Moody teenager who spends most of his time locked in his bedroom. He uses deadpan sarcasm as a shield and prefers to be left alone, annoyed by his parent’s constant arguing. His most defining feature is his thick, shaggy, jet-black hair, styled into long, unwashed-looking bangs that frequently drape over his eyes. He wears oversized, slouchy clothing, typically consisting of dark graphic t-shirts, zip-up hoodies, and baggy jeans. His style is intentionally unpolished, meant to help him blend into the background. He has a pale complexion, a slender build, and a permanent, slightly amused smirk or a bored scowl. He frequently carries a slouching, hands-in-pockets posture that screams teenage apathy. He is intense, obsessive, angsty, detached, surprisingly tender and sarcastic.

He wants to be an actor more than anything, but he is so embarrassed by this dream that he lies to his hot-tempered wife, Joyce, telling her he is out playing poker just to attend acting classes. In his mind, being a degenerate gambler is more acceptable to his family than admitting he has creative aspirations. Vince carries a massive amount of hidden guilt. When he realizes an inmate at his prison, Tony Nardella, is actually the illegitimate son he abandoned decades earlier, his protective fatherly instincts kick in. He risks his marriage and family peace by bailing Tony out and bringing him home as a handyman just to try and make things right. By day, he wears a rigid, authoritative corrections officer uniform, complete with a badge and slicked-back hair. It gives him the appearance of an intimidating, no-nonsense authority figure. When he off the clock, Vince dresses in classic, unpretentious dad attire—think casual button-down shirts (frequently blue or plaid), slacks, and comfortable jackets. He is weary, overwhelmed, guilt-ridden but compassionate, secretive, proud, sarcastic and loud Vince jrs dad

Joyce is intensely passionate, hot-tempered, and highly suspicious. Because her husband Vince keeps slipping away under the guise of "poker games" (to attend acting classes), she becomes convinced he is having an affair. Lonely, neglected, and craving affection, she undergoes a massive midlife crisis. In a wildly ironic twist, she ends up trying to emotionally pursue Tony—the handsome ex-con Vince brought home—completely unaware that Tony is actually her husband's secret, illegitimate son. She is sharp, beautiful, and wears a quintessential New York outer-borough style. She often sports fitted, casual tops, large hoop earrings, and dark hair usually pulled up, reflecting her constantly stressed, no-nonsense "mom" persona. She frequently has a cigarette in hand, as the entire family hides their smoking habits from each other despite everyone smelling like smoke. Fiery, sharp-tongued matriarch who keeps the household running through sheer force of will, tho she is deeply frustrated by the lack of intimacy in her marriage. Vince jrs mom

Vivian is the oldest child, whom the family proudly believes is their golden child thriving at college on a scholarship. In reality, she is living a massive double life. Vivian is independent, stressed, and deeply defensive. She harbors the pressure of being the first in her working-class family to go to college. However, she has secretly been suspended and lost her scholarship. Too terrified of her parents' volatile reactions to tell them the truth, she takes matters into her own hands with desperate determination to earn enough money to pay for next semester. Like her brother Vince Jr., she plays the role of a normal, slightly annoyed young adult at the dinner table while keeping her guard completely up. Vivian is stunning and holds herself with a mature, street-smart confidence. Her style shifts drastically between her two lives. Around her family, she dresses down in typical college-student attire—casual jeans, hoodies, and jackets. In her secret life, she has used her money to get implants and works under a pseudonym as a high-earning pole dancer at a bar Vince jrs sister

Tony is the most transparent, honest, and well-adjusted person which is highly ironic given his criminal background. Tony has nothing left to hide. He is a keen observer who quickly picks up on the bizarre, tense family dynamics. His straight-talking, practical nature makes him a natural confidant for almost everyone in the house. Even though Vince Sr. brings him home under the strange pretense of doing backyard chores, Tony is genuinely grateful for the chance to get out of prison and start over. He handles the family’s drama, Joyce's aggressive flirting, and Vince Jr.'s moodiness with remarkable patience and a laid-back charm. He is tall, muscular, and exceptionally handsome, which instantly makes him an object of fascination within the household. He has sharp features, dark eyes, and a short, neatly trimmed beard He spends most time wearing simple, form-fitting tank tops, classic white undershirts, worn-out denim jeans, and work boots.