As a result, those who enjoyed the classic series may be surprised with what they find here. Meanwhile, there are many young, attractive characters that will no doubt spark some interesting romantic interests. Nicky is more of a crime fighting hero than she is a wise mentor, and despite references to ancient Chinese history and folklore about female warriors, the mysticism surrounding her role sometimes feels lost. Granted, this reboot is stylized to match the dramatic formulas that are popular among younger viewers. Adding to this is the show's attempt to diffuse common stereotypes about Chinese culture by openly acknowledging them, and then demystifying them by putting them into a larger context that showcases the cultural norms and practices that many Chinese-American families choose to live by. While there are male characters who maintain a strong presence throughout the series, it is the women who present themselves as both the strongest leaders, and the most harmful enemies. Nicky Shen (Olivia Liang), is an average twenty-something imperfect person, but is smart, strong, and lives for a purpose. This contemporary, feminist adaptation of the original Kung Fu (1972) series tells the story from a distinctly matriarchal point of view. But Nicky is also searching for the sword, and is committed to avenging her mentor's killer. Soon she's using her training and Shaolin values to bring criminals to justice in a city overrun by gangs and corruption, and calls on her sister Althea (Shannon Dang), brother Ryan (Jon Prasida), and ex-boyfriend, Assistant District Attorney Evan Hartley ( Gavin Stenhouse), for help. But when her mentor is murdered, and a powerful ancient sword is stolen, by a mysterious enemy, Nicky makes her way back to San Francisco. There she spends three years living among other female kung fu warriors, and being trained by Pei-Ling Zhang (Vanessa Kai). But when she unexpectedly finds herself on a Chinese matchmaking tour secretly set up by her mother, the Chinese-American Harvard student decides to leave it all behind and join a Shaolin monastery in the Yunnan Province. Growing up, Nicky Shen (Olivia Liang) was raised by her parents (played by Kheng Hua Tan and Tzi Ma respectively) to be studious, work hard, and to excel at everything. KUNG FU (is an action series about a young woman who uses her martial arts and monastic training to protect her community.
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