Max and Frankie

Max and Frankie's relationship is so raw and complex—I'm curious whether the emotional depth was planned from the start or developed during writing.

The story makes it hard to tell whether the characters' actions are justified or just morally ambiguous. How do readers process that ethical gray area?

The dark, gritty vibe really pulled me in, but I wonder if the author based it on a real place or crafted it from imagination to serve the mood.