Jesse Stone: Sea Change

Jesse Stone is the town's police chief, a disciplined and weary man who battles personal demons as he pursues cold cases. He pursues investigations with stubborn determination, balancing empathy for victims with the political pressures of Paradise. His relentless pursuit of truth drives the story forward.

Former deputy Molly Crane resigned to start a family and remains a touchstone for the department’s history. Her absence from the force shapes the new dynamic as Rose Gammon steps in. She embodies loyalty and resilience, illustrating how personal choices affect public service.

Gino Fish is a Boston mobster whose money-laundering network fuels the case. He ruthlessly pursues his profits and retaliates when the law closes in. His presence injects danger and tests Jesse's resolve.

Leeann Lewis is a bank teller who becomes central when she discovers the laundering operation. She disguises herself as Rebecca to manipulate events and ultimately escapes with the money, showing how deception can be used to protect family. Her dual identity underlines how truth can be buried beneath careful façades.

Hasty Hathaway is a bank insider with deep knowledge of the laundering scheme who helps connect financial clues. He explains the discrepancy between claimed losses and actual funds, tying the case to Gino Fish's operation. His insights push the investigation toward the money trail behind the crime.

Harrison Pendleton is an older yacht owner implicated in the yacht scandal, whose actions are brought into question by the videotape of the encounter. His status and wealth complicate the investigation and perceptions of guilt. The case hinges on who can be trusted and what the tape really proves.

Cathleen Holton is an eighteen-year-old who alleges she was raped by Pendleton aboard his yacht; the case is complicated by a videotape that suggests consent. Her testimony drives a significant portion of the investigation and raises questions about consent and power. She becomes a focal point in the interplay of truth and doubt.