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​Stream BOSS (Season 1), the gripping, hard-hitting 2011 Hollywood political drama series that won Kelsey Grammer a Golden Globe for his powerhouse performance.
​Plot Summary:
Mayor Tom Kane (Kelsey Grammer) sits like a spider at the center of Chicago’s web of power. Effective, ruthless, and feared, he knows exactly how backroom politics are played and isn't afraid to use any means necessary to get things done. But Kane is hiding a crushing secret: he has just been diagnosed with a degenerative brain disorder (Lewy Body Dementia) that is slowly ripping away his memory, mind, and control.

​Originally released in 2011, this premium series follows Kane as he conceals his fatal condition from his estranged wife Meredith (Connie Nielsen), his staff, and his political allies. As the upcoming election intensifies, Kane must navigate cutthroat media storms, betrayal, and his own failing mind to protect his empire.

​If you love raw, gritty political thrillers like House of Cards or Succession, this 2011 masterpiece is a must-watch!
​✨ Cast & Crew:
​Starring: Kelsey Grammer, Connie Nielsen, Kathleen Robertson, Hannah Ware, Jeff Hephner

​Directed by: Gus Van Sant (Pilot)
* Genre: Political Drama, Crime, Suspense, Psychological Thriller

​Original Release Year: 2011
​Original Network: Starz
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00:00You
00:03Lewy body causes progressive decline. I have it. There's no cure. I'm sorry
00:10Is there something else I should know? No
00:13Hey, my guy says some pretty powerful shit. Who's it for?
00:17A friend a friend I need to know about no relax
00:21There's nothing to worry about. I want you to run for governor against Mac Cullen
00:24There's a different view of the world from the one you have
00:27If you want to say it, there's a certain group of people in Chicago. I'd like you to meet
00:32A year from now the mayor runs for re-election
00:36Drop out of the governor's race and you'll have the organizational support you need to take him on
00:41If we're gonna move on this we have to do it soon
00:44What do you say?
00:46The document that shows then sanitation director Thomas Kane authorized the dump applied for ethylene
00:53Was made public by a blogger, Shomfate
00:56We make it so it's not about us. We make it so it's about how a small town deals with
01:01the end of the world
01:03Twelve years ago, I was approached by a member of mayor Kane's staff and told that any reference to
01:09Trichlorolethylene was to be redacted from the report
01:13Alongside mayor Kane, I did wrong
01:25Satan, your kingdom must come down
01:30Satan, your kingdom must come down
01:35I heard the voice of Jesus cry
01:41Satan, your kingdom must come down
02:19Sirfacing last night, a bombshell. Dr. Gabriela Reyes, head of research at Children's Memorial at the time, claiming the Kane
02:25administration coerced her into redacting damning materials from her official report.
02:29I could have stood strong, but I did not. Alongside Mayor Kane, I did wrong.
02:36Give me an old Chicago on tap.
02:40I'd like a ride on the Riverview coaster, but they both went under in 67 just after the blizzard.
02:4626 inches.
02:4727? We made a killing.
02:49Six sidewalks, four driveways, two shovels.
02:53Who are those industrious little bastards?
02:56I thought I'd be seeing you.
03:00Here we go for a walk.
03:02I checked with the owner.
03:04Tell him the mayor wants a word.
03:09This can't be an easy time for you.
03:14It goes with the territory.
03:16What's so important, Alderman, that you needed to see me on a Saturday?
03:19I'd like to offer my assistance.
03:21Help the mayor make a graceful exit.
03:26You know, recent revelations aside, he's done many positive things for the city for which he should be remembered.
03:33Well, that's very kind of you.
03:34I'll relay the message.
04:02I'll relay the message.
04:05I'd like to offer him a way to leave with a little dignity during this difficult time.
04:10If?
04:11If he promises not to run again.
04:13To free it up for whom?
04:15You?
04:15No.
04:17I don't need to try that suit on.
04:18I know a bad fit by looking at it.
04:20And if he doesn't?
04:22Then we'll be forced to start impeachment hearings.
04:25We?
04:28The wheels are already in motion.
04:31Let's say the word, and we'll put the brakes on.
04:35You'll know where to reach me.
04:42I'm sorry to interrupt, but Mrs. Kane is on the line.
04:45I'm in a meeting.
04:46She's looking for the mayor.
04:48She's left several messages.
