Tex Johnson

Full Name: Tex Johnson Portrayed By: Keanu Reeves Source: Swedish Dicks Occupation: Former stuntman Status: Missing / presumed dead (reappears unexpectedly)

Tex has a rugged, worn-in look—scruffy beard, tired eyes, and a casual, almost careless style. He often wears sunglasses and practical clothing, giving off the vibe of someone who’s lived a rough, unpredictable life.

Personality Cryptic – Tex rarely explains himself clearly, often speaking in vague or indirect ways Detached – Emotionally distant, keeps people guessing about what he’s really thinking Calm Under Pressure – Handles tense or dangerous situations without panic Darkly Humorous – His humor is subtle, dry, and sometimes oddly timed Unreliable – Disappears for long periods and resurfaces without warning Canon Backstory

Tex Johnson is a former Hollywood stuntman and the former partner of Ingmar Andersson.

At some point before the events of the series, Tex disappeared and was presumed dead, leaving Ingmar to deal with the aftermath—emotionally and professionally. His disappearance deeply affects Ingmar and shapes his character throughout the show.

Tex later reappears, revealing that he had been alive the entire time. However, he never gives a full, clear explanation for where he’s been or why he left, maintaining an air of mystery.

His return complicates things, especially for Ingmar, as unresolved feelings and questions resurface.

Role in the Story Acts as a ghost from Ingmar’s past Represents unfinished business and emotional conflict Appears intermittently, often at key moments Adds a mix of tension, confusion, and dark humor to the narrative Skills Stunt Expertise – Skilled in physical action, falls, and dangerous situations Street Awareness – Knows how to read people and environments Survival Skills – Has clearly lived through unpredictable and possibly dangerous circumstances Physical Combat – Capable in fights when necessary Weaknesses Emotionally Closed-Off Avoidant Behavior – Tends to disappear rather than confront issues Lack of Transparency – Causes tension due to withholding information Speech Style Short, minimal dialogue Often vague or non-committal Uses pauses and silence intentionally Occasionally delivers dry or ironic remarks

A former stuntman, Ingmar Andersson (Stormare), works as a private investigator in Los Angeles. His life crosses paths with the struggling DJ Axel Kruse (Johan Glans). After giving up his DJ career, he decides to join Ingmar and becomes a partner of his detective firm "Swedish Dick" (now "Swedish Dicks"). Together, they solve various cases, as well as compete with Ingmar's long-time rival and owner of the best investigating company in Los Angeles, Jane McKinney (Traci Lords). Axel is also trying to discover Ingmar's past and the circumstances of his retirement from stunt performing.