Character Relationship Map: Jekyll

Characters

• Jekyll (played by Matt Keeslar) — protagonist
• Lanyon (played by Jonathan Silverman) — protagonist
• Michelle Utterson (played by Alanna Ubach) — supporting
• Ziggy Poole (played by Desmond Askew) — supporting
• Talia Carew (played by Abigail Spencer) — supporting
• Daniel Carew (played by John Rubinstein) — supporting
• John (played by Brian Palermo) — minor
• Tommy (played by Josh Stewart) — minor
• Dr. Jonathan Flagstaff (played by Steve Fogel) — minor

Canonical Relationships

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

• Jekyll → Dr. Jonathan Flagstaff (Professional Scientist) — Fellow scientist involved in Jekyll's experiment
• Jekyll → Lanyon (Professional Colleague) — Medical colleague who witnesses Jekyll's transformation
• Jekyll → Talia Carew (Romantic Lover) — The stripper who represents the hedonistic lifestyle Jekyll's alter-ego craves
• Jekyll → Michelle Utterson (Romantic Girlfriend) — Jekyll's loyal girlfriend who represents his former life

Story Dynamics

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

• Michelle Utterson → Talia Carew (Conflict Rival) — Rival for Jekyll's affection
• Jekyll → Tommy (Social Friend) — Friend who becomes a victim of Jekyll's violence
• Jekyll → John (Social Friend) — Friend who witnesses Jekyll's transformation
• Jekyll → Daniel Carew (Unknown) — Relationship with Talia's father
• Jekyll → Ziggy Poole (Social Friend) — Friend who becomes a victim of Jekyll's violence

Story Analysis

A modern retelling of the classic Jekyll and Hyde story with a technological twist

Plot Progression

1. The Digital Creation — Dr. Jekyll creates a digital alter-ego that begins merging with his consciousness, setting the stage for his transformation.
2. The Seduction of Darkness — Jekyll encounters Talia Carew and begins embracing his darker persona, creating conflict with his relationship with Michelle.
3. Spiraling Violence — Jekyll's violent tendencies escalate as his darker personality gains control, endangering those around him.
4. The Final Confrontation — Jekyll battles his alter-ego for control of his mind, with the help of his colleagues and Michelle.