Seattle police detective and protagonist nearing retirement. Initially risk-averse and obsessed with financial planning for his son, he becomes recklessly suicidal after a medical misdiagnosis, eventually learning to value life and reconciling with his family and partner.
Internal conflict and transformation as Burt sheds his fear-driven personality.
Stark serves as the primary antagonist whom Burt hunts for a suicidal confrontation.
Longtime police partners whose professional dynamic evolves from strained to deeply respectful.
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