Cecilia is a highly successful Tupperware consultant and a meticulous mother of three, whose life appears picture-perfect to those around her. Her journey involves dealing with a complex moral dilemma that impacts her family's dynamics.

Tess is a mother and wife grappling with her husband's emotional affair. She reflects critically on her own life and the assumptions she has made about those around her, leading to personal growth.

John-Paul is perceived as a model father and husband, yet he struggles with a deep sense of personal guilt that affects his actions and relationships.

Connor is a character entangled in the web of relationships and uncertainties surrounding the murder of Janie Crowley, reflecting the burden of unearned guilt.

Will is a father and husband whose emotional affair creates complexities for those around him. His mid-life crisis takes him on a path of self-reflection.

Felicity is Tess's closest friend, whose significant weight loss challenges others' perceptions of her identity and capabilities. Her transformation prompts a reassessment of past judgments.