American Born Chinese
"The gate between worlds is opening."
Overview
Average teenager Jin Wang juggles his high school social life with his immigrant home life. When he meets a new foreign student on the first day of the school year, even more worlds collide as Jin is unwittingly entangled in a battle of Chinese mythological gods.
American Born Chinese blends the everyday pressures of high school with the grand scale of mythological conflict. By grounding a battle between celestial beings in the reality of living between two cultures, the series finds a unique rhythm. It maneuvers through the mundane anxieties of a teenager and the high stakes of a legendary contest without losing its sense of humor.
The show draws its spirit from the original graphic novel, balancing the weight of immigrant heritage with a playful approach to Chinese folklore. The Monkey King figures prominently in this fusion of genres, serving as both a bridge between realms and a catalyst for the main character’s growth. With performances including Ke Huy Quan, the series manages to feel hopeful even as worlds clash. This is an earnest look at identity that refuses to take its own cosmic stakes too seriously.
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- First Aired
- May 24, 2023
- Status
- Canceled
- Origin
- US
- TMDB Votes
- 116