Jason King (character)

Jason King
'Department S, Jason King (TV series)' character
Created byPeter Wyngarde
In-universe information
GenderMale
OccupationAuthor
SpouseMarion King (widowed)
NationalityBritish

Jason King is a fictional character played by actor Peter Wyngarde in the TV series Department S and Jason King. He is a successful adventure author turned sleuth. He is a member of the Department S team but is not under the command of Sullivan so carries out a more consultative role. In several episodes at the beginning other characters ask "Is Jason King available?" He is not averse to using details from their cases to enhance the plots of his novels. His popular success as a writer affords him a playboy/hedonistic lifestyle and he is often seen with beautiful women, though he has no permanent love interest.

Jason King travels internationally but drives a car with a Swiss licence plate. There is mention in the Department S series that he is a Swiss resident for tax purposes.