Overview
Sammo Law spins, kicks, and chops his way through crime as a one-man police force in Los Angeles. He's a tough law enforcer who comes to the U.S. in search of a former friend and protegée — and gets drafted as part of the LAPD.
Martial Law stands out for its blend of traditional crime procedural tropes and the kinetic, high-impact choreography brought by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo. The show leans into an unlikely partnership dynamic, placing a seasoned investigator from overseas into the high-stakes bureaucracy of the Los Angeles Police Department. This friction provides the foundation for both the physical sequences and the interpersonal conflicts that define the series.
Beyond the combat, the show balances its tension with a lighthearted tone derived from the evolving chemistry between the officers. The narrative weaves scenes of investigation with martial arts maneuvers rarely seen in late nineties broadcast staples. By merging classic buddy-cop chemistry with a distinct style of performance, the series carved out a unique space within the California-based police drama genre.
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- First Aired
- September 26, 1998
- Status
- Ended
- Episode Runtime
- 43 minutes
- Origin
- US
- TMDB Votes
- 104