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01x06 - Episode 6

Episode transcripts for the TV show, "Banksters". Aired: February 20, 2026.*
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Berlin, 2004. Yusuf is arrested during a soccer game, accused of multiple bank robberies.

01x06 - Episode 6

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[tense music playing]

[sniffles]

Mm. Cool glasses.

Thanks.

Glasses make some people have

an inferiority complex.

Not me, though.

I wear mine more for style.

-They look good.

-Hmm.

You some kind of model?

Do you know what all the papers said?

[dramatic music playing]

Hey!

Do you believe

everything that you read?

No.

No, I don't.

But the prosecutor does.

Circumstantial evidence.

There's an awful lot of it.

Melanie, during the robberies,

one of you always worked at the bank.

We're using first names now?

Sorry.

I know how most people are.

Ms. Hübner, you don't look

like you really need this.

With a criminal record,

kiss your apprenticeship goodbye.

The loan for your nice place,

your car.

As well as your boyfriend's

gym membership.

Uh, your fiancé's. Sorry about that.

Your entire dolce vita

[whistles softly]

So, you know how people are, hmm?

Here.

I don't need it.

-I don't feel well at all.

-[Kramer] Nah.

It's psychosomatic.

Just take deep breaths. It helps.

[yelling] You've got nothing!

Uh-huh. So you've got

something to tell me, yeah?

[Malte groans]

Listen, this is a game.

Whoever goes first to make

a full confession, they win.

That's such a good advantage

in court.

[sighs]

-What's wrong?

-[in normal voice] I need a doctor.

Hmm. You need a psychologist.

And I'm the best.

You want it, too.

For it all to blow up in your faces.

To mess with your old man,

see it in the headlines.

Right now, this is your chance.

And I'll help you.

We'll do it together.

I promise.

Hmm?

Come on now, kid.

[laughs] I'm here for you. I promise.

[yelling] Hello! Hey!

[Katrin] What's with all the noise?

-How much longer is this gonna take?

-Step back.

Your constant yelling

is extremely annoying.

Well, say it.

How much longer am I in here?

You're on stand-by.

Right now, Kramer is questioning

your associates.

But if you happen to have

a change of heart,

and want to make a statement,

go ahead.

I have no associates.

No one believes that.

Mr. Arslan.

Confess.

You take the blame.

We'll let them all go.

Hmm?

Well then, have fun in here.

[door closes]

[suspenseful music playing]

You all right?

[Selda] Hey, Papa.

Papa, this is Peter.

Hi, I'm Peter.

Hi. Muhammed.

Peter and I study together.

And we're actually both thinking

of going to Greifswald.

Ah.

You want ice cream?

Yeah.

I used to work in that building

on the left.

-I earned three marks fifty per hour.

-[sighs]

What? You don't like it?

No, I do. Very good.

Çok güzel.

For an ice cream, you'd say,

"Çok lezzetli."

-Çok

-Lezzetli.

lezzetli. Çok lezzetli.

Very good, Peter.

[Selda] Papa

Peter asked if I was the one

who betrayed Yusuf.

[somber music playing]

Peter. Do you know

who you're dealing with here?

We are an Anatolian family.

We do not betray.

Did you?

[Selda] You know how Yusuf is.

School, cleaning up the house,

laundry

helping with Soner's tutoring.

Everything.

If there's an issue,

he comes up with a solution.

All of it?

Every vacation job?

-Every last single penny?

-I bought food with the rest of it.

[Selda] He did all that so you'd

get back in Mama's good graces.

To get you guys back together.

[video game beeping]

[video game] Come on!

Bring it on!

Where'd you get that?

Where'd you get the cash?

-Soner. Where'd you get the money?

-[video game pauses]

All right, look,

I found it in the shoe box.

[drawer opens]

[pensive music playing]

[Yusuf] Soner?

You want to explain this?

We have way more, too.

Way, way more.

[Yusuf] Selda!

Hey, I can explain.

-Selda, please listen to me.

-I don't want to hear it.

It's the only option

for Papa's restaurant.

-What else can we do?

-You're a total lunatic!

What happens if you get caught

with it all?

A bank robbery? Have you gone crazy?

Hey, you want the whole neighborhood

to know right now, or what?

Tell me everything.

This will end

as soon as Papa has enough money

and Mama sees that he's not a loser.

This stops right now,

or I'm going to the police.

-I can't cancel tomorrow.

-Tomorrow?

-[alarm ringing]

-[dramatic music playing]

[Malte] Go, go, go! Drive!

[tires screeching]

[Peter] So then,

did you go to the police?

I thought I could make a deal

with the bank.

With his boss.

And avoid getting your hearts broken.

