Funland

A prudish, anxious man who is easily drawn into a viper's nest of crime after being forced to gamble with his wife's livelihood. His insecurity makes him compliant with Finch's schemes, and his moral compass wavers as Lola's liberation unfolds. He demonstrates a mix of vulnerability and residual selfishness that fuels the plot's tensions.

Initially frightened, Lola discovers she has a knack for performance and a willingness to embrace a dangerous world. Her sexual awakening becomes a catalyst for empowerment as she negotiates danger, loyalty, and love while navigating Mercy's influence. She remains central to the moral choices that drive the ending.

A man hell-bent on avenging his mother's murder, Krantz arrives in Blackpool armed with questions and a stubborn resolve. He uncovers a tangled web of lies, including Mercy's true maternal link and Shirley's paternity, using the clues to force a reckoning. His pursuit links personal vengeance to the town's criminal empire.

Charismatic and controlling, Shirley manipulates people and events to protect his own interests. He navigates alliances with Mercy and his family with cold calculation, orchestrating risks and deceptions that escalate toward a dramatic confrontation. He embodies the corrupting allure of power in the town.

Shirley's wife by marriage and mother-to-be, Connie stands at the crossroads of loyalty and survival in a world shaped by appetite and danger. She participates in the tense social web around Mercy's operations and the family dynamics, reflecting the collateral damage of the town's vice network.

The wheelchair-using matriarch who runs a lap-dancing club and holds the key to Blackpool's wealth. Mercy masterminds the schemes, manipulating Finch to control property and power. Her past and her ambitions collide with her family's secrets, driving the relentless pursuit of money and status.

A sly operator who runs the seedy boarding house and acts as a middle-man for Mercy's plans. Finch's pragmatism and willingness to cross lines keep the criminal engine running, enabling the exploitation and deception that fuel the town's corrupt underworld.

The mayor of Blackpool who campaigns against vice while being hounded by corruption accusations. His public idealism contrasts with the town's shadowy dealings, illustrating the clash between reformist rhetoric and the entrenched criminal networks.

Mercy's son who embodies reckless violence, orchestrating chaos that accelerates the plot toward catastrophe. His actions ripple through the family and town, revealing the destructive potential of unresolved grudges and inherited cruelty.