Oscar Vega comes from a very privilege. His father is a very wealthy and powerful man. His mother is a neurosurgeon. Turning his back on an expensive Harvard Divinity School education, Oscar decided to join the police force, a change of heart from his initial choice of joining the priesthood. It was on the force that Oscar felt he could have the most impact, and inspire and effect the greatest social change.

Oscar is very intelligent, thoughtful, methodical and confident. When he is partnered with Angie on a homicide investigation, Oscar keeps her grounded. He keeps her calm when she starts to get anxiety. A lesser man might have thrown in the towel by now, requested a transfer, even gone into therapy. But it’s clear that regardless of her style, Oscar respects Angie both as a person and a fellow officer. Like most great teams, together these two make up a perfect team.