Moses Johnson, a promising Black high school athlete is swept up into the infamously corrupt Chicago criminal justice system, and Franklin Roberts takes on this case because he recognizes its potential to upend the entire Chicago judicial system.
EPISODE 1
Pilot
Track star Moses Johnson is swept up into a world of chaos, violence, and corrupt policing during a presumed drug sting gone wrong. Public defender Franklin Roberts considers retirement and his impact on the community.
EPISODE 2
The Hunter and the Hunted
While on a collision course with the Chicago Police Department, Moses makes contact with the one person who could save him. Martha chases political aspirations.
EPISODE 3
Barefoot and Dangerous
Officer Logan begins to question his own department, while Lieutenant Brannigan presses Moses for a confession. Franklin revisits the crime scene, finding a new angle for the defense.
EPISODE 4
Chess Moves and Poker Chips
While waiting for bond, Moses adjusts to jail. Brannigan opens up to Logan. After stumbling on evidence of police misconduct, Franklin continues to put together a defense. Joshua makes a discovery.
EPISODE 5
Over the Wall
Franklin gets sobering news while Moses reunites with an old acquaintance. Officer Logan gets a new position. Norma holds a barbecue to raise money for Moses' bail.
EPISODE 6
Sins of the Fathers
Moses fights influences in prison and begins to doubt Franklins motives. Joshua sinks deeper into the Nation as Martha faces pressure from the community. Franklin makes a discovery.
Courtney B. Vance
Tosin Cole
Bentley Green
Holt McCallany
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Andrene Ward-Hammond
Mark O'Brien
Jeff Freilich
Michael B. Jordan
Alana Mayo
Peter Moffat
