Reckoning

Series Overview

Set in a tranquil Californian suburb, 'Reckoning' follows the psychological cat-and-mouse game between two fathers, Mike Serrato and Leo Doyle, whose lives are upended when a local teenager is brutally murdered. As the community reels from the tragedy, dark secrets begin to surface, suggesting the return of the 'Forest Serial Killer'. Mike, a detective and father struggling to connect with his troubled teenage son, finds himself leading the investigation while simultaneously hiding his own internal demons. Meanwhile, Leo harbors a deeply disturbing secret of his own, and the two men find their fates inextricably linked in a web of deceit, trauma, and moral ambiguity. The series delves deep into the nature of evil, exploring whether murderous tendencies are innate or environmentally bred. Through intense interrogations, family struggles, and devastating revelations, the narrative challenges the audience's perception of innocence and guilt. As the net tightens around the true culprit, both families are pushed to their absolute breaking points, forcing Mike and Leo to confront the ultimate consequences of their past actions.