"Charlie Jade" (2005) TV series 2005-????

User Rating:

7.9/10   

Creators:

Chris Roland
Robert Wertheimer

Seasons:

1 | unknown

Release Date:

16 April 2005 (Canada)

Genre:

Drama | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

Three worlds... One hope

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Parallel Worlds | Private Detective | South Africa

Awards:

1 win & 4 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Tue. Oct. 7	3:00 AM	SCIFI	Bedtime Story	#1.18
Tue. Oct. 14	3:00 AM	SCIFI	Flesh	#1.19

Cast

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)

Runtime:

45 min | Canada:60 min

Country:

South Africa | Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Filming Locations:

Cape Town, South Africa

Company:

4142276

Trivia:

Charlie Jade's car is a British 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, and 40% of the world's population. A good one is worth about £50K GBP or $100K US Roubles.

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