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Paul Rutherford

**Paul Rutherford** is a guest character in *Home Before Dark*. He is portrayed by Damon Runyan.

## Series

### Season 2

In "*Not Giving Up*", Hilde Lisko enters the Holmes County Sheriff's Department to speak with newly elected Sheriff Trip Johnson. Trip explains there’s a new guy in the office so everyone is on edge. Rutherford wearing a suit walks over and greets Sheriff Johnson. Hilde introduces herself as a reporter. She wants to know if there were any loud noises or flashes of light around 2:00 that morning. Rutherford hopes Trip isn’t leaking information to the small person, and Hilde defends her right to freedom of the press. Trip interrupts that she isn’t leaking anything and was about to call her parents. The man’s name is Rutherford and he carries a badge but he refuses to give his first name to Hilde.

Trip takes Hilde into her office and reminds her that she can’t keep coming in. Trip is the Sheriff now which comes with a lot more responsibility. The man outside was sent by the state attorney general after everything that happened with Sam’s case. He decides who gets to keep their job so, in a way, he’s her boss.

In "*I Believe You*", following a break-in at her law office, Bridget Jensen files a police report with Lieutenant Frank Briggs Jr. Investigator Frank Rutherford enters the office and Frank introduces the pair. Rutherford is there to audit the department on behalf of the Attorney General. He decides to sit in on the interview.
Mackenzie Johnson Jr.

**Mackenzie Johnson Jr.** is a recurring guest character in *Home Before Dark*. He is portrayed by Scott Lawrence.

## Biography

Junior was born and raised in Erie Harbor, Washington, to a first-generation farmer. His father owned the Johnson Farm and proud of the heritage he had created. Junior ultimately left Erie Harbor when he married and had a daughter, Trip. When Junior's father died, he and Trip moved back to Erie Harbor to live on the farm.
Season 2

**Season 2** of *Home Before Dark* premiered on June 11, 2021.

## Premise

In season two, when a mysterious explosion hits a local farm, reporter Hilde Lisko begins an investigation that will lead her to fight a powerful and influential corporation – with the health of her family and Erie Harbor in the balance.

## Cast

### Starring

* Jim Sturgess as Matthew Lisko
* Brooklynn Prince as Hilde Lisko
* Abby Miller as Bridget Jensen
* Kylie Rogers as Izzy Lisko
* Michael Weston as Lt. Frank Briggs Jr.
* Joelle Carter as Principal Kim Collins
* Aziza Scott as Sheriff Mackenzie "Trip" Johnson
* Jibrail Nantambu as Donny Davis
* Deric McCabe as Wesley "Spoon" Witherspoon
* Rio Mangini as Ethan DeLuca
* Alexa Mansour as Emma

### Guest Starring

* Dan Byrd as Tony O'Hara
* Scott Lawrence as Junior Johnson
* Mila Morgan as Ginny Lisko
* Whitney Peak as Jessica Fife
* Damon Runyan as Agent Paul Rutherford
* Reed Birney as Sylvester Lisko

## Episodes

*Please see List of episodes*

* Episode Number: 01
* Directed by: Kat Candler
* Episode / Series Number: 02
* Directed by: Howard Deutch
 A blackout complicates Hilde’s investigation. Matt and Bridget discover that Wott Management is not what it seems.

## Trivia

* Rio Mangini (Ethan) was upped to a series regular for Season 2, following his guest starring role in Season 1.
* Louis Herthum (Frank Briggs Sr.) did not return as a series regular for the second season. Instead, he is credited as a special guest star for his appearances.
* Adrian Hough (Jack Fife) did not return as a series regular for the second season. His character's sudden disappearance is explained as having died of liver failure.
* Whitney Peak (Jessica Fife) and Mila Morgan (Ginny Lisko) were upped to guest stars for Season 2, following their co-starring roles in Season 1.

## References

1. ↑ https://apple-tv-plus-press.apple.com/en-US/originals/home-before-dark
Emma

**Emma** is a recurring guest character in the Apple TV+ series, *Home Before Dark*. She is portrayed by Alexa Mansour.

## Series

### Season 2

In *I Believe You*, Emma is a friend of Jessica Fife's who asks Jessica if she still plans to go to the pier with their friend group now that school is cancelled due to the blackout. Jessica states she is and introduces Emma to Izzy Lisko as a new student who just moved to Erie Harbor. She used to live in Virginia until her mom got transferred. The group later spends the night at Jessica's house where the group, except for Izzy, drinks alcohol after Jessica's mom goes to bed. Izzy leaves to call Ethan and when she returns to the other girls and they start discussing Ethan, commenting that Izzy is "out of sight out of mind". Jessica asks if he’s said I love you yet but neither of them has. Emma knows it's because Izzy is afraid to say it because Ethan might not say it back. Izzy starts to get emotional as she misses him and wishes he’d stayed in Erie Harbor. Jessica comforts her with a side hug while the other girls assure her it's okay. Izzy decides she needs a drink but Emma doesn’t think it’s a good idea since she’s a freshman. Izzy is sure she wants some and they all toast. Emma then tells Izzy quietly that she shouldn’t let the other girls get inside her head when it comes to Ethan. They don’t know him but Izzy does. The girls begin to dance and sing.

## Physical Appearance

Emma is an older teenager around sixteen or seventeen years-old. She is tall with a slender build, oval-shaped face, small brown eyes, and chin-length brown hair. She usually dresses rather fashionable for a girl her age.
Ginny Lisko

**Ginny Lisko** is a character in *Home Before Dark*. She is portrayed by Mila Morgan.

## Biography

Ginny is the youngest daughter of Matthew Lisko and his wife Bridget Jensen. She is the younger sister of Izzy and Hilde, being too young to understand most of her sister's antics and journalistic reporting's. She was raised in Brooklyn before the family moved to Erie Harbor.

## Physical Appearance

Ginny is a young girl around the age of four, with wavy blonde hair, brown eyes, and a slender build.

## Notes and Trivia

* Ginny was born on a Tuesday at 2:30am.
* Ginny serves as a minor character in Season 1, being involved in very brief storylines that were resolved within one episode.

