Character Relationship Map: 7 Days in Hell

Characters

• Aaron Williams (played by Andy Samberg) — protagonist

  American tennis prodigy raised by Richard Williams alongside Venus and Serena. Known as the "Bad Boy of Tennis," he fell into addiction and prison in Sweden before escaping to challenge Poole in an ep...

• Charles Poole (played by Kit Harington) — protagonist

  British tennis prodigy pressured by his mother to succeed. He claims superiority over Williams, triggering the historic seven-day match. Throughout the grueling contest, he faces bizarre interruptions...

• Caspian Wint (played by Michael Sheen) — supporting

  Host of a sports talk show where a young Charles Poole appears at age 15. During the interview, Poole reveals his admiration for Aaron Williams, setting up their future rivalry.

• David Copperfield (played by David Copperfield) — minor
• The Duke of Kent (played by Howie Mandel) — minor
• Edward Pudding (played by Fred Armisen) — supporting

  A member of the All-England Chair Committee who overrules the Duke of Kent's refusal to let Williams play. He correctly predicts that Williams' involvement will drastically increase tournament viewers...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Aaron Williams → Caspian Wint (Professional Talk Show Subject)

  Caspian Wint hosts the broadcast in which the young Poole publicly discusses his admiration for Williams.

• The Duke of Kent → Charles Poole (Power Tournament Authority)

  The Duke leads the All-England Chair Committee overseeing the tournament in which Poole is the second seed.

• The Duke of Kent → Aaron Williams (Power Gatekeeper)

  The Duke of Kent leads the committee that initially refuses to let Williams play in the tournament.

• Edward Pudding → The Duke of Kent (Professional Committee Colleague)

  Both are members of the All-England Chair Committee, which decides whether Williams may participate in Wimbledon.

• Caspian Wint → Charles Poole (Professional Interviewer)

  Charles Poole appears on Caspian Wint's sports talk show at age fifteen, where he discusses his tennis career and admiration for Williams.

• Edward Pudding → Aaron Williams (Power Tournament Sponsor)

  Edward Pudding convinces the All-England Chair Committee to let the 128th-seeded Williams play against the second-seeded Poole.

Story Dynamics

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

• David Copperfield → Charles Poole (Unknown Distraction Performer)

  During the 196th game, David Copperfield appears on Poole's shoulders, distracting him while he serves at triple match point.

• Aaron Williams → Charles Poole (Conflict Rival)

  Poole claims he is a better player than Williams, prompting Williams to escape prison and enter Wimbledon. Their seven-day match ends with both player...

Story Analysis

A mock sports documentary turns an extreme tennis rivalry into a comic descent from public competition to mutual destruction.

Plot Progression

1. Origins of the Bad Boy
2. The Match Is Summoned
3. Seven Days of Absurdity
4. Injury and Spectacle
5. The Fatal Final Rally