jPod (2008)

01/08/2008 (EN) • 1h

Comedy

Based on Douglas Coupland's comedic novel, this series focuses on the misadventures, romances and schemes of a group of video game designers.

Overview

jPod is a comedic television series based on Douglas Coupland’s novel of the same name. It premiered on CBC Television on January 8, 2008. Starting with the fifth episode, the show began airing Fridays at 9:00. On April 4, 2008, it was announced that the CBC had cancelled the show because of low ratings. However, all but one of the remaining episodes aired. The cancellation of jPod sparked a fan-led protest. The show's opening title theme is Flutter by Bonobo. Produced by I’m Feeling Lucky Productions for the CBC, jPod was created by Douglas Coupland and Michael MacLennan. Coupland also co-wrote many of season one’s episodes.

Top Billed Cast

David Kopp

Ethan Jarlewski

13 Episodes

Emilie Ullerup

Kaitlin Joyce

13 Episodes

Alan Thicke

Jim Jarlewski

13 Episodes

Sherry Miller

Carol Jarlewski

13 Episodes

Colin Cunningham

Steve Lefkowitz

13 Episodes

Steph Song

Brianna Jyang

13 Episodes

Benjamin Ayres

Casper Jesperson

13 Episodes

Torrance Coombs

John Doe

13 Episodes

Raugi Yu

Kam Fong

13 Episodes


Last Season

Season 1

2008 | 13 Episodes

Season 1 of jPod premiered on January 8, 2008.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Scripted

Original Language

English

Keywords

video game

based on novel or book

geek

workplace comedy

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