35:40My first outside.
00:35:42Let's see.
00:35:59This is really necessary, Mr. District Attorney.
00:36:06I'll be the one asking the questions here, Ms. Archer.
00:36:27You know, my first question, Ms. Archer.
00:36:30Are you going to be a good girl and comply?
00:36:35I'm deciding to trust you, Hayden.
00:36:38Sir.
00:36:40Very good.
00:36:49Hold still.
00:37:04You're welcome.
00:37:19That slut never touches me like that.
00:37:26Now, when I ask you a question, you will answer immediately.
00:37:28Understood?
00:37:30Yes, sir?
00:37:32No.
00:37:37Are you ready to have some fun, Miss Archer?
00:37:43Let's start off easy.
00:37:46What's your name?
00:37:49Madeline Archer.
00:37:50Age?
00:37:5126.
00:37:53Family?
00:37:54Dad, except my sister.
00:37:57Biological?
00:38:00No.
00:38:02No, adopted.
00:38:04Lover?
00:38:05A couple.
00:38:09A couple?
00:38:11Officer Durge!
00:38:12Do we have a baseline reading?
00:38:16All clear, sir.
00:38:19Very good.
00:38:20Hmm.
00:38:24Let's see what else I can get out of you.
00:38:37Um.
00:38:39You're a bartender, Madeline?
00:38:42Yep.
00:38:43Is that a dangerous job?
00:38:46Not really, but sometimes dangerous people come in.
00:38:52And what do you do when that happens?
00:38:55I figure out what they want.
00:39:00And then I serve them.
00:39:04Officer Durge.
00:39:05Any erratic reading?
00:39:07None so far, sir.
00:39:12Excellent.
00:39:17Miss Archer, do you know a guy named Dante Caprio?
00:39:22Hi.
00:39:24He owns the bar where I work.
00:39:27Yeah?
00:39:28And what else does he do?
00:39:29Hmm?
00:39:30I don't know.
00:39:31Uh, probably, um, owns other bars.
00:39:39So what were you doing at 11 p.m. last night?
00:39:47Mr. Kent, her heart rate's erratic.
00:39:52That's interesting.
00:39:53I'm going to ask that again.
00:39:55What were you doing at 11 p.m. last night?
00:40:01I, um...
00:40:06I...
00:40:11As I slept with a man that I probably shouldn't have.
00:40:19He must have been quite a bit of this effect on you.
00:40:23Yeah.
00:40:24He was good.
00:40:26But I shouldn't have let myself do that.
00:40:30Yeah?
00:40:32You did.
00:40:33Yeah.
00:40:41But I regret it.
00:40:44Officer, do we have a reading?
00:40:53It's...
00:40:57It's all true, sir.
00:41:02Then we're done here.
00:41:04I hope that clears up any concerns, Detective Dorsett.
00:41:16Screw you, Hayden.
00:41:18I tried every trick in the book.
00:41:20But you'd still rather tramp around with a barmaid than the daughter of the governor of New York?
00:41:24If I can't win you over with my charms,
00:41:26then the enemy of my enemy is now my friend.
00:41:30Put me in contact with Dante Caprio.
00:42:01And I've to tongue and I've to our estratégруisement.
00:42:02I'm sure you're gonna make it out for a new school.
00:42:05You got me for me.
00:42:07Of course I did.
00:42:09I told you I would always protect you, honey.
00:42:16Sir, are you in there?
00:42:17Sir.
00:42:18Can I really trust Hayden?
00:42:20Sir.
00:42:29You said you regretted being with me earlier.
00:42:32Yeah.
00:42:38You're lying.
00:42:40Why are you lying, Maddie?
00:42:42We're both on the same side.
00:42:44Same side?
00:42:47You're the district attorney.
00:42:49I'm the Crimson killer.
00:42:51I'd be your headline any day.
00:42:55If you can't, I have a message.
00:42:58Oh.
00:42:59One minute, please.
00:43:06Please.
00:43:09Well, you don't regret picking me.
00:43:12I do.
00:43:15You're lying again.
00:43:18Of course, Eric.
00:43:19I do.
00:43:20How could I not?
00:43:26You like this, don't you?
00:43:29You don't know that.
00:43:31Yes, I do.
00:43:33Yeah.
00:43:33I feel your pulse right now.
00:43:39Just admit it, Maddie.
00:43:44I don't.
