Rogue City

Gang patriarch Paul Maranzano, escorted by an anti-gang squad led by Richard Vronski, requests to visit his terminally ill wife in the hospital. This heartfelt moment sets off a chain of tragic events, highlighting Maranzano's complicated personal life amidst his criminal activities.

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Maranzano suffocates his wife with a pillow at her request to end her suffering from cancer. After this act, he expresses gratitude to Vronski for facilitating their meeting, intertwining personal grief with his criminal existence.

The Bastianis gang launches a brutal attack on a rival gang at an open-air bar, leading to a mass shooting that claims nine lives. This event underscores the violent rivalry between gangs in Marseille and sets the stage for the ensuing conflict.

After being hit during the shooting, Rizzo finds himself trapped and hides his weapons to blend in with the victims. His connection to the gang leads him into police custody for questioning, creating tension within the investigation.

Detective Costa, who had been secretly working for the Bastianis, deceives Rizzo during his interrogation and kills him. This act of betrayal reveals the deep corruption within the police force and implicates Costa in the gang's operations.

Detective Willy Kapellian, struggling with a failing marriage, spirals into excessive drinking and makes reckless decisions. On one such night, he finds himself in danger after being shot at by gang members, complicating his already troubled life.

In a moment of loyalty, Captain Vronski takes a blood test for Willy to save him from losing his job due to drunk driving. This act of camaraderie ultimately leads to Vronski's suspension, highlighting the difficult choices faced by those in law enforcement.

Vronski's unit, seeking redemption, plans an unsanctioned ambush on the Bastianis during a drug shipment. The situation escalates into a chaotic shootout involving multiple parties, marking a critical turning point in the drug war.

Amidst the chaos of the ambush, an undercover narcotics agent is killed, intensifying the conflict between the gangs and law enforcement. This event serves as a catalyst for further violence and tragedy in the storyline.

Facing overwhelming evidence against him tied to the undercover officer's death, Willy Kapellian resorts to a tragic act by murdering his family before turning the gun on himself. This shocking development reflects the profound psychological toll of the drug war.

In a brutal act of vengeance, Nadal murders Detective Costa and his wife, holding Costa responsible for the events that unfolded. This violence underscores the themes of betrayal and retribution that permeate the narrative.

Leonetti's daughter uncovers Costa's diary, revealing critical payments made by the Bastianis. She hands the diary to Vronski, which ignites further intrigue and investigation within the anti-gang unit.

To clear his name, Vronski makes a dangerous pact with the Bastianis, agreeing to eliminate their rival gang, Nadal. This decision leads to a violent confrontation, further entangling Vronski and his team in the criminal underworld.

After completing the deal with the Bastianis, Vronski quits the police force and takes off with a significant portion of the money, leaving the remaining half for his loyal unit members. This marks his full descent into corruption and the criminal lifestyle.

In a grim conclusion, members of Vronski's unit, along with Vronski himself, are systematically murdered as retribution for their actions. The killings are orchestrated by the Narcotics Bureau chief, linking back to the consequences of the earlier ambush.