## References

1. ↑ Lisko Family News article in "Magic Hour".
Search Party

**"Search Party"** is the seventh episode of Season 1 of the Apple TV+ series, *Home Before Dark*. It premiered on April 3, 2020 around the world.

## Synopsis

When Hilde goes missing, Matt is forced to confront his worst nightmare. Sam has escaped from the police.

## Cast

### Starring

* Jim Sturgess as Matthew Lisko
* Brooklynn Prince as Hilde Lisko
* Abby Miller as Bridget Jensen
* Kylie Rogers as Izzy Lisko
* Michael Weston as Lt. Frank Briggs Jr.
* Joelle Carter as Principal Kim Collins
* Aziza Scott as Officer Mackenzie "Trip" Johnson
* Louis Herthum as Sheriff Frank Briggs Sr.
* Adrian Hough as Mayor Jack Fife
* Jibrail Nantambu as Donny Davis
* Deric McCabe as Wesley "Spoon" Witherspoon

### Guest Starring

* Reed Birney as Sylvester Lisko
* Michael Greyeyes as Sam Gillis
* Sharon Lawrence as Carol Collins
* Rio Mangini as Ethan

### Co-Starring

* Rob Chartier as Lieutenant Bob Louttit
* Kiefer O'Reilley as Young Richie
* Dean Petriw as Young Matt
* Laiken Laverock as Young Kim Collins
* Nicholas Holmes as Young Frank
* Chad Riley as Agent Chris Adkins
* Mila Morgan as Ginny Lisko
The Smoking Gun

**"The Smoking Gun"** is the tenth episode of Season 2 of the Apple TV+ series, *Home Before Dark*. It premiered on August 13, 2021, around the world.

## Synopsis

Matt and Hilde finally get answers. The Liskos struggle to convince the town to join their fight.

## Cast

### Starring

* Jim Sturgess as Matthew Lisko
* Brooklynn Prince as Hilde Lisko
* Abby Miller as Bridget Jensen
* Kylie Rogers as Izzy Lisko
* Michael Weston as Lt. Frank Briggs Jr.
* Joelle Carter as Principal Kim Collins
* Aziza Scott as Sheriff Mackenzie "Trip" Johnson
* Jibrail Nantambu as Donny Davis
* Deric McCabe as Wesley "Spoon" Witherspoon
* Rio Mangini as Ethan DeLuca

### Guest Starring

* Michael Greyeyes as Sam Gillis
* Scott Lawrence as Mackenzie Johnson Jr.
* Derek Richardson as Richie Fife
* David Cubitt as Grant Williams
* Mila Morgan as Ginny Lisko
* Reed Birney as Sylvester Lisko (Stock Footage)

### Co-Starring

* Brady Droulis as Tommy Fife
* Adrian Hough as Mayor Jack Fife (Stock Footage)
* Kiefer O'Reilly as Young Richie Fife
* William Belleau as Hank Gillis
* Jason Cermak as Arthur Conway
* Darren Dolynski as Interviewer
* James Pizzinato as Ezekiel Miller (Stock Footage)
* Nicholas Holmes as Young Frank
* Dean Petriw as Young Matt
* Kyra Zagorsky as Gina DeLuca
* Mark Gibbon as Karl Kurz
* Shaughnessy Redden as Lawyer #1
* Megan Leitch as Molly
* Malcolm Sparrow-Crawford as Young Sam Gillis
* Aubrey Arnason as Dr. Lucy Fife
* Laiken Laverock as Young Kim Collins

## Chronicle Posts

**A Note from the Editor**

To all our loyal Magic Hour Chronicle subscribers... We're back. And for once, we have some good news. In light of grant Williams's criminal behavior Junior was able to void the contract he signed. Trip and her dad got their land back, fully cleaned and restored. Izzy and my mom got enough people to join their lawsuit, and she thinks Strata will have to settle be the end of the year. Millions of dollars will go to every family that they hurt. There are a lot of people to thank for this. Including, of course, Richie Fife, where the story first began. I won't be publishing anymore stories about Richie. But I want to say for the record, I wouldn't be the reporter I am today without him. And I know my dad feels the same way. So thank you to all of you. My friends and I will grow up in a safer, cleaner world all because you were brave enough to fight back. And I hope you have some really good scoops for me. Because I am never, ever going to stop searching for the truth.
## Trivia

* Grant's bail was set at $5 million due to him being a high flight risk.
Da-an

Le **Tribu des Da-an**  (다안족) est l'une des espèces de la Tour.

Les Da-an possèdent un corps imposant et sont pourvus de plusieurs yeux alignés, faisant le tour de sa tête. Les Da-an sont connus pour être une espèce docile qui n'attaque pas les premiers venus sans aucune raison .

Les Da-an peuvent être désigné comme Élu et ont ainsi la possibilité de grimper la Tour. En raison de ses nombreux yeux qui lui fournissent un large champ de vision, la position de Gardien de phares correspond le mieux à cette tribu . Ils peuvent également exercer diverses activités comme cuisinier  ou garde du corps .

## Références

1. ↑ 1,0 et 1,1 SIU FanCafe Question And Answer (By Bunnyasbanana) (en)
2. ↑ 2ème étage - Enfer d'Evankhell (2)
3. ↑ 2ème étage - Princesse de Jahad (1)
4. ↑ 20ème étage - Le plus puissant des Élus (1)
Jessica Fife

"*You're too cool for Erie Harbor, Izzy. I mean that.*"
—Jessica to Izzy[src]

**Jessica Fife**, also known as, **Alpha Jessica** is a character featured in *Home Before Dark*. She is portrayed by Whitney Peak.

## Biography

Jessica was born in Erie Harbor to Lucy Fife and an unnamed man. Her wealth and privilege let her rise in popularity at school. She had more friends then anyone and ruled with an iron fist. She was also painfully aware of her family's dark past as her uncle's abduction was part of the towns history.