04:49The mayor's not taking any calls right now.
04:50He'll get back to her at his earliest convenience.
04:53Yes, sir.
05:02They have a pretty airtight case.
05:04I assume you're aware of all the details.
05:06Appendix 2, you'll find them listed alphabetically under Bensonville Plaintiffs.
05:10These are all everyday folks, their numbers sizable and growing,
05:14whose health and well-being were pretty badly compromised by the mayor's negligence,
05:18and a cover-up he engineered to avoid personal responsibility.
05:22We're aware of the details, Mr. McGantry.
05:24Elliot, please.
05:25Look, we don't have to play the game too hard here.
05:28We know what we have.
05:29You know it, too.
05:31What are you offering?
05:32A 12-hour window for the mayor to agree to a settlement.
05:36The mayor has no intention of admitting guilt because he's...
05:38Not guilty.
05:39Of course.
05:40The terms?
05:42Steep.
05:43Though, not as steep should he decide to go to trial instead.
05:46The choice is his.
05:48Sort of.
05:49I mean, does man really have free choice?
05:52Brothers Karamazov, Grand Inquisitor.
05:54Changed my life.
05:57I'll pass these on and get back to you.
05:5912 hours.
06:00Heard you the first time.
06:03I assume you've seen some photos of the plaintiffs involved, but just in case you have it...
06:08This is tragic.
06:16Hey, it's me.
06:17Any word from the mayor?
06:18No, ma'am.
06:19Nothing yet.
06:20Leave another message.
06:22Okay.
06:23Oh, shit.
06:28These people are fishing down there.
06:30Yeah.
06:31In the mornings, they come to watch for birds.
06:34From a chemical dump to a fucking garden of Eden.
06:37It's a quarry before that.
06:40One day, somebody will come along and convince the city to build condos next to the fishing pond.
06:44And turn it into something else.
06:47Another lair for the archaeologists to dig up.
06:51I remember Harold Baines.
06:53Do I remember?
06:55You were a pathetic cubby when we first met.
07:00Cooper's talent turned him down again.
07:02Could be his last shot.
07:04Fuck them.
07:04How many Hall of Famers have over 3,000 hits?
07:07His mistake was not quitting when he was on top.
07:10Ending his career when he was batting 161.
07:12You can't quit when the team still needs you.
07:18Yeah.
07:20I've worked for the city since before I could vote.
07:23I'm not sure I'd know what anything else would even feel like.
07:27You'd hate it.
07:28How do you know?
07:30Because you need to be on the field.
07:32The game is what keeps you going.
07:35You'd dribble up and die without it.
07:43Recognize it?
07:44Why?
07:46I haven't been back there since.
07:48You were running errands with Jack Manning at the housing at New Orleans.
07:52Creasiest bomb in the city.
07:55The man taught me all I ever needed to know about how things work.
07:59They were all in bed with Sorrell.
08:02All of them.
08:03Paid off by that greedy fucking slumlord that looked the other way while my family
08:08dodged rats and drug dealers.
08:11You came and took one look.
08:13Saw what this place had become.
08:15Screw Jack Manning, you said.
08:17And screw the housing authority.
08:20That was showing off for your sister.
08:22Yeah.
08:23Well, as far as I'm concerned, that's the night you became Tom Kane.
08:30No response yet from the mayor's office as the controversy shows no signs of a...
08:35Try again.
08:37I don't care.
08:38Try every five minutes until you reach him.
08:42That any reference to trichlorolexia...
08:44Birth defects, lung abnormalities, severe as...
08:49Yeah.
08:50It's me.
08:51What are you wearing?
08:54Suit.
08:55Armor.
08:55It's no love of work day.
08:56Saturday.
08:57Have you been watching the news?
08:58I need to see you.
08:59Ben, primaries are four days away.
09:01Are you focusing?
09:01I am on you.
09:03I need to see you.
09:04I am in the middle of a shitstorm.
09:06I'm not going to drop everything and trek out to Decatur.
09:08You don't have to.
09:10Come with me, one hour.
09:14You came back to Chicago for a quick fuck?
09:17What's going on?
09:20What's going on?
09:26Get the fuck out of here, okay?
09:27You're wasting my time.
09:28What if I drop out of the race?
09:33That's why I'm here.
09:35I had a meeting with some people and they think I should quit.
09:37Who's they?
09:39Cullen.
09:40Ross.
09:41Others.
