Character Relationship Map: Gettin' Square

Characters

• Barry 'Wattsy' Wirth (played by Sam Worthington) — protagonist

  Barry 'Wattsy' Wirth is a retired small-time criminal released on parole after his mother's death so he can care for his younger brother, Joey Wirth. Falsely convicted of murder through Arnie DeViers'...

• Johnny Francis 'Spit' Spitieri (played by David Wenham) — protagonist

  Johnny Francis 'Spit' Spitieri is Barry 'Wattsy' Wirth's friend, a heroin addict and small-time criminal. He is arrested while conducting a drug deal and then owes $20,000 to Chicka Martin, placing hi...

• Darren Barrington (played by Timothy Spall) — supporting

  Darren Barrington is an ex-criminal who has become a restaurateur and employs Barry 'Wattsy' Wirth as a chef. His money is seized after a corrupt accountant is arrested and financial records are taken...

• Annie Flynn (played by Freya Stafford) — supporting

  Annie warns Barry that helping a convicted criminal could breach his parole, putting the risks of his loyalty to Johnny into focus. She is also told by Detective Senior Sergeant Arnie DeViers to stay...

• Chicka Martin (played by Gary Sweet) — supporting

  Chicka Martin is a criminal kingpin connected to Arnie DeViers, whose corrupt police work serves Chicka's interests. Chicka's money is seized after financial records are taken, and he demands $20,000...

• Warren Halliwell (played by Steven Tandy) — minor
• Parole Board Chairman (played by Carol Burns) — minor
• Dennis Obst (played by Gary Waddell) — minor

  Dennis is in custody and angrily demands to be released. At a parole hearing, concerns are raised about his record and a previous robbery in which bank staff were locked in a strong room. The supplied...

• Big Mick (played by Joe Bugner) — minor

  Big Mick accompanies Darren when Darren arrives to discuss business with Chicka. Chicka objects to his presence, making Big Mick part of the tension surrounding that meeting. The supplied plot summary...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Dennis Obst → Parole Board Chairman (Power Applicant And Decision Maker) — Dennis seeks release in the parole process, where the chairman is associated with the hearing and its concerns.

  Dennis demands to be released, while a parole hearing raises concerns about his record and a previous robbery.

• Darren Barrington → Warren Halliwell (Professional Financial Associate) — Darren's prospective property purchase relies on money handled by Warren, whose financial dealings are described as slippery.

  Darren considers using money managed by Warren for a property purchase, and the proposed deal depends on Darren obtaining the funds.

Story Dynamics

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

• Darren Barrington → Big Mick (Social Business Companion) — Big Mick accompanies Darren to the business discussion, prompting Chicka's objection.

  Darren arrives to discuss business with Chicka accompanied by Big Mick.

• Johnny Francis 'Spit' Spitieri → Chicka Martin (Conflict Refuses To Inform) — Johnny's fear of the notice is tied to his determination not to provide information against Chicka.

  After receiving a notice from the Criminal Intelligence Commission, Johnny panics and insists he will not inform on Chicka.

• Annie Flynn → Chicka Martin (Conflict Warned Away) — Annie is cautioned against involvement in Chicka's affairs, placing her near the boundary of his criminal dealings.

  Arnie DeViers warns Annie to stay out of Chicka's affairs.

• Darren Barrington → Chicka Martin (Conflict Business Tension) — Darren's business meeting with Chicka becomes tense when Chicka objects to Darren bringing Big Mick.

  Chicka objects when Darren arrives to discuss business accompanied by Big Mick.

• Johnny Francis 'Spit' Spitieri → Warren Halliwell (Narrative Financially Connected) — Johnny's testimony links him to a cash delivery at Warren's office, although the supplied account does not establish the court's findings.

  In court, Johnny is questioned about a large cash delivery to Warren Halliwell's office.

• Barry 'Wattsy' Wirth → Annie Flynn (Social Concerned Adviser) — Annie urges Barry to protect his parole, while Barry weighs that advice against his sense of obligation to Johnny.

  Annie warns Barry that helping a convicted criminal could breach his parole, and Barry explains why he remains loyal to Johnny.

• Barry 'Wattsy' Wirth → Johnny Francis 'Spit' Spitieri (Social Loyal Friend) — Barry defends his continued loyalty to Johnny despite Annie's warning that helping a convicted criminal could breach parole.

  Barry says Johnny helped him in prison and argues that loyalty matters.

Story Analysis

A botched robbery, parole pressures, a conditional property deal, and courtroom questions reveal overlapping criminal and financial ties without resolving the final outcomes.

Plot Progression

1. A Botched Entry — A poorly coordinated armed robbery goes wrong when the crew reaches what appears to be the wrong premises. A man is shot, and the fleeing robbers blame Spit.
2. Release and Record — Dennis demands release as a parole hearing considers his record and a previous robbery. The account then introduces Darren's conditional property opportunity and its uncertain financing.
3. Loyalty Under Supervision — Annie warns Barry that helping a convicted criminal could endanger his parole. Barry explains that Johnny once helped him in prison and that loyalty shapes his response.
4. Business and Boundaries — Chicka objects to Darren bringing Big Mick to a business discussion, while Arnie warns Annie to avoid Chicka's affairs. The criminal circle's relationships remain tense.
5. Notice and Testimony — Johnny panics after receiving an intelligence notice but insists he will not inform on Chicka. His courtroom testimony raises questions about cash delivered to Warren's office, without supplying a fin...