Romano, Pencil and the Pope dominate Amsterdam's busy cocaine trade. When Pope betrays Romano and Pencil a vengeful war is set off between them. Away from the street, a seasoned journalist and his naive apprentice sense a headline story in the making.

As the gangs continue to move product across the city, pressure is mounting from both police and rivals. Journalist Rein de Waard comes to terms with a lifechanging decision, while Matthijs lays the groundwork for his risky investigation.

Romano seeks legal council to secure his personal future, and that of his empire. The Pope feels the pressure and Is ready to retaliate, while Matthijs sets out to prove himself to Rein with a headline story.