09:43They came to me.
09:44Proposed.
09:45I drop out of the primary.
09:47And...
09:47Run next year.
09:50Next year?
09:50For mayor.
09:52Against.
09:58Are you out of your fucking mind?
10:00They think I can win.
10:01That they can make it happen.
10:02Well, they're using you.
10:03For what?
10:04You just asked me yourself.
10:05Have you been watching the news?
10:06For good a year, he may not be in office next Monday.
10:08Don't underestimate.
10:09You have no idea.
10:10Even if he does bounce back, if I don't make this move,
10:13I'm in his pocket the rest of my political life.
10:15What about Ross's pocket?
10:16Or Cullen's pocket?
10:17It's different.
10:18They're different.
10:18I know how to handle them.
10:19How are they different?
10:20This whole fucking thing is sinking.
10:22We don't have to go down with it.
10:24We have choices.
10:25Options.
10:26Why are you telling me all this?
10:28I'm telling you this because I trust my instincts and I trust yours.
10:31Think about this.
10:32How much have you had to compromise?
10:34Huh?
10:35Sacrifice.
10:35And for what?
10:36If he goes down, what are you left with?
10:40Is he worth it?
10:44Who else knows about all this?
10:46Who?
10:48Anyone who does is neck deep in on it.
10:50And then there's you.
10:53He's not going to go down without a fight.
10:55He will take this entire city down with him.
10:57Maybe.
11:00Maybe not.
11:09Things have changed.
11:22Sorelle rebuilt, of course.
11:25Like roaches, the Sorelles of the world.
11:27Mm-hmm.
11:28Adapting to anything.
11:30They could survive a nuclear attack.
11:33Inherit the earth.
11:35Everybody came out on top.
11:37Except maybe Sorelle's insurance company.
11:40So if you ever worried whether you did the right thing...
11:43You were an officer of the law, and I burned down his fucking house.
11:48When you choose between the lesser of two evils, your choice is still evil.
11:53A necessary evil.
11:55To do something bad.
11:57To do something good.
12:04I remember pouring turpentine along the base.
12:11Watching the flames lick at the bottom of the house before swallowing it whole.
12:16The smoke was so blinding, you could hear the fire better than you could see it.
12:22Electrical circuits popping.
12:24Glass shattering.
12:26The hiss of appliances decompressing and then exploding.
12:33And then...
12:35Steady.
12:36Calm.
12:38Wood burning.
12:41Snap, crackle, pop.
12:42Just like a polar ice crispness.
12:47And then it was done.
12:49And all I could think was...
12:52I had no regrets.
12:55Took me less than a year in Manning's office to see how things are done.
12:59Fair play.
13:01Not about as much currency as the tooth fairy.
13:05See, the thing is...
13:10One necessary evil leads to another.
13:12Until one day you can't differentiate between what's necessary and what's merely expedient.
13:20And when that happens...
13:22You're done.
13:26You're a monster.
13:28Nice guys don't turn dumps into city parks or force landlords to clean up slums.
13:34I'm not here.
13:37Not here.
13:41It's nice here.
13:45I should have visited before.
13:47Yeah.
13:49Try touring your city sometime.
13:52See what the monster has built.
14:12I need a favor.
14:21You spend money on private estate coffee.
14:24You don't ruin it by serving it in a cardboard cup.
14:27You know?
14:28Sugar?
14:31Alderman Mata, are you fucking us?
14:36No.
14:39Ross?
14:41What about him?
14:44If there's a movement to impeach, I assume if you knew anything, we'd hear about it, correct?
14:48Yes.
14:49What factions?
14:50What kind of names, numbers, money?
14:52Of course.
14:56I understand it's tempting to consider alternative worldviews when the climate turns like this.
15:03No.
15:05But climates turn and turn again.
15:08It would be terrible were you to land on the wrong side once things settle.
15:13You've worked too hard to be suckered by wannabes who think this is their moment.
15:18Yeah?
15:31Don't worry about the coffee.
15:33Don't worry about the coffee.
16:00Everything all right?
16:03Fine.
16:04No, actually, I'm not.
16:06I'm not on my mind trying to reach the mayor.
16:08Where is he?
16:09He'll be back when he's ready.
16:10How's our boy doing?
16:11Numbers are up.
16:12Right on target.
16:13Where are they now?
16:15Uh, Decatur, I think.
