Veronica (played by Kathleen Robertson) is a protagonist in Splendor.
A 22-year-old struggling actress navigating a complex romantic life in Los Angeles, ultimately forming and sustaining an unconventional polyamorous relationship while balancing personal ambitions and family planning. Abel (played by Johnathon Schaech) is a protagonist in Splendor.
A sensitive freelance rock critic and aspiring novelist who pursues Veronica romantically after meeting her at a nightclub and adapts to sharing her in a polyamorous arrangement. Zed (played by Matt Keeslar) appears in Splendor.
A dim-witted drummer in a punk rock band who has a spontaneous physical encounter with Veronica at a nightclub and later integrates into her unconventional romantic life. Mike (played by Kelly Macdonald) appears in Splendor.
Veronica's best friend who attends the Halloween party with her and serves as a supportive but initially skeptical confidant regarding her unconventional romantic choices. Ernest (played by Eric Mabius) appears in Splendor.
A charming, wealthy young film director Veronica meets during an audition, who becomes smitten with her and offers her a life of conventional stability and romance.
Splendor (1999) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Veronica
(played by Kathleen Robertson) — protagonist
A 22-year-old struggling actress navigating a complex romantic life in Los Angeles, ultimately forming and sustaining an unconventional polyamorous relationship while balancing personal ambitions and...
Abel
(played by Johnathon Schaech) — protagonist
A sensitive freelance rock critic and aspiring novelist who pursues Veronica romantically after meeting her at a nightclub and adapts to sharing her in a polyamorous arrangement.
Zed
(played by Matt Keeslar) — supporting
A dim-witted drummer in a punk rock band who has a spontaneous physical encounter with Veronica at a nightclub and later integrates into her unconventional romantic life.
Mike
(played by Kelly Macdonald) — supporting
Veronica's best friend who attends the Halloween party with her and serves as a supportive but initially skeptical confidant regarding her unconventional romantic choices.
Ernest
(played by Eric Mabius) — supporting
A charming, wealthy young film director Veronica meets during an audition, who becomes smitten with her and offers her a life of conventional stability and romance.
Key Relationships
Ernest → Zed
(Conflict Indirect Rivals)
Ernest → Abel
(Conflict Indirect Rivals)
Mike → Zed
(Alliance Secret Ally)
Mike → Abel
(Alliance Secret Ally)
Veronica → Ernest
(Professional Acquaintance)
Abel → Zed
(Conflict Rivals)
Veronica → Zed
(Romantic Interest)
Veronica → Abel
(Romantic Interest)
Veronica → Mike
(Social Best Friends)
Story Analysis
A young actress navigates unconventional love, societal expectations, and personal growth in Los Angeles.
