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A character guide for Facebook Watch’s The Birch featuring cast members names, character descriptions, storylines, and general information.
Information is updated as new episodes are released/ watched, and images changed as better ones are captured.
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Who Is/Plays Evie (Xaris Dotson)
Character Introduction
First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 1 “Through The Woods” [Series Premiere]
Evie is a young woman who recently lost her mother, and while her dad is still alive, their relationship doesn’t compare. So, to deal with her grief, she attempts witchcraft in order to speak to her mother. However, that doesn’t work, and her attempts only add to her sordid reputation of coming off creepy.
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Additional Information About Evie
Who Is/Plays Lily (Katie O’Grady)
Character Introduction
First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 1 “Through The Woods” [Series Premiere]
Evie’s mother who died from a drug overdose and was a nurse when she was alive.
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Additional Information About Lily
- Born 11/24/1975 and died 9/5/2018
- Evie found her mother dead in their kitchen.
- Died thanks to a drug named “China White.”
Who Is/Plays Thurston (Dempsey Bryk)
Character Introduction
First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 1 “Through The Woods” [Series Premiere]
Thurston is the leader of a local small-time gang that deals drugs. However, his uncle, Sebastian, is a much bigger honcho and gives Thurston’s name some added force.
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Additional Information About Thurston
- His nickname is Thur.
- As of episode 3, of season 1, there are four months until he turns 18 and possibly leaves for California.
Lanie (Midori Francis)
Character Introduction
First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 2 “Postpartum”
A teen mom, daughter of a mayor, and someone who may have the aptitude for magic. Lanie is not one to mess with. Hence why her parents have her on Alprazolam to control her and weaken her powers.
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Additional Information About Lanie
Rachel (Marguerite Moreau)
Character Introduction
First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 2 “Postpartum”
Lanie’s mother who is a little less strict with Lanie, but often falls in line with what Don wants to do.
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Additional Information About Rachel
Mitch (Isaac Lamb)
Character Introduction
First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 2 “Postpartum”
Lanie’s uncle who is more like a friend than adult or authority figure but, like Rachel, doesn’t go against Don’s rules.
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Additional Information About Mitch
Don (Wayne Pére)
Character Introduction
First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 2 “Postpartum”
A local mayor who, to keep himself from experiencing a scandal, forced his daughter to hide her pregnancy and live her days as if her child is her sister.
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Additional Information About Don
Darren (Sheaden Gabriel)
Character Introduction
First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 2 “Postpartum”
Lanie’s neighbor who, despite his age, has a bald spot.
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Additional Information About Darren
Thad (Nick Cassidy)
Character Introduction
First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 2 “Postpartum”
The father of Lanie’s child, who is the leader of a group of bullies.
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Additional Information About Thad
Ryan (Giullian Yao Gioiello)
Character Introduction
First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 3 “Blood Money”
One of Thur’s buddies who ends up the first victim we know of The Birch.
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Additional Information About Ryan
Gavin (Tucker Lipp)
Character Introduction
First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 3 “Blood Money”
Thur’s brother, or cousin, who he plans to take with him when he leaves.
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Additional Information About Gavin
- In the episode we are introduced to Gavin, he is also called Brody. So it could be there was a name change that wasn’t edited out. However, when talking to Sebastian in episode 5, he refers to his brother by Gavin so his profile was changed to reflect that.
Wes (Alexander Neher)
Character Introduction
First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 3 “Blood Money”
Wes is the one who killed the junkie who stole drugs from Ryan’s backpack. It wasn’t on purpose, an accident but, in his defense, the dude was trying to attack Thur with a bottle.
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Additional Information About Wes
Sebastian (Michael Cram)
Character Introduction
First Noted In: Season 1, Episode 3 “Blood Money”
Thur’s uncle, who is a drug supplier, and owner of a hardware store.
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Additional Information About Sebastian
General Information About The Birch
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Groups & Organizations
The Diesel Kings
A local gang.
Notable Locations
Cowesman High School
The school Evie and the teenaged cast go to whose mascot is a beaver.
Noteworthy Events
Terms To Know
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