video game,based on novel or book,geek,workplace comedy

jPod (2008)

Poster for jPod

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

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
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    Ethan Jarlewski David Kopp
  • Profile picture of Emilie Ullerup
    Kaitlin Joyce Emilie Ullerup
  • Profile picture of Alan Thicke
    Jim Jarlewski Alan Thicke
  • Profile picture of Sherry Miller
    Carol Jarlewski Sherry Miller
  • Profile picture of Colin Cunningham
    Steve Lefkowitz Colin Cunningham
  • Profile picture of Steph Song
    Brianna Jyang Steph Song
  • Profile picture of Benjamin Ayres
    Casper Jesperson Benjamin Ayres
  • Profile picture of Torrance Coombs
    John Doe Torrance Coombs
Poster for Season 1

Season 1

2008

13 episodes

Season 1 of jPod premiered on January 8, 2008

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Keywords

  • video game
  • based on novel or book
  • geek
  • workplace comedy