The Morning After

The events take place during Thanksgiving in 1986 in Los Angeles, a period marked by the late-80s Hollywood milieu. The setting reflects a pre-digital era with a specific social scene and fashion. The calendar date grounds the narrative in a concrete moment of crisis and relief between family, fame, and addiction.

The story unfolds across LA's urban landscape, moving between a loft in Bobby Korshack's neighborhood, Turner Kendall's surroundings, and public spaces like a downtown parking garage. The city serves as a backdrop for glamour, vice, and danger, where fame and misfortune collide. These locations anchor a thriller that relies on intimate interiors and crowded urban spaces to heighten tension.

🥃 Addiction

Alcoholism drives many decisions, from avoidance of law enforcement to risky alliances. Alex's withdrawal and fear of judgment color her actions and limit her credibility. The theme explores how addiction shapes perception, loyalty, and the path to recovery.

🤝 Relationships

The bond between Alex and Turner is unstable, mixing care with dependence and danger. Trust is tested by hidden pasts, blackmail, and the threat of violence. Their evolving dynamic probes vulnerability and the possibility of genuine connection.

🕵️ Crime & Framing

A murder becomes a catalyst for deception, with framing, blackmail, and shifting alibis driving the plot. Each revelation redefines who is guilty and who can be trusted. The crime mechanism exposes how fear and self-preservation distort justice.