16:16Unless they've moved on to Urbana.
16:18Nope.
16:19Decatur until tomorrow morning.
16:20When are you joining them?
16:21I don't know.
16:23If the mayor ever reappears and we get this mess cleaned up, maybe I'll try to head out there
16:26in the next couple days.
16:27Should go anyway.
16:28Can't afford to take chances.
16:29He's not now.
16:30Kane's pick loses.
16:31His chances of bouncing back are next to no.
16:34I wouldn't want to be responsible for that.
16:35Would you?
16:38Uh, Mrs. Kane?
16:40I'm not available.
16:41The mayor's not available.
16:42And no, I don't know where he is.
16:43I want his coming back.
16:43Um, she's, uh, in your office, sir.
16:47Mrs. Kane.
16:56Ezra.
16:57Mrs. Kane?
16:58Where's Tom?
17:00I don't know.
17:04Is there something I can help you with?
17:07Do you mind if we talk candidly?
17:09No.
17:10How bad is it?
17:12It's bad.
17:14And Tom?
17:16How's he reacting?
17:18As he usually does.
17:25It's hard to imagine, isn't it?
17:28A city without him.
17:30Him without him.
17:33But then, not impossible.
17:38I've tried to picture it.
17:40The end.
17:43Farewell dinners.
17:45Dedications.
17:47Interviews.
17:48Maybe a statue.
17:53But this?
17:57Well...
17:58He's been through worse.
17:59We all have.
18:00I wouldn't doubt his resilience.
18:03Still?
18:04Yes.
18:10My father always said that Tom was the kind of leader other men would follow into battle.
18:15That he had the vision to take this city into the next millennium.
18:19So, he'd found his successor.
18:22Someone to perpetuate his legacy.
18:27I was just a bridge between the two.
18:32Tom would inherit the kingdom.
18:34My father would never have to step down.
18:37Be a sort of mayor emeritus.
18:43He's not the world of your father.
18:44We all did.
18:47Yes.
18:48But his tenure did end.
18:52Didn't it?
18:54How about you?
18:57Have you thought about it?
18:58The end?
19:00What it would look like?
19:09When you talk to him, tell him to meet me at the house at four this afternoon.
19:12And not to be late.
19:13Of course.
19:14Can I tell him what it's regarding?
19:21Dr. Reyes.
19:22It's Sam Miller again.
19:23I'd really appreciate your calling me back when you have a chance.
19:27I have a few follow-up questions regarding the mayor's involvement in the redacted medical report.
19:32Again, my number is 555-0158.
19:44Why am I here?
19:46What do you expect to get from this detective?
19:49Retired.
19:50I left the force not long after I arrested your brother here.
19:54Looks good.
19:55Good job.
19:56The right meds.
19:57Just pull this life together.
20:00I've made my peace with what happened.
20:03It was a long time ago.
20:05I carried it with me in silence.
20:08Now it's time to speak.
20:10Gemma Lewis.
20:12Remember her name?
20:13When we found her, her neck was ripped open.
20:16He did it with his teeth.
20:19Left marks all over her like an animal.
20:22Do you remember?
20:23I do.
20:25What do you want?
20:28What do you think would happen to him?
20:30To Manny?
20:32If all the details of the case were to finally be revealed.
20:35And not only that,
20:37but that you agreed to alter medical evidence in your report to make those details go away, to save him.
20:43There's a statute of limitations.
20:46Class X felony.
20:48Aggrebated criminal sexual assault.
20:51Means he's accountable for up to 20 years after the victim turns 18.
20:56Plenty of time for another trial.
20:59And with the dental records and the DNA.
21:02Just tell me what you want.
21:05Remove Tom Kane from the toxic waste equation.
21:08Make a simple statement.
21:10You acted on your own.
21:11He had nothing to do with it.
21:16Some deals are worth doubling down on.
21:21No?
21:25First secret that she had there with this kid.
21:32In a way, I admire her.
21:35A man has no greater love
21:37than to lay down his life for his brother.
21:41Except she laid down the lives of innocent children to save her werewolf brother.
21:50And what does that make me?
21:57A man.
22:01cụvide.
22:05A man.
22:07A man.
22:10A man.
22:13A man.
22:15A man.
22:16A man.
22:18A man.
22:20A man.
22:58I should have called.
23:00Well, I told you I'd bring them by when I got them.
23:02I just wanted some fresh air to clear my head.
