Boston (played by Trai Byers) is a protagonist in The 24th.
A central African American soldier in the 24th Infantry Regiment. His experiences with racial discrimination by Houston police and civilians directly contribute to the deadly riot, leading to his arrest and execution for mutiny. Big Joe (played by Bashir Salahuddin) is a protagonist in The 24th.
A veteran member of the 24th Infantry Regiment. He embodies the frustration of African American servicemen subjected to hostility by white police and civilians, contributing to the unit's breakdown of discipline. Marie (played by Aja Naomi King) appears in The 24th.
A female character interacting with the military unit in Houston. Her presence illustrates the racial and social divides that exacerbate tensions between the segregated soldiers and the local white population. Walker (played by Mo McRae) appears in The 24th.
A soldier in the all-black 24th Infantry. He endures the same systemic racism as his comrades, and his experiences help fuel the collective anger that culminates in the seizure of weapons and riot. Franklin (played by Tosin Morohunfola) appears in The 24th.
A member of the 24th Infantry Regiment. His storyline tracks the unit's struggle against racial prejudice, illustrating how constant discrimination pushes the soldiers toward violent confrontation and mutiny charges. Sgt. Hayes (played by Mykelti Williamson) appears in The 24th.
A non-commissioned officer in the 24th Infantry. He navigates the conflict between maintaining military order and protecting his men from racial abuse, playing a key role during the riot and its aftermath. Col. Norton (played by Thomas Haden Church) appears in The 24th.
A white military officer involved in the regiment's command structure. He represents the institutional response to the riot, overseeing the investigation, arrests, and court-martials that lead to executions for mutiny. Bystander (played by David King) appears in The 24th.
A civilian observer in Houston who witnesses the escalating racial tensions and the subsequent armed riot. Represents the local population affected by the clash between the military unit and white authorities.
The 24th (2020) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Boston
(played by Trai Byers) — protagonist
A central African American soldier in the 24th Infantry Regiment. His experiences with racial discrimination by Houston police and civilians directly contribute to the deadly riot, leading to his arre...
Big Joe
(played by Bashir Salahuddin) — protagonist
A veteran member of the 24th Infantry Regiment. He embodies the frustration of African American servicemen subjected to hostility by white police and civilians, contributing to the unit's breakdown of...
Marie
(played by Aja Naomi King) — supporting
A female character interacting with the military unit in Houston. Her presence illustrates the racial and social divides that exacerbate tensions between the segregated soldiers and the local white po...
Walker
(played by Mo McRae) — supporting
A soldier in the all-black 24th Infantry. He endures the same systemic racism as his comrades, and his experiences help fuel the collective anger that culminates in the seizure of weapons and riot.
Franklin
(played by Tosin Morohunfola) — supporting
A member of the 24th Infantry Regiment. His storyline tracks the unit's struggle against racial prejudice, illustrating how constant discrimination pushes the soldiers toward violent confrontation and...
Sgt. Hayes
(played by Mykelti Williamson) — supporting
A non-commissioned officer in the 24th Infantry. He navigates the conflict between maintaining military order and protecting his men from racial abuse, playing a key role during the riot and its after...
Col. Norton
(played by Thomas Haden Church) — supporting
A white military officer involved in the regiment's command structure. He represents the institutional response to the riot, overseeing the investigation, arrests, and court-martials that lead to exec...
Bystander
(played by David King) — supporting
A civilian observer in Houston who witnesses the escalating racial tensions and the subsequent armed riot. Represents the local population affected by the clash between the military unit and white aut...
Lucky
(played by Lorenzo Yearby) — supporting
A soldier in the 24th Infantry Regiment. His narrative reflects the shared burden of the Buffalo Soldiers, whose loyalty is tested by racial hostility, ultimately resulting in arrests and capital puni...
Cross
(played by Cuyle Carvin) — supporting
A soldier in the 24th Infantry. His arc demonstrates the unit's tragic transformation from disciplined troops to mutineers, driven by relentless discrimination and culminating in the violent seizure o...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Sgt. Hayes → Col. Norton
(Professional Subordinate)
Boston → Col. Norton
(Professional Commanding Officer)
Boston → Sgt. Hayes
(Professional Superior Officer)
Boston → Marie
(Romantic Partner)
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Boston → Cross
(Alliance Fellow Soldier)
Boston → Bystander
(Social Civilian Observer)
Boston → Lucky
(Alliance Comrade)
Boston → Franklin
(Alliance Comrade)
Boston → Walker
(Alliance Comrade)
Boston → Big Joe
(Alliance Comrade)
Story Analysis
The true story of the Houston Riot of 1917 and the African American soldiers of the 24th Infantry Regiment
