The series explores a range of criminal events faced by Kai Jin. Kai Jin is a young chef in San Francisco's Chinatown. Now, Kai has become the Wu Assassin, starting a very dangerous mission using his enhanced martial arts skills. Through that mission, Kay attempts to recapture supernatural powers from five modern-day criminals.
Wu Assassins shines with its brutal and bloody martial arts action from Iko Uwais and Mark Dacascos. The same can't be said of the dialogue and some of the acting from the supporting cast.
I think this show has potential. I like the cast. I like the premise. I like the Shaw Brothers vibes and that faint odor of tokusatsu I'm picking up on, too.
There's a lot to be hopeful for in Wu Assassins. So, here's to crossing all the fingers and toes we have that it delivers on that hope when the dust settles on its debut season.
[Wu Assassins] harnesses Uwais' energy as both a fighter and an actor in an exciting fashion, and creates a giddy opportunity for martial arts awesomeness to flourish.
