THE LITTLE DEATH is a pilot adaptation of the Henry Rios mystery novels about a gay, Mexican-American public defendant turned neo-noir hero in 1981 San Francisco when A.I.D.S., homelessness, and Reagan were ascendant.
“When grinding inequality and conspiracies of the powerful seem insurmountable, witnessing the integrity and commitment to justice of a man like Henry Rios reminds me that I am not alone. I take comfort in knowing that he starts out as a drunk who has never had a romantic relationship. I couldn't stand to have superman rescue me. He's too good, too clean, too perfect. I need a hero as fucked up as I am. I know Henry wouldn't judge me or pity me. Maybe he could even love me. And it's inspiring to think that even someone as fucked up as Henry can consistently stand up for what he knows is right.”
— Michael Hames-Garcia