Character Relationship Map: The Bait

Characters

• Tracy Fleming (played by Donna Mills) — protagonist

  LAPD Detective who is out to catch a serial killer and rapist preying on women in Los Angeles.

• Captain Gus Maryk (played by Michael Constantine) — protagonist
• Earl Stokey (played by William Devane) — supporting
• Liz Fowler (played by Arlene Golonka) — supporting
• Nora (played by June Lockhart) — supporting
• Solomon (played by Noam Pitlik) — supporting
• Eddie Nugent (played by Thalmus Rasulala) — supporting
• Gianni Ruggeri (played by Gianni Russo) — supporting
• Denise (played by Brioni Farrell) — supporting
• Mickey (played by Brad Savage) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• Earl Stokey → Captain Gus Maryk (Professional Subordinate)
• Nora → Tracy Fleming (Professional Mentor)
• Tracy Fleming → Captain Gus Maryk (Professional Supervisor)

Story Dynamics

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

• Mickey → Tracy Fleming (Narrative Witness)
• Solomon → Tracy Fleming (Narrative Informant)
• Liz Fowler → Tracy Fleming (Social Friend)
• Tracy Fleming → Denise (Conflict Victim)
• Tracy Fleming → Gianni Ruggeri (Conflict Suspect)
• Tracy Fleming → Eddie Nugent (Narrative Informant)
• Tracy Fleming → Earl Stokey (Alliance Partner)

Story Analysis

An LAPD detective pursues a serial killer and rapist targeting women in Los Angeles.

Plot Progression

1. A City Under Threat
2. The Detective Takes the Case
3. The Pursuit Intensifies
4. A Crime Thriller Frame