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Well, CW is happy to oblige. Rebooting the exciting 1970s hit "Kung Fu," Olivia Liang ("Legacies") stars as Nicky Shen, a young Chinese-Ameri- can woman who is ready to bring justice to the streets of San Francisco. With one epi- sode down and another on its way, we can't wait to see what happens next as Episode 2 of "Kung Fu" airs Wednes- day, April 14, on CW. For those who missed out on the pilot episode or who haven't heard about the "Kung Fu" reboot, let's dive into what you can expect from the show. Nicky is a young col- lege student going through a quarter-life crisis, a struggle all too well known to many mil- lennials. After dropping out of law school, she decides to em- bark on a journey to an isolat- ed Chinese monastery. While there, she learns the art of bal- ance, discipline and Kung Fu. Audiences can expect to see some familiar faces along- side Liang. Playing her par- ents, Jin and Mei-Li, are Tzi Ma ("Mulan," 2020) and Kheng Hua Tan ("The Garden of Eve- ning Mists," 2019), respec- tively. We'll also see Shannon Dang ("Film Fest," 2020) as Althea, Nicky's tech-savvy sis- ter, and Tony Chung ("Hours of Operation," 2019) as Al- thea's fiancé, Dennis. Jon Pra- sida ("A Summer to Remem- ber," 2018) fills the role of the self-proclaimed golden child, Nicky and Althea's brother, Ryan. Of course, what series would be complete without an ex-boyfriend and a love in- terest? Gavin Stenhouse ("Into the Dark," 2020) lands his place as ex-boyfriend Evan, while Eddie Liu ("Never Have I Ever," 2020) takes on the role of Henry, Nicky's love interest. Adding some dark com- plexity to the story is Ludi Lin ("Power Rangers," 2017), who plays the charming and handsome Kerwin Tan. Heir to the Tan family fortune, Kerwin, who shows nothing but ani- mosity towards his father, forms a relationship with Nicky. With Nicky's friendship, Kerwin can now seek out the mysterious revenge he has been looking for. "Kung Fu" kicks off with the basic trope of transforma- tion: once you leave on a jour- ney, you never come back the same. In this case, Nicky's transformation kicks some major butt — and so does she. Audiences will see her take the lead when she re- turns home to California, fighting armies of gangsters and various bad guys while teaming up with some trusted allies. Nicky isn't just addressing day-to-day street crime, but a fight against gangs spreading corruption — not to mention a ruthless assassin is after her the entire time. The bad guy (or woman, in this case) is none other than Pei-Ling (Vanessa Kai, "Gabriel's Infer- no: Part One," 2020), the as- sassin who killed Nicky's Sha- olin mentor. There's a lot to look forward to as "Kung Fu" provides an action-packed, fresh take on crime-fighting television, an ode to the ancient Chinese martial art and a unique por- trayal of powerful women finding their purpose in life. With vibrant colors, beautiful backdrops and thrilling fight scenes, it is a show not just to watch for the plot but also as an example of how action is an art form, too. Interestingly enough, CW wasn't the original brain-par- ent behind the series' reboot. The show's concept was first picked up and planned for Fox in 2017, but its version never made it to the pilot stage. CW jumped on the opportunity in 2019, quickly making a home for this female-led action se- ries. And, in light of the recent surge in support of stopping hate crimes against the Asian- American community, this se- ries is airing at a poignant time, celebrating Asian Americans' contributions to entertainment and art. As it joins CW's lineup of adventure dramas focusing on the young adult experience, the show has the potential to score a spot with the network's dedicated fan base. While this series is coming from the mind of executive producer and writer Christina M. Kim ("Blindspot"), its true origins are practically the stuff of legends. This is actually the fifth reboot for the "Kung Fu" storyline (if you don't count Fox's short-lived attempt). Going the distance: CW brings Chinese 'Kung Fu' to America featurestory Eddie Liu and Olivia Liang in "Kung Fu"

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