Barry is a disillusioned hitman from the Midwest sent to LA to execute a hit for the Chechen mob. Upon following his "mark" into an acting class taught by beloved teacher/guru Gene Cousineau, Barry is instantly drawn to the group of students, especially Sally.

In the wake of some shocking news, Gene encourages his class to channel their feelings into their work. Resolved to quit his job and put the past behind him, Barry tries not to get pulled back in by Fuches and the Chechens. Sally tries to crack the nut that is Barry.

A frustrated Barry misses an acting class to honour an obligation Detectives Moss and Loach try to piece together a murder puzzle. Gene presses Barry to take more risks. Sally is thrown for a loop during an audition. The Chechens rejoice when a famous assassin arrives.

Barry finds that distancing himself from Fuches and the Chechens might be harder than he thought. Sally is dismayed to learn that an audition has strings attached. Gene promises Moss a bombshell, but only over dinner. A rising actor threatens Barry's claim on Sally.

Barry looks to hit the reset button with Sally but a scene from "Macbeth" pushes them farther apart. Moss moves to interrogate members of Gene's acting class. Barry finds himself in a quandary after teaming up with a new acquaintance to wipe out a group of Bolivians.

Barry tries to fly solo at a remote airstrip, but Taylor still wants in. Vacha looks to exact revenge on the man who killed his brother. Moss tries to end her association with Gene, but finds herself drawn to his classroom at a critical juncture.