该剧主要描述发生在旧金山的神秘谋杀案。一起因毒瘾而引发的谋杀案看似普通，但随后的警方调查、疑犯逮捕和庭审过程却引出更多秘密。旧金山警署命案侦探TerrySeagrave（TayeDiggs）和HildyMulligan（KathleenRobertson）在承办该案过程中发现受害人与硅谷神童ErichBlunt（TomFelton）存在某种可疑的关联。Blunt是一个狂妄自信的科技天才，年纪轻轻就已经取得非凡成就，目前担任一家高科技公司的首席执行官。对Blunt来说这无疑是个坏消息——因为他正准备让自己的公司上市。与此同时，一名软件工程师状告Blunt剽窃了他为一种革命性的全息系统撰写的程序代码。" Therefore, I have heard the arguments and reviewed the facts of this case, and the responsibility for weighing the aggravating factors against the mitigating factors rests solely with me.
As aggravation, I find that the manner in which you committed these crimes was particularly cruel and heinous.These crimes were committed with multiple deadly weapons and were the result of extensive planning. I also consider as an aggravating factor the emotional damages inflicted on the families of the victims and the community at large as a result of your actions.
As mitigation, I have taken into account the fact that you have no prior criminal record, evidence of some mental-health issues, as well as your childhood history, family background, and your age. I have considered the influence Mr. Rentman had in planning these crimes, as well as your expression of remorse for what you did.
According to the State Penal Code, the aggravating factors in this case meet the guidelines for for the imposition of a sentence of death. After careful examination, it seems clear that the mitigating factors, while not insignificant, are far outweighed by the aggravating factors in this case.
Therefore, it is my judgment that the defendent is sentenced to death. You are ordered committed to the custody of the government until exhaustion of the procedures for appeal."