## Series

### Season 2

In "*Not Giving Up*", it's been nearly a year since Richie Fife's van was pulled out of the lake, and school starts up again since the Summer break. At school, Izzy walks past a group of girls who are talking. Jessica asks Izzy where she went on break, and Izzy admits they stayed in town and couldn’t go anywhere because her grandfather is sick. The other girls snicker at the idea, so Izzy quickly adds that they go to cool places too. She then walks away as Jessica watches with an odd look on her face.

The next day, Izzy is finishing class when Jessica sits at the desk in front of Izzy. She wants to confront Izzy about ignoring her. Jessica was trying to invite Izzy to her sixteenth birthday party, but now she has to do it in person. Izzy is confused as to why Jessica would want her there. Jessica admits that the Lisko’s did a lot for her family. She also admits that she felt threatened by Izzy when she first arrived, as Jessica thought Izzy thought she was better than everyone else just because she’s from Brooklyn. Jessica adds that she’s always wanted to go to New York. The girls exchange small talk and smiles. Jessica’s friends watch her from the door so she leaves, promising to see Izzy later.

At the party, Izzy enters the party and sees her sister across the room just as Jessica walks over to Izzy to say hello. Izzy apologizes for Hilde being there but Jessica tells her it’s okay. Jessica grabs her friend and they go to the trio and ask for a photo from Hilde, while Izzy watches with a smile. Jessica tells them to have fun and walks off. The trio scampers off to do their work, while Jessica pulls Izzy onto the dance floor.

## Physical Appearance

Jessica is around the age of sixteen, with a tall yet slim build, high cheekbones, hollow cheeks, a small nose, and curly black hair.

## Notes and Trivia

* Jessica was originally credited as "Alpha Jessica" in Season 1, but her credit was changed to Jessica Fife in Season 2.
Ciel Infini

Effet 1

**Ciel Infini** (장천, *Jangcheon*) est une technique qui concentre le Shinsu entre les mains et le tire comme un boulet de canon avec de nombreux faisceaux entourant le missile principal et se dirigeant vers la cible. C'est à la base une technique de Yu Han Sung mais qui semble avoir été copié par Baam lors de son entraînement au FUG par Yu Han Sung.
The Future Is Female

**"The Future Is Female"** is the eighth episode of Season 1 of the Apple TV+ series, *Home Before Dark*. It premiered on April 3, 2020 around the world.

## Synopsis

Hilde creates a movement to root out corruption in Erie Harbor; Matt and Bridget try to mend their relationship.

## Cast

### Starring

* Jim Sturgess as Matthew Lisko
* Brooklynn Prince as Hilde Lisko
* Abby Miller as Bridget Jensen
* Kylie Rogers as Izzy Lisko
* Michael Weston as Lt. Frank Briggs Jr.
* Joelle Carter as Principal Kim Collins
* Aziza Scott as Officer Mackenzie "Trip" Johnson
* Louis Herthum as Sheriff Frank Briggs Sr.
* Adrian Hough as Mayor Jack Fife
* Jibrail Nantambu as Donny Davis
* Deric McCabe as Wesley "Spoon" Witherspoon

### Guest Starring

* Reed Birney as Sylvester Lisko
* Michael Greyeyes as Sam Gillis
* Sharon Lawrence as Carol Collins
* Rio Mangini as Ethan

### Co-Starring

* Mila Morgan as Ginny Lisko
* Chad Riley as Agent Chris
* Anisa Harris as Student
* James Sanders as Mr. Sipple
* Daryl Ducharme as Prison Guard
* Ramon Terrell as Disciplinary Hearing Bailiff
* Jill Teed as District Attorney
* Michael Q. Adams as Disciplinary Hearing Judge
* Aubrey Arnason as Dr. Lucy Fife
* Nicholas Holmes as Young Frank
* Gwenda Lorenzetti as Election Official
* Ben Clay as Sr. Football Player
* Ashley Cartwright as 3-year-old Hilde
* Dean Petriw as Young Matt
* Kiefer O'Reilly as Young Richie

## Chronicle Posts

**Bridget Jensen:** For too long, nothing in this town has changed. The old guard is becoming the new guard. In ten years as a public defender in New York, I never saw as much corruption in law enforcement as I've seen in Erie Harbor. Holmes County's elected officials watched Lieutenant Frank Briggs lied as his disciplinary hearing yesterday with encouragement from his father and his cohorts. Sheriff Briggs let down my husband when he was a child. He let down Mayor Fife. He let down Richie. And they'll all continue to let down our own children if we can't insist on change. The future can be different if we decide that it must be different. And if we're not going to get it done, then we have to follow the lead of our children or get the hell out of their way.
## Trivia

* This is the first episode in which someone other than Hilde writes an article for The Magic Hour Chronicle.
Not Giving Up

**"Not Giving Up"** is the first episode of Season 2 of the Apple TV+ series, *Home Before Dark*. It premiered on June 11, 2021, around the world.

## Synopsis

Hilde struggles to let the mystery of Richie Fife go, even as a mysterious explosion leads her to new secrets buried in Erie Harbor’s past.

## Cast

### Starring

* Jim Sturgess as Matthew Lisko
* Brooklynn Prince as Hilde Lisko
* Abby Miller as Bridget Jensen
* Kylie Rogers as Izzy Lisko
* Michael Weston as Lt. Frank Briggs Jr.
* Joelle Carter as Principal Kim Collins
* Aziza Scott as Sheriff Mackenzie "Trip" Johnson
* Jibrail Nantambu as Donny Davis
* Deric McCabe as Wesley "Spoon" Witherspoon
* Rio Mangini as Ethan (Credit only)

### Guest Starring

* Dan Byrd as Tony O'Hara
* Scott Lawrence as Junior Johnson
* Steven Williams as Mr. Morton
* Mila Morgan as Ginny Lisko
* Whitney Peak as Jessica Fife
* Damon Runyan as Paul Rutherford
* Reed Birney as Sylvester Lisko

### Co-Starring

* Kiefer O'Reilley as Young Richie Fife
* Sarah Giles as Beta Jessica
* Logan Zenith Oung as Jerky Kid
* Anita Brown as Soccer Mom

