Edward Ekubo (played by David Oyelowo) is a protagonist in Complicit.
An MI5 case officer of African descent who suspects a British-Yemeni citizen of planning a ricin attack. He faces institutional bias due to his race and university background, and his career is jeopardized after uncovering torture allegations and relying on false intelligence. Tony Coveney (played by Stephen Campbell Moore) is a protagonist in Complicit.
A British MI6 officer stationed in Cairo who assists Ekubo during the field investigation, helps secure evidence, and participates in questioning the suspect. Waleed Ahmed (played by Arsher Ali) appears in Complicit.
A British citizen of Yemeni descent accused of radicalization and ricin manufacturing. He claims innocence, alleges torture by Egyptian authorities, and later sues the British government.
Complicit (2013) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Edward Ekubo
(played by David Oyelowo) — protagonist
An MI5 case officer of African descent who suspects a British-Yemeni citizen of planning a ricin attack. He faces institutional bias due to his race and university background, and his career is jeopar...
Tony Coveney
(played by Stephen Campbell Moore) — protagonist
A British MI6 officer stationed in Cairo who assists Ekubo during the field investigation, helps secure evidence, and participates in questioning the suspect.
Waleed Ahmed
(played by Arsher Ali) — supporting
A British citizen of Yemeni descent accused of radicalization and ricin manufacturing. He claims innocence, alleges torture by Egyptian authorities, and later sues the British government.
Key Relationships
Tony Coveney → Waleed Ahmed
(Professional Interrogator)
Edward Ekubo → Tony Coveney
(Alliance Field Partner)
Edward Ekubo → Waleed Ahmed
(Professional Suspect)
Story Analysis
An MI5 officer's investigation into a suspected ricin plot unravels institutional bias and moral compromise.