该剧由来自《IT狂人》的凯瑟琳·帕金森主演，以及参演过《花儿一家》的日裔演员福田知盛。主要讲述刚入行的新律师威尔原本是个充满理想主义情结的有为青年，但是在真正进入司法体系后，却发现这里存在着诸多奇

The plot revolves around British aristocratic detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and his working-class partner, Sergeant Barbara Havers, as they solve crimes interwoven with social issues. As the 8th Earl of Asherton, Lynley is from the highest aristocratic order of Britain outside the royal family, while Havers is a perceptive woman who cannot boast a rich heritage. The divide in their social status often makes for interesting conversations and differing perspectives that explore the themes of class and gender.