Helios

Will - Stereoptypical cop in a city of racist, uncaring officers does everything he can to save a black child, a wanted terrorist, and eventually becomes a drug addict to save his cluster.

Riley - Stereotypical drug addict uncaring millenial is actually a widow with a dead child dealing with PTSD. Becomes the empathy center for the cluster.

Capheus - Stereotypical boy from an African tribe with a mother dying of AIDS. Not only does he stand up to and fight crimelords, he is able to get treatment for his mother and eventually becomes a politician himself.

Kala - Stereotypical Indian scientist is actually ALSO very religious while ALSO fighting against oppressive cultural traditions.

Wolfgang - Stereotypical German crimelord only does so out of necessity to protect his friends and his cluster. Has a heart instead of being a stoic killing machine like most Germans are portrayed as.

Lito - Stereotypical latino actor is closeted but is not reduced to flamboyant stereotypes after being outed. His career actually improves and is no longer afraid to fight for himself.

Sun - Stereotypical east asian martial artist is also a successful business woman working a high position at her father’s company. Is caught in a scandal due to the love she holds for her family.

And finally Nomi. This one may be harder to see of you’re not Trans but the “trans people have something wrong with their brain” stereotype. Not only was this proven false, she has the best critical thinking skills of the cluster and is a high-profile hacker.

Yes all characters at the beginning were a stereotype. But that was the point, to show that you are much more than just that. To show that you can turn labels and stereotypes on their head. That you can be whatever you want.

I thought she was then going to say “…in the sea” but she said “…they’re like flies” and made a disgusted face.

someone: *threatens Lito*