Episode Title: Maya
Series: Echo
Season: 1
Episode: 5
Original release date: January 9, 2024
Episode 5 of Echo, titled “Maya,” delves into the protagonist’s past and present, exploring themes of family, identity, and the weight of vengeance. Here’s a breakdown of the key plot points:
Flashbacks to Maya’s Childhood:
• The episode opens with a young Maya, living a seemingly idyllic life with her family in Oklahoma. We see her close bond with her mother, Willie, and her love for music and dance.
• However, this peaceful existence is shattered when her father, William, is murdered by Wilson Fisk’s men. Witnessing this brutal act, Maya flees with her mother, leaving behind a life of joy and innocence.
The Haunting of the Past:
• Back in the present, Maya struggles to cope with the trauma of her father’s death. She’s haunted by nightmares and flashbacks, constantly reliving the moment of his murder.
• This emotional turmoil fuels her desire for revenge against Fisk, driving her actions and clouding her judgment.
Family Reunion and Confrontation:
• Seeking solace and guidance, Maya returns to Oklahoma and reunites with her estranged mother. Willie, who has been living in isolation since William’s death, is initially cold and distant.
• However, as they spend time together, they begin to heal and reconnect. Willie shares her own story of loss and resilience, offering Maya a new perspective on grief and vengeance.
Facing the Consequences of Choice:
• Maya’s quest for revenge has put her loved ones in danger. Her actions attract the attention of Kingpin’s men, leading to a tense confrontation that jeopardizes her family’s safety.
• She must choose between pursuing her vengeance and protecting those she cares about, facing the difficult consequences of her choices.
Embracing the Power Within:
• Through her connection to her mother and her heritage, Maya starts to tap into a deeper power within herself. She experiences visions of Echo, a powerful Choctaw water spirit, and unlocks abilities that go beyond her physical skills.
• This newfound strength gives her the courage to face her enemies and fight for what she believes in.
A Cliffhanger Ending:
• The episode concludes with a dramatic cliffhanger, leaving Maya’s fate uncertain. She stands at a crossroads, ready to make a decision that will shape her future and the lives of those around her.
“Maya” is a powerful and emotional episode that delves deep into the protagonist’s inner world. It explores themes of family, trauma, and the struggle for justice, while also introducing elements of the supernatural and Maya’s connection to her Choctaw heritage. The episode’s ending leaves viewers eager to see what unfolds in the next chapter of Maya’s journey.
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(JINGLE DRESS SONG BY NORTHERN CREE PLAYING)
(MUSIC ENDS)
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
(WOOD TAPPING)
(PEACEFUL MUSIC PLAYING)
(WOOD TAPPING)
(WOODPECKER SQUAWKS)
(SCREECHES)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING)
It’s hurt.
I found it.
It fell from a tree.
The bird didn’t just fall, did it?
I didn’t mean to hurt it.
I just wanted to see if I could hit it.
I’m sorry.
You can’t do this.
We don’t harm living things.
In the old days, the Choctaw called it the Biskinik.
The Choctaw would tell the bird what to say, and it would tap out messages on the trees, warning when enemies approached.
We can fix it right?
(DRAMATIC MUSIC INTENSIFIES)
(ENERGY HUMMING)
(TIRES SCREECHING)
(HORN HONKING)
(SOUNDS AND MUSIC FADE)
(HEART POUNDING)
(HEARTBEAT SLOWS)
(HEARTBEAT STOPS)
(BURNING BY YEAH YEAH YEAHS PLAYING)
SINGER: ♪ Believer ♪
♪ Took me over like a fever ♪
♪ Caught you hiding in the smoke, smoke, smoke ♪
♪ Like a meteor I glow, glow, glow ♪
♪ What you gonna do when you get to the water? ♪
♪ Well, I’ll release her ♪
♪ From the bindings of her teachers ♪
♪ What they’re hiding there is broke, broke, broke ♪
♪ Like the River Styx I flow, flow, flow ♪
♪ What you gonna do when you get to the water? ♪
♪ What you gonna do when you get to the water? ♪
♪ Into the sea, out of fire ♪
♪ All that burning ♪
♪ Into the sea, out of fire ♪
♪ All that burning ♪
(BURNING FADES)
(UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING)
(BUZZER SOUNDS)
(DOOR BELLS CHIME)
SKULLY: Go away, we’re closed.
