James Singer (played by Kendall Ryan Sanders) is a protagonist in Swiped.
Introverted freshman programming prodigy who develops the campus hookup app Jungle for his roommate Lance. Initially motivated by a promise of Ivy League tuition, he becomes remorseful upon seeing the app's negative impact on his family. He hides in a sorority house, attempts to shut down the app, and eventually confesses his true feelings for Hannah, leading to a romantic resolution. Lance Black (played by Noah Centineo) is a protagonist in Swiped.
Wealthy, charismatic roommate of James who recruits him to build Jungle, a no-strings-attached hookup app. He exploits James's coding skills by promising Ivy League tuition, hounds him to relaunch the app, and ultimately leaks James's involvement to the press to protect himself. Professor Barnes (played by Kristen Johnston) appears in Swiped.
The computer science professor who recognizes James's constant coding efforts and excuses him from class assignments, inadvertently enabling his full-time work on the hookup app.
Swiped (2018) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
James Singer
(played by Kendall Ryan Sanders) — protagonist
Introverted freshman programming prodigy who develops the campus hookup app Jungle for his roommate Lance. Initially motivated by a promise of Ivy League tuition, he becomes remorseful upon seeing the...
Lance Black
(played by Noah Centineo) — protagonist
Wealthy, charismatic roommate of James who recruits him to build Jungle, a no-strings-attached hookup app. He exploits James's coding skills by promising Ivy League tuition, hounds him to relaunch the...
Professor Barnes
(played by Kristen Johnston) — supporting
The computer science professor who recognizes James's constant coding efforts and excuses him from class assignments, inadvertently enabling his full-time work on the hookup app.
Key Relationships
James Singer → Professor Barnes
(Professional Student & Instructor)
James Singer → Lance Black
(Alliance Roommate & App Co-creator)
Story Analysis
A college programmer creates a hookup app that forces him to confront the ethical consequences of digital dating and rediscover authentic human connection.
