Set in a post-apocalyptic world where possession of food is illegal 'The Resistance' follows Kerri, a highly-trained policewoman actively betraying her government through her relationship with Michael, a prominent participant in an illegal food cartel. When Michael hosts a dinner for several members of the underground, Kerri finds herself face-to-face with a skilled undercover agent infamous for his cartel busts: her own partner, Hatteras.