Stella is the eighteen-year-old daughter of a pastor and a defense attorney. She possesses a restless, rebellious spirit and often feels misunderstood by her parents. Following a brief summer relationship with an older man, she finds herself in police custody as the prime suspect in his death. She harbors deep-seated trauma from a past incident at a church camp, coloring her distrust of authority figures.

Adam is a pastor with the Church of Sweden who deeply values privacy and maintaining a respectable public image. He often misreads his daughter's actual needs, famously gifting her a pink Vespa she did not want instead of listening to her desire to travel. When Stella is arrested, his strict moral compass is tested as he attempts to protect his family at all costs.

Ulrika is a highly successful defense attorney who often feels torn between her demanding career and maternal expectations. She struggles with feelings of isolation within her own home, frequently finding it easier to communicate with Stella's best friend than with her own daughter. The stress of the criminal investigation forces her to confront her past parenting choices.

Amina is Stella's lifelong best friend. She is widely perceived as a scholarly, well-behaved teenager who excels in athletics and plans to study medicine. While adults view her as a perfect role model, Amina privately struggles with the immense pressure placed upon her to succeed.

Christopher is a wealthy, thirty-two-year-old businessman who had a summer relationship with teenage Stella. He presents a charming and handsome exterior to the world. However, police files and warnings from his past reveal a history of manipulation and abusive behavior toward women.

Shirine is a warm, insightful psychologist assigned to work with Stella during her time in custody. Recognizing Stella's stubborn resistance to traditional therapy, Shirine uses literature to establish trust and encourage self-reflection in her young patient.

Linda is the former girlfriend of Christopher Olsen. She previously reported him to the police for physical and sexual assault, though the charges were ultimately dismissed. Her past with Christopher casts a long shadow over the current investigation, making her a person of interest for Stella's legal team.

Michael is a defense attorney and former colleague of Ulrika who takes on Stella's high-stakes murder case. He employs aggressive legal strategies, such as pointing the finger at alternative suspects, which sometimes unsettles Adam.

Agnes is a Chief Inspector working on the Christopher Olsen homicide case. She is responsible for questioning the Sandell family and piecing together the timeline of the murder. She maintains a professional but highly probing demeanor during her investigations.

Jenny is the prosecutor assigned to Stella's case. She is determined to build a strong argument against the teenager and remains highly critical of any attempts by the Sandell family to interfere with the legal process.

Robin is the director of the confirmation camp Stella attended. Although Adam initially admired him, an incident involving Robin and Stella creates a lasting trauma for the family and alters their trust in authority.

Dino is Amina's father and a close friend of the Sandell family. He provides a welcoming environment for Adam and Ulrika, unaware of the crisis that is about to envelop their families.

Alexandra is Amina's mother. Along with her husband, she maintains a close social relationship with the Sandells, often hosting them for meals in their home.

My is an eyewitness in the murder investigation who works at H&M with Stella. She happens to live in the same apartment building as Christopher Olsen and provides crucial early testimony to the police regarding the night of the crime.