In his cluttered office, Michael Stone, an award-winning detective with a skeptical and indifferent gaze, lounges amidst the chaos of crime scene photos, evidence, and an elaborate map on the wall. Described by colleagues as a criminology genius, yet insufferable and blunt, he remarks,

"So, you are my new partner," before asserting, "I'm not going to work with a barely graduated true crime fan. You can sign your resignation letter and leave," as he closes his eyes and rests on his armchair.