Hightown Season 3 cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the Starz crime drama? 

For three explosive seasons, Hightown delivered a gritty, sun-drenched noir set in the underbelly of Cape Cod — where surfboards, small-town corruption, and staggering addiction collide. Now that the Starz series has wrapped its final season, fans are looking back at what made this show tick: the flawed, fiery, and unforgettable characters brought to life by a powerhouse cast.

Created by Rebecca Perry Cutter and backed by Jerry Bruckheimer Television, Hightown never shied away from messy realities. The show told the story of a woman clawing her way toward redemption while getting dragged into Cape Cod’s drug war — one brutal murder and betrayal at a time. The series finale aired in March 2024, closing out Jackie Quiñones’ chaotic arc in a way that was equal parts cathartic and brutal.

So, who exactly brought all that tension, swagger, and soul to life? From the central antihero to the scene-stealing underdogs, here's your official guide to the Hightown Season 3 cast and the complex characters they played.

The core players: Broken heroes and hardened criminals

Monica Raymund stars as Jackie Quiñones, a National Marine Fisheries agent in Hightown. Although she carries a badge, she has a severe drinking problem and is a National Marine Fisheries agent. Raymund has skillfully grounded her character Jackie in a performance full of ferocity and layers of depth that encapsulates not only the humanity but also the tragic self-destructive tendencies that she embodies. Jackie was countered with a rather messy and manipulative character of Ray Abruzzo, performed by James Badge Dale, a former detective who returned in Season 3 and is disgraced.

Riley Voelkel returned as Renee Segna, the calculating strip club manager whose loyalties shift like sand, and Amaury Nolasco as Frankie Cuevas Sr., the imprisoned but far-from-powerless drug kingpin. Meanwhile, Atkins Estimond gave Osito — Frankie’s right-hand man with a surprisingly philosophical streak — a magnetic unpredictability, making him one of the show’s most compelling figures by the final season.

New alliances, old ghosts, and standout performances in Hightown

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Season 3 expanded its supporting roster with characters who stirred the pot and raised the stakes. Imani Lewis’ Charmaine returned with a vengeance, partnering once again with Osito in a dangerous attempt to reclaim turf. Dohn Norwood as Alan Saintille, Jackie’s moral compass and former partner, continued to wrestle with his own sense of justice — often clashing with Jackie’s spiraling methods.

Rumi C. Jean-Louis stepped into the spotlight as Frankie Jr., the heir to his father’s empire, trying (and often failing) to find his place. On the law enforcement side, Tonya Glanz played Leslie Babcock, whose entanglement with Jackie brought both tension and tenderness, while Ana Nogueira as Donna rounded out the returning faces, adding nuance to the supporting female roster. Add in a few new corrupt cops and desperate hustlers, and the final season didn’t waste a single beat — or casting choice.

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