The series focuses on sixteen-year-old Danny Desai, who returns to his hometown after killing his aunt five years ago, when he was 11. While trying to rekindle old friendships and facing the challenge of dealing with his judgmental peers, Danny becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a fellow classmate upon his return. Realizing the town does not care about the truth and only wants him convicted no matter what, Danny becomes determined to clear his name. Meanwhile, he must also keep another secret under wraps—the true reason he killed his aunt.