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Logline- When Tyler Marcus the son of a wealthy hotelier seeks to build his empire in the marijuana business; he finds an industry in transition, with a family name he must protect above all.

 

Series mini Synopsis:

 

With a family pedigree of unlimited possibilities; Tyler Marcus sees

the future in the newly opened marijuana prohibition lottery. Like

Joseph Kennedy before him, he seeks to build his fortune on the

legalization of previously prohibited marijuana in present day

Seattle. Having involvement in the dangerous illegal importation and

distribution of marijuana he seeks legal domination of local markets.

He must maneuver his ties to old importation and new growers to adapt

his business to the demands of current times. With barely formed laws

on the books the pitfalls are many and daunting. Above all he must

protect his illustrious family's name, reputation and fortunes.

 

 

Pilot Synopsis:

In the dark of night green commerce runs across a border farm. A waiting truck continues the journey to an unorthodox kingpin.

 

Tyler Marcus, son, heir, entrepreneur enters breakfast to the nagging of a disappointed father. His constant ally and protector Barbara Marcus works to diffuse the familiar paternal tensions. Tyler uses his line of retreat to go upstairs and prepare for school.

 

Once he arrives at the university he must navigate a hoping professor, a loving girlfriend, and the potential problems brought on by saying no to a drug deal. Money begets problems and Tyler moves through his day a firefighter on constant alert.

 

Not all fires extinguish quickly or easily. A confrontation in his own nightclub goes awry. Amid the destruction of a huge altercation he and his allies slide into a waiting limousine. Anger and resolution lead to a decision, the first move towards legitimization.

 

A calm morning with his love and a short respite from the chaos of his double life. Followed by an act of kindness towards a man who's lifetime of sweat for the Marcus family is not forgotten by Tyler. Tyler then must confront his patriarch, while supporting his brother in his moment of triumph.

 

At the celebration of his brothers victory, Tyler has more pressing needs. He must move quickly to diffuse the problems the fight has caused. Turning to a ruthless ally has he only taken on more duty, to a less forgiving master. Only time will tell.

© 2014 by Mason Kohut.

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