00:43:47I just wish I could trust you.
00:43:53Please, don't let this be a mistake.
00:43:55Please, don't let this be a mistake.
00:43:55I mean, I don't miss you.
00:43:57Yeah.
00:44:10I don't think so.
00:44:24Hello, this is Hope Hospital.
00:44:27You have one message.
00:44:29Hi, Maddie.
00:44:30The doctor said I can go home early, so Uncle Dante picked me up.
00:44:35Dante is my sister.
00:44:40You took my childhood.
00:44:42You took my first love, and now, now you've taken my sister.
00:44:57He says we're playing hide-and-seek, and you have to come find us.
00:45:00Bye, I love you.
00:45:05I don't care what I have to do, Dante, but I won't let you raise another killer.
00:45:11I won't let you ruin my sister.
00:45:14Maddie?
00:45:14Maddie, is that you?
00:45:22Can I take the bar you pulled off now?
00:45:24No, no, no, no, no.
00:45:25Um, I still need to find Uncle Dante.
00:45:29Did he tell you where he is?
00:45:31He just said to sit here with my eyes closed until you find me.
00:45:36Mama, did he say what would happen next?
00:45:39He said I'll get to do something very special.
00:45:42I'll get to shoot a gun for the first time.
00:45:45Dante wants to make Katie shoot me.
00:45:47He wants to initiate her into his gang to be my replacement.
00:45:57You like my setup, Crimson Killer?
00:46:01Stand down, boys.
00:46:03It's okay.
00:46:07Why don't you go outside and play while I talk to your sister, okay, sweetheart?
00:46:11Okay.
00:46:13Let me jump here.
00:46:15Okay.
00:46:16Wait.
00:46:22This was your plan?
00:46:24Hmm.
00:46:25Lower me here so my eight-year-old sister is forced to shoot me?
00:46:31No.
00:46:32So she chooses to shoot you.
00:46:35At the end of the day, it's her decision to pull the trigger.
00:46:38That's low.
00:46:40Even for you.
00:46:42What can I say?
00:46:43You refused my orders to kill.
00:46:45You led the cops to our hideout twice.
00:46:49You might be my best, Maddie.
00:46:52But there's always new blood.
00:46:59What do you want me to do?
00:47:01Come back.
00:47:03And if I refuse?
00:47:05Six assassins spaced around the room.
00:47:10Hide special for this occasion.
00:47:12Make one wrong move,
00:47:15and you'll condemn your sister to the same hell you're in.
00:47:17No.
00:47:19No, I've spent too long, and you're back and called, Dante.
00:47:22I refuse to blindly follow your orders anymore.
00:47:26Then you die today.
00:47:29Don't expect that your little district attorney can save you.
00:47:38You don't think I know your plan?
00:47:44This is a hostage situation.
00:47:45I'm going to get the elite team on it.
00:47:47No.
00:47:48No, it has to be me.
00:47:53We both know this is a trap.
00:47:56I know.
00:47:59That's why we have to outsmart Dante.
00:48:02How did you...
00:48:05You had a mole.
00:48:07You know, she reminds me of you.
00:48:10So ambitious, so ruthless.
00:48:12She knows exactly what she wants,
00:48:14and she'll do anything to get it.
00:48:17What?
00:48:20Oh!
00:48:23Annabelle.
00:48:25Checkmate.
00:48:28You remember my first lesson, Maddie?
00:48:34Never trust anyone outside the game.
00:48:37Your new allegiances are making you weak.
00:48:46I will not back down to you.
00:48:50In a moment, Hayden's going to bust through that door,
00:48:53but without his troops.
00:48:56You'll...
00:48:57will...
00:48:58get over yourself.
00:48:59And shoot him.
00:49:00Not lethal.
00:49:01Just make sure you injure him.
00:49:03Seriously.
00:49:04Our mole...
00:49:05will testify with self-defense.
00:49:08Then...
00:49:09will spin a tale.
00:49:10of how Hayden went on this wild goose chase
00:49:14to catch his crimson killer.
00:49:16And you stepped up to defend us.
00:49:18They'll love your underdog story.
00:49:21And Hayden's reputation will be ruined.
00:49:25God, I get it now.
00:49:26That means Hayden will be forced to rely on Annabelle
00:49:29for everything.
00:49:30That's how she plans to get her man.
00:49:32You know what?
00:49:33It is a nice try, Dante.
