A 28-year-old paramedic with telepathic abilities who learns to control his powers. He transitions from ambulance work to a special consultant for the IIB, helping solve high-profile cases while managing the severe emotional and physical toll of reading criminal minds.
Michelle becomes Toby's official IIB supervisor and primary investigative partner, providing structure and backing for his telepathic work.
S2E1 introduces Michelle's interest in Toby. S2E4, S2E5, S3E1, S3E5, S4E1, S5E1 demonstrate her acting as his IIB handler and partner across multiple...
Ray serves as Toby's emotional anchor and professional guide, bridging his paramedic life with his psychic abilities and family history.
S1E1 establishes Ray as Toby's long-time friend and mentor who knows his secret. S1E13 reveals Ray brought Toby to Frank Cardea, and Frank confirms Ma...
Maya represents Toby's unresolved maternal lineage, driving his personal mystery arc from S1 clues to a S5 reunion.
S1E13 reveals Frank Cardea confirms Maya sent him. S5E13 shows Maya appearing at Toby's house after years of absence, leading to a reacquaintance.
Becker represents institutional pressure and suspicion, clashing with Toby's methods before his own corruption is exposed.
S5E2 introduces Becker's animosity towards Toby. S5E4 shows Becker figuring out Toby's gift and scrutinizing him. S5E8 and S5E13 depict Becker's obses...
Charlie is Toby's primary police liaison in S1, fostering a deep professional trust that ends tragically.
S1E2, S1E5, S1E6, S1E8, S1E9 show Charlie actively investigating with Toby and relying on his telepathic insights. S2E1 references Toby's guilt over h...
Magnus is a brilliant criminal mastermind who challenges Toby telepathically and psychologically, serving as a recurring antagonist.
S2E6 describes Magnus demanding to see McCluskey and engaging in a psychological battle where he seemingly reads Toby. S3E8 details Magnus escaping ag...
Dev provides crucial technical and cyber-investigation support, operating as Toby's reliable field partner and friend.
S2E9 shows Dev intercepting a hacker and collaborating with Toby. S5E1 depicts them investigating a serial killer together, highlighting consistent te...
Tia's investigative drive and emotional distance create a magnetic romantic tension, later deepening into a partnership exploring Toby's origins.
S4E1 notes their relationship growing and Tia being one person Toby cannot read. S4E8 shows Toby revealing his gift to her. S5E10 and S5E13 depict Tia...
Their romantic history creates underlying tension, later transforming into a life-saving professional alliance during the S3 virus outbreak.
S1E3 details their failed relationship and Toby's attempt to salvage it. S3E10 shows Olivia stricken by a deadly virus, prompting Toby and the IIB to...
Klein serves as the IIB's administrative head, balancing bureaucratic oversight with the necessity of Toby's unique abilities.
S3E1 shows Michelle revealing Toby's secret to Klein. S3E2 details Klein's skepticism and personal agenda while overseeing Toby's first official inves...
Explore the full interactive character relationship map of The Listener