23:04I thought...
23:05Can I get you anything?
23:06Some water?
23:08Yeah, some water would be nice.
23:12You look tired.
23:16Yeah, maybe a little.
23:18Not as resilient as I used to be.
23:22That young man I saw, I'll leave.
23:25Darius.
23:26Thanks.
23:27He helps out.
23:30Two seem close.
23:33Dad.
23:35I know, it's a little late for me to be asking you questions about your boyfriends.
23:41Only by about 15 years.
23:48It's not too late.
23:51Well, what does he do to help out?
23:55Transport supplies, that sort of thing.
23:57Supplies.
23:59Dad.
24:00Look, I don't want this to be difficult.
24:02I want to tell you the truth and be honest about things.
24:05Me too.
24:07I can't afford to be compromised.
24:09I know that.
24:11You're on top of it.
24:13You know what I'm doing.
24:17Trust me, okay?
24:18It's not too late for you to start doing that.
24:27I promise you, he's as stunned as the rest of the city by her accusations.
24:30That's the problem.
24:31His word against Mother Teresa's.
24:33And now with this brewing class action suit ahead of him?
24:36You've been here before, countless times.
24:39These accusations are politically motivated.
24:42We know it.
24:43We can see it.
24:44Tom's always fighting off challenges like this.
24:47And he's always survived.
24:48Yes, but this time he's got Elliot biting at his heels.
24:53You're Elliot?
24:55Since he joined Bollingworth, Sanford, and Wexler.
24:58Watch out.
24:59Young Mr. McGantry's looking for a game changer to make his name on.
25:03I'm sure he is.
25:05Win or lose.
25:06Look, I'm not going to bullshit you, Meredith.
25:08I don't give a damn who sits in City Hall.
25:11As long as there's consistency about the way we do things.
25:14I know you know what I mean.
25:17But I've always had a soft spot for you and your father.
25:22So I'm going to give you a heads up.
25:25There are people making some serious moves against Tom.
25:29How serious?
25:31Usually these threats peter out.
25:33It's almost impossible to unseat an incumbent unless a Stark candidate presents himself.
25:39Who?
25:40Drop the naivitate doesn't suit you.
25:43It's a town of two when it comes to politics.
25:45You know that.
25:46This kid is gathering a serious head of steam.
25:49Could do anything with it.
25:51Tom needs to watch his back.
26:00It doesn't matter what we recommend.
26:02Our hands are tied until we get a directive from the mayor.
26:04I'm getting fried out there.
26:10Should I go?
26:11No.
26:11Stay where you are.
26:21Schedule a press conference today at 2.
26:23Yes, sir.
26:23And the talking point?
26:25Dr. Reyes will be retracting her former statement.
26:27Absolving the mayor's office of any involvement in a cover-up.
26:30Can I leak in advance on the reason?
26:32No.
26:33She's agreed to make the statement.
26:35That for the moment will be enough.
26:36Will she be taking questions?
26:38Sir, maybe we should prepare against pushback.
26:41Questioning the viability of recanting such an explosive accusation without explaining it.
26:44There's no need.
26:46But in the public's view, I think...
26:48This has nothing to do with the public's confidence in the mayor.
26:52It's a message aimed at a different constituency.
26:57Sir, one more thing.
26:58It's urgent.
27:00Bensonville, class action suit.
27:01I spoke with them this morning.
27:02They have us over a barrel.
27:03Stop.
27:07Do you know who I am?
27:11Yes, sir.
27:12I believe so.
27:14Spectators.
27:16Stand on the sidelines, shaking their heads, lacking the balls.
27:21You know what I mean?
27:24No, sir.
27:25When Truman nuked Japan.
27:28When Lincoln sent boys out to kill their cousins.
27:32You think they gave a shit about their approval rating?
27:35No, sir.
27:37Fuck the spectators.
27:39If there's another city in this country that takes better care of its citizens,
27:43you tell me now which one you think it is.
27:47Anyone?
27:52Good.
27:55If in the course of doing what I believe is best for this city,
27:58there is collateral damage,
28:02who here wants to explain to me the position of those on the sidelines shaking their heads.
28:15Good.
28:16Now, what was it saying about this lawsuit?
28:24Nothing, sir.
28:27Just get me a deal.
28:28I will settle this one.
28:30Should have proposed one already anyway.
28:36That's what I'm hearing.
