As a rookie cop , James Preston can only do what is within the confines of the written law. So when the evil Blackstar terrorizes New York City with his new found toy , The DOOM machine , James has no choice but to put on the suit , once worn by his grandfather and father and become Night Stalker. With all of the stress of being a superhero and from his boss , Chief O'Reilly , can he hold it all together long enough to save the city...and quite possibly the world.