Morning.
Guten Morgen.
Ladies, out.
Nicolette, first position.
Come on, let's go.
I don't have all day here.
You have two hours.
First position.
Loosen up.
Tall, tall, tall, tall.
Nicolette, this is not whatwe practiced the last time.
You stay tall. Youclose the position.
You stay tall.
Again.
Yes, yes, andclose the position.
Close the legs.Yes, and back to me.
And that's it.
Out and turn.
And head up. Yes.
And up.
No, Nicolette, I can'tlift you like this.
Okay, again.
Two, one, up.
That's it.
Again.
First position.
- I want to thank everyonefor coming tonight.
Dr. Yukovich, Liza Huber,
thank you for yourgenerous donations.
And to my Kaiserlicheballet family,
you pushed to makethis production
the best we ever staged.
As we stand here today,I want to remind everyone
that it will be NicoletteClark's first performance
as prima ballerina.
- The donors couldn'texpress enough
how much they're thrilledto see you dancing principal
for "Die eifersuchtige Herrin."
Hey.
Just three days to go.
Yeah.
What's wrong?
- Not everyone sharesyour feelings, Yuri.
Not everyone can be you.
- People think therole of Kerstin
belonged to someone else.
"Nicolette is a cheater.
She didn't earn it."
Forget them.
Hey, focus on the future.
- How can I, when these arethe people I dance with?
You earned the part
by proving yourselfworthy for the role, okay?
Don't let trolls andjealous naysayers
destroy your moment.
From this point forward,
your focus is to preparefor opening night.
Hey.
What's going on in there?
- So far, I've madeout Forrester saying,
"nothing will everbe more important
than the case we'reabout to receive."
- Really? You read lips?
- No. Wouldn't it besmashing if I did?
- They've been in therefor about 20 minutes now.
- Where'd the call come from?- The White House.
- Seriously?- Seriously.
- It's not every day you geta call from the first lady.
- FLOTUS, wow. What about?
- A rising U.S. ballerina,Nicolette Clark,
had acid thrown inher face yesterday.
She's being treated ata local Vienna hospital.
Police found a partialfootprint next to her car,
and analysts areworking to ascertain
the height and weightof the perpetrator
based on the sizeof the impression.
- Any witnesses?- She was found
by a fellow dancer whoheard Nicolette scream.
By the time she arrived,the assailant was gone.
The Kaiserliche Theatre
is a top-five balletcompany in Europe.
Nicolette is one ofonly four American women
in the last 20 years whohave placed at the company.
- Apparently, she just madelead in the current production.
That's a first for anAmerican in Vienna.
An angry coworker?
Somebody who wasn't happywith her getting the part?
Definitely a possible motive.
- FLOTUS is a fan anda donor to the company.
She's taken aninterest in the case.
- In 2017, London experienceda rash of acid attacks.
Young men and local streetgangs in East London
went after severalfemale targets.
Parliament contemplated banning
the sale of corrosiveliquids to minors
and overhauling the lawsaround possession of acid.
What stopped the attacks?
- Aggressivepolicing and arrests.
It was a copycat crimethat was on the verge
of getting really out of control
until law enforcementput an end to it.
- All the more reason tofind the perpetrator on this
sooner than later.
- We're cleared withthe legat in Vienna.
Let's go.
Vo.
- This incidenthas stunned Vienna.
I've never seen sucha horrific crime.
- How is she?- Stable.
In recovery, but it's gonnabe a painful road ahead.
- Were you ableto speak with her?
- I'm still waiting forclearance from her doctor.
You must be joking.
Why won't you let us in?
- I have to honorthe patient's wishes.
Dr. Lechner, Yuri, Alva,
they are SpecialAgents Forrester and Vo
from the United States FBI,
assisting theBundespolizei on this case.
Yuri and Alva work for theNational Ballet of Vienna.
Nicolette refuses to see us?
- The patient sufferedsecond- and third-degree burns
along her cheek,neck, ear, and hands.
If she refuses visitors,we cannot be held...
- I am in arelationship with her.
But you are not married.
Excuse me, Dr. Lechner.
