Set in the opulent yet brittle world of 1980s Los Angeles, this gripping drama follows a group of wealthy, charismatic teenagers whose lives are shattered when a new student arrives and begins to infiltrate their tight-knit circle. The series centers on the magnetic and deeply troubled protagonist, played by Igby Rigney, who is drawn into a dangerous game of obsession and manipulation with the enigmatic newcomer. As the friends, including Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere, navigate a haze of privilege, drugs, and unchecked ambition, a series of brutal, unsolved murders begins to haunt their exclusive community. With the arrival of a determined detective portrayed by Evan Rachel Wood and the moral complexities faced by Wes Bentley, the group’s loyalties are tested, and dark secrets from their pasts threaten to surface. Blending psychological tension with a moody, atmospheric style, the show explores the corrosive nature of desire and the fragility of trust. The first season builds an intoxicating, suspenseful narrative that questions how far these characters will go to protect the lives they’ve built.