The plot centers around Maya, a young and resolute CIA intelligence analyst who is consumed by the global manhunt for the leader of al-Qaeda, following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The story captures her dedication and personal sacrifices over the course of a decade, as she navigates through the dangerous world of intelligence gathering, detention, and interrogation. Fatefully, her persistence leads to the discovery of a critical lead, having pieced together disparate bits of intelligence. As she becomes increasingly certain of her target's whereabouts, securing buy-in from superiors to act on her findings proves to be a challenging endeavor.

With the essential lead in hand, the focus shifts toward the elite team of Navy SEALs tasked with the high-stakes mission to capture or neutralize the highly sought-after terrorist leader. The SEALs must grapple with the perils and uncertainties that come with such a covert operation. The complexities of executing the mission in foreign territory, together with the profound weight and secrecy of their assignment, are detailed, capturing the physical and emotional intricacies faced by these operatives at the sharp edge of counterterrorism efforts.