The dossier
Recovery inside an already complicated family
Coyote Bergstein is the elder son of Frankie and Sol, entering the series during recovery from drug addiction. His history connects both central families through old damage and unfinished apologies. Sobriety makes ordinary responsibility his most demanding daily task.
Coyote wants forgiveness quickly, while the people around him need evidence of lasting change. He learns to accept boundaries that cannot be negotiated through charm. Family upheaval offers support, but it also removes excuses for avoiding adult decisions.
Ethan Embry balances Coyote's warmth with the discomfort left by his past behaviour. The performance avoids treating recovery as a single redemptive event. His uneven progress gives the family comedy a continuing account of repair and accountability.