I'm sorry.
I must attend toanother patient.
If you haveadditional inquiries,
you may take them up withhospital administration.
I've been here 12 hours.
I don't know if they'reeven telling her
it's me trying to see her.
- You both work forthe ballet company?
- I'm the artisticdirector of Kaiserliche,
Yuri Rasmanov.
Alva Boxler is on ourboard of trustees.
- And you're dating Nicolette?- Yes.
- Mr. Boxler, is thereanyone that you can think of
who might'vecommitted this attack?
This kind of crime suggeststhat it was personal.
Like?
- Like an assailantknew Nicolette.
Probably well.
No, I-I can't think of anyonewho'd want to hurt her.
- You?- It's absurd.
She's a light on the stage
and a friend toeveryone she meets.
Forrester, I should probably
let everybody elseknow what's going on.
Excuse me for a second.
- Look, if she was everythingthat you say she was,
we wouldn't be here right now.
I know.
It's just crazy to think
one of our ownmight've done this.
- Well, how about we take a seat
and talk this over some more?
Nicolette?
I'm Special AgentCameron Vo with the FBI.
We're assisting thefederal police in Vienna
investigating thiscase because we...
I personally...
Want to bring this heinousattacker to justice.
I didn't recognize him.
He was wearing a mask,
and it was just a darkwall over his face.
And you're sure it was a man?
No.
Were you able to make out
his or her size, height, weight?
What's the point?
I'm sorry?
- What's the point in findingout who did this to me
when my career is over?
They've already won.
- If you can think ofanything that might help,
just please let me know.
Kira Sokolov?
Yes?
- I'm Special AgentKellett with the FBI.
This is Field OfficerGarretson with Europol.
We're assistingthe Bundespolizei
and interviewing the company.
May we have amoment of your time
and ask some questions?
Yes.
- How well did youknow Nicolette?
- I joined the companyeight months ago.
She was here when I arrived,but we didn't, um...
She didn't talk to me somuch, though we were cordial.
Define "cordial."
What?
Did someone say I did this?
It wasn't me.
Yuri Rasmanov can confirm Ileft early to get some rest.
How early?
7:00-something.
- We noticed you haven'tbeen to the hospital yet.
Why would I?
- To visit your fellow dancerwho was assaulted yesterday.
You will not understand this
because you do notunderstand ballet,
but when a dancer is injured,
everyone in the companymust be prepared
to step in at a moment's notice.
- Not injured. Assaulted.
- Okay, so we'replaying word games now?
- So that's why you'rehere practicing?
You're preparing to step in?
Yes.
I'm her understudy.
Americans are emotional.
I say this to tell you it isdifferent where I come from.
We are not, um, happy people.
In Russia,
it took me three years torise within the Moscow Ballet.
I danced and danced,
but still, this isa political game.
What do you mean?
Earlier in my career,
different directors would offerprincipal roles in productions.
In exchange,
dancers would pay hundredsand thousands of rubles.
I refuse.
If I'm named principal,I will have earned it.
- Are you saying Nicolettepaid for her spot?
- This note along with adozen roses burnt at the tips
was found in Nicolette'sdressing room.
"Little fat girl"?
- Dancers call each otherfat to hit where it hurts.
- Do you recognizethe handwriting?
- The flowers were from me, yes,
but a method I use tohelp dancers excel.
You mean harass them.
- The symbolismbehind the flowers
translates to someone whohas set her soul afire.
Nicolette did just that.
- You've had complaintsagainst you within the company
for your methods.
- You don't soundlike a motivator.
You sound like a bully.
- In this production,Nicolette outperformed
every member of the company.
The note was a means
to ensure she stayed fit
and continuedexercising discipline.
Real generous of you.
- I admit the accusationsabout my behavior are true,
but ruining a woman's career
by taking away herbeauty is gruesome.
I was her partner.
Who's to say I won'tbe attacked next?
Have you been threatened?
Not overtly.
But I see their eyes,
watching me,
wanting to be me.
- Stay close in casewe have more questions.
Where would I go?
Opening night is inless than a week.
So what do you think?
I'm not sure yet.
