Main protagonist and private investigator. Wrongfully imprisoned in the 1960s and pardoned after five years. Lives in a mobile home in Malibu/Paradise Cove. Wears casual clothes, avoids physical fights, relies on quick thinking and impersonation skills. Rarely carries a permit-less revolver. Handles cold cases and missing persons for a daily fee, though often struggles to collect payment.
Bret Maverick is a Texas poker player who travels through the American Old West by horseback, stagecoach, and riverboat. He repeatedly becomes involved in dangerous schemes involving money or women, yet his conscience usually outweighs financial gain. He is Bart Maverick's brother and shares the series' central moral-comic conflicts.
Cate's father who joins the main cast in later seasons, providing a new generational perspective to the household.
Ruthless mercenary commander who betrays the crew for the crystal.
A marshal who travels with Maverick and Bransford. He oversees security at the poker tournament, reveals a corrupt alliance with Commodore Duvall to steal the prize money, and is ultimately discovered to be Maverick's estranged father.
A former USAF navigator who flew with Frank and Hawk in 1958. Rejoins the mission as part of the veteran crew, helps manage the damaged shuttle systems, and supports Frank and Jerry through the final emergency landing.
Valley resident and friend
Billionaire oil magnate grandfather who orchestrates the twelve gifts from beyond.
A police lieutenant who leads the investigation into Travis Walton's disappearance. Highly skeptical of the alien abduction claim, he initially suspects foul play and tabloid pressure before officially closing the case.
An American Formula One driver who is trying to repeat his earlier successes while overcoming a reputation for being reckless and second-rate. After starting with Jordan BRM, he joins the newcomer Yamura Motors. He briefly romances Pat Stoddard and ultimately defeats Scott Stoddard in the final race.
Jason McCullough is a confident and exceptionally skilled gunfighter who takes the sheriff's job in Calendar after running out of money. He arrests Joe, withstands Pa Danby's hired killers, and defends the town with Jake and Prudy. He falls in love with Prudy, becomes engaged to her, and ultimately remains in Colorado.
An ancient wizard who once empowered Black Adam before banishing him for tyranny. He identifies Billy Batson as his new champion, grants him superhero abilities, triggers a cave-in to separate them, and instructs Billy to speak his name for assistance.
James Garner has 139 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently The Rockford Files Collection with 8 titles. Signature works include The Rockford Files, The Notebook, The Great Escape. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
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