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Kung Fu

2021·Show
39Episodes in3Seasons·TV-14
IMDb5.8Metacritic656.3Rotten Tomatoes–60%
Episode ratings

Where to watch

HBO Max

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Your score

Kung Fu fingerprint

High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence7

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Wholesome5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

IMDb rating of every episode, one row per season
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About

True power lies within.

A quarter-life crisis causes a young Chinese-American woman to drop out of college and go on a life-changing journey to an isolated monastery in China. But when she returns to find her hometown overrun with crime and corruption, she uses her martial arts skills and Shaolin values to protect her community and bring criminals to justice…all while searching for the assassin who killed her Shaolin mentor and is now targeting her.
Martial Arts ActionCrime DramaShaolin ValuesFamily BondsIntrigue & MysteryModern AdaptationCommunity ProtectionSelf-Discovery JourneyChinese-American Culture

Crew

Directed by:
Joe Menendez, Richard Speight Jr., Kristin Windell
Written by:
Christina M. Kim, Ryan Johnson, Robert Berens

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Kung Fu

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kung Fu legally?

HBO Max

Kung Fu is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kung Fu worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kung Fu rated?

TV-14Violence

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Kung Fu have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 39 episodes of about 42 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kung Fu?

Critics65
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see Kung Fu much the same way.

When did Kung Fu air?

It ran from 2021 to 2023 and has ended.

What language is Kung Fu in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Kung Fu?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kung Fu in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Kung Fu use?

Amicable ExesWould Hit a GirlPlatonic Life-PartnersHistory RepeatsPolice Are UselessRipped from the HeadlinesHeir Club for MenMystery CultMonochrome CastingThe Chosen OneThe Chosen ManyForeshadowingand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 storytelling tropes for Kung Fu, including Amicable Exes, Would Hit a Girl, Platonic Life-Partners.