Naomi Riley (played by Italia Ricci) is a protagonist in The Confession.
A returning mother and aspiring musician who becomes alarmed by her son's disturbing behavior. She investigates her father's confession, responds to the discovery of human remains, seeks help from Harling Guidry, and examines her family's connection to the supernatural threat. Grayson Phillips (played by Scott Mechlowicz) is a protagonist in The Confession.
Naomi's companion who returns with her from California to the unfamiliar house. The available plot summary provides no further actions or characterization for him. Dylan Riley (played by Zachary Golinger) appears in The Confession.
Naomi's son, who reacts negatively to the unfamiliar house and becomes central to the disturbing events. He is injured by a goat, brings a severed goat head to school, describes visits from a mysterious man, enjoys those visits, and later admits wanting to kill the goat and having done other bad things. Harling Guidry (played by Terence Rosemore) appears in The Confession.
A knowledgeable helper whom Naomi consults about the family's past and the supernatural events. He explains the history of the flooded Valley, connects the incidents to the Pied Piper legend, urges Naomi to remain open to faith, and helps examine objects from the house. Arthur Riley (played by Craig Kolkebeck) appears in The Confession.
The Piper (played by Justin Matthew Smith) appears in The Confession.
A threatening supernatural force associated with the Pied Piper legend. Harling believes this evil force is holding Dylan in its grasp and explains that its threat involves leading children away while adults suffer in despair. Royce Cobb (played by Fleming Moore) appears in The Confession.
Detective Armas (played by Jay DeVon Johnson) appears in The Confession.
A detective who becomes involved after human remains are discovered beneath the house. The remains are identified through an associated name, prompting further investigation.
The Confession (2026) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Naomi Riley
(played by Italia Ricci) — protagonist
A returning mother and aspiring musician who becomes alarmed by her son's disturbing behavior. She investigates her father's confession, responds to the discovery of human remains, seeks help from Har...
Grayson Phillips
(played by Scott Mechlowicz) — protagonist
Naomi's companion who returns with her from California to the unfamiliar house. The available plot summary provides no further actions or characterization for him.
Dylan Riley
(played by Zachary Golinger) — supporting
Naomi's son, who reacts negatively to the unfamiliar house and becomes central to the disturbing events. He is injured by a goat, brings a severed goat head to school, describes visits from a mysterio...
Harling Guidry
(played by Terence Rosemore) — supporting
A knowledgeable helper whom Naomi consults about the family's past and the supernatural events. He explains the history of the flooded Valley, connects the incidents to the Pied Piper legend, urges Na...
Arthur Riley
(played by Craig Kolkebeck) — supporting
The Piper
(played by Justin Matthew Smith) — supporting
A threatening supernatural force associated with the Pied Piper legend. Harling believes this evil force is holding Dylan in its grasp and explains that its threat involves leading children away while...
Royce Cobb
(played by Fleming Moore) — minor
Detective Armas
(played by Jay DeVon Johnson) — minor
A detective who becomes involved after human remains are discovered beneath the house. The remains are identified through an associated name, prompting further investigation.
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Detective Armas → Royce Cobb
(Professional Investigator)
Detective Armas becomes involved after human remains are found beneath the house, and the remains bear Royce Cobb's name.
Arthur Riley → Dylan Riley
(Family Grandfather)
Dylan describes the mysterious visitor as a friend of his grandfather, while Arthur is established as Naomi's father.
Naomi Riley → Dylan Riley
(Family Mother)
The plot identifies Dylan Riley as Naomi's son, and Naomi worries about his increasingly disturbing behavior.
Arthur Riley → Naomi Riley
(Family Father)
Arthur records a warning specifically for his daughter, Naomi Riley.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Detective Armas → Arthur Riley
(Conflict Investigative Adversary)
Arthur's recording confesses to killing Royce Cobb, while Detective Armas becomes involved in the investigation of the remains identified as Cobb's.
Arthur Riley → The Piper
(Conflict Past Opponent)
A box connected to Arthur's belongings contains the words, "If my actions didn't stop piper," while Arthur's warning refers to returning "rats."
Arthur Riley → Royce Cobb
(Conflict Killer And Victim)
Arthur confesses in a recording that he took Royce Cobb's life, and human remains beneath the house bear Cobb's name.
Dylan Riley → The Piper
(Narrative Supernatural Influence)
Dylan describes a mysterious man who visits him, calls the figure his friend, and says he enjoys the visits. Harling connects this threat to the Pied...
