When a murder investigation reveals there’s more to the story than meets the eye, Special Agent Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) relies on his keen instincts and unique experience to uncover the truth. Along the way, he also reunites with a part of his past that helped shape him into the agent he is now.
As the GBI continues its investigation on a missing girl, Will becomes frustrated with the suspect search, and Faith’s frustrations with her new partner reach unprecedented heights. Meanwhile, Angie is forced to evaluate her current relationships as she follows a new case with Ormewood and navigates her complicated history with Will.
Will and Faith’s investigation into a small-town murder has large implications when a connection is drawn to a decadeslong, covered-up cold case. Meanwhile, the death of a security guard perplexes Angie while she contemplates an unexpected dinner invitation from Ormewood, which may rehash some memories from their past.
Picking up where things left off, tensions escalate as Will confronts James Ulster at the prison, unraveling a complex web of inmate secrets. Meanwhile, Faith speaks to some of the inmates, making discoveries of her own. Later, Ormewood tries to rebuild his relationship with his son Max, while Angie faces a pivotal moment that brings back memories of her own past. Amidst efforts to uncover the mastermind behind the crime spree, family dynamics and personal connections take center stage, setting the scene for an adrenaline-pumping continuation of the unfolding mystery.
As the team delves into a tangled case of espionage, double-crosses and mistaken identity, Amanda helps Sunny adjust to her new life and school. Meanwhile, Ormewood struggles with his divorce, and as Will’s feelings for Marion begin to deepen, his and Angie’s relationship becomes even more complicated.
Will digs deeper into Olas Collective, reporting shocking truths to Amanda. Meanwhile, the APD closes in on the cult’s leaders, setting the stage for a showdown that could turn everything upside down.
When Rafael turns to Will after his grandmother’s sudden death, they’re forced to confront their painful pasts while navigating present life-threatening dangers.