Kung Fu season 2, episode 11 offered us some shocking twists, one of which morphed into a different shocking twist. If this is any indication of how the last two episodes will play out, we have more unexpected turns and maybe even a few more startling deaths ahead! Read on for our review of “Bloodline.” Continue reading “‘Kung Fu’ season 2, episode 11 in conversation: Everything’s coming up zombies”
Kung Fu season 2, episode 10 had the fraught job of landing last week’s shocking cliffhanger. With Ryan fighting for his life, Nicky struggles with the guilt of putting her family in danger. The crisis tests Nicky’s support system and her dedication to her legacy. Read on for our review of “Destruction.” Continue reading “‘Kung Fu’ season 2, episode 10 in conversation: The healing power of gay love saves the day”
Subjectify interviewed Vanessa Yao, who joined the cast of Kung Fu for season 2 as the mysterious Mia. As Nicky’s long-lost cousin, she’s played a central role to the drama of the season as the power in her bloodline presents itself as a previously unknown element – and possibly a threat. Continue reading “‘Kung Fu’ star Vanessa Yao traces Mia’s journey so far: grief, guilt and inhabiting the ‘grey area’ between Nicky and Zhilan”
In addition to a fancy masquerade gala, Kung Fu season 2, episode 9 gives us a cliffhanger worthy of the season finale. Luckily, with 4 more episodes to go, we have plenty of time to see it resolved, so we’re not biting our nails at all — we swear. Read on for our review of “The Enclave.” Continue reading “‘Kung Fu’ season 2, episode 9 in conversation: Mallets all the way down”
Kung Fu season 2, episode 8 features one disclosure made and one disclosure withheld. What Sebastian reveals to Ryan creates a path to a brighter future, but the what Nicky withholds from Mia could have catastrophic consequences. Read on for our review of “Disclosure.” Continue reading “‘Kung Fu’ season 2, episode 8 in conversation: Sir, your house is there”
Kung Fu season 2, episode 7 “The Alchemist” features two daring rescues, a lot of rejection, some day-drinking, father/son hijinks, father/son ultimatums, and a brand new eponymous villain to worry about. Read on for our review of “The Alchemist.” Continue reading “‘Kung Fu’ season 2, episode 7 in conversation: Why is my beloved acting so unbeloved?”
Subjectify interviewed Kung Fu star Vanessa Kai to talk about her villainous new role as the alchemist Xiao, as well as the metaphysical nature of Pei-Ling’s post-death manifestations. Continue reading “‘Kung Fu’ star Vanessa Kai reflects on her surprising pivot from mentor Pei-Ling to the show’s new antagonistic alchemist”
This week’s Kung Fu offers some new revelations, but leaves us with several dramatic cliffhangers, as befits its status as mid-season finale. This plot-thick episode follows several divergent stories, each setting us up for an exciting second half of the season. Read on for our review of “Jyu Sa.” Continue reading “‘Kung Fu’ season 2, episode 6 in conversation: Secret death rock is my new band name”
Kung Fu season 2, episode 5 “Reunion” features, well, more than one important reunion, as Nicky and Zhilan both close in on the missing Mia, and Mia closes in on her long-lost father. Read on for our review of “Reunion.” Continue reading “‘Kung Fu’ season 2, episode 5 in conversation: No waffles for Zhilan”
Subjectify interviewed Kung Fu star Yvonne Chapman about Zhilan’s transformation from the show’s primary antagonist in season 1 to someone we find ourselves rooting hard for in season 2. Continue reading “‘Kung Fu’ star Yvonne Chapman says Zhilan won’t lose all her bite even as she and Nicky find common ground in season 2”
Kung Fu season 2, episode 4 centers the relationship between the amazing Althea Shen-Soong and the love of her goddamn life. Also, Dennis is there. Read on for our review of “Clementine.” Continue reading “‘Kung Fu’ season 2, episode 4 in conversation: Having to decline murder”
Kung Fu season 2 takes a major threat off the board more quickly than expected when Nicky and Henry team up with none other than Kerwin in order to get a powerful artefact out of Russell Tan’s hands. Along the way, assisting Nicky allows the other Shen siblings to work out what they want from their careers with more clarity. Read on for our review of “The Bell.” Continue reading “‘Kung Fu’ season 2, episode 3 in conversation: The inherent ridiculousness of rich people”
Picking up where the Kung Fu season 2 premiere left off, episode 2 sees Nicky and the gang race against time as Russell Tan moves in on Mia. Kerwin – Tan’s son, and Zhilan’s wounded lover struggles to accept his circumstances during a fraught family reunion. Read on for our review of “Year of the Tiger: Part 2.” Continue reading “‘Kung Fu’ season 2, episode 2 in conversation: Daddy was a panther”
Kung Fu season 2 is here, and for our hero Nicky Shen, the looming other shoe just dropped. Meanwhile, her mortal enemy Zhilan is not thriving in prison. Read on for our review of “Year of the Tiger: Part 1.” Continue reading “‘Kung Fu’ season 2, episode 1 in conversation: Can’t this serial murderer have one good thing?”
As Subjectify gears up for a new year of entertainment coverage, we’re letting you know what we’re all personally chalking up on 2022’s most anticipated TV slate. Continue reading “Staffer Subjectivities: ‘Kung Fu,’ ‘The Sandman,’ ‘The Orville,’ and more of our most anticipated 2022 TV”
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