Jared Kirby (played by Laurence Breuls) is a protagonist in Blackrock.
A local surfer and Rachel's boyfriend who witnesses the rape and subsequent death of Tracy. Initially paralyzed by fear and loyalty, he lies to the police to protect his friend Ricko. After Ricko confesses to murder, Jared turns him in, leading to Ricko's suicide. Jared's guilt causes him to become homeless and eventually confess his complicity to his mother. Diane Kirby (played by Linda Cropper) is a protagonist in Blackrock.
Jared's mother who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Their relationship fractures as Jared prioritizes protecting his friends over supporting her. She undergoes surgery, and after Jared's moral crisis and confession about witnessing the crime, they reconcile while cleaning graffiti off Tracy's grave. Brett "Ricko" Ricketson (played by Simon Lyndon) appears in Blackrock.
A popular local surfer who returns from an extended trip. He is revealed to be the murderer of Tracy, initially lying to Jared about it being an accident before confessing to a brutal killing. After Jared betrays his trust to the police, Ricko attempts to flee but commits suicide by jumping off a cliff. Det. Sgt. Wilansky (played by Chris Haywood) appears in Blackrock.
Tracy Warner (played by Bojana Novaković) appears in Blackrock.
Cherie Milenko (played by Rebecca Smart) appears in Blackrock.
One of the girls who rides with Toby to the surf club party. She is present during the events leading to Tracy's death. Later, she joins Jared and Diane in cleaning graffiti from Tracy's grave as a form of mourning and closure. Shana (played by Leeanna Walsman) appears in Blackrock.
Glenys Milenko (played by Shayne Francis) appears in Blackrock.
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Characters
Jared Kirby
(played by Laurence Breuls) — protagonist
A local surfer and Rachel's boyfriend who witnesses the rape and subsequent death of Tracy. Initially paralyzed by fear and loyalty, he lies to the police to protect his friend Ricko. After Ricko conf...
Diane Kirby
(played by Linda Cropper) — protagonist
Jared's mother who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Their relationship fractures as Jared prioritizes protecting his friends over supporting her. She undergoes surgery, and after Jared's moral c...
Brett "Ricko" Ricketson
(played by Simon Lyndon) — supporting
A popular local surfer who returns from an extended trip. He is revealed to be the murderer of Tracy, initially lying to Jared about it being an accident before confessing to a brutal killing. After J...
Det. Sgt. Wilansky
(played by Chris Haywood) — supporting
Tracy Warner
(played by Bojana Novaković) — supporting
Cherie Milenko
(played by Rebecca Smart) — supporting
One of the girls who rides with Toby to the surf club party. She is present during the events leading to Tracy's death. Later, she joins Jared and Diane in cleaning graffiti from Tracy's grave as a fo...
Shana
(played by Leeanna Walsman) — minor
Glenys Milenko
(played by Shayne Francis) — minor
Geoff
(played by John O'Hare) — minor
Jason
(played by Cameron Nugent) — minor
Scottie
(played by Jade Gatt) — minor
Len Kirby
(played by John Howard) — minor
Stewart Ackland
(played by Geoff Morrell) — minor
Kemel
(played by George Basha) — minor
Dave
(played by Brendan Donoghue) — minor
Toby Ackland
(played by Heath Ledger) — minor
Lesley Warner
(played by Jeanette Cronin) — supporting
Ken Warner
(played by David Field) — supporting
Tiffany
(played by Justine Clarke) — supporting
Det. Gilhooley
(played by Essie Davis) — supporting
Story Analysis
A moral dilemma of witnessing a crime and deciding between loyalty to friends and justice for the victim
