Ad Lucem

Ad Lucem

The year is 2032, and the revolutionary tech company AD LUCEM O.I. has over 10 million subscribers. Their Corporeal Augmented Reality Assistant, or CARA for short, is a massive success. CARA isn’t just another listening device. It’s a virtual assistant, helmed by a live operator, who responds to the wants and needs of their clients in real time – the way only a human can. With an update to this game-changing technology on the horizon, the company’s CEO is poised to capture the fame and fortune she’s always dreamed of. But it is quickly revealed that her determination to “maintain the thread of human connection” might have unintended consequences… AD LUCEM is a nine-episode, socio-political thriller about the ethical dilemmas that surface when the pursuit of human connection blurs the lines between technology and reality. All nine episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Produced by QCODE, Barry Linen Motion Pictures, and SALT with Executive Producers Chris Pine, Olivia Wilde, Ian Gotler, Troian Bellisario, and Joshua Close. Written and directed by Troian Bellisario and Joshua Close. Starring Chris Pine, Olivia Wilde, and Troian Bellisario with Fiona Shaw, Clancy Brown, and Joshua Close.

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July 11, 2023 1 min
The year is 2032, and the revolutionary tech company AD LUCEM OI has over 10 million subscribers. Their Corporeal Augmented Reality Assistant, or CARA for short, is a massive success. CARA isn’t just another listening device. It’s a virtual assistant, helmed by a live operator, who responds to the wants and needs of their clients in real time – the way only a human can. With an update to this game-changing technology on the horizon...
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It’s 2032. A group of students tour the number one organic intelligence company in the world. They learn about CARA, a Corporeal Augmented Reality Assistant created by the company’s brilliant and enigmatic CEO, Miranda Sköll. Miranda is preparing to launch a game-changing update she calls Presence… but there’s a problem. There are interactions her CARAs are having on the dark web that cannot be accounted for. Welcome to Ad Lucem O....
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August 7, 2023 32 mins
Miranda gives her first interview in years, and it does not go as planned. Dominic tries to keep Miranda’s anxieties in check and discovers she might be hiding a secret about the company’s origins. Phil receives an intriguing invitation. This episode contains adult content and graphic language. All nine episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https:...
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August 14, 2023 32 mins
The year is 2020. The country has been hit by the Covid-19 virus and Miranda, a junior at Yale, is forced to quarantine at the Martha’s Vineyard estate of a family friend. As the pandemic intensifies, and a hurricane rocks this picturesque island paradise, a bond is formed between Miranda and her host. This episode contains adult content, graphic language, and sexual violence. All nine episodes will be available for free, but QCOD...
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August 21, 2023 26 mins
Phil witnesses the power of Presence first-hand. As protests escalate and pressure mounts, Miranda is forced to reckon with the consequences of her creation. Dominic enlists Phil to help him find a witness. An unlikely candidate for Miranda’s secretary settles in. This episode contains adult content and graphic language. All nine episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new epi...
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August 28, 2023 31 mins
Miranda visits Vincent in prison. The two discuss the future of Ad Lucem O.I. and Vincent’s role in it. Dominic learns of the sudden and tragic death of a friend, sending him into uncharted territory with Cassidy and Phil. This episode contains adult content and graphic language. All nine episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.co...
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September 4, 2023 46 mins
The police interview the employees of Ad Lucem O.I. Miranda offers Phil a more active role in the company. Francis asks Phil to join her for “service.” This episode contains adult content, graphic language, violence, and self harm. All nine episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Created by Troian Bellisario and Jos...
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September 11, 2023 29 mins
The FBI searches Ad Lucem O.I. for evidence of its possible involvement in Vincent’s crimes. Miranda and Dominic attempt to put out fires and keep the company afloat. Where is Phil? This episode contains adult content, graphic language, and self harm. All nine episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Created by Troi...
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September 18, 2023 46 mins
Miranda struggles to maintain control of her company and launch Presence. Dominic finds his purpose, personally and professionally. Phil learns an important lesson and is given the chance to make a change. This episode contains adult content, graphic language, and violence. All nine episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcod...
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September 18, 2023 16 mins
Six months later. Dominic and his family find peace. Phil navigates the fallout of her actions and receives an unexpected visit from an old friend. This episode contains adult content and graphic language. All nine episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Created by Troian Bellisario and Josh Close. From QCODE, make...
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