L.A. Complex, The
TV Show · Drama

Toronto native and aspiring young actress Abby Vargas moves to Los Angeles with little more than the dream of making it big. She finds an apartment in The Lux motel among a group of struggling young hopefuls who make up her new neighbours. Throughout this dramatic and often provocative series, all of the residents of the complex face temptation, tough decisions and the harsh reality of Hollywood, as they fight to succeed in their careers of choice, be it acting, music, dance or comedy.

2012 · 41m
Starring Jewel Staite, Jono Wood, Cassie Steele
Director Martin Gero

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Down in L.A.
    Broke and desperate, an evicted Abby finds a place to crash at “The Lux” motel in L.A. Here, she meets a group of like-minded displaced dreamers: Raquel, a former teen star who needs another chance, Alicia, a tenacious dancer who gets so close in every audition, Tariq, an intern/gopher trying to get noticed in the competitive hip-hop world, Nick, a struggling comedian who has no luck with women and Connor, the strikingly handsome Australian actor who’s on his way out since he just landed a series. Are the fates telling Abby it’s time to go back to Toronto and give up her dreams or will tomorrow be her day? One never knows in the City of Angels…
    40 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Do Something
    What does a struggling artist do when opportunity knocks…or doesn’t? 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.
    41 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Who You Know
    After being told that her Hollywood stock has plummeted, Raquel has a major setback. Offended and angry, she is even more hell-bent on getting Kevin and Cam's script made. Meanwhile Nick, who is having a hard time finding his voice on stage, has a potential breakthrough.  Tariq's new track is shot down by Kaldrick, is he carrying a grudge?  Alicia gets an unexpected proposition.  Connor struggles keep his head above water at work.  And Abby’s new role isn't exactly what she expected.
    41 min
  • EPISODE 4
    The Other Side of the Door
    Tariq encourages Kal to take a break from L.A. and all their hard work in the studio.  Feeling lost and discouraged, Abby and Nick spend the day discovering the city. A birthday is not necessarily an aging actress’s best reminder that time is slipping away and Raquel looks to Gary and then Connor to make her feel better.  When Alicia’s business venture with Ricky doesn’t yield a great return, an unexpected opportunity presents itself.
    41 min
  • EPISODE 5
    Home
    After an improv class, Nick finally meets a kindred spirit in LA. Alicia has a good first day at work that may open some doors for her. Tariq brings Abby to the studio and she lays down some stellar vocals, but it sparks a fight with Kaldrick.   After much finessing, Raquel secures financing for her project. Meanwhile Connor is finding it hard to keep up appearances at work.
    39 min
  • EPISODE 6
    Burn It Down
    Nick and Abby try to get something started, but keep getting in each other’s way. Kal and Tariq finally mend fences and get back to recording. Meanwhile, Connor finds some solace in an old friend.  Raquel gets the movie funded…but now what?  And Alicia has a career breakthrough.
    41 min

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Cast & Crew

  • Jewel Staite
    Raquel
  • Jono Wood
    Connor
  • Cassie Steele
    Abby Vargas
  • Joe Dinicol
    Nick
  • Andra Fuller
    Kaldrick King
  • Georgina Reilly
    Sabrina Taylor
  • Dayle Mcleod
    Beth
  • Michael Levinson
    Simon
  • Stephan James
    Infinite Jest
  • Paul F. Tompkins
    Self
  • Benjamin Charles Watson
    Tariq

About

L.A. Complex, The

Drama

Toronto native and aspiring young actress Abby Vargas moves to Los Angeles with little more than the dream of making it big. She finds an apartment in The Lux motel among a group of struggling young hopefuls who make up her new neighbours. Throughout this dramatic and often provocative series, all of the residents of the complex face temptation, tough decisions and the harsh reality of Hollywood, as they fight to succeed in their careers of choice, be it acting, music, dance or comedy.

Information

Studio
CW
Released
2012
Rated
15
Region of Origin
Canada
© 2012 CTV

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English, English (Canada)
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