Character Relationship Map: Now Apocalypse

Characters

• Ulysses (played by Avan Jogia) — protagonist
• Carly (played by Kelli Berglund) — protagonist
• Ford (played by Beau Mirchoff) — supporting
• Severine (played by Roxane Mesquida) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• Ford → Severine (Partners (Non-Monogamous)) — A complex romantic partnership navigating boundaries, sexual exploration, and commitment fears.

  "Their relationship evolves from traditional dating to exploring non-monogamy, culminating in emotional confrontations and a temporary separation due...

Story Dynamics

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

• Ulysses → Carly (Best Friends/Roommates) — A steadfast platonic bond characterized by mutual support and shared living space.

  "They share an apartment and consistently support each other's personal and professional endeavors throughout the season."

• Ulysses → Ford (Best Friends/Roommates) — A close male friendship built on shared living arrangements and mutual dating advice.

  "They live together and frequently discuss dating struggles, with Ford dragging Ulysses to men's groups for emotional support."

• Carly → Ford (Friends/Roommates) — A casual but friendly roommate dynamic with occasional social overlap.

  "They share the same apartment complex and interact casually, with Ford inviting Carly to the Palm Springs party."

• Carly → Severine (Roommates / Acquaintances) — Roommates within the same shared household who interact primarily through group dynamics and social outings rather than direct one-on-one bonding.

  "Ford convinces Severine, Ulysses and Carly to come along to a lavish party in Palm Springs."

Story Analysis

Tracks the intertwined romantic, professional, and personal arcs of four roommates navigating modern Los Angeles.

Plot Progression

1. Awakening & Exploration — The season opens with the roommates navigating separate dating and career pursuits in Los Angeles. Ford secures a screenwriting opportunity while Carly enters intense acting classes. The group begins...
2. Boundaries & Exposure — Ford and Severine delve into non-monogamy and attend exclusive parties, pushing their relationship limits. Carly launches a controversial web series with Ulysses' help. Ford's professional photoshoot...
3. Turmoil & Separation — Emotional confrontations escalate as secrets surface and sexual fantasies clash with commitment fears. Severine departs for an indefinite business trip, leaving Ford devastated. Ulysses' romantic purs...
4. Resolution & Uncertainty — Carly faces intense conflict over her adult content career but ultimately secures a major professional breakthrough. Ford seeks clarity on his relationship status while Severine is away. The roommates...