Character Relationship Map: Renegade

Characters

• Reno Raines (played by Lorenzo Lamas) — protagonist

  An ex-Army Ranger and San Diego police officer who goes undercover in Bay City to expose corruption. After being framed for the murder of Officer Buzzy Burrell by corrupt Lieutenant Dixon, he goes on...

• Bobby Sixkiller (played by Branscombe Richmond) — protagonist

  A former Marine and professional bounty hunter initially hired by Lieutenant Dixon to capture Reno. After Reno saves his life, Bobby gains his trust and becomes his loyal partner. They travel together...

• Lake Bradshaw (played by Shauna Sand) — cameo
• Valerie Prentiss (played by Deprise Brescia) — cameo
• Sandy Carruthers (played by Sandra Robinson) — cameo
• Guard (played by Joe Fanene) — cameo
• Jack Hendricks (played by Kent McCord) — cameo
• Hound Adams (played by Geoffrey Blake) — cameo

  The brother of escaped convict Hogg Adams. He is the only witness capable of clearing Reno Raines's name. Initially too afraid to testify, he later agrees to do so for a large fee but is bribed by Dix...

• Nathan Wayne (played by L.Q. Jones) — cameo

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Valerie Prentiss → Reno Raines (Tragic Love) — Foundational romantic tragedy that catalyzes the entire series narrative and Reno's fugitive existence.

  "Reno is framed for her murder in S1E1; she suffers a coma in S1E12 after a bullet meant for him, ending their relationship."

• Sandy Carruthers → Bobby Sixkiller (Employee) — Hierarchical professional relationship where Bobby evaluates and trains Sandy's field capabilities.

  "Sandy applies for a job at Sixkiller Enterprises after passing Bobby's course in S5E1, working under his direct supervision."

• Bobby Sixkiller → Sandy Carruthers (Trainer) — Structured professional development where Bobby evaluates and refines Sandy's bounty hunting skills.

  "Bobby conducts Sandy's video course in S5E1 and oversees her field training through S5E19 and S5E21."

• Bobby Sixkiller → Lake Bradshaw (Romantic Interest) — Developing romantic and professional connection intertwined with business ventures and danger.

  "Lake is Bobby's fitness trainer in S5E17; they enter the lingerie business together and face a kidnapping incident during a photo shoot."

• Jack Hendricks → Reno Raines (Authority Figure) — Top-down power structure where Jack's decisions dictate the boundaries of Reno's freedom.

  "As Dutch's boss in S5E22, Jack attempts to manage criminal fallout and negotiate terms that directly impact Reno's fate."

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Reno Raines → Bobby Sixkiller (Partners) — Core partnership forged from initial antagonism into unwavering loyalty, driving the series narrative.

  "Initially hired by Dutch Dixon to capture Reno in S1E1, they quickly form a lifelong bounty hunting partnership, operating together through S1E22, S2...

• Hound Adams → Reno Raines (Truth Bearer) — Critical role as the primary source of exculpatory evidence, driving Reno's legal battle.

  "Hound holds the definitive proof of Reno's innocence in S2E1 and delivers it during the trial in S3E2."

• Reno Raines → Hound Adams (Courtroom Ally) — Critical courtroom alliance where Hound's testimony becomes the pivot point for Reno's legal defense.

  "Hound testifies for Reno in S3E2, navigating legal pressure to deliver crucial testimony despite implicating him under duress."

• Reno Raines → Nathan Wayne (Rival Bounty Hunter) — Professional rivalry marked by competitive hunting tactics and mutual respect turned adversarial.

  "At the annual bounty hunter conference in S3E18, Nathan Wayne selects Reno as his target bounty, initiating a direct competition."

• Nathan Wayne → Reno Raines (Competitor) — Direct professional rivalry testing survival skills and ethical boundaries in bounty hunting.

  "Nathan targets Reno at the S3E18 conference, initiating a high-stakes hunting competition."

• Bobby Sixkiller → Nathan Wayne (Rival Bounty Hunter) — Competitive tension where Bobby defends Reno against Nathan's aggressive hunting tactics.

  "In S3E18, Nathan attempts to snatch Reno during the conference, prompting Bobby to intervene and force a defeat upon Nathan."

• Nathan Wayne → Bobby Sixkiller (Competitor) — Professional rivalry where Bobby actively defends against Nathan's aggressive hunting strategies.

  "Nathan's S3E18 conference attempt to snatch Reno prompts Bobby's direct intervention and counter-tactics."

• Hound Adams → Bobby Sixkiller (Co-Investigator) — Temporary alliance formed to secure testimony and evidence against corrupt authorities.

  "Bobby and Reno jointly seek out Hound Adams in S2E1 to obtain crucial evidence clearing Reno's name."

• Bobby Sixkiller → Hound Adams (Investigative Partner) — Collaborative investigation where Bobby supports Reno's quest for legal clearance.

  "Bobby joins Reno in tracking Hound Adams in S2E1, coordinating efforts to secure the exculpatory proof."

• Reno Raines → Jack Hendricks (Indirect Antagonist) — Power dynamic where Jack's organizational control indirectly threatens Reno's safety and legal standing.

  "Jack Hendricks is Dutch's boss in S5E22, attempting to manage the fallout of Dutch's crimes and prison escape, directly impacting Reno's freedom."

Story Analysis

Overall narrative architecture spanning fugitive status, legal battles, bounty hunting, and organizational conflict.

Plot Progression

1. Season 1: Framing and Flight — Reno is framed for murder and forced into fugitive status. Initial conflict with Bobby Sixkiller quickly transforms into a lifelong partnership. Valerie's tragic coma establishes the emotional core of...
2. Season 2: Evidence and Alliance — The hunt for Hound Adams intensifies as crucial exculpatory proof emerges. Bobby and Reno coordinate investigations while navigating corrupt law enforcement. The partnership solidifies through shared...
3. Season 3: Trial and Competition — Reno faces formal murder charges, with Hound's courtroom testimony becoming pivotal. The bounty hunter conference introduces Nathan Wayne, escalating professional rivalry. Prison incarceration forces...
4. Season 5: New Ventures and Confrontation — Sandy Carruthers joins the team after rigorous training. Bobby and Lake Bradshaw navigate business ventures and kidnapping threats. Jack Hendricks' organizational control clashes with independent hunt...