[sighs softly]

[pensive music playing]

[Selda] I wish you could have

seen him. Wearing that suit.

You look awfully young

to be a banker here.

-[Selda] Like a fish out of water.

-You're too kind, sir.

[man] What do I need

to open an account?

Here's the mortgage savings contract.

-Mor

-Mortgage savings contract.

What can I help you with?

Could you get the bank manager?

-Let me explain.

-[man] But it's not much money.

With the mortgage savings contract,

the amount will quickly grow.

Even if I don't have a lot,

you're sure it'll increase then?

[Yusuf] Yes, so please sign here.

And one more signature.

We're almost done.

[Selda] The bank was ripping

people off. Just like you, Papa.

This is the cancellation form.

Take it home.

Make sure that you sign it.

Trust me on this.

When I get home, do I then need

to send it back to you

once I've signed it?

Here's the truth.

They want to make a fool of you here.

[Selda] After seeing him like that

I knew I couldn't turn him in.

[man] Thanks for your help, son.

[Yusuf] Thank you sir.

-Have a good day.

-Thank you, thank you.

May Allah protect you.

He's the best brother

one could ever wish for.

You didn't betray him?

I didn't.

[sighs] How could Yusuf be so foolish

and do such a stupid thing?

Selda, you keep saying he plans

everything through to the end.

Then he must have known that

this would blow up in his face.

So if he already thought through

how this would end, then--

Wait.

[intriguing music playing]

He called me after he was arrested.

Do you see the envelope

that I taped underneath? Open it.

I've got it.

-What?

-I know who the rat is.

Hello?

[in Turkish] In here.

[in English] What's going on?

-Hi, I'm Peter.

-Hello.

-And?

-[Selda] Right.

Yusuf wasn't surprised

when he was arrested.

Almost like he was prepared for it.

Hence the business card.

But how could he have known

that someone would rat him out?

Because that's how Yusuf is.

This whole thing's got his signature

all over it.

He takes everything on himself.

What do you mean? Takes what?

The responsibility.

Like with you guys.

He screwed everything up,

and now he's paying for it.

Are you saying he turned himself in?

[intriguing music playing]

[Yusuf] They've all been arrested.

It's time to do what we discussed.

Can I count on you?

You foresaw all this happening?

Almost.

01 MONTH

BEFORE THE ARRES

This will end

as soon as Papa has enough money

and Mama sees that he's not a loser.

This stops right now,

or I'm going to the police.

-I can't cancel tomorrow.

-Tomorrow?

What have you done with my brother?

Yusuf, you're ruining everything!

They're my friends!

They've got families too!

Then think of something quick

to fix this, or I'll call the police.

My God,

you've been so lucky until now.

If you thought all this out,

down to the last detail,

then you better figure out

how to get out of it.

[sighs]

[somber music playing]

Ow!

We'll drink our beers here

and get something to eat.

On the weekend,

we can go to the movies

or the theater or whatever.

[chuckles]

I would like that very much.

Except I won't get a meal with you,

or go see a movie or whatever,

if you don't stop all this.

[Jakob]

Let's talk alone for a minute.

Please excuse us.

Borchert had

interesting things to say.

The finances in your community

aren't very good.

And most of the money is sent back

as undeclared income.

And you've been helping him

get his foot in the door

with your community.

Borchert is an as*h*le

who exploits others.

We need to talk.

Can we go somewhere else?

Yeah.

Is everything okay?

Is it about Malte?

Come along.

-What's going on?

-No idea.

[Jakob] Unbelievable.

Children robbing banks?

Who do you think you are?

What's stopping me?

I could easily go talk to the police.

Well, then the situation

would spiral out of control.

How could it be any more

out of control than this?

My son is robbing my own bank.

The bank could be destroyed

with this story, you know that?

That wouldn't necessarily

be a bad thing.

I've come up with an idea.

It's a little more complicated

than a robbery.

It depends on a few unknowns.

But it could work.

No one can know about it.

Not even Malte.

[scoffs]

Just pretend to ignore him

like always, it won't be hard.

[crowd applauding]

[crowd cheering and wolf-whistling]

However this scenario goes,

it has to stop.

And the bank, Malte and I

have to come out of this unharmed.

But I don't like

that I have to trust you.

I'm not just responsible for Malte,

you and me.

I have my parents.

My brother, sister, friends.

I want them all to come out unharmed.

Hang up the phone,

it's making me nervous.

Is that so?

[flip phone closes]

I'll turn myself in. Just me.

I'll take full responsibility.

After considering all the options,

it's the best way for us

to get out of this.

We need that officer.

The press is harassing him

'cause of us.

BANK ROBBERS: 4

POLICE: 0

With a little luck,

he'll act recklessly.

