A 39-year-old law professor who specializes in government surveillance through technology. He loves his job and firmly believes in the purity of the legal system. He leads a support group for people who have lost loved ones to suicide, drawing on his own trauma following his mother's tragic death. Dissatisfied with his marriage, he becomes increasingly obsessed with Lauren Betancourt, a woman from his past.

A dedicated employee at a domestic violence shelter who helps women leave abusive situations. She overcame a difficult past to build a stable life, though she remains heavily burdened by guilt over her sister Monica's death. She presents as a devoted aunt to her two nieces and is outwardly cordial in her marriage to Simon, though she actively plans her financial future independent of him.

A 37-year-old police sergeant in the wealthy suburb of Grace Village. As the primary investigator on the town's first homicide case, she is highly observant and methodical. She stands as a dedicated agent of the law who relies on hard evidence, consistently resisting pressure from her superiors to close cases quickly just to appease the wealthy residents.

A con artist who makes his living by targeting wealthy individuals. Relying on his striking good looks and arrogant confidence, he isolates his targets and steals their fortunes before abandoning them. He operates with the technical assistance of his childhood friend and views his victims merely as marks rather than human beings.

A beautiful, wealthy woman living in Grace Village. She is married to an older man but lives separately from him. She has a history of using her looks to manipulate those around her, including a past connection to the Dobias family. Her death on Halloween sets off a complex police investigation.

Simon's deceased father. He was a successful personal injury attorney who earned a fortune late in his career, establishing a large trust fund. His past actions and infidelity deeply affected his family, causing Simon to lose respect for him entirely.

Simon's deceased mother. She was a brilliant law professor at the University of Chicago and a fierce advocate for women in the legal profession. After a stroke left her using a wheelchair, the family's financial ruin led to her tragic death, which profoundly shaped Simon's life.

Nicholas Caracci's childhood friend and partner in his schemes. He handles the cyber and financial aspects of the cons, faking online profiles and financial statements. He is sometimes skeptical of the risks his partner takes.

Lauren's older, wealthy husband. He is separated from Lauren at the time of her death and provides a defensive, detached interview to the police, referring to her more as a possession than a partner.

Simon's colleague and friend at the law school. He supports Simon's career ambitions and encourages him to dress and act the part of a full professor to secure a promotion.

The associate dean at the law school. He is heavily influenced by wealthy donors and attempts to use veiled threats about Simon's past to discourage him from applying for a full professorship.

A wealthy law professor and Simon's rival for a promotion. He is condescending toward Simon and relies heavily on his father's significant financial contributions to the school to advance his career.

Vicky's deceased older sister. Remembered as a beautiful and successful young woman, her struggle with substance misuse led to her tragic death, leaving a lasting impact on her family.

Monica's widower and the father of Macy and Mariah. He maintains a close relationship with his sister-in-law, Vicky, and focuses on remembering his late wife's positive qualities.

One of Monica and Adam's daughters. She shares a close, loving bond with her aunt Vicky.

One of Monica and Adam's daughters. She frequently video chats with her aunt Vicky and relies on her for support.

A former police officer who works as a private investigator. He has a cordial, professional history with Vicky and assists her with discrete background checks and investigations.

Jane Burke's partner on the police force. He helps process crime scenes and conduct interviews, occasionally disagreeing with Jane's more complex theories about the suspects.

The chief of police in Grace Village. He is highly sensitive to the community's demands for safety and pressures his detectives to quickly close the homicide case to maintain the town's pristine image.

Conrad Betancourt's ex-wife. She is bitter about the end of her lengthy marriage and provides the police with a cynical assessment of Lauren's character and motivations.

Simon's childhood bully and a former high school wrestler. His past conflicts with Simon culminated in legal trouble and violence, leaving a lasting impression on Simon.

Reid Southern's wealthy father. As a major donor to the law school, he uses his financial influence to secure advantages for his son and becomes the subject of a secret recording.

Lauren Betancourt's father. He loves his daughter and attempts to justify her past actions to the police during their investigation.

A sex worker and friend of Vicky's. She assists Vicky in obtaining compromising information on a target and receives encouragement to finish her college degree.

An assistant at a financial advising office. She receives sudden severance pay when the office unexpectedly closes operations.

Simon's financial advisor. He manages the distribution of Simon's substantial trust fund to various charities.