In den frühen 1980er Jahren überschwemmt eine regelrechte Kokain-Epidemie die Entertainment-Metropole Los Angeles. Dies hinterlässt auch bei den Einwohnern seine Spuren, die sich auf einem von Gewalt gezeichneten Kollisionskurs befinden: Franklin Saint, ein junger Unternehmer der Straße, der nach Macht dürstet; der mexikanische Wrestler Gustavo Zapata, der zudem in einen Machtkampf in einer kriminellen Familie verstrickt ist; der CIA-Agent Teddy McDonald, der versucht vor einer düsteren Vergangenheit zu fliehen und Luica Villanueva, die selbstsüchtige Tochter eines mexikanischen Drogenbarons.
01
Neue Regeln
South Central street entreprenuer Franklin Saint takes a leap into the cocaine game. Disgruntled CIA officer Teddy McDonald allies with a Contra soldier. Luchador wrestler Gustavo "El Oso" Zapata makes inroads with a Mexican cartel family.
02
Das Ikarus-Syndrom
Franklin struggles with the reality of his new enterprise. Teddy’s distrust of Alejandro escalates. Gustavo confronts his new partners.
03
Gegenwind
Franklin enlists help to retrieve his stolen property. In the midst of a weapons deal, Teddy receives an unexpected visitor. Gustavo, Lucia and Pedro seek a fall guy.
04
Verlorene Unschuld
Franklin and Leon deal with the thief. Teddy goes to extreme measures to protect the CIA. Lucia and Gustavo connect in the aftermath of the previous night.
05
Gestrandet
Franklin’s indecision causes issues at Jerome’s 4th of July BBQ. Teddy and Alejandro are stranded. Lucia’s family vets Gustavo.
06
Neue Geschäftspartner
Franklin turns to Jerome for guidance, resulting in an unexpected encounter; Teddy contemplates a different future for his family; Gustavo and Lucia enlist business partners from Gustavo's past.
07
Auf eigene Faust
Franklin, Leon and Kevin take a game-changing road trip; Teddy deals with a sin from Alejandro's past; Lucia makes Gustavo's partnership official, much to Pedro's dismay.
08
Die Aussaat
Franklin's business ramps up, causing a rift in his inexperienced crew; Teddy pulls out all the stops to protect Alejandro; while visiting her dying father, Lucia has a realization.
09
Allianzen
Franklin suffers the cost of his business; as Teddy's situation deteriorates, so does his mental state; Gustavo and Lucia struggle with how to proceed.
10
Rubikon
Franklin solidifies his future. Teddy’s hand is forced. Lucia decides between business and family.