28:38It's already underway unless you announce you're not going to seek re-election.
28:41Who else is involved?
28:42I don't know.
28:43I don't know.
28:45Find out.
28:46Dig.
28:46I need to know where he's vulnerable.
28:47I'm fucking done with him.
28:49Impeachment hearings.
28:51Did you find her yet?
28:53A nurse?
28:54Not yet.
28:55We will, though.
28:56Soon.
28:57I can't afford to wait.
28:58Not now.
29:03I would first like to say how grateful I am to Dr. Reyes for her willingness to come here and
29:09set the record straight.
29:11It takes character and courage to admit a mistake.
29:17This is an example of the kind of integrity that has defined her career.
29:22Dr. Gabriela Reyes.
29:27I wish to amend the statement I made yesterday regarding the redacted medical reports.
29:32Jesus Christ.
29:34Mayor Cain had nothing at all to do with it.
29:37I acted entirely alone.
29:42I regret any aspersions I might have cast on the Cain administration or on the mayor himself.
29:48No, no, no, no, no.
29:49Who's commitment to the health and welfare of the citizens of Chicago is and has always been.
29:55Above reproach.
29:58What did you get on her?
30:01It's not gonna work.
30:03Reversing a huge public statement this quickly is only gonna raise public suspicion.
30:06This isn't about the public.
30:08This is aimed at us.
30:10At me.
30:11At every alderman and ward boss.
30:14You know what he's saying?
30:15He's saying come after me motherfucker because I'm staying where I am
30:17and your potential star witness is no more.
30:21Impeachment.
30:23Gone.
30:24Period.
30:32I know how difficult this was for you.
30:48What's going on?
30:50I know what this is.
30:51He's looking at it.
30:52It's looking, I'm all right.
31:02I'm looking too, I'm looking for it.
31:02Yeah. Change anything?
31:06Not if we jump on it before he's had a time to recover.
31:09He's up the game, so we hit him back harder.
31:12His own man running against him. Speaks volumes.
31:16Look, we have to be decisive and move fast.
31:18I need your answer by tonight.
31:48What are you doing home?
31:53Just needed a break.
31:56Wanted to see you. See the kids.
32:01Ben, four days to the primary. What do you mean a break?
32:04Kids can wait. I can wait.
32:06We'll see enough of each other in Springfield.
32:07Let's just get there.
32:13I missed you.
32:16Come on. Cut it out. Be serious.
32:23Should I be worried?
32:28No. Everything's fine.
32:35You should go. If the kids see you, it'll only make things worse.
32:39It's better they believe you weren't here at all.
32:53Ben.
32:56I know it's hard, but everything will be okay.
33:00As soon as this is over, everything's gonna be so much easier.
33:17You ain't got nothing. You a whore!
33:19You a whore!
33:20Oh, man!
33:21Oh, man.
33:22Oh, yeah man!
33:23You're lucky, boy!
33:24Oh, man!
33:24Yeah, cool, man!
33:25Hey, heads up!
33:33i should have called you just don't drop by around here i did you didn't answer
33:39what's the matter father i didn't like seeing him at the clinic and i didn't like him seeing me
33:44it's fine i told him you weren't there and and what did he believe it well you do sort of
33:55it's not a joke what i do who he is i know that i told you he's fine i have
34:00it under control
34:03hey d
34:08shit what's the matter
34:12oh i don't like this just in case
34:21come on man go what's going on come on come on let's go run run
34:28go through here i'm in i want you late go go
34:43go
34:47just be here
34:50don't don't
34:56come on come on
35:10here here
35:13will he be okay i don't know
35:21okay i'm gonna call the police
35:24what the are you thinking we should call the police we should call the police
35:29who do you think we are i just thought about what who do you think i am
35:34what do you think all this is it's a project it's a robin hood shit fucking fairy tale it's not
35:39fair
35:39this is real and it's fucking dangerous and there is no fucking help do you get that so go back
35:45to
35:45your shelter where you can feel good about yourself for helping some poor colored people
35:55you
35:56oh
35:56oh
35:57oh
35:58oh
36:00oh
36:00oh
36:01oh
36:02It's all right.
36:03It's all right.
36:05It's all right.
36:27The father of the...
36:34The situation has changed since her confession.
36:36Confession, hardly. Coercion, more like it.
36:39Still, it changes everything. He could come back.
36:41The impeachment was always just a short-term opportunity.
