K-11

A drug-addicted inmate who, initially overwhelmed by K-11, uses wit and manipulation to navigate the block. He crafts a revenge arc against Lt. Johnson by partnering with Mousey and leveraging the prison's drug trade. His actions reveal a morally gray survivor who plays both sides to secure his release and safety.

A young transgender woman navigating the hostile K-11 environment. She endures sexual violence, becomes entangled in the block's power dynamics, and ultimately murders Detroit before helping hide the weapons. Her presence exposes the vulnerability and fierce resourcefulness of inmates in this world.

The self-proclaimed boss of K-11 who exercises control through intimidation and deals. He facilitates Saxx's plan against Lt. Johnson and uses sexual power plays to manipulate others into action. His role shows how leadership can depend on coercion and alliances within a brutal environment.

A burly, violent inmate who rapes Saxx twice and represents the brutal force within K-11. His downfall comes when Butterfly murders him and others cover up the incident, highlighting the cycle of violence that permeates the unit.

A prison guard whose corruption drives much of the plot—he profits from drug shipments and attempts to rape Saxx during a riot. He faces downfall as Saxx's scheme collapses his control, ending with his punishment by fellow inmates.

A drug kingpin inside the prison who withholds the 'cut' from Lt. Johnson, driving the power struggle. He becomes a focal point around which loyalties and betrayals pivot, eventually meeting the consequences of prison politics.