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JIGSAW script analysis

JIGSAW script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Security consultant Hannah’s orderly world of protection collides with underground thieves when she unwittingly provides an inside play to a bank heist. As she balances career ambitions, a growing friendship with Kate, and a hidden criminal network involving Leo and Stan, allegiances are tested. Betrayal and loyalty emerge as central themes, culminating in a high-stakes breach of the vault. Ultimately, Hannah’s new position grants her the power she once unwittingly compromised.

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

80%

Introduces a mysterious figure obsessively analyzing security, setting the tone.

This is the story of a relationship.
2

Theme Stated

Scene 2 / Page 1 / 5% target

78%

Hannah reflects that every relationship has two sides, hinting at trust and betrayal.

Every relationship has two sides.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 2-9 / Pages 1-10 / 10% target

75%

We see Hannah’s daily commute, her meeting Kate, and their budding connection tied to concepts of security.

4

Catalyst

Scene 10 / Page 10 / 12% target

80%

A figure begins covertly picking the bank lock, introducing the heist plot.

5

Debate

Scenes 11-16 / Pages 11-16 / 20% target

77%

Hannah uses Kate’s ID to breach the bank—questioning her role in this relationship of protection.

Watched over at every step.
6

Break into Two

Scene 19 / Page 19 / 25% target

74%

Kate’s keystrokes are captured, shifting the story into the world of corporate espionage.

It goes up like so much smoke.
7

B Story

Scenes 28-35 / Pages 28-35 / 30% target

76%

Leo and Stan discuss the technicalities of the bank vault, introducing the heist crew’s subplot.

So the vault’s underground?
8

Fun and Games

Scenes 34-42 / Pages 34-42 / 40% target

79%

The crew assembles, plans heists (Diamond Way), and executes with tension and skill.

Way I figure it, we’ll need 3 burns.
9

Midpoint

Scenes 43-46 / Pages 43-46 / 50% target

81%

Hannah discovers a breach at work and reports it—raising stakes professionally and personally.

Hey, Andrew? Take a look at that. Right there. It’s weird, right...?
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scenes 48-51 / Pages 48-51 / 65% target

78%

After the Diamond Way robbery, media coverage and pregnancy stress threaten Hannah’s stability.

11

All Is Lost

Scenes 53-54 / Pages 53-54 / 75% target

75%

Bob is wounded during crew surgery, casting doubt on their readiness and morale.

He’ll live. He’ll bitch about it, but he’ll live.
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scenes 56-58 / Pages 56-58 / 80% target

80%

Hannah is promoted but Leo texts that loyalty is worthless—her world feels hollow.

Loyalty is worthless. Faith is dead.
13

Break into Three

Scenes 57-59 / Pages 57-59 / 85% target

77%

Armed with new clearance, Hannah re-enters the vault area, ready to confront her betrayal.

14

Finale

Scene 60 / Page 60 / 95% target

82%

The crew prepares for the ultimate heist while Leo discovers the stolen USB—threads converge.

At the end of the day... It will always come down to you... Versus the people who want...
15

Final Image

Scene 60 / Page 60 / 99% target

70%

The story closes on the duality of protection vs. breach as the heist looms.