(DOOR BELLS CHIME)
You’re not closed. You’re napping, you old billy goat.
Hurry on out here, I have to get to work.
SKULLY: Chula.
As radiant as the sun shining out of my…
Oh, hush. I’m here for business.
Oh? Well, what can I do you for?
Well, I know it’s been a while but…
(SIGHS)
I brought in a sewing machine a few years back.
And I was just wondering, maybe…
(CLATTERING)
This how you treat paying customers?
It’s a wonder you got any business at all.
(SENTIMENTAL MUSIC PLAYING)
(CHUCKLES) You still have it.
Yeah, I didn’t put it up for sale.
Why?
Well, when you brought it in, I cleaned it and oiled it.
Put, uh… Put a nice blanket on it.
(CHUCKLES) I knew you’d come back for it, I just had to wait.
(CHUCKLES)
How much do I owe you?
Nothing.
Just promise me you’ll come back once in a while.
Fine.
We have a deal.
(IN CHOCTAW) I will see you later.
Skully.
(IN ENGLISH) Ah, I’ll get the door.
(DOOR BELLS CHIME)
(TRAIN HORN BLOWING IN DISTANCE)
(DOOR BELLS CHIME)
CHULA: Whoa.
GIRL: Excuse me.
CHULA: It’s okay.
(DOOR BELLS CHIME)
MAN: Please, let me help.
CHULA: Oh. Thank you.
(SINISTER MUSIC PLAYING)
Haven’t seen you around before. Are you here for the powwow?
Yes. You could say that.
(SINISTER MUSIC CONTINUES)
It’s a good thing you got here early.
I didn’t realize there’d be so many people.
Oh, there always are.
People come from all over for our Choctaw Nation Powwows.
Is that right?
(CHUCKLES)
Your necklace…
It’s American Sign Language.
It says, “I love you.”
Oh!
You sign?
I try, for my niece.
Oh. I learned for my daughter.
She’s passed on now.
Yes, I’ve lost someone who I loved.
It’s the kind of pain you never quite get over.
CHULA: Oh.
Yeah, thank you.
Yeah.
I keep it up now for my granddaughter.
Really?
Yeah.
Well, tell me about her.
Her name’s Maya.
She’s come in from New York.
(SINISTER MUSIC INTENSIFIES)
(BREATHING HEAVILY)
(AIHPIYIW BY OLIVIA TAIL FEATHERS PLAYING)
(DOG BARKING)
Hey. Hey.
Uh, sorry, guys, this here is vendor parking, actually.
Right over there is general parking with Roger Two Moons…
Yeah. So, uh, I’m gonna park up down by there.
So we can enjoy your Indigenous fair from afar.
Yeah, okay. So, if you’re a vendor, though, they should have given you a slip thingy to put up on your dash, ’cause otherwise, if not, then they… Hey.
(RV DRIVING AWAY)
(SIGHS)
Chula should be here by now, hey Billy Jack?
(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING)
(UNTIE THE RIBBON BY HANK & JANE AND FRIENDS PLAYING ON SPEAKERS)
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
(CELL PHONE VIBRATES)
(CELL PHONE VIBRATES)
(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING)
(TIRES SCREECHING)
(TENSE MUSIC PLAYING)
(GUN CLICKS)
(INTENSE MUSIC QUIETS)
Mama?
(SETS DOWN GUN)
(SOFT EMOTIONAL MUSIC PLAYING)
You’ve really been hurting, huh?
(ENERGY HUMMING)
You aren’t alone.
All of us that came before are a part of you.
Because we echo through you.
Echo.
(ENERGY HUMMING)
Now it’s time for the pain… to go away.
I can’t.
I don’t know how.
I will help you.
Your ancestors will help you.
You come from a long line of very special women.
All the way from Chafa herself.
They have carried the fire.
They were the protectors of their people.
They fought for their family.
Now, it’s your turn.
All I bring is danger.
I have to leave.
Don’t run.
Stay.
Fight.
For us.
Remember your gifts.
(INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC INTENSIFIES)
Strategy.