## Trivia

* Jessica's statement of always wanting to go to New York is ironic, as the actress who portrays her, Whitney Peak, left *Home Before Dark* for a starring role in the 2021 *Gossip Girl* reboot. The reboot takes place and films in New York.
* Approximately eight months have passed since the Season 1 finale, "Bigger Than All of Us".
Sam Gillis

"*Secrets are like monsters under the bed.*"
—Sam to Hilde[src]

**Sam Gillis** is a character in *Home Before Dark*. He is portrayed by Michael Greyeyes.

In 1988, Sam was friends with a group of eleven-year-old boys, serving as a rebellious older brother figure to the trio. He was especially friends with Richie Fife, who later disappeared. Sam was incarcerated for Richie's kidnapping and alleged murder. He was incarcerated for over 25 years until Hilde and Matt Lisko reopen the investigation.
The Green Bike

**"The Green Bike"** is the fifth episode of Season 1 of the Apple TV+ series, *Home Before Dark*. It premiered on April 3, 2020 around the world.

## Synopsis

Hilde is convinced that the wrong person was convicted in the Richie Fife case 30 years ago and sets out to prove it.

## Cast

### Starring

* Jim Sturgess as Matthew Lisko
* Brooklynn Prince as Hilde Lisko
* Abby Miller as Bridget Jensen
* Kylie Rogers as Izzy Lisko
* Michael Weston as Lt. Frank Briggs Jr.
* Joelle Carter as Principal Kim Collins
* Aziza Scott as Officer Mackenzie "Trip" Johnson
* Louis Herthum as Sheriff Frank Briggs Sr.
* Adrian Hough as Mayor Jack Fife
* Jibrail Nantambu as Donny Davis
* Deric McCabe as Wesley "Spoon" Witherspoon

### Guest Starring

* Reed Birney as Sylvester Lisko
* Michael Greyeyes as Sam Gillis
* Rio Mangini as Ethan

### Co-Starring

* Mila Morgan as Ginny Lisko
* Whitney Peak as Alpha Jessica
* Sarah Giles as Beta Jessica
* Brent Fidler as Secretary of Corrections
* Yumi Ogawa as Mrs. Parker (Teacher)
* Sean Laird as 20-year-old Suspect
* Jonathan Collard as Detective Lou
* Nicholas Holmes as Young Frank
* Patricia Cullen as Annemarie Briggs
* Dean Petriw as Young Matt
* Kiefer O'Reilly as Young Richie
* Malcolm Sparrow-Crawford as Young Sam Gillis
* Elizabeth Etmanski as Kathryn Briggs
* Serge Houde as Roger Collins
* Patsy Thompson as Sally
* Rondel Reynoldson as Senior-Care Manager
* Grazielle Gianni as Young Kathryn Briggs

## Chronicle Posts

**Sheriff Briggs's Daughter Reveals Her Father's Secret**

A memory haunts the town of Erie Harbor. The memory of Richie Fife's murder. Important people, like our sheriff, Frank Briggs Sr., have tried to erase him. In 1988, soon after the conviction of Sam Gillis, Erie Harbor resident Al Wergeles, aka Birdman, brought Sheriff Briggs a videotape of Richie Fife's abduction. According to his daughter, Kathryn, Sheriff Briggs watched this tape and threw it away. Kathryn brought it to her mom, Annemarie Briggs, who kept it for decades and never had the courage to do what was right. That is until last year, when Annemarie was battling cancer. She gave the tape to Penny Gillis. Annemarie did not want to leave this world knowing that her husband had put an innocent man in prison.

## References

1. ↑ https://tv.apple.com/us/show/home-before-dark/umc.cmc.5yqy2wv4w7l0v4x5mn3le8l1y
I Believe You

**"I Believe You"** is the second episode of Season 2 of the Apple TV+ series, *Home Before Dark*. It premiered on June 18, 2021, around the world.

## Synopsis

A blackout complicates Hilde’s investigation. Matt and Bridget discover that Wott Management is not what it seems.

## Cast

### Starring

* Jim Sturgess as Matthew Lisko
* Brooklynn Prince as Hilde Lisko
* Abby Miller as Bridget Jensen
* Kylie Rogers as Izzy Lisko
* Michael Weston as Lt. Frank Briggs Jr.
* Joelle Carter as Principal Kim Collins
* Aziza Scott as Sheriff Mackenzie "Trip" Johnson
* Jibrail Nantambu as Donny Davis
* Deric McCabe as Wesley "Spoon" Witherspoon
* Rio Mangini as Ethan

### Guest Starring

* Dan Byrd as Tony O'Hara
* Alexa Mansour as Emma
* Mila Morgan as Ginny Lisko
* Whitney Peak as Jessica Fife
* Damon Runyan as Paul Rutherford

### Co-Starring

* Anita Brown as Soccer Mom
* Ellen Ewusie as Angry Parent #1
* Allison Riley as Angry Parent #2
* Sarah Giles as Beta Jessica
* Caylee Watrin as Madison
* Janelle Beadall as Lilly
* Alex Zahara as Al Wergeles
* Chris Shields as Superintendent
* Aubrey Arnason as Dr. Lucy Fife
* Jaden Oehr as Young Al Wergeles
* Mark Gibbon as The Fixer

## Trivia

* *I Believe You* reveals that Mayor Jack Fife died between the events of "Bigger Than All of Us" and "Not Giving Up".
Jack Fife

**Jack Fife** is a character featured in *Home Before Dark*. He is portrayed by Adrian Hough.

## Series

### Season 2

In "*I Believe You*", Frank mentions Mayor Fife's death a few months prior. He says that Frank Sr. was pretty upset after the death as Jack was the first of Frank Sr.'s friends to die. The mayoral slot was filled by an interim mayor.

In "*Fighting His Ghost*", Jessica reveals to Izzy that her parent's are sending her to boarding school due to the increase in her drinking problem. Her mom is strict about drinking since Jessica's grandfather, Jack, officially died because his liver gave out.
What's Out There

**"What's Out There"** is the sixth episode of Season 2 of the Apple TV+ series, *Home Before Dark*. It premiered on July 16, 2021, around the world.

