Jerico Stewart

Jerico Stewart is a fictional character who appears in the 2016 film Criminal. He serves as the protagonist of the film. This character is portrayed by Kevin Costner.
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== Throughout Criminal ==
He is a convict with significant brain damage, particularly in his frontal lobe, due to childhood abuse, which has effectively made him a sociopath. He becomes the central character in a complex espionage plot after CIA agent Bill Pope is killed while attempting to retrieve critical information from a hacker known as "the Dutchman." In a desperate attempt to recover the valuable data, the CIA employs a cutting-edge procedure that implants Pope's memories and knowledge into Jerico's brain.
After the procedure, Jerico escapes custody and sets out to find the hidden information, experiencing flashbacks of Pope's life and memories along the way. He bonds with Pope's widow, Jillian, and her daughter, Emma, as he grapples with his newfound emotions and abilities drawn from Pope's experiences. As the CIA and others race to locate the Dutchman and the critical program, Jerico's journey takes unexpected twists, leading to confrontations with dangerous adversaries and the eventual recovery of the stolen data.
The film concludes with Jerico demonstrating signs of love and affection toward Pope's family, revealing that elements of Pope's personality and memories have become integrated into his own. This transformation prompts the CIA to consider offering Jerico a job, emphasizing the complex and unique character development he undergoes throughout the narrative.
== Appearances ==
*Criminal (2016)
Category:Characters
Category:Criminal characters
Category:Characters portrayed by Kevin Costner