In the 1920s, Joe Coughlin is a former soldier returning from World War I with his mind full of dreams and a deep sense of betrayal towards the law. Determined to carve out a more exciting path, he immerses himself in Boston's criminal underworld, where he quickly makes a name for himself as a bold young gangster. But his heart belongs to Emma, the girlfriend of a powerful mobster, leading him into a life of forbidden love and dangerous decisions.
When a botched heist ends with his imprisonment and lost time, Joe decides to escape to Florida in search of new opportunities. There, he finds himself in the midst of a vibrant world of alcohol smuggling and a confrontation with the ruthless local mafia. With unmatched charisma and cunning, Joe struggles to become one of the most powerful mob bosses on the East Coast, challenging enemies and friends alike.
However, things are never that simple in crime. Joe navigates through loyalty, betrayal, and a series of moral decisions that will lead him to question what he truly wants in life. As tensions rise between rival factions and the law, his world of luxury and excess begins to crumble, exposing a dark side that will push him to the brink of total destruction. Can this gangster withstand the consequences of his risk-filled life?