Tato série sleduje osudy muže, který se po propuštění z vězení snaží najít své místo ve světě. Protagonistovy snahy o vykoupení a nový začátek jsou plné napětí a nečekaných zvratů. Sledujeme jeho boj s minulostí a snahu vybudovat si lepší budoucnost navzdory překážkám. Je to poutavé drama o druhé šanci a hledání smíření.
After ten years' absence, Carl Burns has returned to his hometown to support his estranged daughter Kate, who is currently testifying in a rape case. Carl is determined to get justice for Kate, whatever it takes. But with few allies, he finds himself incurring the wrath of powerful enemies as he attempts to uncover the truth.
Life is good for Carl Burns and his partner Frances, who also stars in her own TV show, but Frances's TV exposure has attracted unwelcome attention. Targeted by a gang of small-time criminals who need cash, Carl and Frances's perfect lives are shattered. It's up to Carl to track down and bring the perpetrators to justice, in whatever way he can.