Charlie Jade

About

"Charlie Jade" is a science fiction television series that explores the concept of parallel universes. The show revolves around the character Charlie Jade, a private detective from the Alphaverse, a dystopian world dominated by corporations like Vexcor. Charlie finds himself trapped in the Betaverse, our universe, after a catastrophic event. Alongside Reena, a woman from the Gammaverse, he navigates these worlds to uncover the truth behind his displacement and the sinister activities of Vexcor. The series delves into themes of power, identity, and reality, offering a visually stunning portrayal of each universe with distinct color schemes. The Alphaverse is a cyberpunk dystopia, the Betaverse mirrors our reality, and the Gammaverse is an idyllic world. Despite its cancellation after one season, "Charlie Jade" presents a compelling narrative with complex characters and a dark, atmospheric tone. It was a Canadian and South African co-production, featuring Jeffrey Pierce in the title role.