About “Black Summer” in a few words:

Black Summer is a thrilling and intense Netflix original series set in a post-apocalyptic world where a viral outbreak has turned most of the population into zombie-like creatures. The series follows a group of survivors as they navigate their way through the dangerous and unpredictable new world in search of loved ones, safety, and hope. With heart-pumping action, unexpected plot twists, and complex character relationships, Black Summer is a must-watch for any fan of the horror or post-apocalyptic genre.

Meet the characters from Black Summer

Spears

Spears is the grizzled silent type who somehow became everyone’s makeshift guardian, all broad shoulders and low-key menace but with these tiny, embarrassing soft spots that sneak out when you least expect them. He’s the calm hand in a panic, the one who will fix a car, patch a person up, and threaten a stranger in the exact same breath. He’s quieter than he looks — except when he’s not, like the time he sang something off-key around a campfire (yes, he actually sings, don’t ask why). There’s a military-tinged discipline to him but also this dumb, stubborn loyalty that makes him almost unbearably protective.

Rose

Rose is that raw, hair-on-fire leader who keeps sprinting even when her legs are shaking; she’s all instinct and fierce love, especially for the people she’s decided to protect. She makes split-second choices that are brutal and brilliant at once, and you just know she’s thinking five moves ahead even when she looks like she’s improvising. She can be warm and maternal one second and cold as concrete the next — it’s kind of terrifying but also the thing that keeps her alive. And yes, she will sometimes hoard weird little snacks and deny it like a very tired raccoon.

William Velez

Velez reads like the practical backbone of any ragtag crew — solid, no-nonsense, and suspicious of drama (he will roll his eyes so hard you can hear it). He’s the guy who’s seen too much to be cute about heroics but still shows up when it counts, with hands that fix things and a face that refuses to smile. He can be stubborn and kind of blunt, but there’s a goofy streak that pops up in the form of terrible jokes or an obsession with old radio shows — don’t ask why he knows all the ads from the 80s. He’s dependable in a way that feels almost boring, which is actually exactly what everyone needs.

Kyungsun

Kyungsun is low-key lethal and quietly brilliant, like a calm storm; she doesn’t shout and yet everything around her gets organized, which is frankly terrifying if you’re trying to be messy. She’s precise, focused, and somehow has this zen patience that masks a fierce drive — also, she might pack seven kinds of noodles in her bag, which is both practical and adorable. She rarely argues, but when she does everyone listens because she’s never wrong about the small details (or she thinks she isn’t). There’s a softness under the discipline, though, the kind that shows in tiny, unexpected smiles at dumb jokes.

Lance

Lance is the jittery hopeful who tries to be brave and mostly succeeds in being…dramatically human, you know? He panics and then recalibrates, which is honestly the most realistic arc, and he has this ridiculous capacity to laugh at terrible times — infuriating but lovable. He wants to be the hero and sometimes he pulls it off, other times he trips over his own feet and you’re like, same, buddy. Also collects pens? Or maybe that’s just what he says to cover up his sock obsession, not sure.

Carmen

Carmen is the quiet organizer with a stubborn moral compass — she’s nurturing but not saccharine, like someone who’d patch you up and then scold you for bleeding on her blanket. She keeps lists, distributes tasks, and somehow remembers everyone’s allergies while also holding people accountable, which is both exhausting and incredible. She can be fiercely forgiving one moment and incredibly stern the next; inconsistent, maybe, but always sincere. She’ll also defend a stranger and then get irrationally attached to small plush toys, which is not at all aligned with her “very efficient” persona.

Manny

Manny is scrappy and unpredictable, the kind of survivalist who’s half charming con artist, half frightened kid, and entirely unforgettable. He’ll barter his way into dinner and also cry about missing his mom later, which makes him frustrating and heartwarming in equal measure. He has this slick confidence that hides a real softness, and he’s surprisingly clever with traps and slightly questionable moral choices. Also, he once tried to adopt a stray dog and then almost forgot to feed it but swore he didn’t, so yeah, he’s messy but earnest.

Barbara Watson

Barbara Watson carries herself like someone who used to run meetings and still does, even if the boardroom now has zombies crawling through it; she’s authoritative, incisive, and a little bit maternal in a corporate, take-no-nonsense way. She makes plans, delegates, and then quietly revises them at midnight, which is both impressive and mildly terrifying if you’re under her command. There’s a layer of old-world dignity — crossword puzzles in the morning, very proper — but also a surprising willingness to get her hands dirty when the moment calls for it. She’ll correct your grammar mid-chaos and somehow make it work for morale.