But inwardly, he is afflicted with guilt and questions whether he is still a good person. Above all, John is seen constantly trying to justify his actions, telling himself that killing Danny was necessary and that he did what others could not have done. He becomes much more secretive and distrustful towards his siblings, keeping crucial information in the dark until he cannot hold it in any longer. Living a double life has also caused John to develop a shorter temper, lashing out in frustration when things have gone awry. In order to cover up his tracks, he begins to abuse his power as a Sheriff's Deputy in order to manipulate the investigation into Danny's murder and use inside information to help frame or blackmail individuals actions he wouldn't have done in the beginning. In the second season John's personality takes a downward turn. All these lifelong issues and conflicts come to a head at the end of the first season, culminating in John killing Danny. This is perfectly seen throughout season one with John and Danny's relationship falling apart after John realizes how much danger Danny put the family in for using the Inn as a front for selling drugs. Since John's life and identity is based on the fact he is a Rayburn,he is willing to do anything to maintain his family's reputation and preserve the life and career he has built up. This gradual change highlights John's greatest flaw protecting the Rayburn name. Although initially okay with Danny's stay even after voting him out, Danny's descent back into his criminal ways and his increasingly erratic, vengeful behavior towards the Rayburns particularly when he thought Danny "threatened" his daughter changed John's love for his brother into hatred and anger, seeing Danny as a malignant force to be cut out. He struggles to maintain the harmonious relationships within the family particularly when Danny comes back in their lives. His guilt is exacerbated further by his involvement in covering up his father's assault against Danny, causing John to always come to Danny's defense in later life as a way to atone to his brother. He is plagued with guilt about Sarah's death and his lack of intervention, constantly wondering if he could have prevented her death if he had changed his actions. Privately however, John has many conflicts and flaws he contends with. As a cop, he is seen by his peers as dedicated, determined, and relentless in his job. He can be very protective of them, especially his children. He has shown great love and dedication to his family, willing to risk his career in order to help them out. His steady personality makes him the mediator in the family, settling disputes between his siblings. He is hardworking, honest, calm, and collected in all aspects of his life, be it professional or personal. This becomes increasingly difficult when their brother returns home.To the public's eyes, John can been described by many as the "Golden Boy" of the Rayburn Family. The series is set in Florida Keys, and follows the Rayburn family as they attempt to keep their secrets from becoming public knowledge. " Set in the Florida Keys, Bloodline centers on a close-knit family of four adult siblings whose secrets and scars are revealed when their black sheep brother returns home." -Netflix Press Release
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