Kung Fu: The Legend Continues 1993
What is Kung Fu: The Legend Continues?
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues is an action crime drama series and sequel to the original 1972-75 television series Kung Fu. The series is set in the modern era, a departure from the original series which was set in the American old west.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1993
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 88
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 27, 1993
- Last aired
- Jan 1, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Prime Time Entertainment Network
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama
- Updated
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Kung Fu: The Legend Continues is an action crime drama series and sequel to the original 1972-75 television series Kung Fu. The series is set in the modern era, a departure from the original series which was set in the American old west. The show follows the story of Kwai Chang Caine, a warrior monk, and his son Peter, who each believe the other has perished after their Shaolin temple is destroyed by an evil priest. When they are reunited, they work together to battle their enemy and help the innocent. The series explores their differing philosophies as they navigate the challenges of 90s urban America. The show was created by Michael Sloan and Ed Spielman and stars David Carradine and Chris Potter. It is available to stream online through various platforms. The series is a continuation of the original Kung Fu series, with a new setting and storyline.
Should you watch it?
“A Shaolin monk and his estranged police officer son reunite to fight injustice in modern urban America.”
- dynamic father-son dynamic
- blend of martial arts and police procedural
- clashing ideologies between main characters
Watch it if you enjoy stories about family reconciliation set against a backdrop of martial arts action.
The series features martial arts combat and themes of conflict between traditional and modern values.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Initiation (1) Jan 27, 1993
- E2 Initiation (2) Jan 27, 1993
- E3 Shadow Assassin Feb 3, 1993
- E4 Sunday at the Hotel with George Feb 10, 1993
- E5 Sacred Trust Feb 17, 1993
- E6 Force of Habit Feb 24, 1993
- E7 Pai Gow Mar 3, 1993
- E8 Challenge Mar 10, 1993
- E9 Disciple Mar 17, 1993
- E10 Rain's Only Friend Mar 31, 1993
- E11 Secret Place Apr 7, 1993
- E12 Dragon's Eye Apr 14, 1993
- E13 Blind Eye May 5, 1993
- E14 The Lacquered Box May 12, 1993
- E15 Illusion May 19, 1993
- E16 Straitjacket May 26, 1993
- E17 Reunion Oct 27, 1993
- E18 Dragonswing Nov 3, 1993
- E19 Shaman Nov 10, 1993
- E20 I Never Promised You a Rose Garden Nov 17, 1993
- E21 Redemption (1) Nov 24, 1993
- E22 Redemption (2) Dec 1, 1993
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Return of the Shadow Assassin Jan 26, 1994
- E2 May I Ride with You Feb 2, 1994
- E3 Dragon's Daughter Feb 9, 1994
- E4 An Ancient Lottery Feb 16, 1994
- E5 Laurie's Friend Feb 23, 1994
- E6 Temple Mar 2, 1994
- E7 Only the Strong Survive Mar 9, 1994
- E8 Out of the Woods Mar 16, 1994
- E9 Tournament Apr 20, 1994
- E10 The Bardo Apr 27, 1994
- E11 The Possessed May 4, 1994
- E12 Warlord May 11, 1994
- E13 The Innocent May 18, 1994
- E14 Magic Trick May 25, 1994
- E15 Aspects of the Soul Oct 12, 1994
- E16 Kundela Oct 19, 1994
- E17 The Gang of Three Oct 26, 1994
- E18 Sunday at the Museum with George Nov 2, 1994
- E19 Dragonswing II Nov 9, 1994
- E20 Sing Wah Nov 16, 1994
- E21 Enter the Tiger Nov 23, 1994
- E22 Retribution Nov 30, 1994
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 Rite of Passage Jan 25, 1995
- E2 Plague Feb 1, 1995
- E3 May I Walk With You Feb 6, 1995
- E4 The Return of Sing Ling Feb 15, 1995
- E5 Manhunt Feb 22, 1995
- E6 Gunfighters Mar 1, 1995
- E7 A Chinatown Murder Mystery: The Case of the Poison Hand Apr 26, 1995
- E8 Target May 3, 1995
- E9 Citizen Caine May 10, 1995
- E10 Quake! May 17, 1995
- E11 Goodbye Mr. Caine May 24, 1995
- E12 The Sacred Chalice of I-Ching Jul 5, 1995
- E13 Eye Witness Jul 26, 1995
- E14 Demons Oct 4, 1995
- E15 Deadly Fashion Oct 11, 1995
- E16 Cruise Missiles Oct 18, 1995
- E17 The Promise Oct 25, 1995
- E18 Flying Fists of Fury Nov 1, 1995
- E19 Banker's Hours Nov 8, 1995
- E20 Kung Fu Blues Nov 15, 1995
- E21 Brotherhood of the Bell Nov 22, 1995
- E22 Destiny Nov 29, 1995
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 Dark Vision Jan 31, 1996
- E2 The First Temple Feb 7, 1996
- E3 Circle Of Light Feb 14, 1996
- E4 Prism Feb 21, 1996
- E5 Black Widow Feb 28, 1996
- E6 Shaolin Shot Apr 24, 1996
- E7 The Phoenix May 1, 1996
- E8 Special Forces May 8, 1996
- E9 Dragon's Lair May 15, 1996
- E10 Veil of Tears May 22, 1996
- E11 Chill Ride Oct 2, 1996
- E12 Escape Oct 9, 1996
- E13 Who Is Kwai Chang Caine? Oct 16, 1996
- E14 Storm Warning Oct 23, 1996
- E15 A Shaolin Treasure Oct 30, 1996
- E16 Dark Side of the Chi Nov 6, 1996
- E17 Ancient Love Nov 13, 1996
- E18 Blackout Nov 20, 1996
- E19 Time Prisoners Nov 27, 1996
- E20 Requiem Dec 4, 1996
- E21 A Shaolin Christmas Dec 25, 1996
- E22 May I Talk with You Jan 1, 1997
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main characters?
The series follows a Shaolin monk named Kwai Chang Caine and his son, Peter, who is a police officer.
What is the setting of the show?
The story takes place in 1990s urban America.
How are the father and son reunited?
Fate brings the two together after they spent years believing the other had perished following the destruction of their temple.
What is the central conflict?
The characters must overcome their differing philosophies to battle an evil priest named Tan and help the innocent.
What is the background of the main character?
Kwai Chang Caine is a warrior monk who operated a Shaolin temple in Northern California.