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Syd Burnett has left her complicated past behind to become an LAPD detective. Paired with a new partner, Nancy McKenna, a working mom with an equally complex past, Syd is pushed to examine whether her unapologetic lifestyle might be masking a greater personal secret. These two women don't agree on much, but they find common ground when it comes to taking on the most dangerous criminals in Los Angeles.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Syd Burnett has left her complicated past behind to become an LAPD detective. Paired with a new partner, Nancy McKenna, a working mom with an equally complex past, Syd is pushed to examine whether her unapologetic lifestyle might be masking a greater personal secret. These two women don't agree on much, but they find common ground when it comes to taking on the most dangerous criminals in Los Angeles.
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Episode 1
When a boy is targeted by a powerful cartel, two detectives with complex pasts race the clock to keep him safe, but when Syd's personal quest for justice threatens their efforts, the pair must decide whom they really serve and protect.
Directed by Anton CropperWritten by Brandon Margolis, Brandon SonnierGuest stars Zach McGowan, Barry Sloane, Maetrix Fitten, Sabina Gadecki, John Salley, Celestino Cornielle, Erin Cahill, Eric Normington
Episode 2
Tracking down a serial killer who lures his victims into isolated areas before killing them live on social media; Syd has a dangerous secret that clashes with McKenna's complicated past.
Directed by Anton CropperWritten by John Dove, Pam VeaseyGuest stars David Fumero, Ciara Riley Wilson, Jordan Rodrigues, Barry Sloane, Finnegan George, Joshua Alba, John Salley, Natalie Valerin
Episode 3
Syd and McKenna are called to investigate when a body seems to plummet from the sky; the partners realize they need to trust each other to escape the ghosts of their pasts.
Directed by Mark TonderaiWritten by Brandon Margolis, Brandon SonnierGuest stars David Fumero, Ciara Riley Wilson, Zach McGowan, Jordan Rodrigues, Barry Sloane, Finnegan George, Sabina Gadecki, Keith Jardine
Episode 4
Time is up – Syd and McKenna need to get Knox’s fentanyl into police custody while leaving no trace of their own involvement. But can they pull it off when McKenna is distracted by Izzy’s strange behavior and a ghost from Syd’s past returns to haunt her?
Directed by Antonio NegretWritten by Andrea Thornton BoldenGuest stars David Fumero, Ciara Riley Wilson, William Mark McCullough, Joshua Alba, Eugene Byrd, Laz Alonso, Joy Bisco, Damon Standifer
Episode 5
While fighting with their own complications, Syd and McKenna try and find the killer behind the death of a transgender woman. Syd must face her past as the hunt for Knox intensifies. McKenna helps Izzy deal with her grief.
Directed by Eagle EgilssonWritten by Jai TiggettGuest stars David Fumero, Jordan Rodrigues, William Mark McCullough, Sabina Gadecki, Kelly Rowland, Rebecca Budig, Laz Alonso, Megan Ferguson
Episode 6
McKenna is unable to keep hiding the truth about her mother's accident from Syd. Arlo plots against people Syd loves. Syd and McKenna continue to hunt for the killer of the transgender woman and her fiancé.
Directed by Janice CookeWritten by Diana Mendez BoucherGuest stars Jordan Rodrigues, Tamala Jones, Barry Sloane, John Salley, Joaquin Obradors, Jake Matthews, Zach Barack, Natalie Valerin
Episode 7
Syd and McKenna ramp up their personal search for Gabriel Knox and let the Bens in on their search for Arlo. Syd faces a family crisis. McKenna must make a difficult choice.
Directed by Anton CropperWritten by Brandon Margolis, Brandon SonnierGuest stars Jordan Rodrigues, Tamala Jones, Barry Sloane, Jake Busey, Rebecca Budig, Jake Matthews, Laz Alonso, Kelly Frye
Episode 8
McKenna is forced to come clean about her past to her husband, and both she and Syd attempt to convince him to bend the rule of law to save a life. In the meantime, our team find themselves trailing a group of thieves who managed to steal million of dollars' worth of untraceable diamonds.
Directed by Anton CropperWritten by John DoveGuest stars Tamala Jones, Barry Sloane, Billy Malone, Joshua Alba, Rebecca Budig, Laz Alonso, Zoran Korach, Rich Ceraulo Ko
Episode 9
It's busy for our team of detectives as they continue to investigate the case of the missing diamonds, and the task force executes a major drug bust. With the treat of Knox looming, both Syd and McKenna must confront some of their deepest secrets yet.
Directed by Nathan HopeWritten by Pam VeaseyGuest stars David Fumero, Jake Busey, Billy Malone, Joshua Alba, Kristin Slaysman, Joaquin Obradors, Rebecca Budig, Laz Alonso
Episode 10
As their pasts continue to crash into the present, Syd and McKenna discover that an unknown player has been manipulating them all along. Meanwhile, the search for the missing diamonds continues, just as McKenna is face with a impossible choice; her brother or her future.
Directed by Anton CropperWritten by Megan McNamara, Carol BassGuest stars Ciara Riley Wilson, Barry Sloane, Jake Busey, Billy Malone, Joshua Alba, John Salley, Laz Alonso, Curtis Harris
Episode 11
After a stunning discovery, Syd and McKenna debate who they can trust moving forward whilst also investigating a death that took place at a scenic Los Angeles park.
Directed by Lexi AlexanderWritten by Marisa TamGuest stars Jake Busey, Jonathan Stanley, Joshua Alba, Sabina Gadecki, John Salley, Fiona Rene, Rebecca Budig, Lidia Porto
Episode 12
As Syd and McKenna finally close in on Gabriel Knox, a shocking revelation makes their fight more personal than ever before.
Directed by Janice CookeWritten by Jai Tiggett, John DoveGuest stars David Fumero, Jake Busey, William Mark McCullough, Chris Sheffield, Sabina Gadecki, John Salley, Rebecca Budig, Christopher Cousins
Episode 13
Syd, McKenna and the team band together as they race against the clock to save one of their own, finally coming face-to-face with their greatest enemy.
Directed by Anton CropperWritten by Brandon Margolis, Brandon SonnierGuest stars David Fumero, Ciara Riley Wilson, Joshua Alba, Sabina Gadecki, John Salley, Kristin Slaysman, Rebecca Budig, Bryan McGowan
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Gabrielle UnionSyd Burnett
Jessica AlbaNancy McKenna
Ryan McPartlinPatrick McKenna
Ernie HudsonJoseph Vaughn
Duane MartinBen Baines
Zach GilfordBen Walker
Sophie ReynoldsIsabel McKenna
David FumeroJason Calloway
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