Moll Huntford (played by Jessie Buckley) is a protagonist in Beast.
27-year-old tour guide and protagonist. Struggling under a controlling mother and caring for a dementia-stricken father, she feels undervalued. After meeting and falling for Pascal, she lies to the police to protect him despite his criminal record and violent tendencies. Overwhelmed by guilt over past violence and the island's murders, she ultimately lures Pascal into a car crash and strangles him to end the cycle of abuse. Pascal Renouf (played by Johnny Flynn) is a protagonist in Beast.
A working-class poacher and hunter who rescues Moll from a sexual assault. He becomes her intense romantic partner despite warnings from her family and the police about his past conviction for sexual assault. He exhibits manipulative and violent behavior, including strangling Moll during an argument. Ultimately, he admits to the murders before being killed by Moll in a staged car accident. Clifford (played by Trystan Gravelle) appears in Beast.
A local police detective who harbors romantic feelings for Moll. He warns her about Pascal's criminal history and interrogates her during the investigation. He accuses Moll of protecting a dangerous man and later apprehends the actual murderer. Despite his apologies for suspecting Moll, he remains firm that Pascal is dangerous and refuses to let her stay with him. Hilary Huntington (played by Geraldine James) appears in Beast.
Harrison (played by Oliver Maltman) appears in Beast.
Melissa (played by Imogen De Ste Croix) appears in Beast.
Nuno (played by Tyrone Lopez) appears in Beast.
Sophie (played by Joanna Croll) appears in Beast.
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Characters
Moll Huntford
(played by Jessie Buckley) — protagonist
27-year-old tour guide and protagonist. Struggling under a controlling mother and caring for a dementia-stricken father, she feels undervalued. After meeting and falling for Pascal, she lies to the po...
Pascal Renouf
(played by Johnny Flynn) — protagonist
A working-class poacher and hunter who rescues Moll from a sexual assault. He becomes her intense romantic partner despite warnings from her family and the police about his past conviction for sexual...
Clifford
(played by Trystan Gravelle) — supporting
A local police detective who harbors romantic feelings for Moll. He warns her about Pascal's criminal history and interrogates her during the investigation. He accuses Moll of protecting a dangerous m...
Hilary Huntington
(played by Geraldine James) — supporting
