The Art of the Deal

Kidnap the billionaire. Raise the wage. A revenge fantasy for the 99%.

In a more desperate near-future, three strangers band together to kidnap a politically connected billionaire in exchange for an outrageous increase in the national minimum wage.

Vaughn's high school friend helps with his communication strategy. Tran follows our mark and prepares to add his own stamp. Curry tries to expand her financial-domination client base. The trio build their abduction plan.

Vaughn connects with an old co-worker from what's left of his newspaper gig. Tran gets assistance with his explosive side project. Curry's relationship with her romantic patron shows signs of stress and enlists two friends as a front for the abduction.

The trio pull the trigger on their plan to abduct Grayson.

Grayson begins a negotiation. Vaughn enjoys the waiting game in luxury. Tran gets feedback on his combustibles. Curry flips the script after her relationship with Ruth grinds to a halt.

The waiting game wears on Vaughn. Tran discovers his entrepreneurial spirit. Curry begins to cash in.

Vaughn is forced to re-think his strategy with old friends. Curry considers a career change. Tran panics as his dream gig becomes less attainable.

Vaughn is propositioned by an unlikely ally. The conclusion.