He'll storm in

the first chance he gets.

I'm only going to be pinned

for the first robbery,

-there's nothing else they got.

-And why would you not just stop?

The risk that they won't quit

searching for us is too great.

What we need is a conviction.

We'll offer them a guilty party.

Me.

I get the cash, I get the cash ♪

MAIN ENTRANCE

BERLIN POLICE DEPARTMEN

Let's rewind. The hot-tempered cop

leading the investigation--

The odds are, that if I deliver

the letter at just the right time,

I can even determine

when they'll arrest me.

That was a nice kick, buddy.

I'm impressed.

[thunder rumbling]

-This won't end well.

-Two conditions.

The bank can't undertake any measures

to seize the money.

And other than the amount necessary

to ensure a shorter sentence for me,

everyone keeps what's theirs.

Yeah, uh-huh.

Your success guarantees their payout.

In the banking system,

that's a bonus, isn't it?

This won't be a problem?

Condition number two.

For the unlikely,

but still possible event,

that Malte, Steven

or Melanie get arrested,

we need a back-up plan.

That's where you come in.

And what exactly were you thinking?

Should I dig a tunnel under

the prison for your big escape?

[hip-hop music playing]

I get the cash, I get the cash ♪

Stacking up paper

Stacking up paper ♪

Will you help us out?

[intriguing music playing]

[pensive music playing]

If you're thinking

of hanging Yusuf out to dry

And if it goes wrong

we'll lose it all.

Then why not show Malte that you can

be someone who he can rely on?

I'm sure that he knows I love him.

You need to show him.

[Malte] I won't give him up.

-Yusuf is my best friend.

-Mm-mm.

I'm your friend.

Here. Read through it again.

You just have to sign it.

It's your confession, nice and easy.

Then Yusuf will go down for 10 years

and you get off scot-free.

I even brought you my favorite pen

to sign it with.

He was just using you.

I'm your friend.

[knocking on door]

[Katrin] Kramer, Dr. Kaiser is here.

[Kramer]

I'm surprised to see you here.

My son's been detained

without probable cause.

I'm his legal representative.

He and his colleagues at most

are voluntary witnesses

and are free to leave any time.

You all think you're so smart,

don't you?

But I'm smarter than you are.

And what incriminating evidence

is there?

We've got a witness.

[driver] All right.

Careful.

[ominous music playing]

[cell door unlocks, then opens]

The moment of truth.

You can drop the act.

This is the last chance for you

to get out of this unscathed.

I bet the others

will be free in an hour.

What've you got to bet with?

The chain. My grandpa's.

And if I win?

I'll tell you everything.

You'll lock me up for 10 years.

Whatever you get out of that.

[Kramer] Come with me.

[intriguing music playing]

All right.

Look alive.

This is your last chance.

All right, we're about to begin.

The witness is almost here,

and Arslan's in the lineup.

If this witness doesn't show up

within the next five minutes,

I'm taking my son home.

[door opens]

[door closes]

I'm Ryang, the chief prosecutor.

I really appreciate you coming here

to do this.

-Yes, certainly.

-Good, let's do this.

Are you sure you're all right

to view the lineup?

These are criminals.

[Rebecca] I'm not afraid.

The grandpa will bring luck

to his grandson.

Can't hurt.

[intriguing music playing]

Not here. In the hall.

-You're not serious?

-Serious.

Absolutely sure. Yes.

-Really?

-Mm-hm.

-[yelling] How did you do that? How?

-My God, Kramer!

-Tell me now! How?

-[Katrin] Stop it!

-You're standing on my foot.

-Enough already.

It's over.

Mr. Kramer.

My chain.

[pensive music playing]

[sighs]

Make her the branch manager.

Then she'll forget what we look like.

That will never work.

She'll replace Borchert.

[pensive music playing]

Let's go.

[handcuffs clicking]

[Charlotte] Yusuf!

POLICE

You owe me a dinner date.

Book us a table.

Yeah.

Out with the sun

Rise and grind ♪

Chasing all of my dreams

Leaving doubts behind ♪

Rewriting the rule

Make my own design ♪

Considering how long

you were detained,

you'll be home before

the European Championship starts.

Or you could get out even sooner.

[both chuckling]

-Thank you.

-Yeah.

For everything.

I still feel like

you haven't been totally honest.

You can tell me the truth now.

Where's all the cash

that was in your apartment?

What cash?

I learned something.

Only admit to what others can prove.

[pensive music playing]

Have you ever thought about

becoming a lawyer?

Or perhaps a banker?

[Yusuf] Could you give my sister

a message for me?

Her car's coming back on Tuesday.

Around noon.

[Rieger] Her car?

