SteelHeads: 3. Shiny Happy People
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How does Jolene first awaken and realize she’s been cryogenically frozen for centuries?
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Norwegian Jam. Jam.
I'm woken by the sound
of... It's day.
The sun is shining. I'm still on the boat, heading to Seattle. I need
to pee.
How long have I been
asleep?
What's going on?
Pirates!
Lovely.
Ah, don't worry. They're not interested in us. Remy, don't slow down. Just keep up close to the shoreline. You think we can outrun them? No. But they won't bother to chase us. They'd waste more fuel than they'd get back. Guys, stop being dramatic. That's just them showing us who's boss. We're fine. You're so calm, Luther. Seems like you've done this before. Yeah, well, I used to be a military man. The Navy.
Was that before or after you lost your sight?
During. I was injured in the war.
Which war?
I'm American. Who can keep track? Luther, quick, behind you! What? What is it? I don't see anything.
Okay, cut the
bullshit, old man. All right. You got me. I'm not blind. That was my cover.
From who?
The Alaskan folks. I didn't want them to see me as a threat. They're white supremacists. I wanted them to feel sorry for me.
I don't think white supremacists have empathy. Besides, why not just fake a limb?
Or Crohn's disease. That's awful. Oh, gosh. I have a headache. I'm going to go lie down.
Less than an hour later, Luther is fast asleep, as I operate the boat with Remy. What are the odds we'll make it to Seattle?
Odds are a funny thing. I'll show you. Want to see a trick?
Sure.
Ever played rock, paper, scissors?
Of course.
Let's go. Rock, paper, come on, together now.
Rock, paper, scissors,
throw. Rock,
paper,
scissors, throw. Paper covers rock. I win.
Rock,
paper, scissors, throw. Scissors cut paper. I win again. Come on, once more. Rock, paper, scissors, throw.
I get it. You never lose.
I can't lose. You see, Jolene, you were onto something. I'm not psychic exactly, but close enough. I can read people's thoughts, but only the bad ones. I can see when they want to crush me or cut me or harm those around me.
That seems useful.
Especially right now.
Why is that?
Because that man over there, you can't trust him. He wants to hurt you.
Another few hours pass before we come round a headland and glimpse the Seattle skyline. Last time I was here, awake that is, was five years ago with Izzy. It looks the same from out here. Calm, serene, peaceful. Not dangerous or violent like I've been warned.
Okay guys, put your game faces on. We need to be careful.
Shit. More pirates.
No. The port authorities. They want to inspect our papers. Let me do the talking. You sure? Talking is what I do best.
What challenges do Jolene, Remy, and Luther face while navigating the pirate‑infested waters toward Seattle?
Why don't you two get below?
Fishing boat! Come about!
Hi there, fellas. What a beautiful day in Seattle. It is. It is. You been fishing? That I have. I fish a bit, and then I throw them back in the ocean where they belong. They deserve a life, too. Now, that is a fine sentiment, my friend. Would you be kind enough to show me your papers? Nothing would give me greater pleasure. On a day like this, I just feel so full of life and wonder at our beautiful world.
Why is Luther talking like that? I'm the port authority guy. Both of them sound like they're in a cult. What's wrong with them?
It's the hack.
What do you mean?
You'll find out soon.
All right, fellas. Have a good one. All right, guys. You can come out now. Welcome to Seattle.
The first thing that strikes me is how... clean Seattle is. The streets are so manicured you could walk barefoot. There's no violence or guns. Everyone looks so...
Happy?
Yeah. Like they've just come back from a yoga retreat.
Disgusting, right?
I don't know. It's kind of... nice.
That's what they want you to think.
Who?
Them. The people behind the hack. They control the world by keeping the masses in a state of infinite jest.
You mean, everyone who has the chip...
The steelheads.
The steelheads. They're all under the influence.
Of the hackers,
yes. That's what I'm fighting against. Ah, you're part of the resistance, Raimi. I wish. That's how I ended up in Alaska. I was searching for them. But all I found was simpletons.
Fellow humans, hello. Fine day in Seattle. You can smell the French roast.
Shit, we
better get into character.
What the hell are you talking about?
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
How does Jolene first awaken and realize she’s been cryogenically frozen for centuries?
0:00–4:56
2
What challenges do Jolene, Remy, and Luther face while navigating the pirate‑infested waters toward Seattle?
4:56–8:54
3
How do the characters react when they first glimpse the seemingly peaceful Seattle skyline?
8:54–13:32
4
What happens when they try to enter the cryolab building and encounter the mysterious port authority?
13:32–17:26
5
Why does Jolene receive a shocking video call from her father and what does it reveal about the world’s “steelheads”?
17:26–21:20
6
How do the survivors uncover the truth about the mass chip hack and the hidden Resistance?
21:20–25:19
7
What emotional confrontations occur as Jolene, Luther, and Remy grapple with loss and betrayal?
25:19–28:01
8
How does the episode end with the characters planning their next move against the Mod‑controlled society?
28:01–29:17