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Moses Johnson is a promising high-school athlete with a bright future who’s accused of murdering a police officer during a drug bust gone wrong. Swept up into the infamously corrupt Chicago criminal justice system, Moses’ case is taken up by ageing public defender Franklin Roberts, who sees this as his chance to finally challenge the institutional racism at the heart of the judicial system.
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Moses Johnson is a promising high-school athlete with a bright future who’s accused of murdering a police officer during a drug bust gone wrong. Swept up into the infamously corrupt Chicago criminal justice system, Moses’ case is taken up by ageing public defender Franklin Roberts, who sees this as his chance to finally challenge the institutional racism at the heart of the judicial system.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Marta CunninghamWritten by Peter MoffatGuest stars Emily Althaus, Kevin Tre'von Patterson, Kamal Angelo Bolden, Matthew Elam, Patrick Mulvey, Sammy A. Publes
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Marta CunninghamGuest stars Emily Althaus, Kamal Angelo Bolden, Matthew Elam, Patrick Mulvey, Julian Parker, Jarell Maximillian Sullivan, Madison Dirks
Episode 3
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.
Guest stars Kara Zediker, Ken Bradley, Laurent Crawford, Kevin Tre'von Patterson, Kamal Angelo Bolden, Matthew Elam, Patrick Mulvey, Jarell Maximillian Sullivan
Episode 4
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.
Guest stars Matthew Elam, Patrick Mulvey, Julian Parker, Jarell Maximillian Sullivan, Malkia Stampley, Morocco Omari
Episode 5
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.
Guest stars Emily Althaus, Chris McClure, Julian Parker, Jarell Maximillian Sullivan, Madison Dirks, Morocco Omari, Jerod Haynes, Jamie Neumann
Episode 6
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.
Guest stars Deanna Reed-Foster, Emily Althaus, Kevin Tre'von Patterson, Matthew Elam, Julian Parker, Jarell Maximillian Sullivan, Madison Dirks, Malkia Stampley
Episode 7
Moses' trial begins; Brannigan testifies; a discovery threatens to derail Franklin's defence; Joshua faces repercussions while Franklin gets an ultimatum.
Guest stars Emily Althaus, Kamal Angelo Bolden, Matthew Elam, Sammy A. Publes, Julian Parker, Jarell Maximillian Sullivan, Morocco Omari, Jerod Haynes
Episode 8
Franklin faces a setback; Moses takes the stand; a verdict is read.
Guest stars Emily Althaus, Kamal Angelo Bolden, Matthew Elam, Sammy A. Publes, Julian Parker, Jarell Maximillian Sullivan, Jerod Haynes, Jamie Neumann
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Courtney B. VanceFranklin Roberts
Tosin ColeMoses Johnson
Bentley GreenJoshua Johnson
Holt McCallanyLt. Brannigan
Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorMartha Roberts
Andrene Ward-HammondNorma Johnson
Mark O'BrienOfficer Logan
Emily AlthausNicole Carter
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