Main Characters Leroy Jethro Gibbs Carmy Mae and Osha Gibbs' Backstory Protagonist Qimir Storyline Growth Role Preparation Dr. Shaun Murphy Actress Protagonist Analysis Season Evolution Plot Details Ben Warren Andy Herrera Maya Bishop Master Sol Inspiration Plotlines Aniseya and Mother Koril House of the Dragon Rhaenyra Targaryen Elsbeth Tascioni Richie Jerimovich Storyline Evolution Departure Gratitude Development Episodes Syd Natalie (Sugar or Mom) Emotional Growth Osha Dark Side Influence Osha and Qimir Paige Alexander Rusty Sabich Hillary Dexter Morgan Robin Weigert Detective Lois Tryon Jackie Ellis New Characters Prince Maelor Frances Neagley Parenting Teens Bad Monkey Relationships The Penguin Bree Bad Sisters John Dutton Cross Tommy Norris Claire Randall Audience Reactions Rhiannon Lewis Beth Dutton Eddie Redmayne's Jackal Vera Stanhope Mark Jan Viewer Reactions Mel's Parents Narration Character Traits Character Arcs Zendaya's Character Gray Parish Michael Burnham Fan Discussions Casting and Performance Aging Characters in TV Series Lady Mariko Imogen Salter Actors TV Characters Plot Structure John Sugar Chris Carson Kate Dark Matter Cast Members John Blackthorne Interview With The Vampire Colin and Penelope Captain (Hoa Xuande) Relationship Development Penelope Featherington Colin Bridgerton Plot Complexity Colin's Realization Francesca Bridgerton