Created/Produced By: Jason Neulander
Jean-Pierre Desperois was born a slave in Haiti with the power to travel through both time and space. Now he lives in 1931 in Tunis, smuggling salt. When he gets implicated in a series of horrible murders, Jean-Pierre must use his power to prove his innocence. But that’s when things get complicated. Sci-fi meets pulp meets noir in an epic thriller that spans centuries.
Chapter 16: The Black Wolf
In which Jean-Pierre realizes the fact don’t add up, uses his Baka one last time, and must confront his true destiny.
Chapter 15: The Bad Cop
In which Jean-Pierre runs for his life, reunites with an old friend, figures out who framed him, and puts himself in an extremely heady situation.
Chapter 14: The Caravan
In which Jean-Pierre finds himself at the mercy of an old acquaintance, trades the guise of a pirate for an alternative wardrobe, and prays that no one else recognizes him.
Chapter 13: Ezili Danto
In which Jean-Pierre comes to his senses in a cave, confronts the consequences of his past actions, and discovers the true identity of Ezili Danto, but he’s left with more questions than answers…
Episode 12: Secrets of the Red Sect
In which Jean-Pierre comes up with a plan to cover up some murders, returns to Makandal’s camp with a new friend, and participates in a spectacular ritual.
Episode 11: The Mission
In which Jean-Pierre is teamed up with two members of Makandal’s Red Sect, they train to steal the necklace, make their way towards the de la Coeur plantation, encounter some rogue slaves, and Jean-Pierre makes special use of a ku-bha-sa.
Episode 10: Freedom
Jean-Pierre forgets last night’s dreams, embraces his new life in Makandal’s camp, accepts a challenge from Makandal, and trains for a dangerous mission.
Episode 9: Nine The Gray
In which Jean-Pierre is led into a dense gray fog by Isabelle, hears strange noises, enters a small hut, and speaks at length with Makandal.
Episode 8: To Sleep, Perchance to Dream
In which Jean-Pierre assesses his situation, overhears some strange noises in the night, sees an angel, recounts an experience with a turtle, and discovers another side of his companion Isabelle.
Episode 7: The Box
In which Jean-Pierre meets Makandal, discovers just how badly he’s been damaged by his experience in the box, interacts with another former slave, and recovers in a cave.
Episode 6: I Use My Baka
In which Jean-Pierre reveals an unusual ability, escapes from solitary, and finds himself in a sticky situation involving men’s boots and horses’ hooves.
Episode 5: The Interrogation
In which we learn a myth of locusts, witness the demise of Makandal, and Jean-Pierre cleans up a mess only to be brought back to the interrogation room.
Episode 4: The Legend of Makandal
In which Jean-Pierre is interrogated by a cop he knows well, seeks help from a friend, and relays the story of the man from whom the murderer in Tunis has taken his name.
Episode 4: The Legend of Makandal
In which Jean-Pierre is interrogated by a cop he knows well, seeks help from a friend, and relays the story of the man from whom the murderer in Tunis has taken his name.
Episode 3: La Morgue
In which Jean-Pierre treats Gatete to breakfast, goes shopping for information, finds a unique use for an onion, and pays a visit to the morgue.
Episode 2: The Maryaj Lwa
In which we learn further details of Jean-Pierre’s birth, he confronts a vagrant, sees a familiar symbol, and pays a visit to a former employee.
Episode 1: Bwa Kayiman
In which we meet Jean-Pierre Desperois. We’re witness to his birth, his dealings with the cops, a stolen shipment of salt, and an apartment break-in.
