A night of passion leads to love between con man Charlie and undercover CIA officer Emma, who are unknowingly on a collision course professionally. While Charlie ramps up the 'family business' so he can get out for good, Emma's closing in on the vengeful criminal who holds Charlie's family debts in-hand — forcing them to reckon with the lies they've told so they can save themselves and their families from disastrous consequences.
Adapted from John Jakes's sprawling novel, North and South garnered attention when it first hit the small screen due to its supporting cast, including Gene Kelly, Robert Mitchum, Johnny Cash and Elizabeth Taylor as a New Orleans madam. However, most of the screen time went to Patrick Swayze and James Read, who play best friends from different parts of the country in the years leading up to the Civil War.