A reclusive former detective named Charlie Waldo has retreated from the chaotic life of Los Angeles to live an isolated existence in the woods, seeking peace and solitude. However, his quiet life is disrupted when his old flame, journalist Lorena Nascimento, convinces him to return to the city to solve a high-profile case involving an eccentric and abrasive Hollywood actor named Alastair Pinch. Alastair is accused of murdering his wife, and Waldo is tasked with either proving his innocence or confirming his guilt. Reluctant but intrigued by the challenge, Waldo plunges back into the world of crime, celebrity, and chaos as he navigates deceitful players and complicated relationships that blur the lines between truth and lies.

As Waldo delves deeper into the case, he encounters a cast of shady Hollywood personalities each with their own secrets, revealing a tangled web of motives and potential suspects. His investigation leads him to question not only Alastair’s actions on the night of the murder but also the dynamics of the victim’s family and their dark secrets. Throughout the investigation, Waldo tries to maintain his minimalist lifestyle and moral integrity amidst a world that constantly challenges them. With humor and classic detective finesse, he chases down clues and confronts influential foes, each step bringing him closer to uncovering the truth behind the sinister façade of Hollywood glamour. Yet, as he pushes forward, unforeseen twists threaten to derail him from finding justice.