The L.A. Complex

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…

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.

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.

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.

After an improv class, Nick finally meets a kindred spirit in L.A. 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.

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.