Deadly Impact

A brilliant detective who retires to Mexico after the death of his wife. He is highly capable, emotionally guarded, and driven by a desire for closure and personal justice. His history with the Lion pulls him into a dangerous, morally gray pursuit that jeopardizes his own safety and moral code.

An international hit-man known as The Lion, a master strategist who manipulates people and events from the shadows. He relishes control and uses surveillance to torment Tom, turning every move into a treacherous game. His true identity becomes the key lever in the narrative’s escalating conflict.

Tom's wife whose death acts as the inciting tragedy for the entire plot. Her memory haunts Tom, motivating his pursuit of Kaplow and shaping his actions throughout the escalating crisis. Her absence is the emotional core of the protagonist's drive for vengeance.

Ryan Alba's daughter who works as a bartender at a hotel. She becomes a focal point of Kaplow's intimidation tactics, illustrating how innocents become entangled in the criminals' web. Her safety becomes a leverage point in the broader conflict.

Tom's former partner now on the FBI task force. His loyalty and personal history with Tom deepen the emotional stakes, and his death during Kaplow's assault heightens Tom's resolve for revenge and justice.

An FBI agent who recruits Tom and interprets Kaplow's communications. She represents institutional pressure and professional risk as she navigates a case that blurs the line between law and vengeance. Her role anchors the pursuit against Kaplow.

A political figure targeted by Kaplow's scheme. His involvement places the case within a wider power context, highlighting how politics and crime intersect in high-stakes threats. He embodies the public face of risk amidst private violence.

An FBI/agency driver involved in a key chase sequence who initially mistakes Tom for one of Kaplow's associates. His presence adds a procedural layer to the pursuit and underscores the tension between perception and reality.

A senior law enforcement officer coordinating the response to Kaplow's threat. He represents institutional authority and the challenge of managing a crisis that tests protocol and resolve.