The Return of Superfly

A reformed drug dealer returning from Paris to avenge Eddie Baker’s murder and dismantle the Harlem drug network. He is calculating and wary, balancing his desire for revenge with a newly forged, legally cautious persona. His plan-driven approach reveals both resolve and inner conflict as he navigates old loyalties and fresh alliances.

Priest’s old partner who helps seed new trouble as he and his wife manufacture crack for Hector Estrada. He is reluctant to fully trust Priest, signaling the fragility of alliances in a world built on betrayal. His fate underscores the peril of staying tied to past crimes.

Club owner who provides Priest with information and access, hinting at a history with Eddie and the city’s underworld. She navigates danger with pragmatism, aiding Priest while keeping her own interests close. Her presence adds a layer of urban grit and female agency in a male-dominated landscape.

Priest’s former lawyer who negotiates with the authorities and arranges meetings with law enforcement. He operates as a bridge between the criminal world and the legal system, often balancing leaks, deals, and deadlines. Perkins’ pragmatism keeps Priest connected to the 'outside' world.

Powerful drug lord pulling strings behind the scenes, ordering killings and keeping a tight grip on the operation. He represents the centralized, ruthless leadership of the cartel-like network and is the primary face of the criminal power Priest targets. His strategic stance keeps the plot moving through ominous, coercive moves.

Estrada’s enforcer who helps move drugs and enforce the gang’s will. His brutal presence on the street anchors the physical danger faced by Priest and his allies. He embodies the violent muscle behind the operation.

One of Priest’s former lieutenants, now a fearsome killer for the drug boss who seeks Priest’s termination. He embodies the ruthless, unpredictable nature of the criminals trying to wipe out the old crew. He is ultimately pursued through a web of traps and deception.