- Any luck?- Not much.
Should we headback to the office?
Uh, just give me a minute.
Megan Garretson of Europol.
Piotr Efremov of...
some nebulous capacity withinthe Russian government.
"Diplomat" will suffice.
I understand you would like
to interview one of ourRussian dancers, Kira Sokolov.
- No, not "would liketo." Already did.
- Oh, I hope shewas accommodating.
What's your interest?
Well, my interest is that
one of my colleaguesin the Kremlin
is very protectiveof Kira Sokolov.
- In a purely professionalmanner, I'm assuming.
- There's some other newsthat might interest you.
Oh, a little tit for tat?
What is the expression?
Go on.
- There's a Russiandetainee, Vladislav Pavlovic.
- Scott Forrester had arun-in with his brother.
- I think your colleaguewould like to know
that justice has been served.
Vladislav is gettingsix months in a gulag
for his crimesagainst the state.
Six months?
I've heard of plenty of menwho have crossed the Kremlin
and ended up infar worse straits.
- Well, that sentencecould be extended if...
- If we leave yourRussian ballerina
out of our investigation.
Tit for tat.
- I never knew the balletworld could be so nasty.
- Whoever did thisruined her life.
- Forensics found the acidtype used in the attack.
Sulfuric trioxide.
A concentrated chemical foundin normal household items
like drain cleanerand bleach spray.
That's a dead end.
Any news on thepartial footprint?
- Actually, the shoethat made the print
transferred dirt to the surface.
It matched a typeof soil called loam,
usually found atconstruction sites
to create balanced foundations.
I made a list of local sites
to see if they can be linkedto anybody within the theatre.
- Okay. Any CCTV footageanywhere near the incident?
- Not yet. Bundespolizeiare canvassing.
Forrester.
Okay.
I'll let her know.
That was the hospital.
Nicolette's asking for you.
The mask,
it wasn't something I'dseen before at the ballet.
Okay.
- I think it was aman, but I'm not sure.
That's good.
Is there anything else?
I've just been sitting here,
thinking about allthe hours I've spent,
all the choices I've made,
the things I'vegiven up to dance,
and it's gone in an instant.
- My mom, she putme in piano classes
when I was eight.
From fumbling with simple chords
to playing Mozart's"Rondo Alla Turca" by ten.
And I fell in love.
By senior year,
acceptance letters fromBerklee School of Music
and Julliard came.
My parents sawvalue in the arts,
but not as a career.
And they choseWest Point for me.
We don't always get to pursuethe gifts we're born with.
But I excelled in the army.
And when the Bureaucame calling,
I chose a new path.
It's one where Iget to help people.
And I don't regretit for a minute.
I'll check in on youlater, Nicolette.
Wait.
You can come closer.
Please find outwho did this to me.
- I bumped into someone earlier.
Piotr Efremov.
- The Russian middlemanguy. He's a complete snake.
- He's in Vienna,keeping tabs on a dancer,
but he also mentionedVladislav Pavlovic.
You killed hisbrother in Croatia.
I remember.
- Reportedly, hewent rogue after that
because he wants you dead.
He was sentenced in Russiafor crimes against the state.
Okay.
- Piotr says he'sgetting six months.
- And he wants tomake a deal with you.
- Most likely.- Tell him to kick rocks.
I hesitate to tell you this,
but you deserve morecards on the table.
Lay them out.
- Europol received intel thatVladislav was in Budapest
when the Russians picked him up.
When?
September.
We think he was hunting you.
I'd like to see whatPiotr's offer is.
It might be worth it if it means
that we can putVlad away for good.
- But dealing witha guy like Piotr,
there is always a priceto pay at the end...
One that is way more costlythan you thought going in.
Together.
You're late, Kira.
There are no breaks untilevery dancer hits their marks.
Continue with the eightcount. Clean it up.
- We still need tospeak with the dancers.
We're in rehearsal.
The show is still going forward.
Kira's playing the lead?
- As Nicolette'sunderstudy, yes, she is.
We only have oneday to rehearse.
- Okay, well, tell us aboutKonstantin, your male lead.
