In the 1980s, a young man from South East London, Frankie, finds himself fleeing his criminal past and abusive stepfather. Seeking a fresh start, he heads to Spain with nothing but a bag of cash and a passport. Upon arriving, he quickly becomes entangled with the local expat community, particularly with a charismatic and successful businessman, Charlie, who is deeply involved in the criminal underbelly of the Costa del Sol. The allure of a lavish lifestyle, far removed from the gritty streets of London, is irresistible to Frankie, who sees this as his opportunity to ascend to the life he's always dreamed of.

As Frankie becomes more ingrained in Charlie’s world, he is introduced to a life of crime that is both exhilarating and dangerous. He rises through the ranks of their operation, engaging in drug smuggling and experiencing the lavish excesses and brutal realities of gangster life in 80s Spain. The camaraderie among the expats masks underlying tensions and loyalties that are constantly shifting, creating a fragile world where power and position are everything. Frankie must navigate this perilous new world, making alliances and facing betrayals, all while trying to hold onto his own identity and morals amidst the corruption and decadence that surround him.