A terrorist attack in London results in the capture of suspect Farroukh Erdogan (Denis Moschitto). The attorney general appoints Claudia Simmons-Howe (Rebecca Hall) as special advocate on Erdogan’s legal team. On the eve of the trial, Erdogan’s lawyer dies, and a new defense attorney, Martin Rose (Eric Bana), steps in. Martin and Claudia are former lovers, a fact which must remain hidden. As Martin assembles his case, he uncovers a sinister conspiracy, placing him and Claudia in danger.

England has been overrun by a pandemic with no apparent cure. As the infection continues to spread, safety – for a lucky few – looms in the form of a damaged 747 set to seek solace abroad. It’s only once the plane is airborne that the survivors discover the infection made it onto the flight with them.