Martin Payne (played by Martin Lawrence) is a protagonist in Martin.
A disc jockey based in Detroit, Michigan, initially working for the fictional radio station WZUP before transitioning to host the talk show Word on the Street in later years. Pamela James (played by Tichina Arnold) is a protagonist in Martin.
Gina Waters-Payne (played by Tisha Campbell) appears in Martin.
Martin Payne's girlfriend and roommate in Detroit during the 1992 timeline, serving as his primary romantic and domestic anchor. Cole Brown (played by Carl Anthony Payne II) appears in Martin.
Tommy Strawn (played by Thomas Mikal Ford) appears in Martin.
Shawn McDermott (played by Jon Gries) appears in Martin.
Supporting character in the Martin sitcom, likely a radio station colleague or friend. Stan Winters (played by Garrett Morris) appears in Martin.
Supporting character in the Martin sitcom, possibly a coworker or recurring guest. Caller #2 (played by Myra J.) appears in Martin.
Radio listener calling into the Martin show with a brief segment.
Martin (1992) interactive character relationship network and AI-powered story timeline. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters across the narrative arc.
AI Narrative Summary
Overall narrative architecture across all 5 seasons, tracking romantic evolution, career shifts, and friendship dynamics.
Character Network — 15 Characters
Martin Payne (Martin Lawrence) — protagonist A disc jockey based in Detroit, Michigan, initially working for the fictional radio station WZUP before transitioning to...
Pamela James (Tichina Arnold) — protagonist
Gina Waters-Payne (Tisha Campbell) Martin Payne's girlfriend and roommate in Detroit during the 1992 timeline, serving as his primary romantic and domestic...
Cole Brown (Carl Anthony Payne II)
Tommy Strawn (Thomas Mikal Ford)
Shawn McDermott (Jon Gries) Supporting character in the Martin sitcom, likely a radio station colleague or friend.
Stan Winters (Garrett Morris) Supporting character in the Martin sitcom, possibly a coworker or recurring guest.
Caller #2 (Myra J.) Radio listener calling into the Martin show with a brief segment.
Lil' Dawg (Adrian Tibbs) Street character or acquaintance appearing briefly in Martin.
Ms. Geri (Jeri Gray) Minor character appearing in a workplace or social scene in Martin.
The Secretary (Victoria Morsell) Office staff member appearing in a professional setting.
Caller #4 (Jane Milmore) Radio listener calling into the Martin show with a brief segment.
Brother Man (Reginald Ballard) Community or religious figure appearing briefly in Martin.
Rev. Leon Lonnie Love (David Alan Grier) Religious figure appearing in a church or community scene.
Hustle Man (Tracy Morgan) Street-smart character appearing briefly in Martin.
Key Relationships
→ (Lovers/Spouses)
→ (Best Friends)
→ (Confidantes)
→ (Best Friends)
→ (Rivals/Fallout)
→ (Colleagues/Co-hosts)
→ (social)
→ (Friends)
Rating: 7.5/10 (141 votes)
Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases
Season 1: Ego, Arguments, and First Breakup
Season 2: Career Ambitions and Hollywood Dreams
Season 3: Marriage, Family, and New Beginnings
Season 4: Honeymoon Realities and Friendship Tests
