Zeevis

Zeevis is a fictional character created for a science fiction series by author Maya Kline. The character appears in novels and graphic novels published from 2015 onward, with the works exploring themes of privacy, data, and urban power in a near-future setting.

In-universe profile: Zeevis is a data analyst turned investigator who navigates a city dominated by corporate surveillance and municipal data networks. The character employs open data, ethical hacking, and investigative journalism to reveal misconduct and corruption while grappling with personal ethics and the gray areas between privacy and security.

Publication history: Debut in Zeevis: Echoes (2015). The series has continued with Zeevis: Nightlines (2017) and subsequent entries such as Zeevis: Fractures (2019) and Zeevis: Lightvector (2021). The works have been published in multiple languages, reflecting a broader international audience.

Reception and influence: Critics have praised the series for its thoughtful treatment of surveillance ethics and its detailed world-building, while some reviews consider the plotting occasionally derivative. The character has influenced discussions about real-world data governance in fan and academic circles, contributing to debates on privacy and accountability in technology-driven societies.

Adaptations: A television adaptation was announced in 2022 with development status ongoing as of 2023. The project aims to translate Zeevis’s investigative arc into a serialized format, with producers highlighting contemporary concerns about privacy, governance, and the balance between security and civil liberties.