Cunning.
Ferocity.
Love.
All of that is infused in this…
(DRAMATIC MUSIC INTENSIFIES)
Every seam on the suit shows that you’re part of us.
And we’re part of you.
I love you.
Always.
(EMOTIONAL MUSIC PLAYING)
SINGER: ♪ Oyokonuu numi sutainunuu ♪
(SNIFFLING)
♪ Oyokonuu numi sutainunuu ♪
♪ Numi sutainunuu ♪
♪ U nanisuwukaiyuna ♪
♪ Nunu ♪
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
♪ U nanisutaihkitunuu ♪
♪ Oyokonuu ♪
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
♪ Numi sutainunuu ♪
♪ U nanisuwukaiyuna ♪
♪ Nunu u nanisutaihkitunuu ♪
(CROWD APPLAUDS, CHEERS)
SHIKOBA: (ON MIC) Alright!
Tamaha, are you ready to powwow?
(CROWD CHEERING)
Let’s get this house a-rocking. Make some noise!
(SHIKOBA VOCABLES)
Alright, Ottertrail!
Time for the Grand Entry tonight! Yeah!
(TENSE MUSIC PLAYING)
Let’s do this.
(RADIO CLICKS)
We’re in position with the weapons.
Keep your eyes out for Maya Lopez.
She’s heavily armed and dangerous.
SHIKOBA: Out of respect and honor, please rise if you are able to, to honor our singers, our dancers coming to the arena.
Sing it loud and sing it proud, boys.
Let’s bring ’em in, boys. (VICTORY CRIES)
(DRUM BEATING)
(CROWD APPLAUDING, CHEERING)
(OTTERTRAIL PERFORMING JOSH SMITH’S SONG)
(SOUNDS AND MUSIC SLOWLY FADE)
(SINGLE HEART BEATING)
(SOFT VIBRATIONS)
(LIGHT RHYTHMIC THUMPING)
(HEARTBEAT INTENSIFIES)
(SERENE MUSIC PLAYING)
(HEARTBEAT SYNCHRONIZES WITH DRUMBEAT)
(FULL SOUND RESUMES)
(SINGING CONTINUES)
(TENSE MUSIC PLAYING)
(DRESSES JINGLING)
(CHIRPS)
(SINGING CONTINUES)
(OMINOUS MUSIC PLAYING)
(DRUM BEATING IN DISTANCE)
Biscuits, any word from Maya?
BISCUITS: No, but there’s some creepy guy here and he brought a whole bunch of na hullos in.
I don’t know, man. They’re up to no good. I know it.
Listen, Biscuits, it’s about to get dangerous.
Do you have a gun or a weapon?
BISCUITS: A weapon?
(CHUCKLES) Oh. I got something even better.
(DRESS JINGLING)
(GUN CLICKS)
Not today, na hullos. Not today.
(ENGINE REVS)
(CROWD CHEERING, APPLAUDING)
(SOUNDS SLOWLY FADE)
(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING)
(SINISTER MUSIC PLAYING)
(SINISTER MUSIC INTENSIFIES)
(DRUM BEATING AND SINGING)
(SHIKOBA VOCABLES)
(CROWD CHEERING, APPLAUDING)
(LIGHTS CLICK)
(INAUDIBLE DIALOGUE)
I offered you everything.
How could you betray me like this?
Who betrayed who first?
(INAUDIBLE DIALOGUE)
ZANE: Righto, boys. I’m in position.
Just waiting for the signal.
(THUNDER BOYS PERFORMING DELINA’S SONG)
(INAUDIBLE DIALOGUE)
You brought this upon yourself!
They have nothing to do with this!
They’re in my blood, in my heart.
I’m a part of them, and they’re a part of me.
I’m their legacy… not yours.
(INAUDIBLE DIALOGUE)
Good, now I know how much it will hurt you when I kill the rest of your family.
Just like I killed your father!
GOON LEADER: (ON RADIO) It’s a go.
(DRUM BEATING)
(LOUD CHANTING)
(INAUDIBLE DIALOGUE)
(TENSE MUSIC INTENSIFIES)
No.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING)
(WHOOSHES)
Echo.
