The story revolves around a prosperous family from Denver involved in the oil industry. At the helm is Blake Carrington, the family patriarch, alongside his wife Krystle, who was once his secretary. The family includes their children: Adam, who was abducted as a child and went missing; Fallon, who is indulged and spoiled; Steven, who is openly gay; and Amanda, who was kept a secret from Blake by his scheming ex-wife, Alexis. A significant portion of the narrative focuses on the rivalry between two major companies: Blake’s Denver Carrington and Alexis’ ColbyCo.