Character Relationship Map: Double Take

Characters

• Connor McEwen (played by Craig Sheffer) — protagonist

  Writer protagonist who witnesses a politically motivated murder, identifies a suspect in a lineup, testifies in court, but becomes certain he made a mistake after seeing a man who looks exactly like t...

• Nikki Capelli (played by Brigitte Bako) — protagonist

  The girlfriend of the convicted man who appears after the trial to claim his innocence. She produces a picture of a young child to highlight the injustice, successfully planting doubts in the writer's...

• Hector Stroessner / Ray Soldado (played by Costas Mandylor) — supporting

  The convicted man and his exact lookalike at the center of the mistaken identity plot. Their striking resemblance triggers the writer's doubts, though the true nature of their involvement in the murde...

• Detective Hardaway (played by Dan Lett) — supporting
• Fritz (played by Maurice Godin) — supporting
• Robert Mead (played by Peter Keleghan) — supporting
• Julie Hauser (played by Heidi von Palleske) — supporting
• Frankie (played by Frank Pellegrino) — supporting
• Peggy (played by Torri Higginson) — supporting
• Julio (played by Michael A. Miranda) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• Connor McEwen → Peggy (Professional Colleague) — Peggy could be a colleague in Connor's professional life
• Connor McEwen → Julie Hauser (Potential Romantic Interest) — Julie might be a romantic interest for Connor
• Connor McEwen → Robert Mead (Professional Contact) — Robert could be a colleague or superior in Connor's professional life
• Nikki Capelli → Hector Stroessner / Ray Soldado (Romantic Girlfriend) — Nikki claims Hector is innocent and shows Connor a picture of their child

Story Dynamics

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

• Hector Stroessner / Ray Soldado → Julio (Unknown Connection) — Possible connection between the accused and Argentinian Nationals
• Detective Hardaway → Frankie (Alliance Law Enforcement Partner) — Detective Hardaway and Frankie likely work together in law enforcement
• Connor McEwen → Fritz (Social Friend) — Fritz is likely a friend or colleague of Connor
• Connor McEwen → Detective Hardaway (Alliance Investigation Partner) — Connor works with Detective Hardaway on the murder case
• Connor McEwen → Nikki Capelli (Conflict Doubt Creator) — Nikki's challenge to Connor's testimony creates doubt in his mind
• Connor McEwen → Hector Stroessner / Ray Soldado (Conflict Witness Accused) — Connor identifies Hector as the murderer in a lineup and testifies against him

Story Analysis

An unnamed writer questions his courtroom identification after a girlfriend and a lookalike expose the uncertainty behind a murder case.

Plot Progression

1. The Witness And The Killing — A writer witnesses a murder involving Argentinian nationals. The possibility of a political motive establishes the uncertainty surrounding the case.
2. Conviction Built On Certainty — The writer identifies a man in a lineup and gives persuasive testimony in court. The man is convicted, apparently confirming the writer's certainty.
3. The Girlfriend's Doubt — The convicted man's girlfriend claims he is innocent and shows a photograph of a young child. Her warning leaves the writer questioning his testimony.
4. The Lookalike And The Trap — The writer sees another man resembling the killer and becomes more convinced that he made a mistake. The apparent mistake draws him into murder and blackmail.