Wild Cards is a crime-solving procedural with a comedic twist that follows the unlikely duo of a gruff, sardonic cop and a spirited, clever con woman Ellis Giacomo Gianniotti of Grey’s Anatomy plays a demoted detective who has spent the last year on the maritime unit, while Max Vanessa Morgan of Riverdale has been living a transient life elaborately scamming everyone she meets But when Max gets arrested and ends up helping Ellis solve a local crime, the two are offered the opportunity to redeem themselves, with Ellis going back to detective and Max staying out of jail The catch They have to work together, with each using their unique skills to solve crimes