(TRIUMPHANT MUSIC PLAYING)
(DELINA’S SONG CONTINUES)
Trust me.
(ENERGY HUMMING)
(THUD)
(TRIUMPHANT MUSIC AND SINGING CONTINUES)
(ENGINE REVVING)
BISCUITS: Na hullos!
(BISCUITS WAR CRYING)
Not today, na hullos! Not today! Whoo!
(ENGINE REVVING)
(GOONS SCREAMING)
(GOONS SCREAMING)
(GRUNTS)
(GROANS)
(GASPS)
(TRIUMPHANT MUSIC CONTINUING)
(GUN COCKING)
Wait, what?
(ROCKET FIRES)
(CROWD CHEERING, APPLAUDING)
Put your hands together… (EXCLAIMS)
(ROCKET EXPLODES)
Fireworks show in the house tonight.
(VICTORY CRIES) Hoka hey!
(ALL GRUNTING)
(EXHALES)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING)
(GRUNTS)
(SHOUTING)
(GASPS)
(ENERGY HUMMING)
(BREATHING HEAVILY)
(ENERGY HUMMING)
(SOBBING)
(MUFFLED BILL ANGRILY YELLING)
(MUFFLED MARLENE WHIMPERS)
(WALL THUDS)
(MUFFLED ARGUING CONTINUES)
(WALL THUDS)
(SOBBING)
(WALL THUDS)
(MARLENE SCREAMS)
(DARK MUSIC PLAYING)
(WALL THUDS)
(MARLENE SCREAMS)
Don’t listen anymore.
Let go of the pain. Let go of the anger.
(EMOTIONAL MUSIC PLAYING)
You are my uncle.
(MARLENE SCREAMS)
Shut him out!
FISK: (ECHOING) I keep this with me.
It’s to remind myself of where I come from…
(SHOUTING)
…and what I had to do to get there.
(MARLENE SCREAMS)
No, no, no!
(SCREAMING) I am not who you want me to be!
Give it to me, please.
No.
Please.
(GASPS)
What did you just do?
What did you do?
Huh?
(YELLS) What did you do?
(POLICE SIRENS BLARING)
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
Will we ever see it again?
Of course.
(WHEN WE REMAIN BY SAMANTHA CRAIN PLAYING)
(SQUAWKS)
♪ Okla e maya momakma ♪
♪ Okla e maya momakma ♪
♪ Tamaha chito okla imihaksi tuko ♪
♪ I foni aiyokli ahoba hapiachi kiyo ♪
(MOTORCYCLE REVVING)
♪ Okla e maya momakma ♪
♪ Napakanli, micha iti, micha nan ♪
(BISCUITS SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY)
♪ Vpi ahoba osh ohmi tamaha ♪
♪ Chito okla imihaksi tukon okla il vbachike ♪
♪ Yakni i natanna ♪
♪ Ibachvffa hosh okla ♪
♪ Il ilai achonli tuk ♪
♪ Hapi fiopa ya ♪
(WHOOPING)
(LAUGHTER)
♪ Il itibani tuk ♪
♪ Yakni i natanna ♪
♪ Ibachvffa hosh okla ♪
♪ Il ilai achonli tuk ♪
♪ Hapi fiopa ya ♪
♪ Shotik chinto okla ♪
♪ Il itibani tuk ♪
(WHEN WE REMAIN CONTINUES)
(PLANE ENGINE WHOOSHING)
I want a meeting with all the remaining heads.
We need to stabilize the situation before it spirals out of control.
REPORTER 1: (ON TV) …describe their ideal candidate.
It turns out most voters want somebody who is a fighter.
REPORTER 2: Which works against the career politicians.
There are legitimate problems in the city right now.
And the voters want somebody who understands the pain they’re going through, who understands the frustration they’re going through.
REPORTER 1: Exactly right. A bare-knuckle brawler would do well in this race.
An outsider, somebody who is not afraid to take on the establishment.
REPORTER 2: But wouldn’t that candidate have emerged by now?
That’s the question that remains for so many people, “Is that candidate even out there?”
REPORTER 1: There’s no doubt it is late in the process, but there’s still a window of opportunity.
That’s what the poll is telling us. It could be anybody’s race.
