英勇但易怒的退伍老兵戴维·巴德（理查德·麦登 饰）就职于伦敦警察厅要员保护局，在被派去保护野心勃勃而有影响力的内政大臣茱莉娅·蒙塔古（凯莉·霍威 饰）后，因职责与信念之间的冲突而左右为难。而本应保她安全的保镖，是否会成为她最大的威胁？

Former London constable Nicholas Angel finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he miss the excitement of the big city, but he also has a well-meaning oaf for a partner. However, when a series of grisly accidents rocks Sandford, Angel smells something rotten in the idyllic village.