This criminal calls himself Teacher. And he intends to teach all New Yorkers a lesson. He kills, declaring that he is fulfilling a higher mission - to rid the city of the rich, boasting of huge money and position in society. But what did the other victims have to do with them - a young subway passenger, a salesman from an expensive store, a head waiter at an elite club, a flight attendant? Detective Michael Bennett , who is entrusted with this complex case, is convinced that the killer is pursuing some other goal and it is far from his loud statements. During the investigation, Bennett gets closer to the Teacher, but soon two of his police colleagues die, and he realizes that there is mortal danger threatens himself...