Inventing Anna takes you on a wild ride through a true story. A young woman pretends to be a rich German heiress, tricking New York City’s elite. It digs into identity, class and craving acceptance. As Anna’s tangled lies start to fall apart, things get interesting. With an amazing cast and gripping plot, this show is a must-see for anyone who loves a peek into high society’s shady side.

Meet the characters from Inventing Anna

Jack Mercer

Oh man, Jack is that quietly affable guy in Anna’s orbit who somehow always looks like he stepped out of a J.Crew ad even when he’s been conned — bless him. He’s got this easy charm and a habit of being the one who’ll pick up the tab and then sulk about it later, like a grumpy golden retriever. Kind of practical but secretly loves the drama more than he lets on (he’ll say he doesn’t, but then texts three people about the latest blowup). Small, weird detail: he orders black coffee like it’s a personality trait, but I swear once I saw him inhale a caramel macchiato with real reverence.

Alan Reed

Alan is the tough, buttoned-up straight shooter — think cold-blooded investigator vibes with a little bit of stale office-scented humor. He pokes holes in stories with the patience of someone who’s done this a thousand times, but you can catch him humming something old-school in the elevator and then pretending he didn’t. Stoic but not heartless; he’s the guy who’ll say “prove it” and then keep a folder labeled “maybe” for years. Also, inexplicably, he has an old postcard collection he keeps in his desk, which makes no sense and is the best tiny contradiction.

Chase Sikorski

Chase is the wannabe-elite type who’s equal parts eager and slightly off-balance — ambitious, loves the perks, and gets dazzled easier than he should. He’s the kind of person who’ll champion someone because it looks good on his résumé, but then actually get emotionally invested (surprising, right?). Flirty in a corporate way, loyal-ish, and always a little behind on his own moral calculus — like he consults his feelings and the company handbook and they don’t match. Fun, useless fact: he hoards napkins from every fancy restaurant he goes to, labeling them with dates like a weird paper shrine.

Kacy Duke

If you need a protector with a whistle and a wardrobe full of leggings, Kacy is the one — fierce, no-nonsense, and somehow deeply human under all the take-charge energy. She reads people like a book, will physically remove you from an awkward situation, and will also give the most unexpected pep talk at 2 a.m. Doesn’t suffer fools, but secretly wants everyone to be better (and cries during sappy commercials, don’t tell). Quirky little thing: she keeps a tiny stuffed animal in her duffel because reasons, and she’s both ruthlessly pragmatic and suspiciously sentimental.

Rachel Williams

Rachel is the bright, social-minded magazine woman who lives for the scene — brunch, events, networking like it’s cardio. She’s bubbly, curious, and slightly naive in the best/worst way, often swayed by glitter and good stories but also capable of a sharper, more moral side when it matters. She talks fast, laughs loud, and will absolutely over-share a personal anecdote in the middle of a crisis (friend or foe, she’s on her soapbox). Random little detail: she alphabetizes her lipsticks and argues it’s a form of self-care, which somehow fits.

Todd Spodek

Todd is the fast-talking, buttoned lawyer who’s always calculating risk and then sighing because ethics are complicated and so is life. He’s professional to the bone but has these tiny slivers of empathy that pop up at inconvenient times, which makes him weirdly relatable. Law-first, feelings-second, and also the person who will make a joke about billing for breathing in the conference room (I kid, but not really). Bit of a quirk: he listens to very specific lo-fi playlists while prepping and swears they help him be ruthless.

Neff Davis

Neff is the streetwise, fiercely loyal friend who runs the social side of the city — gritty, funny, and with a moral code that isn’t on any official form. She’s the one Anna confides in when everyone else is playing chess; Neff plays street checkers and somehow always knows the next move. Sharp-tongued, warm when she wants to be, and messy in the most human ways (she forgives too easily sometimes, then brags about it). Tiny odd detail: she chews peppermint gum like a ritual and keeps a little notebook of compliments people’ve given her — sweet and petty in equal measure.

Vivian Kent

Vivian is the journalist who can’t stop poking at the scab — obsessed with the story, ethical tension always bubbling, and honestly kind of irresistible in her doggedness. She’s pragmatic but emotionally involved; she will chase a lead at 3 a.m. and then second-guess every sentence she wrote the next day. Smart, impatient, and secretly terrified of not being believed, she’s equal parts hero and chaos agent depending on the hour. Quirky thing: she takes notes in red pen on yellow sticky notes and has a mug that says “World’s Best Cynic” which she uses unironically.

Anna Delvey

Anna is fireworks in human form — glamorous, utterly self-assured (or deeply deluded, depending on how you want to look at it), and so magnetic that people forgive a lot just to be close to her. She’s a master of theater and bold lies, with a taste for fantasy-level living and the nerve to try to buy it all, which is both impressive and wildly infuriating. Generous on the surface, controlling underneath, and always performing; she’ll throw a party that feels like a kingdom and then lose her keys to it — literally and metaphorically. Little weird note: she collects hotel keycards like trophies and insists on being called a title that changes weekly, which is the best kind of entitlement.