In the sweltering summer of 1946, Max McLaughlin, a seasoned American law enforcement officer, finds himself in the heart of post-war Berlin. The city, scarred by years of conflict and now divided among the Allied powers, presents a daunting challenge as he embarks on his mission to help establish a functioning police force amidst the chaos. Max's arrival marks not just the beginning of a new chapter for law enforcement in a devastated European capital, but also the dawn of a personal journey through complex political landscapes and human struggles.