Character Relationship Map: The Perfect Date

Characters

• Brooks Rattigan (played by Noah Centineo) — protagonist
• Celia Lieberman (played by Laura Marano) — protagonist
• Murph (played by Odiseas Georgiadis) — supporting
• Leah (played by Autumn Walker) — minor
• Franklin Volley (played by Blaine Kern III) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• Celia Lieberman → Franklin Volley (Romantic Crush)

  Brooks discovers that Celia has a crush on Franklin, and their fake-breakup plan is designed to let her be with him.

• Brooks Rattigan → Leah (Professional Service Provider)

  Leah used Brooks's app to practice dating and later thanks him for helping her through it.

• Brooks Rattigan → Celia Lieberman (Romantic Interest)

  Brooks writes that he felt most like himself with Celia and wants to be with her. They reconcile and share a kiss at the final party.

Story Dynamics

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

• Brooks Rattigan → Franklin Volley (Conflict Romantic Rival)

  Brooks and Celia arrange a fake breakup so Celia can pursue Franklin while Brooks pursues another romantic goal.

• Brooks Rattigan → Murph (Social Best Friend)

  The plot identifies Murph as Brooks's best friend and describes them working together at a sub shop.

Story Analysis

Brooks abandons status-driven deception and chooses authentic relationships, friendship, and a future that reflects who he is.

Plot Progression

1. A Price On Popularity
2. The App Takes Off
3. Lies Under Pressure
4. The Truth Comes Out
5. Choosing Authenticity