Early 30’s, young, criminal defense attorney, savant. Ted is empathetic, soothing, intelligent and thoughtful all while being manipulative, randomly condescending, sexual, and riveting. He’s the perfect storm – worldly successful while being tortured by the inner workings of his own existence and upbringing. Ted’s services as a criminal defense attorney are being sought by everyone facing dire circumstances in the city of Atlanta and its outlying areas.
Early 20s, young woman afflicted with sever multiple personality disorder. She’s currently standing trial after a deadly encounter with someone where one of her personalities killed him. She’s otherwise congenial and well-meaning, but is an obvious candidate for being institutionalized.
Ted’s assistant and the only woman in the city he isn’t actively trying to bed. She’s nurturing, organized and outspoken. She tells Ted like it is, whether he’s prepared or not. Rita is determined to do a great job despite the surmounting circumstances standing in Ted’s way with the increasing media frenzy surrounding his outlandish cases. She’s the perfect Robin to his Batman.
Early 40s, Ted’s father, appears as apparition and for playing out of flashbacks. He’s tall, strikingly handsome and very no-nonsense. He has a different kind of confidence – one that emerged from hard work, surviving harsh conditions and knowing that no one was coming to save him. He’s stern and hard on his children and his wife. He gives what life has given him.
Late 20’s, African, Black, North African; woman, she’s an assistant district attorney and our moral compass. She’s bright, has an endearing smile and a growing conviction rate. It’s all sexual tension and gladiator-battling when Ted and Nicole face off in court. They have a growing friendship that parallels Trumps and Hillary Clinton’s, but they are two different sides of the same coin. She’s determined to stop Ted’s streak of superhero antics that are responsible for his burgeoning fanbase. Nicole is attractive, cunning and assertive. She’s a perfect match and sparring partner for Ted in and outside of the courtroom.
Early 30’s, Ted’s good friend and confidant. He’s a county commissioner who’s been groomed to be a future Governor and whose only vice is being Ted’s friend, vicariously living through Ted’s antics and exploits. He’s a young father and husband creating and harboring a secret that seems to be eating him alive emotionally. Warren is a great counterbalance for Ted and provides the emotional stability Ted emulates and hopes to sincerely create for himself.
Mid-20’s, publicist that has made herself a fixture in Ted’s life. They’ve had some encounters that Mallory is parlaying into a full-blown public relationship. She leverages his political aspirations into an opportunity to pursue her personal goals with him. Ted goes along with it while entertaining himself with as many other women as possible. She’s notorious for building people up in public opinion, but that polarized energy is destructive when she feels Ted has humiliated her for the last time.
40 to 55 years old; Mr. George’s long-suffering wife. She’s made a name for herself professionally at the phone company and is well-liked and respected in the community which all seems to ‘bother’ her husband who’s always trying to ‘put her in her place’.
30’s, District Attorney who’s made a name for himself locking up everyone remotely accused of crimes in the city of Atlanta. Kelly is a no nonsense, son of a ‘good ole boy’ who’s been educated by the best prep schools and is sickened by Ted’s mere existence. He disguises this will some good old fashion rivalry expressed in lighthearted banter and racial micro aggressions.
40’s, old country pimp accused of murdering someone who ‘annoyed’ him. He’s spent a lifetime getting away with every crime imaginable and is now fighting for his freedom over a nuisance. Misty kills Mr. Rufus, the pimp taking advantage of her, using a box-cutter.
