Al Klein (played by Christopher Meloni) is a protagonist in Small Time.
A used car lot owner and father who relies on his industry tricks to sell vehicles. He harbors lingering feelings for his ex-wife Barbara and struggles with a tough decision after watching his son Freddy become a jaded salesman instead of attending college. Ash Martini (played by Dean Norris) appears in Small Time.
Al Klein's longtime friend and business partner who co-owns the used car lot. Together, they have mastered every sales trick in the industry. Barbara (played by Bridget Moynahan) appears in Small Time.
Al Klein's ex-wife who departed years ago to be with a wealthier, more successful man. Her absence continues to influence Al's personal life and motivations.
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Characters
Al Klein
(played by Christopher Meloni) — protagonist
A used car lot owner and father who relies on his industry tricks to sell vehicles. He harbors lingering feelings for his ex-wife Barbara and struggles with a tough decision after watching his son Fre...
Ash Martini
(played by Dean Norris) — supporting
Al Klein's longtime friend and business partner who co-owns the used car lot. Together, they have mastered every sales trick in the industry.
Barbara
(played by Bridget Moynahan) — supporting
Al Klein's ex-wife who departed years ago to be with a wealthier, more successful man. Her absence continues to influence Al's personal life and motivations.
Key Relationships
Al Klein → Barbara
(Family Ex-husband)
Al Klein → Ash Martini
(Professional Co-owner)
Story Analysis
A character-driven drama exploring the intersection of business pragmatism, unresolved romance, and paternal responsibility as a father navigates his son's rapid moral transformation in the car sales industry.
