The Odyssey 

Following an accident, young Jay Ziegler falls into a coma. While his family and friends must continue their lives in the Real World, Jay finds himself in the magical Downworld on a quest to return home.

Creators:

Warren Easton, Paul Vitols

Stars:

Illya Woloshyn, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Tony Sampson

6 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Illya Woloshyn	...	Jay Ziegler 39 episodes, 1992-1994
Ashleigh Aston Moore	...	Alpha / ... 39 episodes, 1992-1994
Tony Sampson	...	Flash / ... 39 episodes, 1992-1994
Janet Hodgkinson	...	Val Ziegler 38 episodes, 1992-1994
Andrea Nemeth	...	Medea / ... 28 episodes, 1992-1994
Mark Hildreth	...	Finger / ... 23 episodes, 1992-1994
Jeremy Radick	...	Fractal / ... 18 episodes, 1993-1994
Dwight Koss	...	Dr. Max Oswald 17 episodes, 1992-1994

Storyline

Following an accident, young Jay Ziegler falls into a coma. While his family and friends must continue their lives in the Real World, Jay finds himself in the magical Downworld on a quest to return home.

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Plot Keywords:

friend | search | alter ego | friendship | alternate dimension | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Family | Fantasy

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Each episode in this series ends with the principal characters walking together away from camera, discussing what they expect or need to do next, a clear indication that the series is a continuing story. This symbolic journey into the next episode then continues under the closing credits.

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Connections

Featured in Edgemont: Out of Control (2001)

User Reviews

Very original and unique TV show

Although this show is intended for kids/young adults, it can certainly be watched by the older crowd too. What I find so captivating about this show was the story. In it we follow a kid called Jay who falls down from his treehouse and goes into coma. His mind then decends into another state and counciousness, the eeire realm known as "Downworld", a world without adults. Jay eventually finds 2 followers Flash and Alpha, both of them resemple his real life friends, and together they set off on a odyssey to find Jay's vanished father. The 3 adventures encounters many odd and weird individuals as they go along, always finding themselves in hostile situations. Will they ever uncover the truth of Jay's father and Downworld?

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 August 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

Den eventyrlige reisen

Filming Locations:

British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Omnifilm Entertainment, Water Street Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min (39 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1