2019
In a dystopian London, a masked anarchist named V rescues Evey Hammond and initiates her into his plot to dismantle the authoritarian Norsefire party by targeting officials involved in his creation. As Detective Finch uncovers the government's dark past, V orchestrates Evey's capture and torture, mirroring his own origins, to forge her into a revolutionary. On Guy Fawkes Day, V broadcasts a message urging rebellion, confronts and kills the corrupt Leader Adam Susan, but is mortally wounded in the process. Evey then sends V's explosive-laden train to destroy Parliament, inspiring citizens to witness the symbolic fall of their oppressive government.
Save the Cat beat sheet
In a dystopian England, an anarchic freedom fighter known only as V rescues Evey, igniting her journey from fearful citizen to liberated revolutionary.
Open full beat sheetEvey Hammond is listed as Protagonist. A young woman who becomes V's protege and successor. In the parsed data, Evey Hammond is connected to 31 scenes, 29 dialogue lines, 29 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
31 scenes / 29 dialogue linesV is listed as Anarchist / Vigilante. A masked, highly skilled, and enigmatic revolutionary. In the parsed data, V is connected to 29 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 23 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
29 scenes / 23 dialogue linesFinch is listed as Detective. A weary detective investigating V's crimes. In the parsed data, Finch is connected to 18 scenes, 21 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
18 scenes / 21 dialogue linesAdam Susan is listed as Antagonist / Leader of Norsefire. The authoritarian leader of the Norsefire party. In the parsed data, Adam Susan is connected to 15 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
15 scenes / 14 dialogue linesDerek Almond is listed as Director of the Finger. A ruthless official in the Norsefire government. In the parsed data, Derek Almond is connected to 11 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 18.
11 scenes / 1 dialogue linesDelia Surridge is listed as Coroner / Former Larkhill Doctor. A doctor who worked at Larkhill and feels remorse. In the parsed data, Delia Surridge is connected to 9 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 23 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.
9 scenes / 23 dialogue linesHelen Heyer is listed as Conrad Heyer's wife. A manipulative and ambitious woman. In the parsed data, Helen Heyer is connected to 9 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 51.
9 scenes / 2 dialogue linesPeter Creedy is listed as Head of the Finger. A violent and ambitious government official. In the parsed data, Peter Creedy is connected to 9 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 51.
9 scenes / 2 dialogue linesConrad Heyer is listed as Head of the Eye. A government official responsible for surveillance. In the parsed data, Conrad Heyer is connected to 8 scenes, first appearing around scene 6.
8 scenes / 0 dialogue linesLewis Prothero is listed as Propagandist. A former commander at Larkhill and current radio personality. In the parsed data, Lewis Prothero is connected to 6 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
6 scenes / 2 dialogue linesAnthony Lilliman is listed as Bishop. A corrupt bishop with a dark past at Larkhill. In the parsed data, Anthony Lilliman is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 15.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesValerie Page is listed as Former Larkhill prisoner. A woman whose letter inspires Evey. In the parsed data, Valerie Page is connected to 1 scene, 33 dialogue lines, 33 text mentions, first appearing around scene 41.
1 scenes / 33 dialogue linesLittle Evey watches her parents react to bad news on television, feeling the fear that permeates their home.
Evey HammondLittle Evey witnesses a military parade and the rise of the Norsefire party.
Evey HammondSoldiers raid Evey's home and arrest her parents.
Evey HammondV rescues Evey from Fingermen and introduces himself.
Evey Hammond, VV shows Evey his 'music' by blowing up Big Ben and the statue of justice.
Evey Hammond, VAdam Susan demands answers from his subordinates regarding the V incident.
Adam Susan, Finch, Derek Almond, Conrad HeyerV shows Evey his collection of cultural artifacts.
Evey Hammond, VIntroduction to the broadcast tower and Lewis Prothero.
Lewis ProtheroProthero struggles with his broadcast while Dascombe manages the booth.
Lewis ProtheroV listens to the broadcast and checks on Evey.
V, Evey HammondV attacks Prothero on a train.
V, Lewis ProtheroThe Leader instructs Finch to stop the terrorist.
Adam Susan, FinchEvey and V discuss their deal.
Evey Hammond, VSocial gathering outside the Abbey.
Helen Heyer, Conrad Heyer, Derek AlmondV confronts Bishop Lilliman.
Anthony Lilliman, Evey Hammond, VOperators at a surveillance station listen to V confronting a victim.
Lewis Prothero, VFinch investigates the crime scene where Bishop Lilliman was killed.
Finch, Anthony Lilliman, Peter CreedyDerek and Helen discuss the terrorist V and a potential plot against the Leader.
Derek Almond, Helen HeyerFinch analyzes the audio tape from the crime scene.
FinchFinch consults with Delia Surridge about the victims.
Finch, Delia SurridgeV reads a book and prepares for his next move.
VCreedy and other Fingermen drink and discuss the terrorist situation.
Peter CreedyDerek abuses his wife Rosemary.
Derek AlmondV confronts Delia Surridge.
V, Delia SurridgeFinch discovers the connection to Larkhill.
FinchDerek receives a call and leaves.
Derek AlmondEvey enters the bar and is spotted by Creedy.
Evey Hammond, Peter CreedyV kills Derek Almond.
