Better (TV) Cast
The cast of Better. Updated on August 17, 2025.
60 actors
Leila Farzad
as Lou Slack (5 episodes)

Leila Farzad plays Lou Slack, a corrupt police detective attempting to change her ways after a family crisis.

Lucy Black
as DCI Sandy Mosby (5 episodes)

Lucy Black portrays DCI Sandy Mosby, a senior officer in the police force.

Olivia Nakintu
as DC Esther Okoye (5 episodes)

Olivia Nakintu takes on the role of DC Esther Okoye, a dedicated police officer.

Carolin Stoltz
as Alma McHugh (5 episodes)

Carolin Stoltz plays Alma McHugh.

Andrew Buchan
as Col McHugh (5 episodes)

Andrew Buchan is Col McHugh, a powerful criminal with influence over Lou Slack.

Samuel Edward-Cook
as Ceri Davies (5 episodes)

Samuel Edward-Cook portrays Ceri Davies.

Gavin Spokes
as DI Phil Cowper (5 episodes)

Gavin Spokes takes on the role of DI Phil Cowper.

Mark Monero
as Curtis 'Lord' Roy (5 episodes)

Mark Monero plays Curtis 'Lord' Roy.

Zak Ford-Williams
as Owen Davies (5 episodes)

Zak Ford-Williams is Owen Davies, Lou Slack's son whose near-death experience triggers Lou's quest for redemption.

Anthony Lewis
as DC Ibbotson (5 episodes)

Anthony Lewis takes on the role of DC Ibbotson.

Garry Cooper
as Peter 'Bulgey' Donovan (5 episodes)

Garry Cooper plays Peter 'Bulgey' Donovan.

Junade Khan
as DS Khan (5 episodes)

Junade Khan is DS Khan.

Anton Lesser
as Vernon Marley (4 episodes)
Moe Bar-El
as Artem (4 episodes)
Ceallach Spellman
as Donal McHugh (4 episodes)
Tillie Amartey
as Jade Wilkes (3 episodes)
Kaya Moore
as Noel Wilkes (4 episodes)
Kate Rutter
as Juliet Donovan (2 episodes)
Joseph Steyne
as Joleon (2 episodes)
Florian Rafuna
as Thomas Ajazi (3 episodes)
Chantelle Pierre
as Shaheen (2 episodes)
Emma Somerville
as Gayle (2 episodes)
Michal Nowak
as Roman (2 episodes)
Iona Mckeown
as Aoife McHugh (2 episodes)
Julie Edwards
as Lynne (2 episodes)
Souad Faress
as Zaara Slack (2 episodes)
Caroline Chesworth
as Jenny (1 episode)
Kate Hampson
as Rachel (1 episode)
Diyar Bozkurt
as Mehmet (1 episode)
Emily Pithon
as Marta (1 episode)
Liz Simmons
as Prison Nurse (1 episode)
Ray Castleton
as Old Lag (1 episode)
Charley Webb
as Elise (1 episode)
Marva Alexander
as Joy Okoye (1 episode)
Asif Khan
as Dr. Bhaskari (1 episode)
Suanne Braun
as Neurologist (1 episode)
Sara Beharrell
as Tipsy Mum (1 episode)
Chris Grierson
as Physio (1 episode)
Mohammad Sakhi
as Rowdy Kid 1 (1 episode)
Samir Arrian
as Rowdy Kid 2 (1 episode)
Lynn Roden
as Vicky Endersley (1 episode)
Tahir Shah
as Imam (1 episode)
Simon Naylor
as John (1 episode)
Rakesh Boury
as Personal Officer (1 episode)
Tony Hirst
as Howard (1 episode)
Menyee Lai
as Doctor (1 episode)
Hopi Grace
as Gwen (1 episode)
Zaid Munir
as Rashid (1 episode)
Neelam Bakshi
as Sidra (1 episode)
Misha Duncan-Barry
as Prison Officer (1 episode)
Liz Hume Dawson
as Belinda Wilkes (1 episode)
Ali Gadema
as Mehmood Zada (1 episode)
David Hartley
as Funeral Director (1 episode)
Danny Ryder
as Abbott (1 episode)
Twana Omer
as Khafiz Zada (1 episode)
Alex Williams
as Aftar Malik (1 episode)
Akib Ahmed
as Adib Malik (1 episode)
Jamie Dorrington
as UPC Officer 1 (1 episode)
Robert Wolfe
as UPC Officer 2 (1 episode)
Samuel W Hodgson
as Prison Guard (1 episode)
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