Character Relationship Map: Cleaning Up

Characters

• Mr Jackson (played by Mark Gatiss) — protagonist
• James (played by Anton Romaine Thompson) — protagonist
• Jenny (played by Tracy-Ann Oberman) — supporting
• Sophie (played by Phoebe Newlan) — supporting
• Ted (played by Nicholas Briggs) — supporting
• Ian (played by Michael Amariah) — supporting
• Stuart (played by Anthony Keetch) — supporting
• Jemma (played by Miranda Keeling) — supporting
• Palmer (played by Harry Myers) — supporting
• Deborah (played by Angelina Nambia) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• Mr Jackson → Ted (Professional Employer) — Hitman and his client
• Jenny → Sophie (Family Mother) — Mother-daughter relationship
• James → Sophie (Family Daughter) — Father-daughter relationship
• James → Jenny (Family Spouse) — Married couple

Story Dynamics

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

• Jenny → Jemma (Social Friend) — Close friendship
• Mr Jackson → Deborah (Narrative Informant) — Source of information
• Mr Jackson → Palmer (Conflict Rival) — Professional rivalry
• Ian → Stuart (Alliance Partner) — Business partners
• Ted → Ian (Alliance Partner) — Business partners
• Mr Jackson → James (Narrative Target) — Professional hitman and his target

Story Analysis

A tense thriller about a professional hitman targeting a man who discovers the contract on his life

Plot Progression

1. The Professional's Arrival — Mr Jackson establishes himself as a cold, calculating hitman while James faces financial troubles that lead to a contract being placed on his life.
2. The Hunt Begins — Mr Jackson begins surveillance on James, who remains unaware of the danger lurking as he cherishes time with his family.
3. Close Calls and Revelations — James and Mr Jackson have their first encounter, and Sophie accidentally witnesses the hitman, raising the stakes for everyone involved.
4. Family Under Siege — The threat becomes personal when Mr Jackson confronts James at his home, forcing the family to fight for their survival.