Se7en

William Somerset

AKA

Detective Somerset

Somerset

Detective

Character Profile

William Somerset is a seasoned homicide detective, enveloped in a pervasive melancholy that emanates from both his conscious and subconscious awareness of humanity's capacity for evil. As he approaches retirement, Somerset is burdened by the weight of nearly four decades spent witnessing the worst that society has to offer. Deep inside, he is a reflective existentialist, wrestling with philosophical dilemmas about good and evil while remaining committed to his duty of hunting down a serial killer whose grisly murders revolve around the seven deadly sins.

This relentless pursuit not only forces him to navigate a sordid urban landscape riddled with despair, but also challenges his own moral beliefs and dictates the course of his interactions with his more impulsive younger partner, Detective David Mills. The juxtaposition of Somerset's cynicism and introspection against Mills' exuberance highlights their respective worlds—one shaped by experience and loss, the other by ambition and hope. In this process, Somerset's complexity unfolds, revealing a character who yearns for understanding and connection within a milieu of chaos and despair.

Credits

Morgan Freeman as Somerset

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Personality Traits

Cynical yet reflective, endowed with an acute awareness of human nature.
Methodical and analytical, balancing emotional detachment with a profound moral compass.
Introspective and empathetic, often contemplating the darker aspects of existence.
Possesses a dry wit that surfaces amidst the bleakness of his surroundings.
Withdrawn socially, preferring isolation to the superficial interactions of the world.

Key Roles

Lead detective in the homicide division.
Philosophical mentor to Detective Mills.
Key figure in the investigation of the Seven Deadly Sins murders.
A reflective voice wrestling with the nature of human morality.

Relationships

David Mills

Somerset acts as a mentor to Mills, whose youthful idealism starkly contrasts Somerset’s experienced cynicism, leading to mutual growth.

Profile

John Doe

The enigmatic serial killer embodies a philosophical challenge for Somerset, compelling him to confront his own beliefs about justice and morality.

Tracy Mills

The wife of David Mills, representing purity and hope; Somerset’s protective instincts toward her reveal his desire for connection amid despair.

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Se7en

Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the "seven deadly sins" in this dark and haunting film that takes viewers from the tortured remains of one victim to the next. The seasoned Det. Sommerset researches each sin in an effort to get inside the killer's...

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