The American crime series "We Own This City" is based on the documentary material of the same name by journalist Justin Fenton. It tells the story of corruption within the American police force. The action takes place in Baltimore in 2015. The city is plagued by riots following the violent death of a young African American man, Freddie Gray, who was killed while in police custody. Meanwhile, crime rates in the city continue to rise, and law enforcement agencies feel the pressure from the public.