Jessica (played by Sarah Michelle Gellar) is a protagonist in Possession.
Main protagonist. A driven lawyer married to artist Ryan. After a car accident involving Ryan and his brother Roman, she navigates a supernatural crisis when Roman claims to have taken over his brother's body. She investigates, exposes Roman's deception and murder of Casey, fights him to protect her unborn child, and awaits Ryan's recovery. Roman (played by Lee Pace) is a protagonist in Possession.
Ryan's volatile younger brother and former client. Following a fatal car crash, he claims his consciousness swapped with Ryan's. He impersonates Ryan by studying their private letters and photos to win Jess's affection. His violent nature resurfaces, leading him to murder Casey and fatally fight Jess. Ryan (played by Michael Landes) appears in Possession.
Jess's sweet artist husband. Severely injured in a crash with Roman, he remains hospitalized. Through a psychic link with Roman, he ultimately helps Jess subdue the impersonator. Jess remains devoted to him, promising to wait by his bedside for his full recovery. Hypnotist (played by William B. Davis) appears in Possession.
Casey (played by Tuva Novotny) appears in Possession.
Roman's casual girlfriend. She briefly interacts with Jess at the hospital and remains deeply suspicious that Roman is still himself. Her persistent doubts prompt Roman to murder her, a crime Jess later uncovers during her investigation. Miranda (played by Chelah Horsdal) appears in Possession.
Paramedic (played by Michael Jonsson) appears in Possession.
Psychiatrist (played by Paul Jarrett) appears in Possession.
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Characters
Jessica
(played by Sarah Michelle Gellar) — protagonist
Main protagonist. A driven lawyer married to artist Ryan. After a car accident involving Ryan and his brother Roman, she navigates a supernatural crisis when Roman claims to have taken over his brothe...
Roman
(played by Lee Pace) — protagonist
Ryan's volatile younger brother and former client. Following a fatal car crash, he claims his consciousness swapped with Ryan's. He impersonates Ryan by studying their private letters and photos to wi...
Ryan
(played by Michael Landes) — supporting
Jess's sweet artist husband. Severely injured in a crash with Roman, he remains hospitalized. Through a psychic link with Roman, he ultimately helps Jess subdue the impersonator. Jess remains devoted...
Hypnotist
(played by William B. Davis) — supporting
Casey
(played by Tuva Novotny) — supporting
Roman's casual girlfriend. She briefly interacts with Jess at the hospital and remains deeply suspicious that Roman is still himself. Her persistent doubts prompt Roman to murder her, a crime Jess lat...
Miranda
(played by Chelah Horsdal) — supporting
Paramedic
(played by Michael Jonsson) — supporting
Psychiatrist
(played by Paul Jarrett) — supporting
Chris
(played by Drew Scott) — supporting
Dr.Rajan
(played by Dhirendra) — supporting
Key Relationships
Jessica → Chris
(Unknown)
Jessica → Miranda
(Social Friend)
Ryan → Roman
(Family Brothers)
Jessica → Paramedic
(Medical Professional)
Jessica → Dr.Rajan
(Medical Professional)
Ryan → Hypnotist
(Conflict Victim)
Roman → Hypnotist
(Professional Patient)
Jessica → Psychiatrist
(Medical Professional)
Jessica → Hypnotist
(Conflict Antagonist)
Jessica → Casey
(Social Friend)
Roman → Ryan
(Family Brothers)
Jessica → Ryan
(Romantic Husband)
Jessica → Roman
(Family Sister-in-law)
Story Analysis
Psychological thriller about identity theft and manipulation
