Jesse Stone: Night Passage

A former LAPD homicide detective who became Paradise’s police chief while battling alcoholism. He is wary, stubborn, and driven by a keen sense of justice, often relying on intuition to uncover hidden crimes. His personal life—especially his divorce and the strain with his ex-wife—adds emotional weight to his professional mission.

The Paradise dispatcher and officer who anchors the local police force. She is loyal, practical, and observant, offering steady support to Stone as they navigate the town’s dangerous politics. Her perspective helps ground the investigation amid escalating tensions.

A wealthy, corrupt town council chair who orchestrates the ‘retirement’ of the previous chief and the payoff that funds his money laundering operation. He embodies control and scheming intelligence, manipulating people and events to preserve his influence. His presence drives the central conflict and moral tension in Paradise.

A ruthless thug who assists Boston mobsters in money laundering and provides muscle for Hathaway. He taunts Jesse and becomes a dangerous catalyst in the town’s power struggle. His insinuating behavior and violent tendencies threaten anyone who stands in his way.

A state homicide inspector with a seasoned background who investigates Carson’s death. Healy is knowledgeable, cautious, and often provides a measured counterpoint to Stone’s more impulsive approach. He represents the institutional angle in the investigation.

The town attorney and board member who becomes involved with Jesse, balancing legal duties with personal attraction. She navigates loyalty to Paradise’s institutions while engaging with Jesse on a personal level, highlighting the complexity of romance amid political tensions.

The former police chief who publicly colludes with Hathaway and accepts a monetary payoff. His downfall illustrates the human cost of corrupt governance. Carson’s fate underscores the dangers inherent in Paradise’s power structure.

Hasty’s wife, a social figure who becomes a focal point in the social and political dynamics of Paradise. Her interactions with Jesse and her position at charity events reveal how personal desires intersect with public life. She embodies the alluring yet potentially hazardous side of small-town politics.

The town veterinarian who performs a difficult moral decision when Boomer is euthanised. His calm, humane presence offers a contrast to the film’s darker crime elements. He serves as a quiet observer to the emotional weight of the plot.

Mrs. Genest who holds a restraining order against Joe Genest and witnesses the tensions between the Genest and Hathaway families. She represents the civilian side of the conflict and the stakes for those caught in the crossfire of Paradise’s criminal dynamics.