Character Relationship Map: Bad Man

Characters

• Bobby Gaines (played by Seann William Scott) — protagonist
• Deputy Sam Evans (played by Johnny Simmons) — protagonist
• Izzy (played by Lovi Poe) — supporting
• Chief Sandy (played by Rob Riggle) — supporting
• DJ (played by Chance Perdomo) — supporting
• Dog Downer (played by Ethan Suplee) — supporting
• Mayor Boone (played by Jack Conley) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Izzy → DJ (Social Community Friends)
• Chief Sandy → Mayor Boone (Professional Government Officials)
• Bobby Gaines → DJ (Alliance Informant)
• Bobby Gaines → Izzy (Potential Romantic Interest)
• Deputy Sam Evans → Mayor Boone (Professional Local Authority)
• Deputy Sam Evans → Dog Downer (Conflict Investigation Target)
• Deputy Sam Evans → Izzy (Social Community Ally)
• Bobby Gaines → Chief Sandy (Professional Federal Agent)
• Deputy Sam Evans → Chief Sandy (Professional Supervisor-Subordinate)
• Deputy Sam Evans → Bobby Gaines (Professional Rival Colleagues)

Story Analysis

A small town battles a meth epidemic while trust between local and federal law enforcement deteriorates

Plot Progression

1. The Meth Plague
2. The Outsider Arrives
3. Shadows of Doubt
4. Truth Revealed