What about him?
- We've heard troubling reports.
One half of my job is
to protect thedancers from wolves.
The other is being thebarrier between the dancers
and everyone elseto get the job done.
- So you run acompany that fosters
bullying and harassmentof young women.
- I know you don'tunderstand this world,
so I will say this.
- "Ballet is ajealous mistress."
- Besides, continuingwith the production
was not my choice alone.
The board of trustees understood
there's still donors to pleaseand doors to be kept open.
Nicolette's boyfriend, Alva,
he a part of that vote?
- He was the onewho insisted on it.
- Well, you better hope itdoesn't put another dancer
in danger.
Of course.
- Raines, I want you and Voto check someone out for me.
- Why'd the board voteto continue the show?
- I have to makedifficult decisions
regardless ofhorrible circumstances
that have affectedmy personal life.
Your personal life?
- You don't think Nicolette'sinjury has affected me?
- I'm broken.- You don't look broken.
You look like business as usual.
- The world continues,even after tragedy.
It is the theme ofevery great performance.
- Your girlfriend islying in the hospital,
waiting to have apiece of her forearm
transplanted to her face,
and you're worriedabout the show going on?
- But she doesn'twant to see me!
She said so!
I'm supposed to curlup in a ball now?
No, I have responsibilities!
Forgive me.
- I understandyou have two jobs:
board member of the ballet
and chief interior officerof the Austrian Parliament.
What drew you tothe ballet company?
- Kaiserliche is anational treasure
but an expensive one.
I've gladly done mypart to keep it afloat.
That how you met Nicolette?
- When I first saw her,it was from the third row.
She was like anangel on the stage.
And I admired her passion.
She saw me at a fundraiser
and asked me for a date.
We heard a few of the dancers
didn't welcomeyour relationship.
No, I want this clear.
Nicolette earned theprincipal role on her own
with her talent.
She spent every waking hour
rehearsing andpracticing for the part.
- So not enough timebeing your girlfriend?
- You're wagging yourfinger at the one person
most responsible for keepingthat company in business
and the last person on Earth
who would want toharm Nicolette,
so although it may be giving you
some personalsatisfaction to do so,
perhaps you'd be better served
continuing yourinvestigation elsewhere.
Don't go anywhere.
I wanna ask youabout Alva Boxler.
- Okay, but I broke up with him.
What?
- Two weeks ago, I couldn'thandle his secrets anymore.
How did he take it?
Not well.
Meaning?
He was very angry.
But he's not...
Look, it wasn't him.
I would've recognized his voice.
- Did anybody elseknow about your split?
- No, he asked menot to say anything
until after the performance.
Did he threaten you?
- I don't...- Please.
Do not protect him.
- He said if Ileft, I'd be sorry.
- I looked into AlvaBoxler and discovered
Europol's been keepingtabs on him for years.
He's connected toseveral well-known
underworld criminals.
Alva Boxler'spredecessor, Felix Egger,
was part of theAustrian Parliament
and chief interiorofficer for a decade,
the position thatAlva holds now.
A year ago, Felixwas caught on camera
attempting to accept bribesfrom an account well-associated
with the biggest crimefamily in Austria.
- He went to jail,but he had a firewall
between himself and his client.
The criminals bribing Eggers
expect the samefavors from Alva.
- Is Alva lining his pocketstoo, like his predecessor,
or did he refuse to accept them?
- And was Nicolettecollateral damage?
I never threatened her.
- "If you break up withme, you'll be sorry."
That's pep talk?
- I was hurt. I was petulant.
And I meant she'd be sorry
because she'd never meetsomeone like me again.
I did not mean she'd be sorry
because one day I'dthrow acid in her face.
This is absurd!
- Europol has an openinvestigation on you.
Taking bribes like yourpredecessor, Felix Egger.
- Appearing to take bribeslike my predecessor.
- You've got a line of BSfor everything, don't you?
- I swear on mylife, I'm not dirty.
- Uh-huh.
- On the outside, I presentmyself as open for business
like my predecessor.
Secretly, however,
I have been working withthe justice ministry
to expose the very peoplefrom whom Felix took bribes.
