Cast & Characters: CW’s In The Dark
The Following is a list of cast and characters from the CW program In The Dark and their status at the end of the season(s).
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The Following is a list of cast and characters from the CW program In The Dark and their status at the end of the season(s).
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Perry Mattfeld As Murphy
First Noted In
Character Introduction
Blind since she was 14, due to Retinitis Pigmentosa, and in the foster care system until around that time, Murphy has had a hard life. One which included being attacked two years before the series began that might be one of the reasons she drinks heavily and is promiscuous. Yet, with the death of Tyson, she may just get her act together.
Additional Information About Murphy
- Murphy absolutely hates most forms of assistance due to her being blind.
- She was homeschooled throughout high school.
- Despite having her vision when she was younger, Murphy now doesn’t really remember what she looks like.
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Kathleen York As Joy
First Noted In
Character Introduction
Murphy’s adoptive mother, she and Murphy have a volatile relationship. Not one which necessarily means, on sight, they will argue, but she expects more out of Murphy than Murphy does of herself.
Additional Information About Joy
Derek Webster As Hank
First Noted In
Character Introduction
Murphy’s adopted father, he and Murphy are close and he might be the main reason Murphy has a job. For with her often showing up to work hung over, likely her advocate of a dad is all that stands between her and living off SSI.
Additional Information About Hank
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Thamela Mpumlwana As Tyson
First Noted In
Character Introduction
While Jess is Murphy’s roommate, arguably her best friend is Tyson – a 17-year-old kid. One who has a little bit of a crush on Murphy and is the catalyst for Murphy possibly getting her act together. For with her believing Tyson was murdered, it forces her out of her usual routine of drinking and having sex with a stranger.
Additional Information About Tyson
- He’s into origami.
Rich Sommer As Dean
First Noted In
Character Introduction
Dean is a cop, one who responds to Murphy’s call about Tyson possibly being murdered, and is the father to a blind daughter. From what it appears, he might be Murphy’s main ally in finding the truth about Tyson. If the truth can be found.
Additional Information About Dean
- He is single.
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Brooke Markham As Jess
First Noted In
Character Introduction
Jess is a veterinarian, also a lesbian, and Murphy’s roommate. She is probably far kinder than Murphy often deserves but is a reliable friend.
Additional Information About Jess
- Jess is a gold star lesbian.
Morgan Krantz As Felix
First Noted In
Character Introduction
Felix is the person who compensates for the fact Murphy gets to work for free, and is one of the main reasons Hoy and Hank’s guide dog facility may still be up and running. Not to imply they are incompetent but clearly their nepotism blinds them a bit. But, when it comes to Murphy, Felix is kind of like an annoying brother who she goes back and forth with, yet knows he is there for her if in need.
Additional Information About Felix
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Keston John As Darnell
First Noted In
Season 1, Episode 2 “Mommy Issues”
Character Introduction
Darnell is a drug dealer and Tyson’s cousin. Someone smart enough to clean his drug money using his friend’s food truck.
Additional Information About Darnell
Humberly González As Vanessa
First Noted In
Season 1, Episode 2 “Mommy Issues”
Character Introduction
Vanessa is Jess’ girlfriend who, unlike Jess, isn’t a gold star lesbian. Also, she and Murphy butt heads repeatedly between how Murphy treats Jess to how Murphy’s personality is in general.
Additional Information About Vanessa
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Casey Deidrick As Max
First Noted In
Season 1, Episode 2 “Mommy Issues”
Character Introduction
Max is a friend of Darnell’s and the person who cleans his money for him. He also is a potential love interest of Murphy if she decides she doesn’t want to be single anymore.
Additional Information About Max
Nicki Micheaux As Nia
First Noted In
Season 1, Episode 2 “Mommy Issues”
Character Introduction
It isn’t 100% clear who Nia is when introduced in episode 2. However, we do know she is in prison and Darnell answers to her. Also, she is aware of Tyson’s situation and is trusting Darnell to handle it.
Additional Information About Nia
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Leslie Silva As Rhonda
First Noted In
Season 1, Episode 2 “Mommy Issues”
Character Introduction
Rhonda is Tyson’s mother who, despite the lifestyle Tyson lives, seems perfectly normal and without any notable issues.
Additional Information About Rhonda
Brittany Teo As Keira
First Noted In
Season 1, Episode 3 “The Big Break”
Character Introduction
Tyson’s soon to be ex who paints the picture to Murphy he may not be the saint she thinks he is.
Additional Information About Keira
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Calle Walton As Chloe
First Noted In
Season 1, Episode 3 “The Big Break”
Character Introduction
Dean’s daughter whose mother is completely absent in her life. Leading to her often relying on Murphy to fill the role of a maternal figure and guide since she has only recently gone blind.
Additional Information About Chloe
- Unlike Murphy, the actress who plays Chloe is actually blind.
- Her birthday is 7/3/2005
Saycon Sengbloh As Jules
Is First Noted In
Season 1, Episode 4 “The Graduate”
Character Introduction
Jules is Dean’s co-worker who also happens to be Darnell’s girlfriend. Thus presenting a bit of a conflict.
Additional Information About Jules
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Benz Antoine As Jamie
Jamie is Tyson’s father that he has been secretly seeing, leading to his girlfriend thinking he is cheating on her.
Is First Noted In
Season 1, Episode 4 “The Graduate”
Character Introduction
Additional Information About Jamie
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General Information
- The show takes place in Chicago.
- Murphy and Jess have known each other, possibly lived together, for 8 years.
Notable Locations
Guiding Hope
Joy and Hank’s business where Jess, Felix, and Murphy work at.
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