Scarlet is relieved of her duties as a sheriff by the mayor of the dying city of Sallow. The dreaded Aldritch gang has been putting pressure on the town and people have been leaving by the dozens. In a last effort to save face with the citizens, Mayor Thomas tries firing the female sheriff to replace her with someone he believes has a stronger presence. As Scarlet begins to adjust to her new life as a rancher, the Aldritch gang has nothing stopping them from collecting a family debt.

A married couple struggles to mend their relationship after the wife's mental health issues. They encounter a mysterious town curse while attempting to rebuild their marriage, complicating matters further.

In 1985, Willem de Kooning’s “Woman-Ochre,” one of the most valuable paintings of the 20th century, vanished into the Arizona desert after being cut from its frame at the University of Arizona Museum of Art. 32 years later, the $160 million painting was found hanging in the home of Jerry and Rita Alter in rural New Mexico.