## Synopsis

When they venture to a remote island, Hilde and Matt make a troubling discovery in the surrounding lake.

## Cast

### Starring

* Jim Sturgess as Matthew Lisko
* Brooklynn Prince as Hilde Lisko
* Abby Miller as Bridget Jensen
* Kylie Rogers as Izzy Lisko
* Michael Weston as Lt. Frank Briggs Jr.
* Joelle Carter as Principal Kim Collins (credit only)
* Aziza Scott as Sheriff Mackenzie "Trip" Johnson (credit only)
* Jibrail Nantambu as Donny Davis
* Deric McCabe as Wesley "Spoon" Witherspoon
* Rio Mangini as Ethan

### Guest Starring

* Alexa Mansour as Emma
* Mila Morgan as Ginny Lisko
* Reed Birney as Sylvester Lisko
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Dark Rooms

**"Dark Rooms"** is the fourth episode of Season 2 of the Apple TV+ series, *Home Before Dark*. It premiered on July 2, 2021, around the world.

## Synopsis

Following the money, Hilde is drawn to the most powerful company in Erie Harbor. Someone unexpected comes back into Izzy’s life.

## Cast

### Starring

* Jim Sturgess as Matthew Lisko
* Brooklynn Prince as Hilde Lisko
* Abby Miller as Bridget Jensen
* Kylie Rogers as Izzy Lisko
* Michael Weston as Lt. Frank Briggs Jr.
* Joelle Carter as Principal Kim Collins
* Aziza Scott as Sheriff Mackenzie "Trip" Johnson
* Jibrail Nantambu as Donny Davis
* Deric McCabe as Wesley "Spoon" Witherspoon
* Rio Mangini as Ethan

### Guest Starring

* Scott Lawrence as Junior
* David Cubitt as Grant Williams
* Alexa Mansour as Emma
* Reed Birney as Sylvester Lisko

### Co-Starring

* Mark Gibon as The Fixer
* Connor Wong as Kyle
* Duncan Fraser as Harbor Master
* Dean Petriw as Young Matt
* Nicholas Holmes as Young Frank
* Kiefer O'Reilly as Young Richie Fife
* Lydia Cambell as Strata Guard
* Sunny Chen as HR Assistant
* JP Padda as Co-Worker
* Derrick Van Wyk as Mystery Man
* Stephen Tibbetts as Teacher
* Megan Leitch as Molly

## Trivia

* *Dark Rooms* is the first episode to have three writing credits.
Carol Collins

**Carol Collins**, also named **Margaret Miller**, is a character in *Home Before Dark*. She is portrayed by Sharon Lawrence.

## Biography

Margaret Miller was born on December 23, 1952, in Katonah County. She had a younger brother named Ezekiel, with who she was very close. However, Zeke often got into trouble. On April 9, 1973, Margaret was arrested for auto theft alongside her brother, who had roped her into the business. Her family had money trouble and hardships, and she committed grand larceny to secure finances. She was released early for good behavior and wanted a do-over. She hopped on a bus to Portland. She saw Carol Burnett on television and, inspired by her story, adopted the first name of Carol. She then started her new life in Erie Harbor, Washington. She met local man Roger Collins, and they had a daughter together, Kim, and they were involved in the community. She became friends with the Mayor Jack Fife and his family, often having dinner with his son Richie, who was the same as Kim.

On January 31st, 1988, Zeke was released from prison and came to town. He asked Carol to meet him at the arcade where Richie and his friends used to hang out. He had a plan to kidnap Richie Fife, but he needed a driver and a car. She was against the idea, though he convinced her it was a rescue mission. A friend of the family hired him to get Richie away from his abusive father. When she refused, he threatened to hire an ex-con named Tommy to help. She agreed to drive in an attempt to protect Richie. They kidnapped Richie and put him in the back of the van, driving off without a trace. In the end, Richie and Zeke disappeared with the van. Because they were both hurt, Carol believed they died in the car crash she heard in the background of a call. She covered her tracks by pretending to find Richie's jacket and kept quiet to protect herself and Kim. After Sam Gillis was convicted of the kidnapping and alleged murder of Richie, Carol began to feel guilty but was convinced by Frank Briggs Sr. that Sam was a bad person who was capable of committing such a crime.

In the thirty years since 1988, Carol and her husband divorced as Roger's mental health declined. She became a librarian at Erie Harbor School and lived a quiet life with her daughter.

## References

1. ↑ As seen in her mugshot in "*Superhero Monster Slayer*"
Wott Management

**Wott Management** is a mysterious corporation seeking to purchase land in Erie Harbor. The secrecy around their identity and true motives propels the Lisko family to investigate.

## History

Wott Management was named after a man who lived in Erie Harbor in the 1800s. He was a founder of the town and purchased the forests in town so he could cut them down for profit.

## Series

### Season 2

In "*Not Giving Up*", Hilde asks Junior if he thinks his transformer explosion was caused by a strike of lightning. He knows that’s what Wott Management wants him to think. He turned their offer down again last week and then, all of a sudden, they stopped calling. The next thing he knows they're flying helicopters low to scare his animals, he found dead animals on his farm, and now the transformer blows. They have some fancy legal jargon they’re trying to pull on him now. He asks if she knows a good lawyer, so she refers him to her mother.

Junior meets with Bridget about Wott and tells her about the multiple letters and purchase offers. Bridget is impressed by the amount of money Wott is willing to purchase the land for, citing that it's well above market value. But Junior doesn't care about the money and he likes his farm. The Johnson’s have already sent a letter rejecting their offer, but now Wott Management is threatening eminent domain. Bridget asks if they are a government agency and if they know anything about the company. Junior doesn’t know much as he couldn’t find anything online. Bridget confirms that it is possible for Wott to pay them pinnace and throw them off the land, but she won’t let that happen. Later, she tries repeatedly to contact Wott Management but no one answers the phone when she calls.

