Ginny Miller is a highly intelligent, deeply angsty teenager caught between wanting a normal high school life and being crushed by her mother's chaotic secrets. As a biracial girl in a wealthy, predominantly white town, she struggles with a profound identity crisis and severe anxiety that manifests in secret self-harm. Socially, she is torn between the stable, perfect life offered by her boyfriend Hunter and a messy, passionate bond with Marcus.

Norah is the sweet, fashion-focused, and non-confrontational member of the "MANG" friend group who prefers to avoid drama. She is a serial people-pleaser who often acts as a follower, frequently siding with Max to keep the peace rather than standing up for what she believes. Despite her wealthy, seemingly perfect life with her boyfriend Jordan, she struggles with anxiety and the constant pressure to maintain her stable social status.

Abby Littman is the deeply insecure and cynical member of the "MANG" group who uses a sarcastic exterior to hide her immense personal pain. She struggles with a severe, hidden body-image crisis—often taping her own thighs—while simultaneously enduring the devastating, messy divorce of her parents. Feeling constantly neglected by both her family and her friends, she frequently acts out or clings desperately to her social status to avoid being left behind.

Maxine "Max" Baker is the vibrant, theatrical, and intensely dramatic centerpiece of the "MANG" friend group who lives life with unapologetic, high-energy main character energy. While fiercely loyal, her extreme self-centeredness often blinds her to the deep struggles and pain of the people closest to her. Her storylines primarily revolve around her navigating the highs and lows of first love, heartbreak, and coming to terms with her identity as an openly gay teenager. And she loves her twin brother, Marcus.

Marcus Baker is the brooding, artistic loner next door who uses a sarcastic, detached exterior to mask his deep internal pain. He carries immense emotional weight and depression stemming from the tragic death of his best friend, a grief that makes him intensely cynical about high school social cliques. Despite his casual, playboy reputation, he forms a raw and fiercely protective bond with Ginny, serving as the one person with whom she can completely drop her guard. He also loves his sister though it may not seem like it, his twin sister is Maxine

brodie is a laid-back, easygoing high school student who primarily serves as a source of comedic relief and levity within the main teenage friend group. He is best known for hosting frequent parties in his basement, which acts as a central hangout spot where the characters gather to drink, smoke, and unwind. As a member of a band alongside Jordan and Press, he is friendly and welcoming to everyone, often effortlessly defusing tense high school drama with his chill, unbothered attitude.

Jordan is Norah's long-term high school boyfriend who is widely known for being incredibly sweet, kind, and loyal. He is an easygoing and supportive partner who rarely gets involved in the intense social drama of the main friend group. Outside of his relationship, he spends most of his time hanging out with Hunter and Brodie, often playing in their high school band

Matt (just called "Press") is the cynical, arrogant, and mean-spirited member of the boys' friend group who frequently stirs up drama. He is highly insensitive and acts as a major bully, notably triggering Abby's deep body-image insecurities by making cruel comments about her thighs. Despite his toxic behavior, he remains a central fixture in their social circle through his close friendships with Hunter, Brodie, and Jordan.

Georgia Miller is Ginny’s brilliant, beautiful, and fiercely protective 30-year-old mother who uses a bubbly Southern charm to mask a dark and dangerous past. She is a master manipulator who will stop at nothing—including fraud, theft, and murder—to secure a wealthy, stable, and safe life for her children. Despite her chaotic methods and the deep trauma she inflicts on Ginny through her constant lying, her every action is driven by a fierce, maternal love to protect her family from the monsters of her youth.