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UNTITLED FEMALE BUDDY COP MOVIE script analysis

UNTITLED FEMALE BUDDY COP MOVIE script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

FBI agent Ashburn’s solo, aggressive style clashes with Brooklyn cop Mullins when they’re forced to partner on a drug trafficking case. Their mismatched personalities drive early conflict and comedic banter as they chase their informant across city streets and onto a cargo ship. Stranded at sea marks the midpoint reversal, triggering a fallout that threatens both the case and their partnership. Reunited by personal stakes, they embrace teamwork to confront the villain in a final showdown, proving their unlikely alliance.

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

80%

Introduces Ashburn’s aggressive leadership style during a raid.

This-- means go left. Read the manual sometime.
2

Theme Stated

Scene 5 / Page 1 / 5% target

70%

Hale questions Ashburn’s ability to work as part of a team.

Look, I won’t beat around the bush. You’re being considered. But there’s a feeling you’re not a team...
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-4 / Pages 1-4 / 10% target

70%

Establishes Ashburn’s methods, finds hidden cocaine, and introduces the case.

4

Catalyst

Scene 9 / Page 4 / 12% target

70%

Ashburn and Mullins clash over custody of Rojas, forcing them into partnership.

Why is this empty? What did I say about going near my prisoners?
5

Debate

Scenes 10-12 / Pages 4-6 / 20% target

70%

They argue over Rojas and share personal backstories, questioning if they can cooperate.

6

Break into Two

Scene 13 / Page 6 / 25% target

80%

They commit to the joint case, waiting at the airport for Sokolovskii.

Where they hell are they?
7

B Story

Scene 20 / Page 10 / 30% target

60%

Aboard the flight home, their relationship deepens through personal conflict.

8

Fun and Games

Scenes 13-17 / Pages 6-9 / 40% target

70%

They track leads from the airport to the port, infiltrate a cargo ship and hide together.

9

Midpoint

Scene 17 / Page 9 / 50% target

80%

They realize they’re trapped at sea, raising stakes and personal jeopardy.

Oh no. We’re at sea. No. No. No.
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 21 / Page 11 / 65% target

80%

Hale removes Ashburn from the case and Rojas goes missing, increasing external pressure.

You’re off the case, Ashburn. By the way, your informant, Terrell Rojas, is missing.
11

All Is Lost

Scene 22 / Page 11 / 75% target

70%

Ashburn learns Mullins was attacked, signaling their worst low point.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 23 / Page 11 / 80% target

70%

At the hospital, Ashburn sees Mullins wounded and vows to finish the case together.

We have to take him down.
13

Break into Three

Scene 25 / Page 12 / 85% target

70%

Levy’s new lead on Rojas galvanizes them to take decisive action.

14

Finale

Scenes 26-27 / Pages 12-13 / 95% target

80%

They confront and are captured by Sokolovskii’s men, then fight back to secure victory.

15

Final Image

Scene 29 / Page 14 / 99% target

80%

Ashburn and Mullins chat in the new office, showcasing their now-solid partnership.

Oh the accused Red Falls Killer I arrested.