36:43We have to stay the course on this.
36:45Just keep our heads, keep cool, play the long game.
36:47Yeah, the long game.
36:48Look, we hit him with the kid first and roll from there on.
36:51Look, we can't afford to break ranks.
36:53No.
36:54What he put on for us today in that press room was a pretty puppet show.
36:57Don't flinch. We need you.
36:59See, you've got nothing to lose.
37:02If he even finds out that I know about our play dates, let alone that I'm involved, it is over.
37:08I am fucked.
37:08Don't you ever get tired of being that man's bitch?
37:11It's been a long time.
37:13My neighborhood has benefited greatly from Mayor Cain's generosity.
37:17What are you saying?
37:19I don't know.
37:23Just that maybe it's not the right time.
37:25Maybe we wait.
37:27We wait?
37:29Yeah.
37:34I can't force you into anything.
37:36Just know this.
37:38You are more than what he allows you to be.
37:42More than just some affirmative action spick who brown-nosed his way into the council chamber.
37:46But you are right at the head of the fastest growing immigrant population in the state.
37:51Not to mention the country.
37:53Now that's something he should acknowledge with more respect.
37:55I would.
38:35You are going to be around.
38:45I would.
38:45You are going to be around.
38:45You are going to be around.
38:46You are going to be at the hospital where you are.
38:47You are now.
38:53I'm not sure.
38:54What?
38:55Who are you doing?
38:57You can't take it anymore.
38:58Of course not.
38:59I know, I know.
39:00Come on.
39:02I know, I don't know that.
39:04Mmm, his skin.
39:06Oh.
39:07It's coloring.
39:08He's eating it from the inside.
39:11Well, he's only going to get worse.
39:13I know.
39:14So what do you want me to do?
39:16Get rid of him.
39:17Because he's going to bring you down, too.
39:20Do it before he gets any worse.
39:22He's an embarrassment.
39:23I think he wets his back.
39:28You're stronger than him.
39:30Yes, you always have been.
39:32Do what you need to do.
39:35Things must go on.
39:36I'm here.
39:38I'm right here.
39:41Tom.
39:47Peter.
39:49Good to see you.
39:50It's nice to be invited.
39:51I haven't been here in quite some time.
39:53It's still a beautiful place.
39:54My compliments.
39:56Would you like a drink?
39:57Oh, no thanks.
39:59I didn't want to divulge to Peter
40:01the reason you arranged this little
40:03tete-a-tete in too much detail
40:05without you being here.
40:06You have your own inimitable way
40:08of expressing your concerns.
40:10I thought it best to wait.
40:11The price one pays for a long marriage.
40:14Predictability, I'm afraid.
40:15Um, but Peter here is aware of Mr. Miller's dogged nature.
40:22Are you?
40:23Well, I read his column.
40:24He's bright.
40:25Impulsive.
40:26Let's cut the shit, Peter.
40:28He's burying me.
40:30And Bentley doesn't have the balls to stop him.
40:32Well, why should he?
40:33Every outlet's running with a story.
40:34What difference does one reporter make?
40:36He broke the story.
40:37His column leads the charge.
40:39He goes dark.
40:40It takes considerable wind out of sails.
40:43Well, I don't know, Tom.
40:44It's selling papers.
40:46Quid pro quo.
40:47You gonna be around long enough for quid pro quo?
40:54The art of political survival.
40:57One day at a time.
40:59You make it through one, then the next.
41:03String enough days together, people forget.
41:06They move on to newer matters.
41:10I need a breather.
41:13Just a little.
41:15Through the gubernatorial primary.
41:20Well, there's a tower.
41:21My tower.
41:23I've been operating a radio station from it.
41:25It has recently and quite suddenly been designated a Chicago landmark.
41:29You know it, I believe.
41:30Yes.
41:31So now I can't make any alterations to accommodate a new broadcast tower
41:36which is something I'm very anxious to do.
41:38There are nine people on the landmark commission.
41:40All nine appointed by you.
41:44I will see what I can do.
41:48It was a pleasure.
41:49Next time will be the four of us and I'll do the cooking.
41:51It doesn't keep me around just for my books.
41:53See you soon.
41:54Thanks a lot.
41:55Good night, man.
41:56Good night.
41:56Good night.
41:57Fire.
42:12Don't ever blindside me again.
