A transatlantic celebrity known for his wit and knowledge, whose initial Anglophilia shifts toward empathy for colonial grievances, playing a role as elder statesman in the quest for independence.

John Adams’s cousin and a radical advocate for independence, known for his speeches and organizing protests, pushing colonial discontent against British rule.

Initially a colonel in the Virginia militia, he is appointed commander of the colonial armed forces, bringing strategic insight and leadership shaped by self-doubt.

The British commander tasked with suppressing rebellion in the colonies, hindered by his reliance on direct orders from London, facing ethical dilemmas within his military duties.

A surgeon and member of the Sons of Liberty who works behind the scenes in organizing protest actions, demonstrating leadership in the colonial resistance.

John Adams’s wife, responsible for managing the farm and family in his absence, providing emotional support and acting as a voice of conscience for her husband.

The royal governor of Massachusetts, representing loyalist views and the conservative belief in fealty to the crown, challenged by the growing colonial unrest.

A Pennsylvanian loyalist strongly advocating for reconciliation with England, known for his logical arguments against independence but ultimately committed to his country's future.