Ad Lucem

"Ad Lucem" is a nine-episode scripted audio thriller set in a near-future 2032 where a tech company's AI-human hybrid virtual assistant, CARA, blurs the boundaries between authentic human connection and technological control. Featuring a star-studded cast including Chris Pine, Olivia Wilde, and Troian Bellisario, the series explores corporate ambition, surveillance, ethics, and the psychological toll of emotional labor in tech-driven customer service. Told through tense, character-driven episodes involving corporate intrigue, FBI investigations, and personal breakdowns, the show combines elements of psychological drama and speculative fiction with a socio-political edge. Its serialized structure builds tension across the season, appealing to fans of prestige audio drama, dystopian tech thrillers, and stories examining the ethical costs of innovation. Listeners drawn to shows like "Black Mirror" or high-production narrative podcasts with celebrity casts will find this immersive, thought-provoking, and emotionally charged listen distinctive in the crowded field of fiction podcasts.