PROOF OF CONCEPT

Gunther is a psychological thriller that follows the transformation of Mike Steele into a man consumed by his troubled upbringing and dark past. After going AWOL from the military and escaping his troubled youth in Texas, Mike finds refuge in the city of Fort Smith, Arkansas, a town historically known for Hanging Judge Parker, and swift justice. In order to outrun some trouble left behind in Dallas, Mike takes on the identity of “Gunther”, finds friends and a mentor, and starts creating a life for himself that includes a wife, daughter, and a budding town car business. Gunther/Mike can change his name but he can’t seem to change his ways, and eventually his hot and quick temper end up costing him, and others, in major ways.

We watch as Gunther’s life begins to unravel, he just can’t seem to help himself, and as the stressors of life continuously push him to the edge, he allows his old vices and old ways of conflict resolution to find a way back into his life. Gunther, while well meaning at times, always allows his hair trigger temper to be his guide and exploits his position as a rideshare driver to exact his Gunther version of swift justice on unsuspecting passengers, and residents of Fort Smith. With a 20 year veteran transportation expert at the helm as creator, writer, and producer, this psychological thriller series offers a gritty look into the underbelly of rideshare culture. Prepare for a suspenseful ride full of twists and turns.