Character Relationship Map: Coldblooded

Characters

• Jasmine (played by Kimberly Williams-Paisley) — protagonist

  A yoga teacher who becomes Cosmo's love interest and emotional anchor. She comforts him after his first killing and dates him, unaware of his profession. After learning the truth, she initially reject...

• Honey (played by Janeane Garofalo) — supporting

  A prostitute who regularly visits Cosmo. When he struggles with guilt after his first hit, she suggests he try yoga, indirectly leading him to meet Jasmine and change his trajectory.

• Gordon (played by Robert Loggia) — supporting

  The new mafia boss who takes over after Max's death. He forcibly promotes Cosmo into becoming a hitman and later orders Cosmo to assassinate Steve, making him a primary target and driving the climax.

• Steve (played by Peter Riegert) — supporting

  An experienced hitman tasked with training Cosmo. He suffers from severe alcoholism and guilt over past kills, which leads to operational mistakes. He reveals the only way out of the organization is t...

• Randy (played by Josh Charles) — supporting

  Jasmine's insensitive and jealous boyfriend. He confronts Cosmo at Jasmine's apartment, prompting Cosmo to violently intimidate and drive him away, highlighting Cosmo's protective instincts.

Canonical Relationships

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

• Jasmine → Randy (Romantic Boyfriend And Girlfriend) — Their deteriorating relationship creates the immediate romantic conflict surrounding Jasmine.

  Randy is Jasmine's boyfriend, and Jasmine later dumps him.

• Gordon → Steve (Professional Boss And Hitman) — Gordon holds organizational authority over Steve's criminal work.

  Gordon is the new mafia boss, while Steve is the organization's current hitman.

Story Dynamics

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

• Honey → Jasmine (Narrative Indirect Catalyst) — Honey's advice indirectly leads to Jasmine entering the protagonist's life.

  Honey suggests yoga after the first killing, and the protagonist subsequently attends a class taught by Jasmine.

Story Analysis

A reluctant criminal seeks love and freedom while violence repeatedly overwhelms his attempts to build an ordinary life.

Plot Progression

1. From Bookie to Hitman — The protagonist lives a dull life before Max dies and Gordon takes control. Gordon forces him into hitman work, while Steve trains him and recognizes his unusual talent.
2. Guilt Finds a Teacher — The first murder leaves the protagonist tense and remorseful. Honey suggests yoga, leading him to Jasmine and exposing tensions involving her boyfriend Randy.
3. Violence and Affection — Steve's alcoholism causes operational failures and forces the protagonist to work alone. Meanwhile, the protagonist comforts Jasmine, dates her, and violently drives Randy away.
4. Love Against the Mafia — The protagonist realizes he loves Jasmine just as Gordon orders Steve's execution. He confesses his profession to Jasmine, whose fear leads her to reject him.
5. A Violent Way Out — Steve proposes killing Gordon as the route to freedom, but the protagonist kills Steve first. He then kills Gordon and returns to Jasmine seeking emotional reconciliation.