Deputy

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is one of the largest police forces in the world, but when the elected Sheriff dies, an arcane rule in the county charter, forged back in the Wild West, suddenly thrusts the most unlikely man into the job -- BILL HOLLISTER (Stephen Dorff, "True Detective," "Star"), a fifth-generation lawman. Given a job he never wanted, in an unfamiliar sea of politics, Bill quickly learns that doing what is expected and doing what is right are two different things, and that his innate, dogged pursuit of justice is the only skill the job truly requires. Bill faces his first test bringing down a money laundering scheme and saving a kidnapped young girl.

When a group of jewel thieves go on a robbery spree just 48 hours into his tenure as Sheriff, Bill must test the limits of his political power in order to protect the city.

After a mysterious shooting leaves one of their own injured, Bill and the team go out on a mission to find the shooter. Charlie attempts to get answers about what happened during the shooting, leading Joseph to a revelation. Meanwhile, when Undersheriff London tries to take control of the department, Bill reminds him who is in charge in the all-new “Deputy Down” episode of DEPUTY.

While enforcing an unsanctioned raid on a human trafficking ring in Los Angeles, Bill finds an old informant of his who is in trouble. After returning from her leave and eager to get back into the field, Charlie is assigned to patrol with Joseph, the one person she would like to avoid. Meanwhile, as Bill continues to disagree with the board on how to best run the department, Jerry does Bill a favor in order to get on his good side in the all-new “10-8 Firestone” episode.

When a lifelong friend of Joseph’s is arrested for murder, Bill promises him justice will be served. However, in going against all advice and helping his godson, Bill runs the risk of creating enemies inside the Hall of Justice and within the Los Angeles Police Department.

While Paula does her monthly volunteer work at the prison hospital, she finds herself being forced to perform a life-saving surgery at gunpoint. Bill must work to ensure the safety of all those involved including his own wife.