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Kung Fu 2021

“True power lies within.”

★ 7.5/10 · 315 votes TV-14 Action & AdventureDrama 3 seasons · 39 eps Canceled
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What is Kung Fu?

Kung Fu is a television series categorized under the action, adventure, and drama genres. Set in the present day, the program follows a young Chinese-American woman experiencing a quarter-life crisis.

Type
TV series
Year
2021
Status
Canceled
Episodes
39
Runtime
42 minutes
First aired
Apr 7, 2021
Last aired
Mar 8, 2023
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
The CW
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama
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Overview

Kung Fu is a television series categorized under the action, adventure, and drama genres. Set in the present day, the program follows a young Chinese-American woman experiencing a quarter-life crisis. This personal situation compels her to drop out of college and embark on a life-changing journey to an isolated monastery located in China. Upon returning to her hometown, she discovers the area is overrun with crime and corruption. To address these issues, she utilizes her martial arts skills and Shaolin values to protect her community and bring criminals to justice. The narrative also follows her search for the assassin who murdered her Shaolin mentor. This individual remains a persistent threat, as the assassin is actively targeting her. The series explores themes of internal power and personal transformation as the protagonist navigates her responsibilities to her community while confronting the dangers of her past. The show is rated TV-14 and focuses on the protagonist's efforts to restore order to her surroundings while dealing with the consequences of her training.

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Should you watch it?

“A college dropout returns home to protect her community using martial arts and Shaolin values.”

Reasons to watch
  • martial arts sequences
  • community-focused storytelling
Keep in mind
  • contains depictions of violence

Watch it if you enjoy action-oriented dramas featuring themes of justice and personal growth.

The series is rated TV-14 for action and adventure content.

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Season 1 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Season 3 · 13 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the show?

A young woman returns from a monastery to fight crime and corruption in her hometown.

What genre is the series?

It is classified as an action, adventure, and drama series.

What is the protagonist's background?

She is a Chinese-American woman who spent time training at an isolated monastery in China.

What motivates the main character?

She seeks to protect her community and find the assassin who killed her mentor.

Is the series suitable for all ages?

The series carries a TV-14 rating.