Character Relationship Map: Contagious

Characters

• Dr. Hannah Cole (played by Lindsay Wagner) — protagonist
• Det. Luisa Rojas (played by Elizabeth Peña) — protagonist
• George Ryburn (played by Ken Pogue) — supporting
• Brian (played by Brendan Fletcher) — supporting
• Sam (played by Tom Wopat) — supporting
• Julie (played by Alexandra Purvis) — supporting
• Sklar (played by Gerard Plunkett) — supporting
• Carl Freedman (played by Matt Hill) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• George Ryburn → Sklar (Professional Superior) — Government hierarchy
• Det. Luisa Rojas → Sklar (Professional Authority Contact) — Working with government officials
• Dr. Hannah Cole → Carl Freedman (Medical Professional) — Collaborating on patient care
• Dr. Hannah Cole → Sam (Professional Colleague) — Medical professional working together
• Dr. Hannah Cole → Brian (Professional Assistant) — Medical assistance during the crisis
• Dr. Hannah Cole → George Ryburn (Professional Superior) — Professional hierarchy in handling the crisis
• Dr. Hannah Cole → Julie (Family Mother) — Mother-daughter relationship

Story Dynamics

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

• Brian → Julie (Social Friend) — Connection during the crisis
• Det. Luisa Rojas → George Ryburn (Alliance Partner) — Law enforcement coordination
• Dr. Hannah Cole → Det. Luisa Rojas (Alliance Professional Ally) — Working together to contain the outbreak

Story Analysis

A deadly cholera outbreak on a flight threatens to become an epidemic in Los Angeles

Plot Progression

1. Outbreak in the Sky — The cholera outbreak begins on the flight from Mexico to Los Angeles, with passengers starting to show symptoms.
2. Race Against Time — Dr. Hannah Cole works to identify the source of contamination and contain the spread while coordinating with authorities.
3. Landing Crisis — As the plane approaches Los Angeles, the stakes are raised as the potential for a city-wide epidemic becomes real.
4. Containment — Measures are implemented to prevent the spread of cholera once the plane lands, with medical treatment and quarantine procedures.