Nate Ford (Timothy Hutton), an expert thief who was once an insurance investigator, leads a down-and-out crew of people eager to get even with the rich and powerful individuals that contributed to their own financial ruin. Relationships among the group continue to evolve, while Nate struggles to come to terms with his place in the world. Elsewhere, Interpol agent Jim Sterling (Mark Sheppard) dedicates himself to apprehending Nate and putting a stop to his exploits.