Character Relationship Map: BlackJack: Ghosts

Characters

• Jack Kempson (played by Colin Friels) — protagonist

  Lead detective investigating cold cases and missing persons in Sydney.

• Sam Lawson (played by Marta Dusseldorp) — supporting

  Detective's loyal partner and confidante with a troubled past.

• Buchanan (played by Russell Dykstra) — supporting

  Key figure connected to the past kidnapping case.

• Charles Hulce (played by Paul Goddard) — supporting

  Corrupt businessman with ties to criminal networks.

• Liz Kempson (played by Gigi Edgley) — supporting

  Jack's supportive wife navigating his dangerous profession.

• Inspector Terry Kavanagh (played by David Field) — supporting

  Senior police inspector overseeing major investigations.

• Stephen Hulce (played by Todd Lasance) — supporting

  Son of Charles Hulce, involved in family business.

• Denise Kennedy (played by Sophie Lee) — supporting

  Investigative journalist uncovering police corruption.

• Harry Searle (played by Marcus Graham) — supporting

  Father of the kidnapped girl, seeking justice.

• Dave Halfpenny (played by Rhys Muldoon) — minor

  Local resident or witness.

• Barmaid (played by Kerri Li) — minor

  Local bar employee overhearing criminal conversations.

• Nurse (played by Angela Ledgerwood) — minor

  Medical professional treating victims or suspects.

• Foreman (played by George Badawi) — minor

  Construction foreman or witness.

• Cheung (played by Robin Choi) — minor

  Informant or community figure providing tips.

• Guard (played by Kosta Doukas) — minor

  Prison guard handling parole proceedings.

• Eccles (played by Mick Hodge) — minor

  Police officer or administrative staff.

• Johnny Vale (played by Simon Lyndon) — minor

  Suspect or criminal associate.

• Jenny Searle (played by Victoria Thaine) — minor

  Daughter of Harry Searle, central to the cold case.

• Ziersch (played by Steve Vella) — minor

  Informant or low-level criminal providing clues.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Jack Kempson → Sam Lawson (professional)

  Longtime detective partners working together on cases

• Harry Searle → Jenny Searle (family)

  Father and daughter separated by past kidnapping, central to plot

• Jack Kempson → Liz Kempson (family)

  Married couple navigating domestic life amid police work

• Jack Kempson → Inspector Terry Kavanagh (power)

  Senior inspector commanding and directing detective operations

• Jack Kempson → Inspector Terry Kavanagh (professional)

  Senior inspector providing oversight and resources to the squad

• Charles Hulce → Stephen Hulce (family)

  Father and son involved in the same criminal enterprise

• Denise Kennedy → Charles Hulce (professional)

  Colleagues collaborating on case analysis and fieldwork

• Inspector Terry Kavanagh → Denise Kennedy (power)

  Senior officer overseeing detective's investigative duties

• Guard → Buchanan (professional)

  Prison staff managing inmate parole and custody procedures

• Nurse → Johnny Vale (professional)

  Medical staff treating suspect or victim injuries

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Jack Kempson → Harry Searle (alliance)

  Jack assists Harry in reuniting with his daughter and seeking justice

• Jack Kempson → Charles Hulce (conflict)

  Jack investigates Hulce's corrupt business ties and criminal connections

• Jack Kempson → Denise Kennedy (alliance)

  Journalist and detective exchange information to uncover corruption

• Jack Kempson → Stephen Hulce (alliance)

  Jack works to reunite Stephen with his father Charles

• Ziersch → Jack Kempson (alliance)

  Informant providing street-level clues to the detective