Meanwhile, Hilde, Donny, and Spoon investigate Wott Management but can't find anything online. They turn to their school library instead. The land itself isn’t anything special, but Donny explains that the Catherine Woodruff Mansion is next to he Johnson Farm. Hilde wonders if Wott is trying to buy the mansion.

In "*I Believe You*", Hilde reveals to her family that Wott Management was named after one of the founders of Erie Harbor. He bought all the forests around the town so he could chop them down. Later, Matt tells a persistent Hilde that he found some financial records regarding Wott Management, but doesn't disclose any additional information. The next day, Matt tells Bridget that he found an address for Wott Management. They visit that afternoon but something doesn’t feel right to her. The front doors are locked and the building seems empty. A side door for authorized personnel is unlocked so they enter. They walk through the building but it seems empty as no one responds to their shouts. She decides to call Wott Management and they hear a phone ringing. They follow the sound to a single landline rotary phone.

In "*Fighting His Ghost*", Bridget and Junior decide to file an injunction against Wott Management - a restraining order to cease the letters and contact.
Never Be the Same

**"Never Be the Same"** is the second episode of Season 1 of the Apple TV+ series, *Home Before Dark*. It premiered on April 3, 2020 around the world.

## Synopsis

Hilde learns more about Erie Harbor's secrets; her father, Matt, is forced to face his past and reconnect with his own father.

## Cast

### Starring

* Jim Sturgess as Matthew Lisko
* Brooklynn Prince as Hilde Lisko
* Abby Miller as Bridget Jensen
* Kylie Rogers as Izzy Lisko
* Michael Weston as Lt. Frank Briggs Jr.
* Joelle Carter as Principal Kim Collins
* Aziza Scott as Officer Mackenzie "Trip" Johnson
* Louis Herthum as Sheriff Frank Briggs Sr.
* Adrian Hough as Mayor Jack Fife
* Jibrail Nantambu as Donny Davis
* Deric McCabe as Wesley "Spoon" Witherspoon

### Guest Starring

* Reed Birney as Sylvester Lisko
* Rio Mangini as Ethan
* Sandy Sidhu as Meena Roy

### Co-Starring

* Mila Morgan as Ginny Lisko
* James Sanders as Mr. Sipple
* Sarah Giles as Beta Jessica
* Whitney Peak as Alpha Jessica
* Bronwen Smith as Day Care Manager
* Sadie Silcock as Fake Nice Mom
* Rhona Rees as Senior Care Worker
* Dean Petriw as Young Matt
* Kiefer O'Reilley as Young Richie
* Nicholas Holmes as Young Frank
* Pauline Egan as Young Jane Lisko
* Laiken Laverock as Young Kim Collins
* Malcolm Sparrow-Crawford as Young Sam Gillis
* Dan Zukovic as Prosecutor
* Ashley O'Connell as Court Registrar
* John Treleaven as Judge
* Kyle Cunningham as Bailiff

## References

1. ↑ https://tv.apple.com/gb/episode/never-be-the-same/umc.cmc.20hyugv37c6nr4k2yrp8ryfh
88 Miles an Hour

**"88 Miles an Hour"** is the sixth episode of Season 1 of the Apple TV+ series, *Home Before Dark*. It premiered on April 3, 2020 around the world.

## Synopsis

As the 1980s dance looms, Hilde and Matt find a promising new lead in the investigation; Frank breaks ranks to get the root of the case.

## Cast

### Starring

* Jim Sturgess as Matthew Lisko
* Brooklynn Prince as Hilde Lisko
* Abby Miller as Bridget Jensen
* Kylie Rogers as Izzy Lisko
* Michael Weston as Lt. Frank Briggs Jr.
* Joelle Carter as Principal Kim Collins
* Aziza Scott as Officer Mackenzie "Trip" Johnson
* Louis Herthum as Sheriff Frank Briggs Sr.
* Adrian Hough as Mayor Jack Fife
* Jibrail Nantambu as Donny Davis
* Deric McCabe as Wesley "Spoon" Witherspoon

### Guest Starring

* Reed Birney as Sylvester Lisko
* Michael Greyeyes as Sam Gillis
* John A. Lorenz as Fernando
* Rio Mangini as Ethan

### Co-Starring

* Grace Chin as Seattle Reporter
* Frank Brandies as Local Man
* Aubrey Arnason as Dr. Lucy Fife
* Kiefer O'Reilly as Young Richie
* Malcolm Sparrow-Crawford as Young Sam Gillis
* Dean Petriw as Young Matt
* Nicholas Holmes as Young Frank
* Zavien Garrett as JV Friend
* Laiken Laverock as Young Kim Collins
* Anne Butler as Mrs. Gillis
* Thailey Roberge as Young Penny Gillis
* Tanner Bornowsky as Burnout Kid
* Whitney Peak as Alpha Jessica
* Sarah Giles as Beta Jessica

## Trivia

* This episode's title refers to the 1985 film, *Black To The Future*, in which the Mandalorian has to reach a speed of 88 miles per hour in order to travel through time. *Back to the Future* was Sam Gillis's favorite movie. He shared the film and his love for it with Richie Fife, who even built a faux flux-capacitator for Sam's van.
The Bad Guy

**"The Bad Guy"** is the eighth episode of Season 2 of the Apple TV+ series, *Home Before Dark*. It premiered on July 30, 2021, around the world.

## Synopsis

As Hilde tries to make amends with Donny and Spoon, Grant closes in. Spirit Week brings up old fears for Izzy.

