Martin Rose (played by Eric Bana) is a protagonist in Closed Circuit.
Appointed by the Attorney General as defense barrister for Farroukh Erdogan. Discovers Erdogan's true identity as Mussi Kartal, an MI5 informant. Collaborates with Claudia to investigate MI5's involvement in the bombing and protects Amir Kartal to expose the truth. Eventually rekindles romance with Claudia. Claudia Simmons-Howe (played by Rebecca Hall) is a protagonist in Closed Circuit.
Serves as a special advocate representing the defendant during closed court sessions under national security procedures. Monitored by MI5, she collaborates with Martin Rose to uncover the truth behind the bombing and protect Amir Kartal. Rekindles a romantic relationship with Martin. Attorney General (played by Jim Broadbent) appears in Closed Circuit.
Appoints Martin Rose as the new defense barrister for Farroukh Erdogan. Oversees the case from a government perspective.
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Characters
Martin Rose
(played by Eric Bana) — protagonist
Appointed by the Attorney General as defense barrister for Farroukh Erdogan. Discovers Erdogan's true identity as Mussi Kartal, an MI5 informant. Collaborates with Claudia to investigate MI5's involve...
Claudia Simmons-Howe
(played by Rebecca Hall) — protagonist
Serves as a special advocate representing the defendant during closed court sessions under national security procedures. Monitored by MI5, she collaborates with Martin Rose to uncover the truth behind...
Attorney General
(played by Jim Broadbent) — supporting
Appoints Martin Rose as the new defense barrister for Farroukh Erdogan. Oversees the case from a government perspective.
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Claudia Simmons-Howe → Attorney General
(Professional Government-Appointed Counsel)
Claudia serves as the special advocate in the closed proceedings of a case overseen from the government side.
Martin Rose → Claudia Simmons-Howe
(Professional Legal Colleagues)
Martin joins Claudia, who serves as the special advocate during the closed court proceedings.
Attorney General → Martin Rose
(Professional Appointer)
The Attorney General appoints Martin Rose to replace the deceased defense barrister in the terrorism case.
Story Analysis
A defense lawyer and a special advocate uncover a suppressed intelligence operation while navigating a closed terrorism trial.
