Character Relationship Map: Animals

Characters

• Jarrett (played by Marc Blucas) — protagonist
• Vic (played by Naveen Andrews) — protagonist
• Nora (played by Nicki Aycox) — supporting
• Jane (played by Eva Amurri) — supporting
• Jules (played by Andy Comeau) — supporting
• Vaughn (played by Bart Johnson) — supporting
• Trish (played by Gillian Shure) — supporting
• Tristana (played by Heidi Shepherd) — supporting
• Bud (played by Mark Elias) — supporting
• Tommy (played by Ron Roggé) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• Jarrett → Vaughn (Power Authority Figure) — Possibly holds some position of power in the town
• Jarrett → Jane (Romantic Lover) — True love and emotional anchor

Story Dynamics

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

• Vic → Tristana (Alliance Ally) — Both part of the sub-culture of blood-hungry creatures
• Jarrett → Tommy (Social Townsperson) — Another resident of the town
• Jarrett → Tristana (Conflict Creature) — Blood-hungry creature from the hidden underworld
• Jarrett → Bud (Social Townsperson) — Resident of the town where Jarrett lives
• Jarrett → Trish (Social Townsperson) — Another resident of the desolate town
• Jarrett → Jules (Social Townsperson) — Fellow resident of the washed-up town
• Jarrett → Nora (Social Acquaintance) — Potential connection in the town
• Jarrett → Vic (Alliance Guide) — Renegade figure who guides Jarrett into the hidden world

Story Analysis

A descent into a hidden world of primal instincts and survival

Plot Progression

1. Descent into Darkness — Jarrett's mundane life in a desolate town takes a terrifying turn as he discovers the hidden world of blood-hungry creatures lurking beneath the surface.
2. Embracing the Beast — Jarrett becomes increasingly entangled in the dangerous sub-culture, guided by the enigmatic Vic who has fully embraced his primal nature.
3. Fight for Humanity — As the threats intensify, Jarrett clings to his connection with Jane as his only hope for maintaining his humanity and surviving the nightmare.