Stakeout

A hardworking Seattle detective who is coping with a divorce while leading the stakeout. He struggles between his growing feelings for Maria and his professional responsibilities, risking the perception of bias and jeopardizing the case. His vulnerability makes him capable of making a serious misstep, yet he remains driven to do the right thing.

Lecce's partner on the stakeout, pragmatic and cautious. He provides steady judgment and discipline, chiding Lecce for crossing lines by sleeping with Maria. He anchors the investigation with experience and a firm sense of duty.

A Latina waitress who is both central to the case and a focal point of Lecce's personal story. She harbors a past with Montgomery and becomes a romantic spark for Lecce, pulling both detectives into a riskier emotional arc.

An escaped prisoner who disrupts the stakeout and sets the plot in motion. He cunningly uses money stashed away and weapons to pursue his plan, escalating the danger for Lecce and Reimers. His confrontation with the cops ultimately leads to a climactic final showdown.

Montgomery's cousin and accomplice who helps carry out the escape and complicates the pursuit. He is involved in the confrontation at Maria's house and on the water, remaining a volatile threat through the climax.

Montgomery's associate who arrives by boat to assist during the pursuit. The partnership adds an extra layer of danger as the officers race to end the pursuit before more harm is caused.

Maria's brother who is helped by Lecce to find stable work as a way to keep him out of trouble. His arc is limited but shows the broader impact of the case on Maria's family.