Character Relationship Map: Ghostbusters

Characters

• Erin Gilbert (played by Kristen Wiig) — protagonist

  Academic physicist who co-founds the rebooted Ghostbusters team.

• Abby Yates (played by Melissa McCarthy) — protagonist

  Paranormal author and co-founder of the new Ghostbusters.

• Patty Tolan (played by Leslie Jones) — supporting

  NYC subway worker who joins the paranormal investigation team.

• Kevin (played by Chris Hemsworth) — supporting

  Receptionist hired for his looks and good nature.

• Rowan North (played by Neil Casey) — supporting

  Paranormal engineer orchestrating ghost invasions.

Key Relationships

• Kevin → Abby Yates (Professional Employee)
• Kevin → Rowan North (Conflict Victim)
• Patty Tolan → Rowan North (Conflict Arch Enemy)
• Abby Yates → Rowan North (Conflict Arch Enemy)
• Erin Gilbert → Rowan North (Conflict Arch Enemy)
• Patty Tolan → Kevin (Alliance Teammate)
• Abby Yates → Patty Tolan (Alliance Teammate)
• Erin Gilbert → Patty Tolan (Alliance Teammate)
• Erin Gilbert → Abby Yates (Alliance Co-Founder)

Story Analysis

Four scientists reunite to combat a technological villain's dimensional breach, transforming from disgraced academics into celebrated urban defenders.

Plot Progression

1. Academic Rift & Team Genesis
2. Subway Encounters & Villain Reveal
3. Ley Lines & Supernatural Breach
4. Kaiju Showdown & Aftermath