McQ

Detective Lieutenant Lon McHugh is awakened to a police ambush and pursues Manny Santiago with relentless grit. He distrusts red tape, resigns from the force to chase the truth, and relies on a sharp personal code to see a case through to justice.

A dangerous narcotics dealer who survives by planning heists and manipulating both criminals and cops. He taunts McQ, reveals that drugs are swapped for sugar, and embodies a calculated threat in the drug trade.

The police captain who pushes a theory of militants and later confiscates McQ’s revolver, signaling a willingness to bend rules. He embodies authority that may be compromised by ambition and politics.

A private investigator who teams with McQ, helping to gather informants and navigate a murky criminal world. He serves as a pragmatic ally who keeps information flowing.

An informant who supplies McQ with crucial tips and connections. He operates on the edge of the street and law, offering streetwise perspective.

A key informant whose murder amplifies the stakes and exposes the danger level of the drug operation. Her information hints at Boyle’s possible corruption.

Boyle’s wife, who is revealed to be connected to the drug operation and faces arrest at the end. Her role adds a personal betrayal dimension to the case.

Detective Sergeant Stan Boyle, McQ’s partner who is shot in the line of duty and later dies, sparking McQ’s urgency to uncover the truth.

A field deputy who acts as a liaison between the city council and the police department, urging McQ not to resign and assisting in the pursuit.