One Good Cop

A New York City detective who believes in his work and is devoted to his wife Rita. After Stevie Diroma's death, he becomes the legal guardian to Stevie's three daughters, showing a willingness to cross lines for family. His plan to secure a home for the kids leads him to commit a dangerous theft from a drug lord, revealing his deep sense of responsibility and moral complexity.

Artie's wife, supportive and caring, who embraces the challenge of raising Stevie's children. She shares the burden of adopting the girls and stands by Artie through the crisis, balancing love with practical concerns. Her stance influences whether the family can stay together and how they face the consequences of Artie's actions.

Artie's long-time partner and a widower with three young daughters. His death in a hostage situation drives Artie to take drastic measures to provide for the family. He embodies the stakes of duty, sacrifice, and the human cost of violence on those who survive him.

A drug lord whose money becomes the center of Artie's desperate plan. He tortures Artie when the truth about the missing funds is suspected and is ultimately killed in the confrontation with Grace. He represents the criminal force behind the neighborhood's turmoil.

Artie's police superior who defends his officer and navigates the political landscape of the case. He ultimately chooses loyalty and the realities of a short-staffed department over charging Artie, tearing up the confession to protect him and the family.

One of Stevie's daughters, a child adjusting to sudden guardianship and a new home. She is part of the family Artie fights to protect, reflecting the human impact of the rescue and the need for stability amidst trauma.