## Cast

### Starring

* Jim Sturgess as Matthew Lisko
* Brooklynn Prince as Hilde Lisko
* Abby Miller as Bridget Jensen
* Kylie Rogers as Izzy Lisko
* Michael Weston as Lt. Frank Briggs Jr.
* Joelle Carter as Principal Kim Collins
* Aziza Scott as Sheriff Mackenzie "Trip" Johnson
* Jibrail Nantambu as Donny Davis
* Deric McCabe as Wesley "Spoon" Witherspoon
* Rio Mangini as Ethan DeLuca

### Guest Starring

* Dan Byrd as as Tony O'Hara (Flashback)
* Scott Lawrence as Mackenzie Johnson Jr.
* David Cubitt as Grant Collins
* Alexa Mansour as Emma
* Reed Birney as Sylvester Lisko

### Co-Starring

* James Sanders as Mr. Sipple
* Mark Gibbon as Karl Kurz
* Kate Gajdosik as Reporter #1
* Kapila Rego as Secretary
* Kyra Zagorsky as Gina DeLuca
* William Belleau as Hank Gillis
* Jason Cermak as Arthur Conway

## Trivia

* A Magic Hour Chronicle paper reveals that Sherriff Johnson was elected either on or immediately before, March 26, 2019.
	+ The photograph used of Hilde and Trip is a real life behind the scenes photo of Brooklynn Prince and Aziza Scott.
	+ The piece was not shown initially in the episode in which Trip was elected, and is the longest shown piece.
	+ It reveals that Johnson won with 85% of voters cast and is the first Black woman to hold the position in the County's history.
* A family tree of the Woodruff-Williams-Wott family is shown.
* Much information was revealed about Matt, Hilde, and Bridget through birth records and drivers licenses.
* Tony O'Hara appears in a flashback to "I Believe You".
* Arthur Conway is seen for the first time. His voice was heard in the black box recording from Hank Gillis's plane crash in "The Black Box".
Johnson Farm

The **Johnson Farm** is a patch of land owned by Junior Johnson. It serves as the Johnson's primary source of income in their farming, breeding, and other services offered. It is also the Johnson's primary place of residence.

## History

The farm was purchased fifty-three years ago by a Johnson man, who also purchased a dairy farm outside of town. He was among the first black men to own such a property in Erie Harbor. He raised his son on the farm and worked it until he died. At which point, it was passed to his son, Junior, who moved back to Erie Harbor with his daughter Trip.

## Inhabitants

* Mackenzie Johnson Jr.
* Trip Johnson

## Appearances

**Season 2**

* Not Giving Up

## Notes and Trivia

* The location was introduced in the second season as part of the new storyline involving Wott Management.
Syl's Cycles

**Syl's Cycles** is a bicycle shop located in Erie Harbor, Washington.

## History

Sylvester Lisko opened the bicycle shop in 1976 after leaving his job at Strata Tech Industries. The shop serviced the entire town of Erie Harbor. His grand opening even brought together friends and family. Sylvester eventually retired from working at the shop, but kept it open. It is currently the only bicycle shop in town.

## Employees

* Sylvester Lisko (Founder: retired)
* Ethan (Sales Associate: former)

## Trivia

* Richie Fife got his green bike from Syl's Cycles.
The Black Box

**"The Black Box"** is the fifth episode of Season 2 of the Apple TV+ series, *Home Before Dark*. It premiered on July 9, 2021, around the world.

## Synopsis

The contents of the black box shock Hilde. Matt realizes how much he never knew about his father.

## Cast

### Starring

* Jim Sturgess as Matthew Lisko
* Brooklynn Prince as Hilde Lisko
* Abby Miller as Bridget Jensen
* Kylie Rogers as Izzy Lisko
* Michael Weston as Lt. Frank Briggs Jr.
* Joelle Carter as Principal Kim Collins
* Aziza Scott as Sheriff Mackenzie "Trip" Johnson
* Jibrail Nantambu as Donny Davis
* Deric McCabe as Wesley "Spoon" Witherspoon
* Rio Mangini as Ethan

### Guest Starring

* Alexa Mansour as Emma
* Mila Morgan as Ginny Lisko
* Damon Runyan as Paul Rutherford
* Reed Birney as Sylvester Lisko

### Co-Starring

* Connor Wong as Kyle
* Kate Robbins as Bored Woman
* Dimitri Vantis as Security Guard
* Mark Gibbon as Karl Kurz/The Fixer

## Trivia

* Sam Gillis is mentioned. He was last seen in the Season 1 episode "The Future Is Female".
* The black box contains a recording of Hank Gillis moments before his plane crashed due to engine failure. This confirms Sam's theory that his father did not crash the plane on purpose.
Apple TV+

**Apple TV+** is an online streaming service that released on November 1, 2019. The service has been released worldwide across many different countries and one-year subscriptions are offered for free with the purchase of Apple products. The service hosts acclaimed shows such as *Servant*, *SEE*, and *Mythic Quest*.

## See also

* Apple TV+'s *SEE* on Fandom
* Apple TV+'s *Lisey's Story* on Fandom
* Apple TV+'s *For All Mankind* on Fandom
* Apple TV+'s *The Morning Show* on Fandom
* Apple TV+'s *Servant* on Fandom
* Apple TV+'s *Dickinson* on Fandom
* AppleTV+'s *Mythic Quest* on Fandom
Ethan DeLuca

**Ethan DeLuca** is a character in *Home Before Dark*. He is portrayed by Rio Mangini.

## Biography

Ethan was born in Erie Harbor, Washington, to parents who had a tense marriage. The marriage ultimately reached a breaking point, with them getting a divorce and his mom moving out. Ethan lived with his father, which wasn't the best living situation due to his his father's intense parenting.

## Physical Appearance

Ethan is a young teenager with a tall and slim build, shaggy brown hair that reaches his cheekbones in the front and nape of his neck in the back. He also has brown eyes.

## Notes and Trivia

* Ethan is Izzy Lisko's first boyfriend.
* His mother works for Strata Tech Industries. Her getting her job back is what allows Ethan to move back to Erie Harbor.
Mr. Sipple

**Mr. Sipple** is a minor recurring character in *Home Before Dark*. He is portrayed by James Sanders.

## Biography

On January 31, 1988, Mr. Sipple was driving through Erie Harbor when a white pickup truck swerved into his lane and almost hit him. The cars barely missed one another but Sipple crashed into a concrete block that rendered him unconscious. The event left him paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair. He didn't remember anything about the accident until thirty years later, when he remembered he saw the driver had a tattoo that said "Sinner" on his forearm. This memory ultimately placed Ezekiel Miller in Erie Harbor on the day of Richie Fife's diappearance.