42:21it was the right play to make don't get ahead of yourself I would strongly advise against it
43:03as we were glad believe us he put impeachment out of play but the real problem is how the people
43:08see
43:09him out there in the street they're not buying it press conference just made it look like he
43:14bullied that woman into recanting and the kids charismatic but without Kane why would we want
43:21him he's unconnected inexperienced what are you saying look I gotta tell you Cullen looks solid
43:29right now he's a known quantity been doing the job for years that's good for contracts relationships
43:34everything that stands today remains stable with him we want stability Kane is your stability if
43:41he's in City Hall but if he isn't Zajac's nothing but a smile Frank what's the temperature in the
43:5137th my precinct captains are waiting ready to mobilize and get out the vote whichever way Tom
43:59wants to go but I agree with everyone else as things stand one choice is easier to pull for
44:08than the other no matter who wins the primary Tom Kane is staying in City Hall of that I am
44:14sure
44:14and I'm also sure that he will look back on this time and remember those who were able to overcome
44:20difficulties and deliver a majority for treasurer Zajac in their warts then he will ask me for the names of
44:29those who did not there must have been some car accident how come the rest of you didn't get damaged
44:49all depends on how you go to the windshield I guess angle yeah why am I here mr. Ross how
45:01close are
45:01you to Lalo Mata he's my alderman that's it I've known him since I was little from the neighborhood
45:09it's like my uncle and he's thrown some business your way in the past we're very grateful for that
45:15suppose it were to stop excuse me what if there were no more contracts that would not be good mr.
45:25Ruiz can I speak with you frankly yes yes by all means there's a shift going on within the city
45:31administration things are going to be different and soon I'm sorry to say that alderman Mata has found
45:38himself on the wrong side of that shift uh-huh this shift means that contracts that were mr.
45:48Mata's to dispense would now be mine to award as I saw fit yes which is why I asked to
45:59speak to you
46:00today I wanted to let you know that I'd like to continue working with you and your company you
46:07are an integral part of how the city contracts are effectively and economically carried out thank
46:18you sir that's that's it yes that's it thank you mr. Ross mr. Ruiz Mata alderman Mata so he's not
46:40involved
46:40anymore soon he won't be not even as an alderman I doubt it thank you mr. Ross
47:20yes sir get me alderman Mata on the phone please sir it's ringing
47:36you're gonna get that
47:40dental records you understand 20 years from now when the city council decides to turn this new
47:48terminal into a shopping mall and some knuckle like me finds your skeleton nobody will know who
47:54the fuck it is and why not a permanent in esta ciudad a poco no tengo razón not Indian burial
48:02sites or
48:03cement foundations or uh aldermen I should cut up your fingertips avoid prints but then soft tissue
48:12starts rotting almost immediately did you know that if you bury a pig under the sidewalk the cement
48:19starts to smell like pig shit eso es porque los gases de los pellejos podrí de subir like coffee then
48:30there's bloat just imagine if your body began pushing up the
48:34you know that if you're not going to be a little bit but the body's gotta be ventilated
49:05The foundation that we're laying tomorrow, you know what it's for?
49:10The executive circle.
49:13Eh?
49:14Donde los pescadores vuelan sus aviones privados.
49:18Perfect, right?
49:20You can spend eternally kissing the feet of those heifers while they walk on your face, just like you did
49:25when you were alive.
49:30Don't think of this as the end, Lalo.
49:33Think of it as una transición, eh?
49:36Like everything in life, no one can live forever.
49:39Hey, cuidado.
49:41Lo quiero vivo y boca arriba.
49:47Burns like hell, I know.
49:50But life's the best thing to speed that the composition.
50:17We'll do it publicly.
50:19A press conference where you'll announce that you're dropping out of the gubernatorial race in order to focus on your
50:24upcoming candidacy for mayor.
50:28Sounds good.
50:30And I want you to hold it in front of City Hall.
50:41Mr. Zajac, nice to see you again.
50:47Have a nice night.
51:04Tom.
51:06Tom.
51:07Thomas K.
51:09Hand it to me.
51:15You've been served.
51:19Bensonville suit.
51:22What happened to the goddamn deal?
51:25I'll look and do it.
51:26What the fuck is going on around here?
51:33What about the old man's nurse?
51:35We've got a lead.
51:36Find her, Stoney, for God's sake.
52:08I'll do it.
52:08I don't know.
52:41I don't know.
53:09I don't know.
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