Patriarch of the family and owner of Dave Rafter Electrical. His journey includes discovering his biological parents, undergoing a vasectomy, and navigating marital strains caused by an accident with a client's wife. He also coaches a cricket team and supports his children through their respective crises.
Father and former assistant teacher at an abusive group home. Arm broken during abduction. Sabotages a tire and attempts to alert a gas station attendant. Admits to past cowardice and complicity. Kills Mandrake with a rock but is left heavily wounded.
Dad is one of The Interviewer’s parents and is away from the family’s large home while she lives there alone. The plot summary gives no further actions or direct involvement for him, so his role is limited to establishing the isolated setting in which her podcast and psychological decline unfold.
Richard is Caroline's husband and part of the Morgan family household. During the attempted family breakfast, he is absorbed in his writing while Caroline tries to bring everyone together. His presence establishes the domestic strain surrounding Honey's arrival, although the summary gives him no later decisive action.
Malcolm presents the proposed mining plan as a benefit to local communities and is among those waiting when Mike challenges the vote. His support for the plan places him in direct opposition to Mike’s effort to secure an independent review of the lease.
Medical instructor who co-discovered an illegal basement sleep lab with Karla’s father. He hosts the experiment to save Blake but secretly aims to summon the demon Iddimu as a savior for his own childhood trauma. He kills Patrick, attempts to control the demon, and ultimately commits suicide when Iddimu rejects him.
Lou and Freya's father, Rory arranges a ticket to bring Lou back to Kangaroo Island. He remains at odds with her, and his health concerns are part of the family tension. Freya has ownership of the family property and arranges its long-term lease, a decision that Lou believes has deceived him.
Joe's neighbor, whose house Joe visits after getting drunk at a party. In a confused moment, Joe kisses him; Richard responds gently and challenges Joe to examine his own self-awareness. His encounter with Joe reveals an unsettled side of Joe's emotional life.
A law officer accompanying Sergeant Shaw in the investigation of stolen gold and the Mount Magnet Mine, Corporal Briggs helps pursue the people connected to the gold across the outback. He is with Shaw when the expedition reaches the furnace and orders everyone there to surrender, as the authorities close in on Hanif and Mal.
Police officer or suspect in the investigation.
Erik Thomson has 27 screen credits in a career dating back to 1993. Their work is anchored in the BlackJack Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Packed to the Rafters, Coming Home in the Dark, Awoken. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