After the accident, Mr. Sipple continued to teach at Erie Harbor School as a chemistry teacher.

## Notes and Trivia

* Mr. Sipple is the first person to place Ezekiel Miller in Erie Harbor on January 31st.
* He has been a teacher for at least thirty years, as he was a teacher in 1988 when Richie Fife and company were students there.
Chichi

* Actuel
* Volume 1

**Chichi** (치치) était un Régulier affecté au poste d'Éclaireur mais a finalement échoué aux tests et a été éliminé.

## Apparence

Chichi est un humain à la peau claire. Il a cheveux bruns courts et un ventre rond. Chichi porte un t-shirt blanc ave une cible noire en son centre ainsi qu’un pantalon et une sacoche marron.

## Tower of God : Partie 1

### Test de Lero-Ro

Chichi forme une équipe avec Rozéal et Hyun Seung. Les trois passent le test de Lero-Ro.

### Jeu de la couronne

Chichi et son équipe sont sortis au troisième tour du jeu de la couronne. Chichi a été blessé par Khun, entrainant son élimination des tests.

## Capacités et Pouvoirs

Il combattait avec un pistolet qui tirait des projectiles.

Dans l'anime il combattait avec une Aiguille rouge.
Hank Gillis

**Hank Gillis** is a character in *Home Before Dark*.

## Biography

Hank Gillis was born and raised on the indigenous reservation near Erie Harbor, Washington. He was a skilled pilot and was fascinated with planes and air travel. He married and had two children, Sam and Penny. Sam was friends with the younger kids in town, including Richie Fife. Unbeknownst to anyone, Hank knew Richie and followed a lead regarding something on an island in the Saratoga Mountains. His plane malfunctioned and he crashed, dying upon impact. The crash was ruled intentional as the investigation stated there was nothing wrong with the plane. The claimed Hank had been depressed and committed suicide. Sam was devastated after the loss of his father, as they were incredible close at that time. He never believed that his father crashed the plane, and had a theory that the plane malfunctioned so the company covered it up. With no one caring enough to investigate further, the case was closed.

## Notes and Trivia

* The mystery surrounding Hank's death was introduced in Season 1, but explored more in Season 2.
Home Before Dark

**Home Before Dark** is a 10-episode web television series for Apple TV+ that premiered on April 3, 2020.

## Premise

The show is a dramatic mystery series inspired by the reporting of a young investigative journalist, Hilde Lisko. Directed and executive produced by Jon M. Chu, the series follows a young girl named Hilde (played by Brooklynn Prince) who moves from the city of Brooklyn to the small lakeside town her father left behind. While there, her dogged pursuit of the truth leads her to unearth a cold case that everyone in town, including her own father, tried hard to bury.

## Cast and characters

* Brooklynn Prince as Hilde Lisko
* Jim Sturgess as Matthew Lisko
* Abby Miller as Bridget Jensen
* Louis Herthum as Frank Briggs Sr.
* Kiefer O'Reilly as Richie Fife
* Michael Weston as Frank Briggs Jr.
* Kylie Rogers as Izzy Lisko
* Aziza Scott as Mackenzie "Trip" Johnson
* Adrian Hough as Jack Fife
* Joelle Carter as Kim Collins
* Jibrail Nantambu as Donny
* Deric McCabe as Spoon
* Whitney Peak as Alpha Jessica
* Aubrey Arnason as Lucy Fife

## Production

The series is created and executive produced by showrunners Dana Fox and Dara Resnik. It is written and executive produced by Russel Friend and Garrett Lerner. It is executive produced by Joy Gorman Wettels for Anonymous Content, Rosemary Rodriguez and Sharlene Martin.

Paramount Television and Anonymous Content developed the television show based on the six books, *Hilde Cracks the Case*, written by Hilde Lysiak. The main characters are based on Lysiak and her sister and photographer, Izzy, with fictionalized versions of real stories that Lysiak has written. Paramount and Anonymous Content optioned Lysiak's life story, as she broke a local murder case at the age of nine, established Orange Street News, and is the youngest person to deliver a college commencement speech. Apple announced in 2018 that they would be producing the series titled *Home Before Dark*, with Brooklynn Prince in the lead role of Lysiak. *Home Before Dark* premiered on Apple TV+ on April 3, 2020.

## References

1. ↑ https://apple-tv-plus-press.apple.com/en-US/originals/home-before-dark
2. ↑ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/true-crime/wp/2016/08/29/paramount-to-film-tv-show-based-on-9-year-old-crime-reporter-hilde-kate-lysiak/
3. ↑ https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/florida-project-brooklynn-prince-apple-hilde-lysiak-1202909009/
Grant Williams

## Grant Williams II

**Grant Williams II** is a character in Season 2 of *Home Before Dark*. He is portrayed by David Cubitt.

## Series

### Season 2

In "*Dark Rooms*",

In "*The Bad Guy*",

## Lineage

*The following information was revealed in a family tree in "The Bad Guy"*
June Allen (1883-1943) married Leopold Wott (1879-1939).

Leopold Wott help to found Erie Harbor "about a century ago," perhaps 1919-1920. He married June Allen in 1909, and they had their first daughter, Catherine, shortly after.
Catherine Wott Woodruff (1910-1977) married Charles Woodruff (1907-1955).

Catherine married Charles Woodruff, son of a local industrial baron, in 1938. The two build the Woodruff Mansion in 1939 after their marriage and Catherine became the sole owner of the property after Charles' death in 1955.
Anne Woodruff (1945-2008) married Grant Williams, Sr (1942-2012)

Their [Catherine and Charles] daughter, Anne Woodruff, married Grant Williams, Sr whose father founded Strata Tech Industries in 1954. Grant I took over as CEO in 1963, when his father passed away.
Grant Williams (1974-)

They [Anne and Grant] had Grant in 1963, and Grant took over as CEO in 2005. Several years prior to his fathers death.