Set against the backdrop of the L.A. riots, Detective Charlotte Justice navigates a tense and hostile environment within the predominantly white police force. As she intervenes to protect a black doctor from a violent encounter, she stumbles upon the murder of a former radical linked to her tragic past. The investigation raises questions about the nature of the shooting and the doctor's involvement, all while exploring themes of race, justice, and personal trauma in a city on the brink of chaos.
