The series is inspired by the autobiography of nightclub owner John Ibrahim and his experiences in Sydney's Kings Cross and Oxford Street.
[3][4][5] The series follows John Ibrahim's (Lincoln Younes) journey from early poverty amid a Lebanese immigrant family to later success.
[6] Despite a lack of prospects, he becomes a nightclub mogul of Sydney's Kings Cross, known as much for entertainment as for crime and vice.
[7] Once established in King's Cross, Ibrahim sets his sights on 1990s Oxford Street in Sydney.
[9] Ian McShane had originally been cast as Ezra Shipman, but had to withdraw citing health reasons.