Character Relationship Map: Babysplitters

Characters

• Jeff Penaras (played by Danny Pudi) — protagonist
• Dr. Cooper (played by Mark Feuerstein) — protagonist
• Taylor Small (played by Maiara Walsh) — supporting
• Sarah Penaras (played by Emily C. Chang) — supporting
• Dr. Young (played by Maya Stojan) — supporting
• Dr. Palmer (played by Brian Thomas Smith) — supporting
• Marie (played by Andree Vermeulen) — supporting
• Don Small (played by Eddie Alfano) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• Jeff Penaras → Dr. Young (Medical Professional)
• Dr. Cooper → Dr. Palmer (Professional Medical Colleagues)
• Dr. Cooper → Dr. Young (Professional Medical Colleagues)
• Dr. Cooper → Taylor Small (Romantic Partners)
• Taylor Small → Don Small (Family Spouse)
• Jeff Penaras → Sarah Penaras (Family Spouse)

Story Dynamics

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

• Taylor Small → Sarah Penaras (Social Friend)
• Sarah Penaras → Don Small (Alliance Co-parent)
• Jeff Penaras → Taylor Small (Alliance Co-parent)
• Jeff Penaras → Marie (Social Friend)
• Jeff Penaras → Don Small (Social Friend)
• Sarah Penaras → Taylor Small (Alliance Co-parenting Partner)
• Jeff Penaras → Dr. Cooper (Social Friend)

Story Analysis

Two couples with conflicting desires about parenthood devise an unconventional arrangement to share a baby together

Plot Progression

1. The Unconventional Compromise
2. Cracks in the Foundation
3. Facing the Truth