Starz’s The Rook: Cast, Characters & Descriptions (with Spoilers)

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A character guide for Starz’s The Rook featuring cast members names, character descriptions, and noteworthy information.

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Myfanwy (Emma Greenwell)

Character Introduction

First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 1

Since 2004 Myfanwy has had transdermal neural transmission powers which allow her to lethally affect people’s nerves, muscles, perhaps even their brain. However, recently, she has found herself with her mind wiped of all personal memories. Said act was likely done by what is called a vulture, someone who hunts people like Myfanwy who are categorized as those with EVAs (Extreme Variant Abilities).

Thus leading her to have to get reacquainted with her co-workers, part-time lovers, and herself. A dangerous task for, previous to her mind being wiped, she left warnings and information which makes it seem Myfanwy can’t trust anyone. Even those who seem like they have good intentions.

Additional Information About Myfanwy

• Takes Propranolol Hydrochloride, which is blood pressure medication, but also works for migraines and tremors (per Healthline). This is to help control her powers, and possible anxiety.
• From Horsham.
• Myfanwy is a level 8 EVA.

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Linda (Joely Richardson)

Character Introduction

First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 2

The head of the Checquy, Linda is 2^nd only to home secretary Jennifer Birch, who is the middle person between the Checquy and the British Government. But, outside of her role as a leader, not much is known about Linda. Well, outside of her, despite heading over EVAs, not seemingly being one herself.

Additional Information About Linda

• Despite initially seeming like she was without powers, in S1E5 it is revealed she has some form of sonic powers. The kind which, over quite a radius, can disable, possibly even kill, people.
• Linda was rescued, at the age of 6, after being kidnapped by the KGB by Sir Henry Wattleman – the founder of the Checquy.
• Linda is a level 6 EVA.

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Conrad (Adrian Lester)

Character Introduction

First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 2

In the hierarchy of the Checquy, he is 2^nd in command, but despite having a position which should make him Linda’s right-hand man, he isn’t always forthcoming or cooperative with her. Maybe because he is screwing Home Secretary Birch, giving him an amount of power Linda will never have? Perhaps it is because, unlike her, he is an EVA which can change the atmosphere and either coerce the truth or knock people out? Either way, while clearly operating under the same goal as Linda, his methods are different, and he has a few selfish desires.

Additional Information About Conrad

• Is fond of Myfanwy, and so he covers for her even when it isn’t necessary.

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Zef (Nikolaos Brahimllari)

Character Introduction

First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 2

A member of the Lugats, he seems to be high enough on the totem pole to be the Checquy contact but not high enough for the Checquy, specifically Conrad, to respect him. At least if anything serious comes up that requires a decision maker and not operations staff.

Additional Information About Zef

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Monica (Olivia Munn)

Character Introduction

First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 2

An agent from the American equivalent of the Checquy, her main reason for being in the UK is strictly to learn what happened to her ex named Marcus. Someone who has been gone 2 years but, in the events which come minutes or hours before the series began, was killed.

Additional Information About Monia

• Her power is super strength.
• Her father was a functioning alcoholic, who favored Scotch, and mom plainly was just an alcoholic.

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Ingrid (Ruth Madeley)

Character Introduction

First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 2

While not defined as an EVA, when it comes to the Checquy, they practically treat her as one since she keeps things running smoothly at the home office and is such an ace it is almost like she can see the near future.

Additional Information About Ingrid

• Is Myfanwy’s assistant.

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Eliza (Catherine Steadman)

Character Introduction

First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 2

The sole female member of the Gestalt, like Robert, she isn’t fond of Myfanwy. Especially the relationship she has with brother Alex.

Additional Information About Eliza

• Isn’t above seduction to reach her goals.

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Robert (Ronan Raftery)

Character Introduction

First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 2

Often paired with Eliza, he is another member of the Gestalt quadruplets. One who, like Eliza, isn’t fond of Myfanwy and yet often finds himself coerced by Linda to do something for her. At least, nowadays.

Additional Information About Robert

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Alex & Teddy (Jon Fletcher)

Character Introduction

First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 2

Alex is the third of four members of the Gestalt and the one who has an on-again and off-again thing with Myfanwy. However, with them only being on when she is intoxicated, it makes their relationship difficult. Both before Myfanwy’s mind wipe and after.

As for Teddy? He is Alex’s twin who is a bit more sober of the two when it comes to the effect Myfanwy has. Though, in general, while each member of Gestalt is rather similar, one would submit he is the most serious of the four.

Additional Information About Alex

Jennifer (Gina McKee)

Character Introduction

First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 2

The British Home Secretary, who is the liaison between the Prime Minister and the Checquy. Also, she is a married woman who, regularly, has sex with Conrad.

Additional Information About Jennifer

• Has ambitions to become prime minister.

Peter Von Syoc (Barry Atsma)

Character Introduction

First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 3 “Chapter 3”

A vulture who was tasked with capturing Myfanwy but was stopped by the Gesalt. During his interrogation, he questions Conrad being a government instrument vs. having some sense of freedom like he has.

Additional Information About Peter

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Danielle (Shelley Conn)

Character Introduction

First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 3 “Chapter 3”

One of the many fixers the Chequy employs to maintain their anonymity.

Additional Information About Danielle

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Gordon (Steven Pacey)

Character Introduction

First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 3 “Chapter 3”

A buyer, seller, and collector of EVAs that Monica meets while following her exes’ undercover role.

