Zulu

A seasoned homicide detective haunted by childhood trauma, Ali is relentless in pursuing the truth. He embodies stoic duty and moral complexity, often risking his own safety in the name of justice. His arc ends in a fatal confrontation with Opperman, underscoring the human cost of the pursuit.

A troubled detective and Ali's partner, Brian struggles with divorce, loneliness, and alcoholism. He provides a counterpoint to Ali's rigidity, with a willingness to bend rules for personal justice. His investigative drive helps uncover the Opperman connection and the DPS conspiracy.

A powerful crime lord with connections to Dan Fletcher’s killers, Cat manipulates events from the shadows. He embodies the ruthless, resourceful underworld figure whose moves drive much of the plot’s action.

Former scientist of Project Coast and creator of the tik, Opperman represents the dark intersection of science and racial agendas. He embodies cold calculation and moral bankruptcy, fleeing at the climactic desert sequence.

Leader of a private militia and a key conspirator behind the tik's distribution, De Beer is a ruthless enforcer who escalates violence to seize control.

A victim caught in the web of drug abuse and deception, Nicole's death catalyzes the investigation and exposes the hidden network behind the tik trade.

Nicole's friend and the initial victim identified in the case, Judith's death deepens the mystery and showcases the brutality of the underworld.