Sam Cleary (played by Javon Walton) is a protagonist in Samaritan.
A thirteen-year-old boy struggling with his family's financial crisis who gets entangled with a local gang. After being saved by a mysterious garbage collector, he discovers the man's superhuman abilities and forms a close bond with him, ultimately becoming a key figure in exposing the truth about the city's hidden heroes and villains. Joe Smith (played by Sylvester Stallone) is a protagonist in Samaritan.
A reclusive garbage collector with superhuman strength and healing abilities who secretly protects the city. Initially believed to be the legendary hero Samaritan, he reveals his true identity as the former villain Nemesis, who abandoned his evil ways after surviving a deadly explosion. He mentors Sam and eliminates the new threat. Reza (played by Moisés Arias) appears in Samaritan.
A member of a local street gang who initially hires Sam for a job that goes wrong. Seeking revenge after his operation is thwarted, he assaults Joe Smith with a vehicle. Later arrested by police alongside the remnants of Cyrus's gang. Cyrus (played by Pilou Asbæk) appears in Samaritan.
The true leader of a local criminal gang who discovers the legendary sledgehammer of the original Nemesis. Adopting the villain persona and wielding the hammer, he terrorizes the city and kidnaps Sam and his mother, ultimately meeting his end at the hands of Joe Smith.
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Characters
Sam Cleary
(played by Javon Walton) — protagonist
A thirteen-year-old boy struggling with his family's financial crisis who gets entangled with a local gang. After being saved by a mysterious garbage collector, he discovers the man's superhuman abili...
Joe Smith
(played by Sylvester Stallone) — protagonist
A reclusive garbage collector with superhuman strength and healing abilities who secretly protects the city. Initially believed to be the legendary hero Samaritan, he reveals his true identity as the...
Reza
(played by Moisés Arias) — supporting
A member of a local street gang who initially hires Sam for a job that goes wrong. Seeking revenge after his operation is thwarted, he assaults Joe Smith with a vehicle. Later arrested by police along...
Cyrus
(played by Pilou Asbæk) — supporting
The true leader of a local criminal gang who discovers the legendary sledgehammer of the original Nemesis. Adopting the villain persona and wielding the hammer, he terrorizes the city and kidnaps Sam...
Key Relationships
Joe Smith → Reza
(Conflict Enemy)
Joe Smith → Cyrus
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Reza → Cyrus
(Alliance Subordinate)
Sam Cleary → Cyrus
(Conflict Enemy)
Sam Cleary → Reza
(Conflict Enemy)
Sam Cleary → Joe Smith
(Social Friend)
Story Analysis
A story exploring redemption, identity, and the moral choice between good and evil through a hidden hero's return.
