Somerset (played by Morgan Freeman) is a protagonist in Se7en.
A veteran detective nearing retirement who approaches police work with pragmatic weariness and decades of experience. He partners with Mills to investigate a series of ritualistic murders based on the Seven Deadly Sins. Mills (played by Brad Pitt) is a protagonist in Se7en.
A newly married rookie detective assigned to work alongside Somerset. He is passionate and impulsive, often contrasting with Somerset's measured approach while remaining driven to solve the case. Tracy (played by Gwyneth Paltrow) appears in Se7en.
Mills' devoted and caring wife. She provides an emotional anchor for him and contrasts sharply with the brutality of the crimes being investigated.
Se7en (1995) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Somerset
(played by Morgan Freeman) — protagonist
A veteran detective nearing retirement who approaches police work with pragmatic weariness and decades of experience. He partners with Mills to investigate a series of ritualistic murders based on the...
Mills
(played by Brad Pitt) — protagonist
A newly married rookie detective assigned to work alongside Somerset. He is passionate and impulsive, often contrasting with Somerset's measured approach while remaining driven to solve the case.
Tracy
(played by Gwyneth Paltrow) — supporting
Mills' devoted and caring wife. She provides an emotional anchor for him and contrasts sharply with the brutality of the crimes being investigated.
Key Relationships
Somerset → Tracy
(Social Trusted Confidant)
Somerset → Mills
(Alliance Police Partner)
Mills → Tracy
(Family Husband)
Story Analysis
A veteran detective and his rookie partner hunt a serial killer orchestrating murders based on the seven deadly sins.