Charlie Jade 

A missing persons detective finds himself caught between three parallel universes.

Creators:

Chris Roland, Robert Wertheimer

Stars:

Jeffrey Pierce, Michael Filipowich, Michele Burgers

1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jeffrey Pierce	...	Charlie Jade 21 episodes, 2005
Michael Filipowich	...	01 Boxer 21 episodes, 2005
Michele Burgers	...	Essa Rompkin 21 episodes, 2005
Tyrone Benskin	...	Karl Lubinsky 21 episodes, 2005
Danny Keogh	...	Julius Galt 21 episodes, 2005
Marie-Julie Rivest	...	Jasmine / ... 21 episodes, 2005
Patricia McKenzie	...	Reena 21 episodes, 2005
Graham Clarke	...	Brion Boxer 14 episodes, 2005
David Dennis	...	Sew Sew Tukarrs 10 episodes, 2005

Storyline

Charlie Jade is a rogue private detective in a world dominated by greedy multinational corporations. While on an investigation, Charlie explores a secret desert facility. A massive explosion propels him from his own universe (alphaverse) to a strange parallel universe (betaverse). Soon, Charlie is drawn into a conflict that involves these two universes and one other pacifist universe (gammaverse) with unsuspected terror at its heart.

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Plot Keywords:

private detective | south africa | parallel worlds | 

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Taglines:

Three worlds... One hope

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Mystery | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

South Africa Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 April 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Чарли Джейд

Filming Locations:

South Africa

Company Credits

Production Co:

4142276, CinéGroupe, Jonsworth Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Charlie Jade's car is a Aston Martin DBS6, in production from about 1968 to about 1973. James Bond drove one in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969). It is Right Hand Drive as that is correct for Cape Town. A good one is worth about British Pound Sterling £50 000 or US $77250.

User Reviews

Great characters and the unique South African location make this a sci-fi series that breaks the mold

In the vein of John Doe and The 4400, Charlie Jade is an intelligent character driven sci-fi series shot in and around Cape Town, South Arfica. The unique location of South Africa gives the show a refreshingly different atmosphere compared to the standard fare of Hollywood back lot sets that we see in the vast majority of television shows being broadcast today.

The concept of parallel universes is by no means a new idea, even a little worn, but the excellent acting and contrasting character studies give the concept new life and I for one, have quickly developed an attachment to this series.

I hope the show is able to find a USA venue as that would help to insure a second season but so far the show is only seen on SPACE and a smattering of small countries including South Africa, Korea, France, Japan, Italy, and Romania. I believe it is seen on Space in both Canada and the UK.

If you like sci-fi and have access to this series I think you will find Charlie Jade an intelligent, fulfilling, and entertaining experience.

Will