jPod
2008·TV Show·
·13Episodes in1Season
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersAddictionGeneration GapQuest For IdentityThe Absurdity Of Corporate Life
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersComing Of AgeAddiction StrugglesWorkplace PranksOffice RomanceGambling SchemesGaming AddictionCorporate SatireCharacter-Driven Humor
- Narrative
- Character Types
- Time
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Henry Chan, J.B. Sugar, Rachel Talalay
Written by:
Douglas Coupland, Michael MacLennan, Dennis Heaton
Produced by:
J.B. Sugar, Daegan Fryklind, Matthew Chipera
Composed by:
James Jandrisch
Cast
Media
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