
Cook County
Drama
Overview
Living in a small town amongst a house full of crystal meth abusers, 17-year-old Abe wrestles to beat a meth addiction while struggling to protect himself and his young niece from his abusive uncle Bump. When Sonny returns home from prison seeking redemption for his son Abe, the two must navigate the treacherous waters created by Bump, who will do almost anything to maintain a dangerous lifestyle fueled by crystal meth.
Top Cast


Anson Mount
Anson Mount
Bump
Anson Mount
Bump


Xander Berkeley
Xander Berkeley
Sonny
Xander Berkeley
Sonny


Ryan Donowho
Ryan Donowho
Abe
Ryan Donowho
Abe


Polly Cole
Polly Cole
Lucy
Polly Cole
Lucy


Rutherford Cravens
Rutherford Cravens
Fat Earl
Rutherford Cravens
Fat Earl
Makenna Fitzsimmons
Makenna Fitzsimmons
Deandra
Makenna Fitzsimmons
Deandra
John McClain
John McClain
Uncle JD
John McClain
Uncle JD


Yankie Grant
Yankie Grant
Aunt Sally
Yankie Grant
Aunt Sally
J.D. Hawkins
J.D. Hawkins
Peanut
J.D. Hawkins
Peanut


Deke Anderson
Deke Anderson
Officer Crumley
Deke Anderson
Officer Crumley
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