A mysterious gunslinger named Clint Tollinger rides into the lawless town of Sheridan, which is being terrorized by a ruthless land baron named Dade Holman. Hired by the desperate townspeople to restore order, Clint quickly establishes himself as a formidable presence. As he starts to clean up the town and drive out Holman's men, he encounters resistance from some citizens who question his methods. Along the way, Clint reconnects with his estranged wife, Nelly Bain, who runs the local dance hall and holds complicated feelings towards him and his mission.

As tensions escalate in Sheridan, Clint faces increasing danger from Holman's hired guns and finds himself having to make a series of tough moral decisions. These struggles force him to confront his own past and the reasons that led him to become a hired gunfighter. Balancing his desire for redemption with the harsh reality of his profession, Clint must navigate a treacherous environment where alliances constantly shift, and trust is a rare commodity. Will he succeed in bringing peace to Sheridan and perhaps find personal redemption, or will the violent forces arrayed against him prove too formidable?