Network: CBC Television Network
Broadcast Run: 2008
Broadcast Medium: Television
Debuted: Tuesday January 8, 2008 at 9PM.
This hour-long comedy/drama was based on Douglas Coupland’s successful novel of the same name. It was the story of Ethan Jarlewski, computer expert and technical wiz kid, and his four co-workers. But in an effort to keep themselves motivated and engaged in their dull work environment, they got involved with some bizarre characters and adventures that were mostly illegal. Coupland and Michael McLennon, who was the principal writer for Queer As Folk and Godiva’s, two contemporary dramas that were critically acclaimed, adapted the dramas that were critically acclaimed, adapted the series.
Principal cast:
Jim Jarlewski Alan Thicke
Carol Jarlewski Sherry Miller
Ethan Jarlewski David Kopp
Kaitlin Joyce Emilie Ullerup
Cowboy Ben Ayres
Bree Steph Song
John Doe Torrance Coombs
