Splendor

A 22-year-old aspiring actress from a small town who moves to Los Angeles to restart her dating life. She is impulsive, curious, and willing to push boundaries in pursuit of connection. Her relationships with Abel and Zed evolve from casual dating to a complicated ménage à trois, intensified by an unexpected pregnancy and a dramatic marriage to Ernest. By the end, she navigates parenthood with Abel and Zed, suggesting a non-traditional family formed through shared love.

A sensitive freelance rock critic and aspiring novelist who values art and emotional depth. He brings intensity and vulnerability to the relationship, forming a strong bond with Veronica and clashing with Zed at times. His devotion and introspection anchor the trio as they navigate trust, jealousy, and commitment within their unconventional arrangement.

A dim-witted yet charming drummer in a punk rock band, he adds a raw, playful energy to the dynamic. He shares Veronica’s affection with Abel and grows into a more loyal partner as the trio faces the consequences of their nontraditional relationship. His straightforward nature contrasts with Abel’s sensitivity, balancing the trio’s dynamics.

Veronica’s best friend who remains skeptical of the trio’s arrangement. He serves as a grounding voice, offering practical advice and emotional support. His decision to involve Abel and Zed to intervene at the wedding acts as a catalyst for Veronica to re-evaluate her choices and pursue authenticity.

A charming, wealthy young director who becomes Veronica’s love interest and briefly a fiancé. His wealth and suave demeanor provide a tempting alternative to the trio’s dynamic, highlighting the tension between security and genuine connection. His role intensifies Veronica’s inner conflict and ultimately prompts the rekindling of her bond with Abel and Zed.