The Return of Dr. Mabuse

The elusive mastermind behind the drug and the waves of crime. Mabuse exerts influence through radio and whispers, turning criminals into controllable assets. He remains a supernatural presence, even as his physical death is suggested, guiding events from the shadows.

A tenacious, methodical detective torn between a holiday and a high-stakes investigation. He navigates pressures from rival agencies and a persistent reporter while chasing Mabuse’s revived threat. His resolve anchors the pursuit of truth amid deception.

An FBI liaison posing as a Chicago Syndicate contact. He blends charm with strategic manipulation, negotiating to verify the drug’s power while concealing his true identity from criminals and authorities alike.

A journalist who probes the murder scenes and probes Mabuse’s return. Curious and observant, she becomes a key witness who pieces together clues while crossing paths with investigators and suspects.

A representative of the Chicago Syndicate, she embodies the international crime link. Her murder by flame-thrower triggers a chain of investigations that reveal the syndicate’s reach and Mabuse’s influence.

An imprisoned European criminal whose escape exposes a deeper conspiracy. He becomes a central figure in the mind-control plot and the prison’s secretive drug network.

Prison warden overseeing an industrial laundry system that doubles as a conduit for Mabuse’s drug distribution. He supplies a controlled environment for criminals and mind-control experiments.

Pastor of St. Thomas Church who introduces The Devil's Anatomy concept. He explains how the Devil can inhabit bodies, foreshadowing Mabuse’s manipulation and warning investigators.

A crucial witness who recalls the sound of a wooden leg and the heat of a flamethrower. His testimony anchors clues about Mabuse’s human agents and the murders connected to the drug plot.

Lohmann’s colleague who helps collect fingerprints and link suspect identities. He represents procedural rigor and cross-agency collaboration.