Inspired by real events, BAD COUNTRY is a gritty Louisiana set crime drama. Detective Bud Carter's investigations lead to the arrest of Jesse Weiland, a contract killer from a criminal syndicate. Weiland, facing life in prison and losing his family, puts his trust in Carter and becomes an informant. The case attracts the FBI, who in turn, wrestles control from Carter. When a sting goes bad, the syndicate boss, Lutin Adams uses crooked politicians and lawyers to identify Weiland as the 'rat.' His family is executed, setting Weiland on a path of revenge executing targets on a manhunt for Lutin. Carter takes control, pursuing the syndicate to the French Quarter. The climax explodes as Carter, Weiland and Lutin are caught in a triangular crossfire.《黑帮追缉令》由美国路易斯安那州的真实事件改编而来。侦探卡特逮捕了职业杀手维兰德，他面临着终身监禁与失去家人的制裁。为了保留自由之身，他选择成为线人。另一方面，大老板芦丁感觉事情即将败露，使用非法的手段污蔑维兰德的家人。至此，三方陷入混战中……