[Yusuf] It was parked

at the sports field this whole time.

There's something for her

in the trunk.

[intriguing music playing]

[door unlocks]

Why you wanna move like that? ♪

Why you wanna act like that?

Why you playing hard? ♪

HEAD TO GREIFSWALD

WITH THAT DEADBEAT.

TIME TO TEACH SONER HOW TO PLAY UNO

[bag zips]

How are the others?

Thought you didn't know who they are.

Come in.

["Pink Balloon" playing]

Off you go.

It was a hot day, 31st of May ♪

When the drum beat stopped ♪

And the choir started ♪

One big pink balloon ♪

Flying out the wide open window ♪

Leaving us too soon ♪

In the shape of a flamingo ♪

If you stay awhile in one place

-write to me.

-A postcard?

You never know, I might be nearby.

That is, if you don't mind.

When the choir stopped ♪

And the drum beat started again ♪

Beyond ♪

All right, go on.

A bright star sings a lullaby ♪

For us to reconcile ♪

One big pink balloon ♪

Flying out the wide open window ♪

Leaving ♪

Momo?

-Hanna?

-[gasps] Oh, God, you scared me.

-Sorry.

-What? Where are the others?

-The other guests?

-What others?

You said the restaurant opening

was for a select group.

Very select.

Wow.

Here's to you.

To us.

-Mm. So good.

-Good?

There will be a line to get in.

Good for us.

[softly] Mm-hm.

I wonder what he's doing now.

We'll bring him something to eat.

[dramatic music playing]

[man] I'm open.

[indistinct chatter]

Hey!

On your left, on your left.

[Schliesser] Arslan!

What does he want?

No idea. Don't worry.

In the middle of our game?

Where are we going?

[ominous music playing]

[gate closes]

[clears throat] Pack your things.

First, tell me what for.

Get your things packed.

[door locks]

[tense music playing]

[Michaela] Welcome to the Federal

Intelligence Service, Mr. Arslan.

Would you rather go back to prison,

or would you like to talk

about your future?

The FIS can always

use people like you.

-[hip-hop music playing]

♪ -No looking back now ♪

♪ It's all or nothing ♪

♪ We know what we've gotta do ♪

-We know it ♪

-Yeah ♪

♪ Look at my life ♪

♪ How I survive ♪

Put in the work

♪ Then I leave it behind ♪

It won't be forever

♪ I know in my mind ♪

But I am an outlaw

♪ Ride or die ♪

Outlaw, outlaw

♪ Living like an outlaw ♪

Outlaw, hey, outlaw

♪ Living like an outlaw ♪

Outlaw, outlaw

♪ Moving like an outlaw ♪

Outlaw, outlaw

♪ Yes, I am an outlaw ♪

F the law, F the man

♪ They just want to hold me down ♪

Get the cheese, get the cash

♪ Then we ducking out of town ♪

Break the rules we don't need

♪ Governmental policies ♪

Doing what we gotta do

♪ Being who we gotta be ♪

♪ Outlaws on the run ♪

Hide out if they come

♪ And this work is never done ♪

Outlaws on the run

♪ Hide out if they come ♪

And this work is never done

♪ Never done ♪

♪ I can no longer pretend ♪

I know they don't want me to win

♪ The system I'm in ♪

We never play by the rules

♪ We break 'em and do it again ♪

Me and my friends

♪ Cameras watching, they see it all ♪

We stay platinum

♪ Breaking the law ♪

I don't recycle when I say

♪ "I want the biggest score, yeah" ♪

You see how they playin' us?

♪ I can feel they're getting closer ♪

We about to change everything

♪ Put a shift to the culture ♪

And we about to take the power back

♪ Bet they won't know how to act ♪

♪ Made moves like a big dog ♪

Got me yelling out

♪ "Where the dollars at?" ♪

F the law, F the man

♪ They just wanna hold me down ♪

Get the cheese, get the cash

♪ Then we ducking out of town ♪

Break the rules we don't need

♪ Governmental policies ♪

Doing what we gotta do

♪ Being who we gotta be ♪

Outlaws on the run

♪ Hide out if they come ♪

♪ And this work is never done ♪

Outlaws on the run

♪ Hide out if they come ♪

♪ And this work is never done ♪

♪ Never done ♪

Outlaw, outlaw

♪ Living like an outlaw ♪

Outlaw, hey, outlaw

♪ Like an outlaw ♪

Outlaw, outlaw

♪ Moving like an outlaw ♪

Outlaw, outlaw

♪ Yes, I am an outlaw ♪

Outlaw, outlaw

♪ Living like an outlaw ♪

Outlaw, outlaw

♪ Feeling like an outlaw ♪

♪ Outlaw ♪