Cy Draven

N/A (absent, but his influence is felt as a source of Vera’s quiet rage and Jud’s moral outrage).

Cynical and restless—Cy’s emotional state is one of barely contained frustration. He is trapped between his family’s expectations and his own failed ambitions, and his avoidance of Vera and Jud reflects his refusal to engage with the family’s dysfunction.

A volatile mix of self-loathing and defiance, masking deep insecurity beneath a veneer of entitlement.

Gleefully opportunistic, reveling in his ability to manipulate the church’s authority for personal gain while dismissing the moral consequences of his actions.

Smugly triumphant, reveling in the momentary validation of his influence while remaining hyper-aware of the congregation’s reactions.

Nervously resigned, his emotional state is one of internal conflict. He is visibly uncomfortable with the meeting’s secrecy but lacks the courage to challenge Wicks directly, instead offering Jud empty reassurance before retreating.

Concerned and sympathetic, but ultimately constrained by fear of Wicks’ authority.

Cautiously sympathetic, but ultimately aligned with the flock’s fear of Wicks. His emotions are conflicted, revealing a deep-seated loyalty to the church’s hierarchy despite his professional role as a healer.

Boredom masking sadistic glee as he watches Jud’s plan implode. His emotional state is one of opportunistic triumph—he’s not angry or fearful, just eager to exploit the chaos for his own gain.

Indirectly portrayed as emboldened by Wicks’s inaction, using his platform to spread divisive propaganda without consequence.

Absent but implied to be smug and self-satisfied—Cy’s actions suggest a belief in his own righteousness and a disregard for the consequences of his distortions.

Smug and opportunistic, reveling in his alliance with Wicks and the church’s internal corruption. His knowing grin suggests he is fully aware of the power struggle and is positioning himself to benefit from it.

Smug and conspiratorial, confident in his alliance with Wicks and the shared goal of controlling the church’s narrative and power.

Smug satisfaction, observing Jud's defeat and isolation from a position of power and influence.

Confused but opportunistic, his curiosity is piqued by the disruption, and he remains focused on capturing the moment for potential use in his propaganda.

Confused but intrigued, with a hint of opportunism. His confusion is tempered by his instinct to document the moment, reflecting his dual role as both a congregant and a manipulator.

Gleeful (off-screen)—he is winning, and he knows it. The viral video is his Trojan horse, infiltrating the town’s consciousness and ensuring Jud’s downfall.

Triumpantly detached (via proxy—his video’s disruption reflects his strategic control over the narrative).

Absent but looming; his actions (or past) are the source of public humiliation and tension, though he himself is not present to witness the fallout.

Absent but menacing; his presence is felt through the chaos his video incites, reinforcing his role as a shadowy antagonist.

Detached yet triumphant (his footage inadvertently strengthens the case against Jud while obscuring his own role).

Absent but ominously present; his footage’s role in the revelation suggests a calculated, almost taunting absence, as if he knew the evidence would backfire on Jud’s theory.

Opportunistically detached, viewing the scene as a moment to exploit for his own ends. His emotional state is one of calculated observation, using the camera as a tool to capture and potentially weaponize the chaos.

Wild-eyed and frenetic, driven by a mix of desperation and opportunism. His emotional state is volatile, reflecting both his obsession with the hidden fortune and his desire to destabilize the group’s fragile equilibrium.

A mix of exhilaration and triumph, masking a deeper resentment toward the church’s inner circle and their perceived hypocrisy. His actions are driven by a desire to assert dominance and expose the corruption he sees around him, but there’s also an undercurrent of vulnerability—his need to prove himself as more than just Monsignor Wicks’ discarded son.

Frantic and defiant, but also opportunistic. He is driven by a mix of anger and a desire to expose the truth, using the recording as leverage to shift the power dynamics in the room.

Initially shocked, then complicit and opportunistic, aligning himself with Wicks' vengeful plan to secure his own future and power within the church.

Confused, ashamed, and desperate—his addiction and complicity laid bare

Nervous initially, then defiant and triumphant, her disgust for Wicks and the flock’s complicity palpable.

