Arena Schmidt never wanted to be a secret agent. She interferes in a priority mission and steals a new technology prized by several governments and secret organizations, but is caught and imprisoned. Threatened with a life of menial employment unless she joins the CIA, she surrenders herself.

Assigned to a unit known as "The Misfits," she struggles to recover the technology. Each Misfit offers a unique perspective and unconventional methods, from martial arts master Nate to enigmatic analyst Sterling to bubbly, enthusiastic Lorna. Slowly the Misfits win her over with their charm and...