The series is a fictionalized, stylized "what-if" account of Lizzie Borden’s life after her real-life 1892 acquittal. While the 2014 film Lizzie Borden Took an Ax stayed closer to historical records, the Chronicles leans into and thriller elements, portraying Lizzie as a cold, calculating mastermind who eliminates anyone who threatens her freedom or her family.

Pinkerton detective Charles Siringo (Cole Hauser) continues his relentless pursuit. He meets with his anonymous employer and begins to uncover clues linking Lizzie to the disappearance of Spencer Cavanaugh .

Meanwhile, Nance O'Keefe becomes increasingly bold as she collaborates with Siringo to find out the truth about her brother’s fate. Series Overview