James Reece, an aide to the U.S. Ambassador in Paris, secretly works for the CIA with aspirations of becoming a full-fledged agent. His mundane assignments take an abrupt turn when he's paired with Charlie Wax, a brash and unorthodox American operative. Reece's life is upended as they dive headfirst into a series of violent confrontations, exposing him to the dangerous reality of his desired career. Through Wax's unconventional methods, Reece finds himself navigating the dark underbelly of Paris, far removed from his diplomatic duties.

Initially tasked with a drug bust, their mission quickly escalates, uncovering a terrorist plot that threatens national security. The clash between Reece’s cautious diplomacy and Wax’s extreme tactics creates tension but also a begrudging respect. Amid gunfights and high-speed chases, Reece must adapt to Wax’s aggressive approach to survive. As he grapples with the chaos unraveling around him, Reece discovers that his involvement goes much deeper than he ever anticipated, pulling him into a web of espionage and danger that challenges everything he thought he knew about loyalty and duty.