Pixie (2020) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Pixie
(played by Olivia Cooke) — protagonist
The protagonist and aspiring photographer who masterminded the robbery of the drug-trafficking priests. Driven by revenge for her mother's murder and a desire to escape to San Francisco, she becomes e...
Dermot O'Brien
(played by Colm Meaney) — supporting
A powerful local gangster, Pixie's stepfather, and the boss of Fergus and Colin. He is the nemesis of Father Hector McGrath and leads his own men to a church standoff to protect his criminal empire.
Father Hector McGrath
(played by Alec Baldwin) — supporting
The ruthless leader of a gang of corrupt, drug-trafficking priests and Dermot O'Brien's nemesis. He attempts to purchase the MDMA back from Pixie but is killed by Dermot during the church shootout.
Fergus
(played by Fra Fee) — supporting
Pixie's ex-boyfriend and former accomplice in the priest robbery. He planned to flee with Pixie but was murdered by a jealous Colin before the main events unfold.
Colin
(played by Rory Fleck-Byrne) — supporting
A jealous criminal who murders his accomplice Fergus and steals the drugs. Later revealed to have murdered Pixie's mother on Mickey's orders, he is ultimately confronted and killed by Pixie.
Gareth
(played by Sebastian de Souza) — minor
Seamus
(played by Ned Dennehy) — minor
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Father Hector McGrath → Gareth
(Family Father) — Their family connection places Gareth inside Hector's criminal faction.
The plot identifies Gareth as Hector's son.
Dermot O'Brien → Seamus
(Professional Employer) — Seamus acts as Dermot's enforcer and investigator.
Dermot's psychotic enforcer Seamus is dispatched to investigate Pixie's possible involvement.
Dermot O'Brien → Colin
(Professional Crime Boss) — Colin is part of Dermot's criminal network before the stolen drugs create a conflict.
The plot identifies Dermot as the boss of Fergus and Colin.
Pixie → Gareth
(Romantic Former Lovers) — Their past romance briefly resurfaces during the final confrontation.
The plot identifies Gareth as Pixie's ex-boyfriend, and Pixie kisses him during the church confrontation.
Pixie → Fergus
(Romantic Ex-Lovers) — Pixie and Fergus share a former romantic relationship complicated by crime and betrayal.
Fergus plans to abscond to San Francisco with his ex-girlfriend Pixie.
Pixie → Dermot O'Brien
(Family Stepdaughter) — Dermot is Pixie's stepfather and remains an important personal connection despite their criminal environment.
The plot states that Pixie remains close to her stepfather Dermot O'Brien after her mother's death.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Pixie → Father Hector McGrath
(Conflict Negotiating Opponents) — Pixie uses the drugs to negotiate with Hector while manipulating the conflict between rival factions.
Pixie arranges to sell the stolen drugs back to Hector, who later holds her at gunpoint.
Dermot O'Brien → Father Hector McGrath
(Conflict Nemeses) — Their criminal factions compete directly over the drug deal and local power.
The plot describes Hector as Dermot's nemesis, and their men face each other in a church standoff.
Fergus → Colin
(Alliance Former Partners) — They begin as criminal accomplices in the priest robbery.
Fergus and Colin jointly gun down the drug-trafficking priests and steal the MDMA.
Pixie → Seamus
(Conflict Adversaries) — Seamus hunts Pixie and becomes one of the final physical threats against her.
Seamus is dispatched to investigate Pixie and later captures her group; Pixie ultimately finishes him off.
Pixie → Colin
(Conflict Mortal Enemies) — Colin's betrayal and role in her mother's death make him a central target of Pixie's revenge.
Pixie confronts Colin over her mother's murder and finishes him off after he admits his involvement.
Story Analysis
A revenge-driven photographer manipulates rival criminal factions, avenges her mother, and escapes to San Francisco.
Plot Progression
Blood and Broken Plans
— Fergus and Colin rob the corrupt priests, but Colin kills Fergus after discovering Fergus's plan to leave with Pixie. Pixie waits at the airport and is forced into a new criminal situation.
The Accidental Heist
— Pixie meets the two friends and becomes entangled with Colin's body and the stolen drugs. Dermot sends Seamus to investigate while Pixie takes control of the journey.
Roadside Betrayals
— The group robs a petrol station and travels to Dingle for a drug sale. Pixie escapes a planned robbery and reveals that she engineered the original crime for her own escape.
Revenge in the Graveyard
— Seamus captures the group, but a shootout with Colin exposes the truth about Pixie's mother's death. Pixie kills both men and turns the stolen drugs into leverage.
Churches at War
— Pixie arranges a sale to Hector, bringing Hector's priests and Dermot's men into a deadly church confrontation. The resulting shootout destroys Hector's faction and leaves Pixie free to depart.