- An undercover operation?- Correct.
You can check with thechancellor himself.
- Bundespolizei...- Are not in the loop.
- Why would you withholdthis information from us?
- It's an ongoing investigation.
Because of the sensitivityand secrecy of the case,
only my superior and thejustice ministry know about it.
You're law enforcement.
I'm assuming you understand
the concept of need-to-know.
- So you were keepingthings from Nicolette,
which she picked up on,
and ended yourrelationship because of it.
Finally, you understand.
- Who are you taking money from?
- Anybody who offers it.- We'll need proof.
- If the chancellor'soffice agrees,
you can examine all the records.
You wanted to chat?
So we're in agreement.
Vladislav Pavlovic deserves
more than a coupleof months in jail.
Perhaps.
I'm done playing footsie.
We'll make sure we treatKira Sokolov fairly if you...
- There's a Russiandetainee, Grigoriy Andreev,
being held for armsdealing by Europol.
Now we get to it.
- Grigoriy has two yearsleft of his sentence.
Maybe we can make a trade.
I play squash with the judge
presiding over VladislavPavlovic's case.
I'm sure I'll beable to convince him
to add some yearsto his sentence.
How about 50?
If Grigoriy gets released...
I can commit to that.
Did you talk to Piotr?
I did.
- Well, what's helooking to gain?
'Cause I know this isnot about some dancer.
- Just let me checkon a few things,
and I'll report to you as soonas I know all the chess pieces.
- Yeah, okay. Thankyou so much, Jay.
I appreciate it.
That was JayAckerman from State.
Alva was telling the truth.
The Austrian Justice Ministrysent us their reports.
- All right, anything?- Yep.
Alva's received plentyof offers, threats,
and attempts to shake him down,
but one jumps out.
Leon Oliver.
There's emails andthreats from this man
because Alva wouldnot take bribes
and grant constructioncontracts like his predecessor.
Then two days ago, Leon'scommunication with him
just stopped abruptly.
- Same day Nicolettewas attacked.
- Leon Oliver, anAustrian trade union boss
with links to organized crime.
Apparently known for using funds
to pay debts andline his own pockets.
Charged two years ago ina pay-for-play scandal
involving permits forhis two dig sites.
And when Leon went tocourt, the charges were
mysteriously droppeddue to lack of evidence
and witnesses recantingtheir testimony.
- Any links to himowning or working
at a constructioncompany or site?
Working on it.
- Leon doesn't get whathe wants from Alva,
so he attacks Nicoletteas retribution?
- Leon had anongoing relationship
with my predecessor
and tried to keep thebribery going with me
when I was elected into office.
I played it up as I wouldn'tget into business with him
unless he increased the money.
Did he make any threats?
They all make threats.
- Your last interactionwith him was...
- I told him, "Nodeal. Get lost."
Oh, God, did...
Did he know I wasdating Nicolette?
I tried. I protectedher from all of that.
We got an address.
- Leon Oliver, if you're...
Hey, were you hit?
I'm good.
- We're putting up barricadesin the surrounding area.
He won't get far.
Let's clear the house.
Clear!
Out here!
I think we found our weapon.
- There's bleach and hydrogenperoxide in the basement.
- Along with all this,you can make an IED.
- You think Leon is planningsomething worse for Alva?
- He threw acidin a woman's face.
I think he'scapable of anything.
- Local police found Leon's carin an abandoned yard torched.
- If he's on foot,we'll catch him.
- We're filing anInterpol Red Notice
to keep him fromcrossing the border.
I'm pinging any known numbers
Leon's using forgeolocational data.
- And we need to look at hisfriends, neighbors, contacts...
Anyone that he couldgo to for refuge.
- I made a short listof Leon's businesses.
Check this out.
There's a constructionsite in Gerasdorf,
the northern part of Vienna.
It's just outside the city.
- But the business doesn'thave Leon listed as an owner.
- Leon's brother overseesit: Simon Oliver.
- Ah, good work.Kellett, with me.
You speak English?
- When's the last time youheard from your brother?
- That narr's beenmissing for days.
