Character Relationship Map: Contract to Kill

Characters

• John Harmon (played by Steven Seagal) — protagonist

  Former DEA and CIA agent recruited by Matt Beck to stop a terrorist-cartel smuggling plot. He recruits FBI agent Zara Hayek and spy-drone pilot Matthew Sharp. In Istanbul, he investigates Hezbollah le...

• Zara Hayek (played by Jemma Dallender) — supporting

  FBI agent and Harmon's former romantic partner. Recruited to join Harmon's team in Istanbul to investigate the terrorist deal. She is abducted by Rivera's men but is later rescued and embraced by Harm...

• Ayan Al-Mujahid (played by Sergiu Costache) — supporting

  Hezbollah leader involved in a coalition with the Sonora Cartel to smuggle terrorists into the US. His meeting in Istanbul is disrupted when Sharp's drone is spotted. He engages Harmon in a car chase...

• Abdul Rauf (played by Ghassan Bouz) — supporting

  The primary target and bomb-maker responsible for downing a Crimea Airlines plane in Syria. He negotiates with the Sonora Cartel and Hezbollah. He escapes to Rivera's compound but is tracked down by H...

• Matt Beck (played by Andrei Stanciu) — supporting

  CIA intermediary who recruits former agent John Harmon to dismantle the extremist plot. He provides crucial intelligence to Harmon, including identifying Abdul Rauf as the real target, and coordinates...

Key Relationships

• Matt Beck → Zara Hayek (Professional Colleague)
• Ayan Al-Mujahid → Abdul Rauf (Alliance Coalition Partner)
• Zara Hayek → Abdul Rauf (Conflict Target)
• Zara Hayek → Ayan Al-Mujahid (Conflict Target)
• Matt Beck → Abdul Rauf (Conflict Target)
• Matt Beck → Ayan Al-Mujahid (Conflict Target)
• John Harmon → Abdul Rauf (Conflict Arch Enemy)
• John Harmon → Ayan Al-Mujahid (Conflict Arch Enemy)
• John Harmon → Zara Hayek (Romantic Old Flame)
• John Harmon → Matt Beck (Professional Handler)

Story Analysis

A retired agent is pulled back into action to dismantle a terrorist-cartel smuggling plot.

Plot Progression

1. The Recruitment
2. Istanbul Surveillance
3. Hostile Takeover
4. Final Elimination