Percy, upon being released from prison, goes to the small town of Gillead, to find a place where she can start over again. She is taken in by Hannah, to help out at her place, the Spitfire Grill. Percy brings change to the small town, stirring resentment and fear in some, and growth in others.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Alison ElliottPercy Talbott | Percy Talbott |
 Ellen BurstynHannah Ferguson | Hannah Ferguson |
 Marcia Gay HardenShelby Goddard | Shelby Goddard |
 Will PattonNahum Goddard | Nahum Goddard |
 Kieran MulroneyJoe Sperling | Joe Sperling |
 Gailard SartainSheriff Gary Walsh | Sheriff Gary Walsh |
 John M. JacksonJohnny B. / Eli | Johnny B. / Eli |
| LLouise De CormierEffy Katshaw | Effy Katshaw |
| IIda GriesemerRebecca Goddard | Rebecca Goddard |
| SSam Lloyd Sr.Meeshack Boggs | Meeshack Boggs |
| LLisa Louise LangfordJolene | Jolene |
| FForrest MurrayStuart | Stuart |
| FFaith CatlinNeighbor | Neighbor |
| JJanet St. OngeTown Member #2 | Town Member #2 |
| JJim HogueDeputy | Deputy |
| SStacy BeckerClare | Clare |
| CCliff LeveringAaron Sperling | Aaron Sperling |