More sci-fi comes to The CW with their new futuristic series, Pandora.
Pandora is set in the year 2199, when humanity has come into contact with aliens and has set up an academy of train both humans and extraterrestrials to defend the galaxy from threats, no matter where they come from. Jax is one such student, a human with a secret origin, one she must uncover for herself. Its discovery could turn her into the galaxy’s saviour or its destroyer.
Jax (Priscilla Quintana) is a super smart, naturally inquisitive, empowered, and with a quick acerbic wit. As traumatic as the death of her parents was for her, her world will be turned upside down even more when she learns her whole life is a lie.
Xander Duvall (Oliver Dench) is a brilliant, a intelligent and mysterious teacher’s assistant to Professor Donovan Osborn, which is actually a cover for his real role as a top operative in the Earth Confederacy Intelligence Services where his loyalties are tested between his obligation to Osborn and his love for Jax.
Atria Nine (Raechelle Banno) is a bubbly, very loquacious, free spirited, sexually fluid, purple-haired young woman, she has a strange symbol tattooed on her neck denoting she is a clone who was once the property of the Adari sect. She has emancipated herself from the theocracy at great cost, both physically and emotionally. Although she comes across as amazingly upbeat, optimistic, and sweet, her cheery disposition hides a darkness in her soul… perhaps because she often wonders as a clone if she truly has one.
Greg Li (John Harlan Kim) is a brilliant medical student who is smart, laconic and charming as hell. His laid back manner belies his incredible, sharp intelligence and effortless charisma. Focused on his career, he discovers a kindred spirit in Jax.
Ralen (Ben Radcliffe) is the son of the Zatarian ambassador, a humanoid alien species and former adversary of the Earth Confederacy, who must confront prejudice and hatred at the Academy from those who still blame the Zatarians for the brutal war between Earth and Zatar that only ended a few years earlier when the two warring races signed an armistice. The first Zatarian to ever matriculate at the Academy, Ralen isn’t trusted by most. Jax, however, is willing to give Ralen a chance even as the audience will question Ralen’s loyalties and motives throughout the series.
Delaney Pilar (Banita Sandhu) is Jax’s roommate. A brilliant, nannite-enhanced woman with cybernetic implants who is able to process information more quickly as she is perpetually connected to the Datastream. Because of her enhanced abilities, Pilar initially comes off as aloof and egotistical around others (“You act so superior.” “Because I am superior.”). Although her implants allow her to access the Datastream and the group mind of those in the Datacore, Pilar begins to question the decision to give up her individuality to the hive mind as a young child.
Thomas James Ross (Martin Bobb-Semple) is serious and driven and he wants to be a fighter pilot until destiny takes a hand and he discovers his true abilities and values. Thomas is the son of a telepath who was genetically engineered during the war with the Zatarians, and retains some of his father’s esper abilities. Thomas, however, actually wants nothing to do with his estranged father who squanders his powers on gambling and seduction.
Professor Donovan Osborn (Noah Huntley) is a force of nature, Jax’s Uncle, and the Academy’s most respected and terrifying teacher. He is arrogant and demanding, but also brilliant and incredibly intimidating. But his role as a professor is only cover for his more pressing responsibilities in the Earth Intelligence Services.
The show stars Priscilla Quintana (Traffik) as Jax, Oliver Dench (The Athena) as Xander Duvall, Raechelle Banno (Home and Away) as Atria Nine, John Harlan Kim (The Librarians) as Greg Li, Ben Radcliffe (The Evermoor Chronicles) as Ralen, Banita Sandhu as Delaney Pilar, Martin Bobb-Semple (Free Rein) as Thomas James Ross, and Noah Huntley (Free Rein) as Professor Donovan Osborn.
Pandora premieres July 16th on The CW.
