Kung Fu

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2021-04-07

Last Air Date: 2023-03-08

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 39

Created By: Christina M. Kim

Networks: The CW

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Top Cast

Olivia Liang as Nicky Shen
Tan Kheng Hua as Mei-Li Shen
Eddie Liu as Henry Yan
Shannon Dang as Althea Shen
Jon Prasida as Ryan Shen
Gavin Stenhouse as Evan Hartley
Vanessa Kai as Pei-Ling Zhang
Tony Chung as Dennis Soong
Tzi Ma as Jin Shen
Yvonne Chapman as Zhilan

Seasons

Season 1 (2021) - (13 Episodes)

Season 2 (2022) - (13 Episodes)

Season 3 (2022) - (13 Episodes)

Season 1 (2021)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Pilot (2021-04-07)

A quarter-life crisis causes a young Chinese American woman, Nicky Shen, to drop out of college and go on a life-changing journey to an isolated monastery in China. But when she returns to San Francisco, she finds her hometown is overrun with crime and corruption. Nicky will rely on her friends and family as well as her martial arts skills and Shaolin values to protect her community and bring criminals to justice…all while searching for the ruthless assassin who killed her Shaolin mentor Pei-Ling and is now targeting her.
Ep. 2: Silence (2021-04-14)

When adjusting to life back at home doesn’t go as planned, Nicky turns to Henry for help in her hunt for Zhilan. Meanwhile, as Jin looks forward to life getting back to normal, Mei-Li isn’t as optimistic. Finally, after lending a hand to a young woman in need, Nicky finds the mental clarity she desperately needs.
Ep. 3: Patience (2021-04-20)

Nicky and Henry follow a lead involving a professor who may be able to help in their search for Zhilan. Meanwhile, as Althea's past comes back to haunt her, a squabble between Jin and Mei-Li points to bigger issues in their marriage. Elsewhere, Nicky steps in to help a young worker after learning of some suspicious activity happening at King Kwong's garment factory.
Ep. 4: Hand (2021-04-27)

As Nicky and Henry follow a new lead that brings them to a private collector in Napa, a tension-filled dinner with the Soong's leaves Althea to question her worth. Elsewhere, Evan's suspicions about Henry continue to grow.
Ep. 5: Sanctuary (2021-05-04)

An officer-involved shooting in Chinatown sends shockwaves through the community. Mei-Li and Jin are forced to revisit a traumatic experience from their past. Nicky and Henry make a startling discovery about the weapons.
Ep. 6: Rage (2021-05-11)

When the retrieval of a weapon doesn't go as planned, Nicky takes matters into her own hands; Jin takes Mei-Li on a surprise date; Althea finds herself faced with an ultimatum.
Ep. 7: Guidance (2021-05-25)

After learning some devastating news about Pei-Ling, Nicky attempts to keep herself distracted by offering to help a young woman in need; Zhilan confronts her past; Mei-Lei makes a startling confession.
Ep. 8: Destiny (2021-06-01)

Nicky and the Shens deal with the fallout after a family secret comes to light; Althea prepares for her bachelorette party.
Ep. 9: Isolation (2021-06-23)

To learn more about her family history, Nicky follows a lead that brings her, Henry and Evan to a quiet town in Canada. Zhilan joins forces with Kerwin Tan, and Jin and Mei-Li find themselves at a crossroads.
Ep. 10: Choice (2021-06-30)

Nicky offers to help Evan when the case he's working on takes a turn. Ryan decides to officially introduce Joe as his boyfriend to his parents. Zhilan and Kerwin receive a surprise visitor.
Ep. 11: Attachment (2021-07-07)

Nicky and Henry follow a lead that brings them to a K-pop concert in Las Vegas... and on a collision course with Zhilan and Kerwin. Elsewhere, Jin and Mei-Li make a major decision about the restaurant.
Ep. 12: Sacrifice (2021-07-13)

With time running out, Nicky and Henry work to translate a cryptic map that could lead them to the Forge; Althea and the family prepare for Po Po's arrival.
Ep. 13: Transformation (2021-07-20)

Nicky learns what is needed to open the forge. Meanwhile, an emergency at home threatens to derail Althea and Dennis' tea ceremony.