Kung Fu
Asian-American martial arts drama with mystery
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About Kung Fu
Released: 2021
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-14
Run time: 3 Seasons Available (39 Episodes)
Cast
Olivia Liang, Tan Kheng Hua, Eddie Liu, Shannon Dang, Jon Prasida, Gavin Stenhouse, Vanessa Kai, Tzi Ma, Tony Chung, Yvonne Chapman, Ed Spielman, Kheng Hua Tan, Gwendoline Yeo, Olivia Liang, Tzi Ma, Jon Prasida, Shannon Dang, Gavin Stenhouse, Eddie Liu, Yvonne Chapman, Ed Spielman
About Kung Fu
"Kung Fu" is an American martial arts drama series that premiered on The CW on April 7, 2021. It is a reimagining of the original 1970s TV series of the same name. The show follows a young Chinese-American woman, Nicky Shen who drops out of college and goes on a life-changing journey to an isolated monastery in China. But when she returns to find her hometown overrun by crime and corruption, she uses her martial arts skills and Shaolin values to protect her community and bring criminals to justice while searching for the assassin who killed her Shaolin mentor and is now targeting her.
Making / Production
The series is created by Christina M. Kim and the executive producers are Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Martin Gero, and David Madden. The pilot episode was directed by Hanelle Culpepper. The show is filmed in Langley, British Columbia.
Actors
- Olivia Liang as Nicky Shen - A young woman who uses her martial arts skills to fight crime in her hometown. Liang brings depth and authenticity to her character.
- Tzi Ma as Jin Shen - Nicky's loving and protective father who owns a restaurant in Chinatown. Ma portrays his role with grace and complexity.
- Kheng Hua Tan as Mei-Li Shen - Nicky's strong-willed mother who disapproves Nicky's new life. Tan masterfully conveys a mix of toughness and vulnerability in her character.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- This is a reimagining of the 1970s series of the same name, making it the first American drama series with a predominantly Asian cast.
- The show includes detailed fight sequences and draws on a mix of traditional Chinese martial arts and modern fighting techniques.
Quotes
- "Just to be clear, I'm not a hero. I'm just a girl from San Francisco." - Nicky Shen
- "Everything is connected. Everything is balance." - Nicky Shen
Music / Soundtrack
- The music for the series is composed by Sherri Chung, whose score beautifully complements the narrative's intense, emotional and action-packed moments.
- The show features a blend of traditional Chinese music with modern elements.
About Kung Fu
A young Chinese-American woman harnesses her martial arts skills and spiritual values to combat crime and injustices in her community.