He left me withall this paperwork,
and I'm supposed to be his boss.
- When was the lasttime you spoke to him?
About a week ago.
- Did he drop anything offthe last time he was here?
- Like I said, Ihaven't spoke...
- Because thereare bags of sulfur
sitting in the cornerof your office...
One of the things wefound at Leon's house
that can be used tomake sulfuric acid.
- No, no, no, that sulfur, weuse for the construction...
- Scott!- I haven't seen my brother.
Simon, listen to me closely.
Your brother threw acid inan American dancer's face.
He hit a local cop with his car.
He is going away fora very long time.
And I don't think that youwanna go down with him,
so this is yourlast chance to help!
We need backup!
Leon Oliver is ina black Audi Coupe
headed towards Friedensbrucke.
- Kellett, I'm headedright towards you.
- You're cutting it close.- Get ready.
Get out of the car, Leon!
Hands where we can see them!
Don't.
FLOTUS just called...
to commend us.
- And somehow, I've yetto hear from King Charles.
- Yeah, well, maybe he'snot a fan of ballet.
Hey.
Thank you for all your help.
I hope this brings some closurefor your American dancer,
knowing that it had nothingto do with her company.
I hope so too.
- Are y'all comingto the opening?
- Ah, we don't havetickets unfortunately.
Yuri personally sentthese over for tonight.
That's very kind,
but the Bureau hasstringent anti-graft rules,
so unable to accept.
- Oh, those rules are notso stringent here in Vienna.
I know a couple of officerswho would love to go.
Maybe next time we can meetunder better circumstances.
Until then.
- Anti-graft?- Yeah.
I've seen enough balletover the past two days
to hold me over for a while.
We're out of here.
Agent Garretson.
You're slightly underdressedfor opening night,
if I'm being honest.
- Here to make a deal, actually.
Wonderful.
Any movement onGrigoriy Andreev?
None.
Zero.
He's not going anywhere.
Lovely seeing you.
Take care.
- However, I thoughtthis may concern you,
which is why I rushed over.
Your friend's mistress...
I mean, prot g, Kira...
She's about to get bumped
from her prima ballerinaposition tonight.
- Not possible.- Oh.
It's happening, Piotr.
I don't profess toknow the inner workings
of the ballet company,but it's fickle.
I know that.
And yes, they've decided to go
with another dancerfor the lead.
They're moving Kira tothe back of the stage,
and I believe she's performingthe role of Tree Number Two.
As it turns out, the, um...
The board of trusteesowes us a big favor, so...
I have some pull there
to try and reverse thisterrible injustice.
That's your offer?
Vlad gets 50 years.
Kira stays prima ballerina
for the remainder ofthe production dates.
You better be quick,though, 'cause, um,
curtains open in ten minutes.
Stand by.
- Wonderful news.- That was quick.
The judge has reconsidered.
Vlad is getting 50 years.
Please let Agent Forrester know.
I would imagine it would comeas a huge relief for him.
I will.
And please congratulate Kira.
Would've been a shameto see her become,
you know, shrubbery.
Very good.
Hmm.
From Alva
with a two-page apologyand explanation.
Who knows?
It's opening night.
It certainly is.
How are you feeling?
- Part of me wishes thewhole world would shut down
because of what happened,
but that's selfish.
If anything, I-I wish therewas a way I could attend.
Yeah, about that...
Since you aren't ableto be there in person,
the company set up a live stream
for you to watch the show.
I hope it's okay.
I wanna see it.
Thank you.
Did your parentsreally force you
to attend West Pointand not Julliard?
They did.
And I was angry atthe time, of course.
But now, I look back
and I think it was the bestthing that could've happened.
I just knew that deep down
there were newadventures ahead...
New things to fall in love with.
You'll find them too.
- I wanna thankyou all for coming.
A brief announcementbefore we begin.
On behalf of theKaiserliche Theatre,
we hope that whenNicolette recovers,
she will accept the position
as the company's newresident choreographer.
- Did... did you know?
- I did a little digging around.
Now without further ado,
we present "Dieeifersuchtige Herrin."
It's part of my job.