00:49:37I'm not doing it.
00:49:38You're not doing it.
00:49:40No.
00:49:42Let me remind you.
00:49:43Your sister's outside.
00:49:45Yeah.
00:49:45Where she is safe.
00:49:47It was a good plan.
00:49:48Dante, but you...
00:49:49You missed one critical step.
00:49:53I just told you your plan.
00:49:56Yeah.
00:49:58Our old one.
00:50:00Let's say Hayden comes in to save you.
00:50:03Shirley.
00:50:04Ha ha ha ha.
00:50:06You don't think you can take down
00:50:08all of these hitmen.
00:50:10There's six of the most elite.
00:50:13Five.
00:50:14What?
00:50:15They are five of the most elite hitmen.
00:50:29Unlike you, I only trust Maddie to watch my back.
00:50:40I only trust Maddie to watch my back.
00:51:04We did it.
00:51:05It went perfect.
00:51:07Um, Katie, where's Katie?
00:51:10Did you, did you get her?
00:51:12She's safe.
00:51:12Uh, she's with Detective Perceps.
00:51:15No.
00:51:17Maddie, Maddie, Maddie's wrong.
00:51:19Oh, no.
00:51:22Poor little Katie.
00:51:24You should have heard her scream.
00:51:28What did you do to my sister?
00:51:30Shut up, whore.
00:51:31She's not dead.
00:51:32Yet.
00:51:34But she will be if you don't comply.
00:51:43What do you want?
00:51:46Isn't it obvious?
00:51:48I want the district attorney.
00:51:50And it seems like I caught him colluding with a known gang member.
00:51:53You don't know a damn thing about Maddie.
00:51:55Maddie this, Maddie that.
00:51:57I don't give a fuck about Maddie!
00:52:02Today, you're gonna pick me.
00:52:03But this is your blackmailing me, huh?
00:52:05Yeah, bingo.
00:52:07So either, we're gonna arrest her together and live happily ever after.
00:52:11Or, I'm gonna shoot her and her brat sister.
00:52:15And end your career.
00:52:17So what'll it be?
00:52:19Financial ruin with the death row prostitute?
00:52:23Or living the high life with the governor's daughter?
00:52:30I choose.
00:52:36I choose.
00:52:38I choose.
00:52:39I choose Maddie.
00:52:42You are really leaving me no other choice.
00:52:46Boys!
00:52:48If you're not gonna pick me willingly, then I'm just gonna have to take it by force.
00:52:52Don't.
00:52:53You're a public servant.
00:52:54We stand for justice.
00:52:55I don't care if your dad's the governor.
00:52:57You will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law if you do anything.
00:53:00I don't care about the law!
00:53:04Hayden, I just want you.
00:53:06And I will do anything to make you mine.
00:53:09If anyone hears anything about this detective or set...
00:53:12They won't.
00:53:14Because I'm gonna shoot.
00:53:18Because I'm gonna shoot.
00:53:34Shots fired!
00:53:35Shots fired!
00:53:35We need secure district attorney.
00:53:37Hayden, kit!
00:53:38Right now!
00:53:38Come on!
00:53:42Wait.
00:53:43You...
00:53:44You have to let them catch me.
00:53:46Okay?
00:53:46You have to keep your job.
00:53:47And you have to protect Katie.
00:53:50No.
00:53:53It took me years to find you.
00:53:55I'm never losing you again.
00:53:58Do you trust me?
00:54:01I do.
00:54:08Hey.
00:54:09Stop.
00:54:10Hayden.
00:54:10Look, there's still a chance.
00:54:11Okay?
00:54:12We can say that I kidnapped you.
00:54:17Stop.
00:54:21Okay, we can't stay here.
00:54:23They're gonna find us.
00:54:24Eventually.
00:54:26Not now.
00:54:29Hey.
00:54:31I've spent my entire life running.
00:54:35And I don't want to do that anymore.
00:54:38Just once I want to do the right thing.
00:54:40Maddie, you living is the right thing.
00:54:45I'm a killer.
00:54:46Hayden.
00:54:47We both know that I'm gonna fall eventually.
00:54:50So I would rather it be at your hands.
00:54:52Okay?
00:54:53No, Maddie.
00:54:54That's not gonna happen.
00:54:55Nothing's gonna happen to you.
00:54:56I'm gonna take care of you.
00:54:57I...
