Series synopsis
The L.A. Complex is a Canadian soap drama television series that premiered on CTV on January 10, 2012. It ended on September 24, 2012. It was created by Martin Gero. It stars Jonathan Patrick Moore, Joe Dinicol, Andra Fuller and Chelan Simmons.
Six young performers having been dubbed “most likely to succeed” in their hometowns now face the challenges and opportunities of a lifetime in the City of Angels.
Premise
Six young performers having been dubbed “most likely to succeed” in their hometowns now face the challenges and opportunities of a lifetime in the City of Angels.
Premise: Get L.A.'d.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jonathan Patrick Moore as Connor Lake
- Joe Dinicol as Nick Wagner
- Andra Fuller as Kaldrick King
- Chelan Simmons as Alicia Lowe
- Cassie Steele as Abby Vargas
- Dayle McLeod as Beth Pirelli
- Benjamin Charles Watson as Tariq Muhammad
- Michael Levinson as Simon Pirelli
Supporting cast
- Georgina Reilly as Sabrina Reynolds
- Jewel Staite as Raquel Westbrook
Guest cast
- Krista Allen as Jennifer Bell
- Charles Vandervaart as Young Connor
- Misha Highstead as Stripper
- J.P. Manoux as Jeff the Incredible
- Aaron Eves as Improv Class Student
- Steve Byers as Gray Sanders
- Salvatore Antonio as Shelley
- Rob Stewart as Gary
- Hannah Emily Anderson as Reader
- Morgan Kelly as Jack
- Daniel Kash as Director
- Tony Nappo as Strange Man
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 19 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 10, 2012 | February 14, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 13 | July 17, 2012 | September 24, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Down in L.A. Abby is evicted, broke and desperate in Los Angeles, and finds a place to crash at “The Lux” motel in Hollywood, California. There, she meets a group of like-minded, displaced dreamers. After a series of missed opportunities, mishaps, and a broken-down vehicle, Abby starts to wonder if it’s time to go back to Toronto and give up her dreams, or if tomorrow will be her day? |
January 10, 2012 |
| 2 |
Do Something Abby is given the chance to make some big cash as long as she's willing to "play the part". Raquel decides she's not going to wait by the phone any longer and starts pushing to get a movie made for her to play the lead. Alicia's not having any luck with her dancing auditions and takes a different approach by attending a party with a D-list actor. After presenting an impressive demo at the studio, Tariq is offered the golden ticket. He's going to produce a track with "The" Kaldrick King. When he meets the infamous rapper, Tariq quickly realizes that this new role won't be easy. |
January 17, 2012 |
| 3 |
It's All About Who You Know Abby finds out that the part she got isn't what she expected when she doesn't get any lines, movement or even get her face featured. Nick uses his one night stand as comedy inspiration. Raquel gets fired from her agency when trying to get her script sold, as well as making a new friend at Alcoholics' Anonymous. Kaldrick shows hostility towards Tariq to hide his feelings for him from everyone else in the recording studio. Alicia is offered to make a sex tape. By the end of the episode, a lonely Connor shows signs of self harm. |
January 24, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vacancy After the beating he gave Tariq, Kaldrick sets out to make things right, only to find that Tariq has gone into hiding. Meanwhile, in the aftermath of the fire, Connor is eager to drown his sorrows and turns to Raquel for comfort. But Raquel has her own issues as she faces life-changing news. Back at The Lux, Nick and Abby take their relationship to the next level. |
July 17, 2012 |
| 2 |
The Contract Despite Abby's best efforts to masquerade as a good Christian girl, her first day on the TV show "Saying Grace" goes right to Hell. This is nothing compared to Nick's woes as he's pitted against his former fling, Sabrina now that they're working together. Meanwhile, Connor gets an interesting offer from A-list movie star, Jennifer Bell. New to Los Angeles, Beth and her younger brother Simon struggle to make their own way while trying to break into the business. |
July 24, 2012 |
| 3 |
Choose Your Battles Kaldrick is barely holding it together but dives back into work recording a new track for his album. Connor finally uses his influence and gets Raquel a role on his TV show, even as Raquel starts to feel jealous over Connor's relationship with Jennifer. Nick and Abby's rocky relationship is put to the test. Meanwhile, Beth breaks a few rules to get Simon more auditions. |
July 31, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 10, 2012 |
| Last aired | September 24, 2012 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |