jPod (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 2008, jPod is a comedy series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. jPod stars David Kopp as Ethan Jarlewski, Emilie Ullerup as Kaitlin Joyce, Alan Thicke as Jim Jarlewski and Sherry Miller as Carol Jarlewski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, jPod has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch jPod page.
If you liked it. Fans of jPod tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch jPod (2008)?
- In GB, jPod is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is jPod worth watching?
- jPod holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in jPod?
- jPod stars David Kopp, Emilie Ullerup, Alan Thicke, Sherry Miller and Colin Cunningham.
- When was jPod released?
- jPod was released in 2008.