00:54:58Don't worry.
00:55:01You both know that's not true.
00:55:04I just...
00:55:05I want you to promise me one thing, okay?
00:55:09Promise me...
00:55:10That you will be in charge of my case.
00:55:12You won't let those other guys touch me, okay?
00:55:15Can you promise me that?
00:55:17I will.
00:55:19Maddie, I need to ask you one more thing before I let them take you from me.
00:55:24Okay.
00:55:24Do you mind, Maddie?
00:55:41You're proposing to me?
00:55:45Now?
00:55:46Whatever happens next, I want everyone to know that you're my wife.
00:56:09I just...
00:56:10I wish things were different.
00:56:13I wish I was...
00:56:15Maddie, I never would have fallen for you if you were anything but yourself.
00:56:19Yeah.
00:56:24Kent, do you copy?
00:56:26We're approaching.
00:56:28Safehouse.
00:56:28They're coming.
00:56:29We don't have much time.
00:56:31We better make every second count.
00:56:40We'll be right
00:56:44Huh? Huh?
00:56:48Huh?
00:56:50Huh?
00:56:50Huh?
00:57:03We're here.
00:57:05Eyes on me.
00:57:08Police! Open up!
00:57:21Police! Open up!
00:57:27Mr. Kent! Mr. Kent! Over here! Mr. Kent! Mr. Kent! Ray! Ray Garrison from CMS News.
00:57:33Today marks the last day of the final investigation of the notorious Crimson Killer.
00:57:37Are we getting any closer to the truth?
00:57:40New York City, I'm proud to announce that the investigation is now closed.
00:57:43Yes! Roll her eyes!
00:57:48Additionally, we've identified the now-deceased Crimson Killer.
00:57:51She is none other than Detective Annabelle Dorsett, a former caller.
00:57:57No way!
00:57:58How could that be Mr. Kent? Did you know her? Did you work with her?
00:58:03What?
00:58:04I don't think I could be right.
00:58:07There's no sense.
00:58:09No more further questions.
00:58:10Well, if I came out with you that doesn't speed, there's no way that could be problem.
00:58:14Good job, Lieutenant Archer.
00:58:20District Attorney! District Attorney! District Attorney!
00:58:29Hey.
00:58:31Hey.
00:58:32I get the orders around here.
00:58:46Gentlemen, I believe Detective Dorsett is working with the enemy.
00:58:49You guys are my most trusted men in this entire department.
00:58:53When it comes down to it, are you guys willing to turn on her?
00:58:58Of course, sir.
00:58:59As captain of the police department, I, Danforth, and my team give our loyalty to you.
00:59:04Don't do it for me.
00:59:06Do it for justice.
00:59:07To justice!
00:59:11You will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
00:59:14I don't care about the law!
00:59:15I just want you, Hayden.
00:59:17I will do anything it takes to make you mine.
00:59:22Anyone hears anything about this detective?
00:59:25You're not going to do anything, because I'm going to shoot!
00:59:40You're not going to shoot.
00:59:40Shots fired! Shots fired!
00:59:43Police!
00:59:44American, no!
00:59:45Officer down!
00:59:46Officer down.
00:59:471021.
00:59:48We need a secure district attorney, Hayden Kent, right now.
00:59:53Come on, boys.
00:59:55You know what's a bill.
00:59:57Love's on.
01:00:13Shit.
01:00:15Double homicide?
01:00:16The Crimson Killer dead?
01:00:18Yeah, she's gone, but we can't worry about that right now.
01:00:20We need to secure district attorney, Hayden Kent.
01:00:22We ran off with a civilian.
01:00:24Radio 404, we need to get our eyes on district attorney, Hayden Kent.
01:00:28Let's roll.
01:00:39Hayden, there's something I have to tell you.
01:00:42Are they messing with you out there?
01:00:44No, no, no, no, it's nothing like that.
01:00:45Um, I'm pregnant.
01:00:53Are you going to get that?
01:00:54Uh, I probably should have done that.
01:00:56Mm-hmm.
01:01:00What is it?
01:01:01New lead on the fraud case, sir.
01:01:03We need you and Latuna Archer a stat.
01:01:05Copy.
01:01:10All right.
01:01:11You ready, Lieutenant?
01:01:13Always.
01:01:15Do you love you?
01:01:21What is it?
01:01:22What is it?
01:01:24What is it?