V, Derek AlmondFlashback to Delia's time at Larkhill.
Delia SurridgeDr. Surridge administers injections to research subjects while Prothero oversees the process.
Delia Surridge, Lewis ProtheroInmate orderlies dispose of cadavers in the incinerator while Delia records observations.
Delia SurridgeDr. Surridge observes the man in room five, noting his strange behavior.
Delia Surridge, Anthony LillimanDr. Surridge observes the gardening project managed by the man in room five.
Delia Surridge, Lewis ProtheroAn explosion destroys the facility, causing chaos.
Delia SurridgeDr. Surridge witnesses the aftermath of the explosion and sees the man in room five.
Delia SurridgeFinch presents his findings on the Larkhill diary to Adam Susan.
Finch, Adam SusanEvey is abducted and shackled by guards.
Evey Hammond, Derek AlmondEvey is interrogated about her connection to V.
Evey Hammond, Derek AlmondEvey's head is shaved.
Evey HammondEvey finds a letter from Valerie in her cell.
Evey HammondEvey is waterboarded while hearing Valerie's story.
Evey Hammond, Derek Almond, Valerie PageEvey refuses to sign the confession.
Evey Hammond, Derek AlmondEvey is told she is free.
Evey Hammond, Derek AlmondEvey discovers the interrogators were mannequins.
Evey HammondEvey enters the interrogation room and discovers the interrogator is a mannequin.
Evey HammondEvey confronts V about her imprisonment and torture, leading to a breakthrough in her understanding of freedom.
Evey Hammond, VEvey experiences freedom in the storm on the roof.
Evey Hammond, VFinch arrives at the building and discusses V with Dascombe.
Finch, Helen HeyerAdam Susan berates his subordinates for failing to catch V.
Adam Susan, Finch, Helen Heyer, Peter CreedyAdam Susan questions Creedy's loyalty.
Adam Susan, Peter CreedyHelen Heyer manipulates Creedy into revealing secrets.
Helen Heyer, Peter CreedyV and Evey discuss Valerie Page and V's plans.
Evey Hammond, VV shows Evey the train filled with explosives.
Evey Hammond, VFinch and Dominic listen to V's broadcast while racing toward Jordan Tower.
FinchThe Leader watches V's broadcast on monitors in his limo.
Adam Susan, VPatrons watch V's broadcast in silence.
VMilitary forces swarm as V continues his broadcast.
V, Adam SusanV is confronted by soldiers and shot.
VThe Leader enters the studio and discovers the body is Roger Dascombe.
Adam Susan, FinchPropaganda vans announce the terrorist is dead.
Finch and Dominic analyze the VTV tape.
FinchHelen Heyer watches the VTV tape while manipulating Conrad.
Helen Heyer, Conrad HeyerThe Leader broadcasts a message to the public.
Adam SusanV and Evey listen to the radio.
V, Evey HammondCreedy and Helen discuss their plans to take over.
Peter Creedy, Helen HeyerHelen frames Conrad as the terrorist to the Leader.
Helen Heyer, Adam SusanConrad accesses the Fate computer system.
Conrad HeyerConrad listens to a disturbing tape while driving, leading to a crash.
Conrad HeyerFinch discovers V's hidden train car filled with explosives.
FinchFinch flees the train car after hearing a noise; V appears.
Finch, VFinch demands men from the Leader to capture V.
Finch, Adam SusanCreedy prepares to hide a costume; Conrad waits in ambush.
Peter Creedy, Conrad HeyerThe Leader decides to join Finch in the hunt for V.
Adam Susan, FinchEvey and V discuss the nature of change and dance.
Evey Hammond, VConrad kills Creedy with a hammer.
Conrad Heyer, Peter CreedyThe Leader and Finch arrive at the station; V attacks the soldiers.
Adam Susan, Finch, VV confronts the Leader and kills him.
V, Adam Susan, FinchConrad kills Helen.
Conrad Heyer, Helen HeyerV returns to Evey, mortally wounded, and dies.
Evey Hammond, VEvey sends V's body away on the train.
Evey HammondThe time has come, London, to return to a bygone age, an age of tradition, an age of values that have been disparaged and all but forgotten. What this country needs is a leader! A true leader to remind us of that age. A righteous leader with the strength of his moral convictions to do what must be done. I give you that man! I give you our leader! Adam Susan!
I'm glad Prothero let room five have a go at the gardening project. He is quite proficient. Prothero was reluctant to allow an inmate access to the tool and chemical supply at first but now the fat toad is delighted. The crop has almost doubled.
Since mankind's dawn a handful of oppressors have accepted the responsibility over our lives, responsibility that we should have accepted ourselves. By doing so, they took our power. By doing nothing, we gave it away.
Between 2009 and 2012, over forty men and women who were previously stationed at Larkhill met with what were believed to be accidental deaths. Eventually, only three remained.
They came for me. They shaved off my hair. They held my head down a toilet and told lesbian jokes. They brought me here and pumped me full of chemicals.
I don't know who you are but I hope you escape this place. I hope that the world turns and things get better and that one day people have roses again.
Control, Mr. Almond! Control! The world around us is a changing, directionless, amoral morass and it is up to man and man alone to set things right!
It was the man in room five. I couldn't have known. The chemical supplies, grease solvents, ammonia, fertilizer. He'd been making things with them.
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