After serving twelve years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, a police detective is exonerated and rejoins the force. Using Zen-like techniques, the instincts of a convict, and traditional police procedures, he solves some of the toughest crimes. He's partnered with a tough, by-the-book female cop trying to rebuild her own reputation after a stint in rehab for drug addiction who has little patience for his unorthodox methods. With his name cleared and a multi-million dollar settlement in his pocket, he secretly tries to solve the case that put him away, leading to many of his fellow officers who don't want him back on the force.