student at the elite Istituto Carlo Collodi in Rome. Born into an incredibly wealthy family, she struggles under the constant perfectionist pressure and emotional disconnect of her upper-class parents. Seeking control and an escape from her suffocating reality, she forms a tight bond with classmate Ludovica and enters an underground high-end call girl ring under the alias "Emma". Had an affair with Niccolo that strained her relationship with his sister Camilla

Desperate to afford tuition and maintain her status, Ludo is manipulated into Rome’s high-end escort world by Saverio and Fiore. She shares a close bond with Chiara and has a toxic on-and-off relationship with her older boyfriend, Claudio “Fiore” Fiorenzi, alongside a volatile fling with Brando De Sanctis. After Brando leaks an embarrassing video of her begging for money, she becomes a target of school bullying.

Brando hides his sexuality under pressure from his homophobic father, Roberto, adopting a hyper-masculine persona and pursuing girls like Ludovica. Despite his hostility toward Fabio, the two develop a secret romance complicated by Brando’s fear of being outed. He also leaks an embarrassing video of Ludovica begging for money and offering favors.

After coming out, Fabio faces severe bullying, particularly from Niccolò Rossi. Despite this, he remains kind and supportive, sharing a close, sibling-like bond with Ludovica and friendships with Chiara and Camilla. His romance with Brando De Sanctis is complicated by Brando’s internalized homophobia and fear of his prejudiced father, creating a painful cycle of secrecy and heartbreak. Fabio’s own father is the strict but caring school principal. Fabio Fedeli and Damiano Younes is an unexpected but deeply supportive platonic friendship. Despite their completely contrasting personalities and backgrounds, they become crucial allies.

Virginia is Niccolò’s toxic, on-and-off girlfriend, whose jealousy and insecurity fuel constant drama. When he cheats with Chiara Altieri, Virginia attacks Chiara’s reputation out of desperation. She also bullies Ludovica Storti and, fearing Niccolò will leave her, lies about being pregnant to keep him around. She doesn't go anywhere without Rita and Minora. They're also bullies "mean girls" Pretty, porcelain, privileged, popular

Niccolò begins leaning heavily into his privileged status. He is charming but deeply reckless, frequently using his wealth and popularity to mask a highly unstable and emotionally neglected home life. His romantic history is highly volatile. He begins in a toxic, superficial relationship with Virginia, while simultaneously engaging in a highly controversial affair with Monica Petrelli—his schoolteacher and the stepmother of his rival, Damiano Younes Popular, handsome Bullies Fabio, makes fun of Ludovica

Damiano is the illegitimate son of the Lebanese ambassador to Italy. Following his mother's death, he is forced to move from the gritty outskirts of Rome to the affluent Parioli district to live with his wealthy father and stepmother, Monica Unable to fit in with the snobbish, upper-class elite at school, Damiano initially turns to drug dealing, street racing, and street-smart survival tactics. His rebellious streak frequently puts him at odds with popular boys like Niccolò While still tangled with Camilla, Damiano develops an intense, magnetic attraction to Chiara. They share a deep bond over feeling like outcast Fearless, street smart and book smart He protects Fabio from bullying

Vittorio plays a key role in pulling the other male characters deeper into Rome's nightlife. He is the one who introduces Niccolo Rossi Govender to the underground club owned by Manuel, Fiores rival club, further entangling the main characters with dangerous, shady figures. hyper-masculine, aggressive at times, bullies Fabio, makes fun of Ludovica Handsome, Charming, popular, He is tall with dark brown hair. He returns to Rome after spending a year abroad in Canada. He is a friend of Niccolò, Carlo, and Brando, and is involved in bullying Fabio alongside them. He also convinces Niccolò to visit Manuel's club. Carlo is his bestfriend

Damiano initially has a brief romance and fling with Camilla. Camilla likes him, but their connection is shallow. Chiara is secretly sleeping with Camilla’s brother, Niccolò. When Niccolò grows possessive and exposes the truth to Camilla, Camilla feels deeply betrayed by her best friend's lies and freezes Chiara out. Camilla and Chiara relationship is strained but they're still friends just not as close as before Good girl, pretty, smart.Daughter of Rocìo Govender Rossi and sister to Niccolò Govender Rossi

Carlo is part of the wealthy, popular inner circle of elite high schoolers in Rome. He is close friends with Niccolò, Brando, Camilla, and Vittorio. Alongside Brando, Niccolò, and Vittorio, Carlo participates in the targeted bullying of their classmate, Fabio. Best friends with Vittorio