
STORY
When a high-ranking city cop is accused of brutally murdering an unarmed black man under mysterious circumstances, detective Jack Mitchell is assigned to the case. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a fast network of corruption involving influential figures, law enforcement, and the city's elite. With each step, the shadows grow darker, and the line between friend and foe becomes increasingly blurred.
Mitchell fights his own inner demons while battling the city.
Mitchell soon builds an alliance with Brandy Cole, the investigative journalist in the city. Through their partnership, Mitchell learns to trust again and he and realizes he can't fight this fight alone. Together they form a powerful partnership challenging the enemies of the city.
The showdown is when Mitchell confronts the mayor and his cronies unraveling a web of corruption and deceit to gain power. The city is on the edge of chaos and Detective Mitchell must make a choice that would decide the fate of "THE CITY"
SEASON
SUMMARY
Runtime: 42 minutes
(7) Season
(8) Episode Season
Audience: 18-65
Created By
Will Belcher
Story By
Summer Bradshau
Written By
JD Belcher
Genre
Cop Drama
Show Format
A one hour scripted drama that is serialized.
Comparable
Power meets Brooklyn's Finest
Pitch
Det. Mitchell's department struggles to find evidence of corruption against the current Mayor of The City and his co-conspirators for what appears to be an inside job.
Tagline
Does Crime Pay? Or will YOU pay for your crime in THE CITY.
Structure
The show always begins every episode where the last show left off in the previous episode.
Theme
Power
Redemption
Human power for good & evil
Tone
Film Noir
Dark
Edgy
Hook
Each episode will open on the topic for what's to come.