Additional Information About Gordon

Nazim (Michael Karim)

Character Introduction

First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 4 “Chapter 4”

Nazim, as noted in his image above, is the one who wiped Myfanwy’s memories. Now, as for why? That isn’t uncovered. All we know is Linda wanted to trade Myfanwy for Nazim, likely since he is willing and able to tap into his powers on will, unlike Myfanwy. Now, as for when he met Myfanwy to wipe her mind, much less how did he wipe it just to the point of forgetting her whole history, not everything imaginable, is unexplained.

Additional Information About Nazim

• Despite his youth, he’s 16, and no mentioned training, Nazim has full control over his powers and is able to wipe memories with precision.
• Nazim is a level 8 EVA.

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Dr. Bristol (James D’Arcy)

Character Introduction

First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 4 “Chapter 4”

Formerly, Dr. Bristol worked at Glengrove House as one of the psychologists. He was specifically chosen for Myfanwy as a means to try to tap into her powers, which the Checquy were quite interested in. However, things went bad for with Myfanwy developed a crush on Dr. Bristol, he was advised to utilize it so she could master his powers, and they accidentally ended up having an affair. One that, when he tried to end it, led to Myfanwy’s powers causing the fire which destroyed Glengrove House.

Additional Information About Dr. Bristol

• Currently works in his aunt’s former shop “The Glass Castle” and is divorced.
• Worked with Myfanwy for around a year and a half.

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Lorik (Michael McElhatton)

Character Introduction

First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 5 “Chapter 5”

Head of the Lugat organization, the Albania native finds himself able to mingle amongst government officials and the elite, as well as the underworld with ease. All while most knowing quite well what his business dealings are.

Additional Information About Lorik

Marcus (Luke Roberts)

Character Introduction

First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 5 “Chapter 5”

A BVA agent, who met Monica while chasing a mutual target. From that point, he transferred to her agency and they worked 23 missions together and were dating. However, with him going dark on a detect and disrupt mission, it triggered her worries and justly so.

Additional Information About Marcus

Bronwyn (Tamsin Topolski)

Character Introduction

First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 5 “Chapter 5”

A possible vulture, but maybe not for monetary reasons, who does what she does, worked with people like Marcus, to get back her sister Myfanwy who, based on Linda’s comments, has long been isolated, manipulated, and under her control.

Season 1, Episode 6 Update

Bronwyn is legitimately Myfanwy’s sister who worked with Marcus to not only rescue her sister but other EVAS as well.

Additional Information About Bronwyn

Josie (Rosie Sansom)

Character Introduction

First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 7 “Prologue”

A person with autism, diagnosed when she was 4, she is able to mentally go forward and back in time. This is mostly done to predict commodities, like minerals, but she is also able to predict the trade of EVAs.

Additional Information About Josie

• Josie is said to have 93% accuracy and is the person who alerted Myfanwy that she will be kidnapped.

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Viktor (Nick Moss)

Character Introduction

First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 8 “Chapter 8” [Season Finale]

A Russian diplomat who is one of the people who provides the backbone to the Babylon black market site. He also uses his home for a holding area and uses his diplomatic immunity to keep his business private.

Additional Information About Viktor

• Viktor works with the Lugat, Lorik specifically, to influence English politics and be his point of contact.

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Sophia (Poppy Corby)

Character Introduction

First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 8 “Chapter 8” [Season Finale]

Sophia is a coordinator for Viktor and the Babylon website. Primarily in checking on EVAs, making sure the auctions go well, as well as delivery.

Additional Information About Sophia

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General Information

• The Gestalts powers perhaps are one of the best examples of what it means to be EVA in a practical sense. As explained by Linda, the powers we see should be at the extremes of what people could be capable of. So, with them having a hive mind, meaning what one sees, hears, feels, and perhaps knows, is mutually shared, it expands on the twin theory of being able to share senses with your sibling.
• Not all EVAs manifest their powers as kids or teens. Some don’t learn of their powers until their 20s or 30s.
• Season 1: Conrad and Home Secretary Jennifer have known each other for 18 years, minimum, but have reconnected, in a sexual way, for the last 11 months.
• There are least 8 levels of EVAs with Level 8 being the most powerful noted.

Notable Locations & Events

Millennium Bridge

The site where Myfanwy, possibly, killed 8 people.

Mansel Bank

A bank owned by the Lugat organization.

Babylon

A website where EVAs auctions are announced.

Glengrove Home

A former training ground for young EVAs to reach their full potential.

The Cells

Within the building the Checquy manages are multiple cells where rogue and dangerous EVAs are held indefinitely.

Checquy Review Begins: Season 1 Episode 8

When the Checquy comes under review and the process begins for them possibly being relegated out to MI5, MI6 and the military.

Derry Ferry Terminal

Where Myfanwy was kidnapped, yet again, in the season 1 finale.

New Glengrove

A state of the art facility, grander than the previous one, where young EVAs are being housed and trained.

Groups & Organizations

Checquy

A secret government program, started officially in 1995 (per S1E7) made to recruit, protect, and use EVAs. The program was named after the former office building the program was in when Sir Henry Wattleman began the program back when Linda was a child.

Lugat

A crime organization whose leader is a man named Lorik who is known for arms dealing, drug dealing, and trafficking EVAs.

Vultures

Vultures are defined as those who hunt EVAs and sometimes are EVAs themselves. They work for various organizations, of which include the Lugat.

Question(s) Left Unanswered

1. What was in Mansel Bank in the box the blue key would have opened?
   1. Answer: Money, passports, a phone, and a tablet. The answer is discovered in S1E4 by Conrad while investigating Myfanwy.

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