Joe Macbeth

A ruthlessly ambitious mob boss who climbs from enforcer to kingpin, propelled by greed and a sense of destiny. He is haunted by the consequences of his betrayals as his power grows, masking a volatile temper that erupts under pressure.

Joe's wife, a ruthless and seductive figure who pushes him toward greater risks. Her belief in a fortune teller’s prophecy fuels her disloyalty and manipulation, making her a dangerous force in the ascent and its price.

Joe's loyal ally who tries to steer the family through brutality, but must confront the cost of loyalty when his own son resents Joe's rapid rise. A pragmatic, protective presence within the inner circle.

Banky's son, resentful of Joe's ascent and wary of Duke's death. Hot-headed and ambitious, he becomes a possible challenger to Joe's leadership, complicating the mob’s fragile power balance.

A fortune teller whose prophecies spur a sense of inevitability in Joe and Lily. Her words sow doubt and fuel a dangerous belief in fate, making their rise and its costs harder to resist.

The crime boss who promotes Joe into a key position, demonstrating shifting power dynamics within the mob. His disappearance triggers a brutal power vacuum and further violence.

Rival mob leader whose defeat sparks a war with Duke’s faction. His fall intensifies the blood-soaked turf battles that define Joe’s reign.