1. Back story for the detective
Detective Douglas-life story
Having been a detective for the last 5 years, life has been tough for Jamie Douglas. Throughout
his career he has made many enemies, this being the reason for the death of his step daughter
and wife two years previously, as an old enemy came back for revenge. Since the loss of his
family, Jamie has been suffering with alcoholism and depression, still blaming himself for the
events that took place. He has a shabby; un-cared for appearance highlighting this instability,
with a stubbly face and bags under his eyes.
Still shaken by the events and torturing himself for their deaths ever since, Jamie is more
determined now to save anyone he can, in particular females around his daughters and wife’s
age. This new case about Ellie has struck raw emotions for Jamie as she is of a similar age and
appearance to his lost daughter. Hoping to solve the case and get her home safe, emotions being
to interfere with his work. His character must be emotional, determined and fairly withdrawn
from the lives of his co-workers.
Co-workers
At the station many of the detectives were friends with Jamie and his wife before her death,
when she died Jamie stopped talking to them and started to live as a recluse. His colleagues still
care for him and want to help him, however they realise this won’t be easy. If the soap opera
were to carry on past the trailer, the audience would see them trying to regain friendship with
Jamie once more, with rekindling romances, more violence and more enemies.