---
title: "Jackie Chan Adventures"
year: 2000
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/jackie-chan-adventures-2000"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 240
imdb_id: "tt0259141"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 5
episodes_count: 95
runtime_minutes: 20
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 879
content_rating: "TV-Y7"
---

# Jackie Chan Adventures (2000) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/jackie-chan-adventures-2000

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Jackie Chan Adventures is an animated television series that originally aired on the Kids WB network. Developed by John Rogers, Duane Capizzi, and Jeff Kline, the show was produced by Sony Pictures Television, Adelaide Productions, The JC Group, and Blue Train Entertainment. The series ran for five seasons, totaling 95 episodes, between September 9, 2000, and July 8, 2005. The plot follows Jackie Chan as he travels across the globe alongside his 11-year-old niece, Jade. Together, they work to locate a dozen magical talismans before the sinister organization known as the Dark Hand can acquire them. The duo receives assistance from Uncle, a wise but cantankerous antiquities expert. The program blends action and adventure as the characters navigate their quest to secure the artifacts. Throughout its five-year broadcast history, the series remained a notable entry in the animated television landscape of the early 2000s, focusing on the dynamic between the family members as they confront their adversaries in various international locations.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An antiquities expert and his young niece race to recover magical talismans before a sinister organization."

### Why Watch
- engaging globe-trotting premise
- dynamic character interactions

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited information regarding series length
- focus on episodic hunts
- Tone & Suitability: The series is suitable for general audiences interested in lighthearted action adventures.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventurous, supernatural, fast-paced, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 95
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 8 (8%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 87 (92%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: John Rogers
- **Networks / Studios**: The WB

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jackie Chan** as *Self*
- **James Sie** as *Jackie Chan (voice)*
- **Stacie Chan** as *Jade Chan (voice)*
- **Sab Shimono** as *Uncle (voice)*
- **Noah Nelson** as *Tohru (voice)*
- **Clancy Brown** as *Ratso / Captain Black (voice)*
- **Adam Baldwin** as *Finn (voice)*
- **Julian Sands** as *Valmont (voice)*
- **John DiMaggio** as *Hak Foo (voice)*
- **James Hong** as *Daolon Wong (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The series features Jackie, his niece Jade, and their relative Uncle.

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
Jackie and Jade travel the world to find magical talismans.

### Q: Who is the antagonist?
The Dark Hand is the sinister group seeking the talismans.

### Q: What is Uncle's role?
Uncle is a wise antiquities expert who assists Jackie and Jade.

### Q: How many talismans are there?
There are a dozen magical talismans to be located.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Jackie Chan Adventures - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Chan_Adventures)
- [Jackie Chan Adventures Wiki - Fandom](https://jackiechanadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Jackie_Chan_Adventures_Wiki)
- [Jackie (2016) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1619029/)
- [Jackie Chan Adventures (TV Series 2000–2005) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0259141/)
- [Jackie Chan Adventures (2000-2005) : r/2000sNostalgia - Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/2000sNostalgia/comments/1gu8e76/jackie_chan_adventures_20002005/)
- [What to Know About Jackie Kennedy's Death, 31 Years Later](https://people.com/jackie-kennedy-death-everything-to-know-11906296)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*