The series investigates allegations of sexual assault against Woody Allen by his daughter Dylan Farrow, who was seven when the abuse allegedly took place. It follows the custody battle between Allen and his former partner Mia Farrow, Allen's marriage to Soon-Yi Previn, and the events of the following years. Mia, Dylan, Ronan Farrow and Carly Simon appear in the series alongside witnesses, experts, prosecutors and investigators, some of whom are speaking for the first time. The series also features cultural experts reexamining Allen's work in light of the allegation.