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In a premiere brimming with melodrama, the visceral fights are imbued with grounded emotion. ... Liang, the relative newcomer, holds together the odd mix of modernity, mysticism, soapy arcs, and acute action with intuitive ease. Indeed, she and Kim make a formidable creator-star duo.
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In all, “Kung Fu” presents a compelling heroine, ably played by Liang, who feels obligations to community and family both generally relatable and specifically drawn. The mystical element of Nicky’s skills is treated matter-of-factly and with engaged interest — nothing here feels rote.
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The cast is attractive and committed; the storyline has multiple avenues to pursue; Ms. Liang can carry the show. And the thrust of the pilot, at least (the only episode made available), is not Asians against the world, but good against evil. From what one can tell, the production itself makes a political statement, but the storyline won’t.
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The new “Kung Fu” isn’t as serious as its predecessor, and it doesn’t have the makings of a classic thus far. But its light and affectionate portrait of Asian American family life feels both heartening and right for this moment.
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While this new version of Kung Fu has been CW-ified to its detriment, there’s more than enough to like about it to recommend it, hoping that the stupids that infiltrated the pilot get smoothed over in subsequent episodes.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 14 out of 24
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Mixed: 4 out of 24
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Negative: 6 out of 24
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Apr 9, 2021
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Apr 14, 2021A funny and exciting dive into a fun world of drama and action. The struggles of the characters are relatable and expansive.
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Aug 16, 2021