Luke Holbrook

## Luke

**Luke** is one of the main characters in the first season of *The Society*. He is portrayed by Alex MacNicoll.

Despite acting oblivious and easy to manipulate, Luke is shown to be quite intelligent and show compassion. When his loyalties are tested, he attempts to quit being a part of The Guard, not liking the idea of using force when the election arrives to choose a leader of New Ham. However, he has no other choice, as he is subtly threatened and will be out in exile if not joining. Before New Ham, he was the high school's football quarterback.

## Early life

### Season 1

Luke is one of the jocks in the school, and once New Ham forms, he is a part of The Guard. Due to his clique, he holds the stereotype of a "dumb jock" but has shown to be quite thoughtful and aware of his own strengths.

Usually a follower, with the option of being the new elected mayor, Luke refuses to, knowing that he can't lead. However, upon persuasion by Campbell, he considers it, but Helena reasons with him. In the end, Luke is forced to be a part of The Guard, though is uncertain about his position.

In "What Happened?", Luke convinces Emily to join him and Grizz on the expedition. Whilst on their hiking trip with Grizz and a few other teens to see if they can find help, Emily gets bitten by a snake. Luke does everything he can to save her but nothing works. She ends up dying because of an allergic reaction to the venom. They bring her back to the church and bury her. Luke is quite heartbroken and feels guilty for her death. Helena supports him.

## Relationships

### Helena Wu

*Main article: Luke and Helena*

Helena is Luke's long time girlfriend. It is speculated they have been dating for a couple of years prior to the series pilot. He seems to respect Helena's religion as a Devout Christian and her wishes to wait until marriage to engage in sexual intercourse. After Emily's untimely death from a snake bite, Helena tries her best to comfort him. They later go to prom together and leave early to be intimate. They both stand by Allie after Cassandra dies, though disagree about the confiscation of guns, as Luke soon finds out that her father has an arsenal of guns hidden safely in the house.

### The Guard

Luke is the unofficial leader of The Guard, a group of his four best friends, all on the football team.

### Harry Bingham

He and Harry are seen as friends by association. They both are in the same "popular category" in high school and frequently hang out in parties. However, after Cassandra's death and Allie becoming the new leader, they barely interact. He, along with Clark and Jason check up on him after he begins missing his work shifts to warn him that his food rations will be cut as a result.

### Emily Warner

Luke and Emily's history is very brief. It seems that the first time they interacted was at the first party in their "new world." She asks where his girlfriend is and admits she's not into parties much. It is believed that she had a little crush on him. She accompanied him, Grizz, Olivia, and Gwen on the expedition. Shortly after, she is bitten by a snake, and it is discovered by Grizz that she is allergic. Luke gives her CPR and chest compressions, but unfortunately, she passes. Luke mourns her afterward, upset he couldn't do more to save her.

## Appearances

Season One (10/10)
* *What Happened?*
* *Our Town*
* *Childhood's End*
* *Drop by Drop*
* *Putting on the Clothes*
* *Like A F-ing God or Something*
* *Allie's Rules*
* *Poison*
* *New Names*
* *How It Happens*

## Gallery

*See also: Category:Images of Luke*
* Promotional
* Season 1 Screencaps