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The youngest Devlin sibling and the self-described black sheep of the family. TJ works as an investigator at Devlin & Devlin, the family law firm. He is a recovering alcoholic who spent time in prison following a severe lapse in judgment. He drives a Maserati and feels like an outsider among his polished relatives, constantly seeking his father's withheld approval.
Younger Brother of John Devlin
Son of Paul Devlin
Son of Marie Devlin
Younger Brother of Gabby Devlin
Ex-Boyfriend of Carrie
Sponsee of Jake
Romantic Interest of Maya
Caretaker of Mango
The eldest Devlin sibling and a highly successful lawyer at Devlin & Devlin. John is widely considered the "Good Son" who can do no wrong in his parents' eyes, and he is being groomed to eventually take over the family firm. Despite his pristine reputation and polished exterior, he harbors serious flaws and relies heavily on his family's protective instincts to shield him from consequences.
Older Brother of TJ Devlin
Son of Paul Devlin
Son of Marie Devlin
Older Brother of Gabby Devlin
Husband of Nancy
Father of Connor
Accuser of Neil Lemaire
The patriarch of the Devlin family and a prominent Philadelphia lawyer who founded Devlin & Devlin. Paul values his social status and business success above almost everything else. He holds rigid views of his children, viewing John as his perfect successor and dismissing TJ as a constant disappointment.
Husband of Marie Devlin
Father of TJ Devlin
Father of John Devlin
Father of Gabby Devlin
Lawyer for Stan Malinowski
The Devlin matriarch and a skilled family law attorney at the firm. She quietly manages the family dynamics behind the scenes while letting her husband act as the figurehead. She is highly intelligent and relies on the writings of Dante Alighieri for wisdom. She holds a deep, nurturing affection for TJ despite his past mistakes.
The middle Devlin child and a lawyer at the family firm. She frequently takes on pro bono cases, which earns her mild disparagement from her father and older brother. Currently, she is building a lawsuit against entities involved in historical medical experimentation at Holmesburg Prison. She acts as the family conscience and possesses a strict moral compass.
Older Sister of TJ Devlin
Younger Sister of John Devlin
Daughter of Paul Devlin
Daughter of Marie Devlin
Wife of Martin
Lawyer for Chuck Whitman
An accountant working for Runstan, a company going through a major acquisition. John confronts him regarding suspected financial irregularities. He is a private man who lives alone with his diabetic cat, and his sudden disappearance sets the central investigation in motion.
Neil Lemaire's ginger cat. Mango is diabetic and requires regular insulin injections, making the pet highly dependent on a reliable caretaker following Neil's disappearance.
Pet of Neil Lemaire
Ward of TJ Devlin
TJ's sponsor in his recovery program. He provides a steady, non-judgmental voice of reason, encouraging TJ to engage with life rather than retreating from it when challenges arise.
Sponsor of TJ Devlin
The owner of Runstan and a long-time client of Devlin & Devlin. His company is in the process of being acquired, making him highly motivated to avoid any negative publicity or financial scandals.
Client of Paul Devlin
Client of John Devlin
TJ's ex-girlfriend. Their relationship ended abruptly and painfully after TJ made a terrible, alcohol-fueled mistake involving her young daughter. She remains a significant emotional anchor in TJ's mind.
Ex-Girlfriend of TJ Devlin
Mother of Emily
Carrie's young daughter. Her safety was severely compromised by TJ's past addiction, serving as the primary catalyst for his ongoing sobriety journey.
Daughter of Carrie
Former Dependent of TJ Devlin
Patrick's niece and a fellow Penn State attendee. She represents a potential fresh start and a rare romantic prospect for TJ as he tries to build a normal, sober life.
Niece of Patrick
Romantic Interest of TJ Devlin
TJ's friend and professional connection in the seized car business. He tries to help TJ in his personal life by setting him up with his niece.
Friend of TJ Devlin
Uncle of Maya
John's wife and the mother of their son, Connor. She maintains public appearances for the sake of the Devlin family image but harbors private marital struggles.
Wife of John Devlin
Mother of Connor
The young son of John and Nancy Devlin, representing the next generation of the family.
Son of John Devlin
Son of Nancy
Gabby's husband. He provides a steady, supportive presence for Gabby and extends genuine kindness to TJ despite his complicated reputation within the family.
Husband of Gabby Devlin
The bookkeeper at Runstan who worked closely with Neil Lemaire. She provides TJ with important context about Neil's habits and expresses deep concern for his abandoned cat, facilitating TJ's adoption of the pet.
Coworker of Neil Lemaire
Acquaintance of TJ Devlin
One of the plaintiffs in Gabby's pro bono lawsuit. He is a survivor of medical experiments conducted at Holmesburg Prison and seeks legal recourse for the resulting harm to his health.
Client of Gabby Devlin
A plaintiff in Gabby's lawsuit who is suffering from cancer resulting from his time awaiting trial at Holmesburg Prison. He holds a cynical view of the legal system's ability to hold wealthy people accountable.
Client of Gabby Devlin
Interviewee of TJ Devlin
A mysterious man tracking TJ's movements across the city. His aggressive surveillance raises the stakes of TJ's informal investigation and prompts TJ to dig deeper into corporate secrets.
Shadow of TJ Devlin
Neil Lemaire's on-and-off boyfriend. He provides TJ with critical information about Neil's state of mind and the maroon Volvo Neil was driving on the night he disappeared.
Boyfriend of Neil Lemaire