A series of dangerous robberies hits the city. When Nicky’s team manages to blow the robbers cover, the situation escalades and Nicky finds himself in a potentially fatal stand-off.

Claire receives several death treats against her and her newborn child, after she opens a land rights case. Nicky and his team face a complicated situation, because the legal situation is unclear and a lot of racism is involved.

A Community Support Officer accidentally causes trouble and Nicky has his hands full trying to find this guy.

The season's two finale episodes finds Nicky facing a race against time to catch two of Newcastle's most notorious crime families. However, it turns out that someone wants Nicky silenced himself.