Devastated and hopeless, with a deep sense of betrayal. Her despair is palpable, as she grapples with the collapse of her faith and the cruelty of the man she trusted to heal her.

A mix of defiance and panic, his admission suggesting a moment of raw honesty stripped of his usual performative bravado. The collapse into the chair symbolizes his emotional unraveling under Jud’s relentless pressure.

Defeated yet defiant; a cold resignation masking deeper anxiety about exposure. His blunt confession is a calculated move to control the narrative, but his physical collapse reveals the strain of his own schemes.

Trembling with emotion, Cy is caught between vulnerability and calculation. He is genuinely moved by Wicks’ embrace and confession, but there is also a sense of opportunity—this moment strengthens their bond and aligns their interests, which Cy is quick to recognize.

Overwhelmed by the rarity of this moment—both the physical embrace and the emotional honesty. He is torn between the joy of finally being claimed as a son and the unease of knowing this confession comes from a man who has spent a lifetime lying to himself and others.

Triangulated—Cy is excited by the possibility of the fortune (it would give him power), but he’s also angry at Vera for dismissing it. His emotional state is a mix of defiance (toward Vera) and desperation (to believe Wicks). There’s a subtext of resentment here: he’s tired of being caught between his parents’ conflicting loyalties, and this fortune is his chance to break free.

Though long dead, Prentice’s emotional state is inferred through Vera’s denial and Cy’s opportunism. He is remembered as a man of contradictions—stern and pious in public, but possibly flawed and secretive in private. His legacy is one of shame and scandal, particularly in relation to Grace’s pregnancy, which colors the way his fortune is perceived: as a curse as much as a blessing.

Coldly calculating and exhilarated by the power dynamic. He masks his contempt for Wicks behind a veneer of filial devotion, but his true emotion is a thrill at the prospect of molding Wicks into his political pawn. There’s a predatory glee in his eyes as he senses Wicks’ resistance crumbling.

Calmly calculating, with a hint of sadistic pleasure in Jud’s mortification.

Coldly resolute, with an undercurrent of narcissistic satisfaction in his role as the group’s moral arbiter.

A volatile mix of frustration, entitlement, and panic. His outburst stems from a deep fear of failure—both financial and political—and a refusal to accept that the fortune might be beyond his reach. His emotional state is unstable, teetering between aggression and vulnerability.

Desperate and humiliated, oscillating between entitlement and self-pity as his financial and political future collapses.

Resigned and guilt-ridden, with an undercurrent of defiance. His mechanical response is a shield, protecting himself from Cy’s probing while also shielding the truth he carries. There’s a quiet anger beneath the surface, a man who knows too much but is trapped by his own complicity.

A volatile mix of agitation and self-righteousness, driven by a need to assert control and suppress any threats to his plans. His emotional state is one of entitlement, with no room for Vera’s pain or the moral weight of his actions.

Aggressively defiant, masking his insecurity and fear of being exposed with a facade of righteous indignation.

Coldly opportunistic—he sees Jud’s defiance as raw material for his ARMORY OF GOD channel, a moment to be exploited for political gain.

Opportunistically thrilled; he sees Blanc's breakdown as a victory for his narrative, reinforcing his belief in the resurrection myth and his own role as its messenger.

Excited and opportunistic; he sees Blanc’s hesitation as a victory for his own narrative, not as a failure of detection.

Thrilled and opportunistic; he sees Blanc's hesitation as a gift, a moment to solidify his own narrative of faith and power.

Exhilarated and triumphant. Cy is in his element here, basking in the spotlight and the validation of the media’s attention. There is no guilt or moral conflict in his demeanor—only the thrill of seeing his plans unfold exactly as he intended. His emotional state is that of a predator who has just cornered his prey.

Absent but implied to be a mix of entitlement and resentment. His relationship with Wicks—both biological and ideological—suggests a young man who believes he is above reproach, yet whose actions are a direct challenge to the church’s moral authority.

Not directly observable, but inferred as smug and entitled; his embrace by Wicks suggests he believes himself untouchable.