Detective Knight: Rogue

Detective Knight: Rogue

Year: 2022

Runtime: 105 mins

Language: English

Director: Edward Drake

Echo Score: 40
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As Los Angeles gears up for Halloween, a team of mask‑clad armed robbers ambush a heist and critically wound Detective James Knight’s partner in a shootout. Knight gives chase, but the criminals escape to New York. There his own dark past resurfaces, intersecting the case and endangering everything he holds dear, unless he can find redemption first.

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1

LA heist and escape to NYC

Four masked criminals rob a cash truck in Los Angeles, setting off a chaotic chase. After police arrive, the group steals a car and one member fires blindly, wounding Detective Knight's partner Fitz. The robbers flee the scene and board a private plane bound for New York City.

Night of the heist Los Angeles
2

New York arrival and target revealed

The crew lands in New York by private plane and begins targeting a high-security auction for a unique sports card. Casey, the leader, plans the job with his team while keeping Mercer out due to temper concerns. The city sets the stage for their next score as authorities close in on Winna’s network.

Soon after arrival New York City
3

Casey's wife confronts him

Casey's wife confronts him about his personality changes and substance abuse, expressing fear for their family. He reassures her that he will address it after meeting Winna and receiving the next assignment. The personal tension foregrounds the looming heist.

Before the auction New York City
4

Team assembled and Mercer edited out

Casey shares the job with Sykes and Mike and confirms Mercer will not join due to trust issues with his temper. Mike and Sykes agree to proceed, while the plan to steal the card tightens the crew’s dynamics. The team prepares for a high-stakes operation in the city.

Before the auction New York City
5

Detectives close in on Winna

Detective Knight and Officer Sango press Winna for information about the recent heists, but Winna refuses to talk. Brigga, Winna's bodyguard, hints at Casey's involvement and warns Knight to stay away. The investigation edges closer to the crew behind the heists.

Shortly after arrival New York City
6

Past meets present

Knight and Sango locate Casey and Mercer but lack evidence to hold them. Knight recognizes Casey as a former NFL player, adding a personal dimension to the pursuit. The crew's past deeds loom over the current scheme as they press forward.

Before the auction New York City
7

Police politics stall cooperation

Sango meets with the NYPD chief to propose a mutual partnership, but jurisdictional egos and politics impede collaboration. The chief makes it clear she doesn’t need outside help, complicating Knight’s efforts to close the case. Tensions between agencies rise as the stakes grow.

Pre-auction New York City Police Headquarters
8

Heist rehearsal and Sykes' role

The crew rehearses the plan and decides to have Sykes snatch the card, believing her skills are perfectly suited for the job. Mike is initially reluctant but agrees as Casey emphasizes discipline and control. The stage is set for the high-security auction.

Day before auction New York City
9

Auction day chaos and the card goes to Winna

At the auction, Winna arrives with his team, including Casey, Mike, and Sykes. An undercover officer spots Sykes, she escapes, but the cops become aware of the heist. Sykes nonetheless snatches the card and hands it to Winna, and the cops catch her but find nothing on her; the card ends up in Winna's hands.

Auction day New York City auction house
10

Card missing and coercion begins

Back at the crime scene, Sango informs Knight that the card is missing. Winna pressure-knocks Knight, threatening Fitz’s life in Los Angeles to secure a clearance. Faced with a dangerous ultimatum, Knight reluctantly grants permission to proceed.

After auction New York City
11

The plan to kill Winna and the Halloween setup

Casey and Mercer realize the only way to survive is to act against Winna, and they plot to retrieve the card by infiltrating a police station on Halloween. The plan hinges on a daring distraction to draw law enforcement away from Winna’s operations. Tension builds as the night of the plan approaches.

Halloween night New York City
12

Halloween heist culminates in L.A. confrontation

Mercer steals a bank to divert officers while Casey enters the police station to grab the card. Knight intercepts and fights his way to Winna, who is watched by surveillance cameras. In Los Angeles, Fitz fights and kills an assassin, Knight kills Winna and Brigga, and Sango arrives with the police to arrest Knight; Casey flees, and he is later arrested at home as his family watches in shock.

Halloween night Los Angeles and New York

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:23

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