Tato napínavá série sleduje bývalého pastora, který nyní radí policii při vyšetřování zločinů s náboženským podtextem. Když se zdánlivě idylické venkovské prostředí ukáže jako skrýš pro temná tajemství, musí se protagonista postavit nejen vnějším hrozbám, ale i vlastním vnitřním démonům. Series kombinuje prvky detektivky, psychologického thrilleru a nadpřirozeného hororu a nabízí poutavé vyprávění, které zkoumá hranice víry a zla.
Matt Hunter lost his faith a long time ago. He is now a professor of sociology writing books that debunk the Christian faith and assisting the police solve religiously-motivated crimes. His family holiday becomes sinister when local women go missing. Matt is on the trail of a killer determined to save us all.
Fifteen years ago, 29 Barley Street in South London became notorious as the scene of alleged poltergeist activity and the death of Holly Wasson. When someone connected to the tragedy dies in horrific circumstances, Matt Hunter, former minister and now professor of sociology, is called in to advise on possible ritualistic elements of the death.
When the teenage son of a vicar escapes after brutally attacking his father, a frantic police search is launched. As rumours arise that the boy was involved in devil worship, Professor Matt Hunter, an atheist ex-minister and expert on religion, is brought in to advise, yet he quickly suspects the church attack may have a far more complex cause.