Hope Street cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the BBC One crime drama?

Hope Street is set in the fictional Northern Irish town of Port Devine, where the lives of its residents and police officers unfold against a backdrop of crime, secrets, and personal turmoil. Over the seasons, the show has seen a steady rotation of characters, with familiar faces departing and new ones arriving, each adding fresh layers to the community’s ever-evolving relationships and dynamics.

The Hope Street employs both police and civilian staff, mixing high-serious investigations with daily small-town relationships. There have been a couple of changes in the main cast so far in the most recent seasons, with a solid ensemble supporting the changing storylines.

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Here is the Hope Street cast and character guide

Main characters of Hope Street

Tara Lynne O'Neill as Inspector Eve Dunlop

Eve appears as the new senior officer to Port Devine police in Hope Street, taking Finn O'Hare's place. She is defined by baggage and authority, particularly in the area of strained family life.

Marcus Onilude as DC Luke Jackson

Luke also comes in with the station, along with Eve. Even-handed in tense moments, he has a soft touch, yet is still acclimatizing to the town's tight-knit climate.

Niall Wright as PC Callum McCarthy

Callum is a seasoned and positive officer in Hope Street, sometimes the moral compass of the squad. He's also fighting personal responsibilities, most notably with his father, Seamie.

Kerri Quinn as Sergeant Marlene Pettigrew

Marlene is sharp, confident, and well-established in Port Devine, niece of retired officer Barry Pettigrew. She often grounds the group with her practical outlook.

Aaron McCusker as Clint Dunwoody

Clint is the police people's go-between. He's married and pragmatic with a tendency to get stuck between people's soap operas and politics.

Niamh McGrady as Nicole Devine-Dunwoody

Nicole is the owner of a community business and the power broker of the community in Hope Street. She's Clint's wife and often stuck in civic and personal squabbles.

Karen Hassan as DC Jo Lipton

Jo, previously seen in the series, returns. Her investigative style is thorough, and she has a well-balanced position in the team.

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Recurring and supporting characters of Hope Street

Katie Shortt as Brandi McClure

Brandi is a bubbly, argumentative barmaid whose charm and gossip keep her at the center of local rumour.

Eleanor Methven as Lois Dunlop

Lois, Eve's mother, is direct and strongly opinionated. Her interventions are a source of tension in Eve's already messy personal life.

Paddy Jenkins as Seamie McCarthy

Seamie, Callum's father, is Port Devine's older generation. His kindness contradicts his declining health and increasing reliance on his son.

RhéAna Kamalu as Chloe Jackson

Chloe is Luke's daughter. She adds a sensitive, youthful touch to the drama, particularly as she gets used to life in a new town.

Jonny Grogan as Ross Dunlop

Ross Dunlop, son of Eve, conflicts with his mother. His loose cannon jeopardizes the tension of her need for a new beginning.

Finnian Garbutt playing PC Ryan Power

The newer of the two officers, Ryan, is fresh blood in the ranks. He's straightforward and quick on the uptake, but still learning his way around more experienced officers.

Brid Brennan playing Concepta O'Hare

Concepta is Finn's mother and a town matriarch. Her conservative attitudes and quick wit are invariably put in conflict with contemporary policing and domestic life.

Des McAleer as Barry Pettigrew

Barry is a retired officer and Marlene's uncle. Though no longer active, his record and service years remain influential within town life.

Rachel Tucker as Siobhan O'Hare

Siobhan is the estranged wife of Finn. Their history still affects the emotional dynamic of the O'Hare family, especially in terms of their children.

Ciarán McMenamin as Finn O'Hare

Finn was a former Port Devine inspector. A focal character from the previous seasons, his exit is a change in leadership and tone.

Louis McCartney as Shay O'Hare

Shay is Finn and Siobhan's son, usually caught in between his parents' broken relationship.

Ellie Lavery playing Niamh O'Hare

Shay's sister, Niamh, is growing up into a teenager during family drama and media attention.

Stephen Hagan as DC Alistair 'Al' Quinn

Al is an experienced detective with a complex background. His ethical conflicts and undercover work create high-stakes tension for the work of the team.

Sade Malone as Taylor Quinn

Taylor, Al's daughter, gets entangled in local crime, making his life and work complicated. Her narrative involves family resistance, identity, and loyalty.

Amara Karan as DC Leila Hussain

Leila was introduced in Series 1 as the first ever Muslim police officer in Port Devine. She introduced diversity and a new cultural flavor to the police force.

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The Hope Street cast is renewed annually, with fresh dynamics and continuity thanks to set characters. Each character, police or town resident, towards the drawn-out drama and community-driven story.

As Port Devine becomes increasingly complex, so too does its cast, offering a front-row glimpse into crime and companionship.

Also read: Unforgotten cast and character guide from seasons 1 to 5