Executive produced by Emmy-winning Bryan Cranston, Greg Mottola, James Degus and Michael Glouberman, "The Dangerous Book for Boys" is a family show inspired by the book of the same name written by Conn and Hal Iggulden. The series follows the McKenna family, as they cope with the untimely passing of Patrick, their patriarch and a whimsical inventor, who touched the lives of everyone who knew him. His death has left the family reeling, but hope appears in the form of a book called "The Dangerous Book for Boys" that Patrick created as a handbook to help his three sons. The book is a how-to guide for childhood that inspires fantasies for his youngest son, Wyatt. While in his fantasy world, Wyatt reconnects with his father and learns life skills that that help him navigate the real world.