Kung Fu: The Legend Continues

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Kung Fu: The Legend Continues is a sequel, of sorts, to the popular 1970's drama, Kung Fu, starring David Carradine. Whereas Kung Fu was set in the 1870's, this show was set in modern times. Kung Fu: TLC featured David Carradine as Kwai Chang Caine's grandson, also named Kwai Chang... more »

Kung Fu: The Legend Continues is a sequel, of sorts, to the popular 1970's drama, Kung Fu, starring David Carradine. Whereas Kung Fu was set in the 1870's, this show was set in modern times. Kung Fu: TLC featured David Carradine as Kwai Chang Caine's grandson, also named Kwai Chang Caine, who is a Shaolin priest. The show also featured Chris Potter, as Peter Caine, a police officer and Caine's son.

The show usually had stories about mystical Shaolin dealings, often mixed with police drama plotlines. It was sydnicated on the short-lived Primetime Entertainment Network. It was filmed in Toronto and distributed by Warner Bros.


The following is from the opening credits:


The grandson of Kwai Chang Caine walks out of the past.

"But I want to fight."

"Yes. So did your great-grandfather when he was your age."

He teaches his son wisdom at a Shaolin temple. An evil force destroyed that temple. Father and son each believed the other had perished. Fifteen years later they were reunited. Now Caine faced new challenges. And his son grew up.

"Look, I'm not my father. I don't do kung fu. I'm a cop. That's who I am. That's what I do."

"I am Caine. I will help you." less «

• David Carradine RIP

  David was found dead in a Bangkok hotel room today. Cause of death is unknown at this time. He was 72. David was a great actor who really got into the characters he performed as on screen. I enjoyed his performances in both Kung Fu series as well as his turns in the movies. He will be missed.

  David was found dead in a Bangkok hotel room today. Cause of death is unknown at this time. He was 72. David was a great actor who really got into the characters he performed as on screen. I enjoyed his performances in both Kung Fu series as well as his turns in the movies. He will be missed. less «

  maritimer00 Last online -25 seconds ago
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• Catch the show on TV

  I know many have asked where they can view the show so I've decided to post links to TV networks that currently air the show...more »

  I know many have asked where they can view the show so I've decided to post links to TV networks that currently air the show. Unfortunately, the only 2 I am aware of are Canadian and on cable, so if you don't live in Canada (or the eastern US) you may be out of luck. OMNI 1 (Toronto - Cable / Antenna): Airtime: Wed & Thurs 1:00 pm EST Link: http://www.omni1.ca/ontario/tv/kungfu_tlc/ Showcase (Canada - Cable Network): Airtime: Mon-Fri 8 am & 2 pm (repeat) EST Link: http://www.showcase.ca/ontv/titledetails.aspx?titleid=21039 less «

  poundingmetal74 Last online Nov 14, 2008
  2 comments, last one Sep 2, 2008 + Add Comment

• Demons is probably my favorite episode of the Series

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  xfilesmanson Last online May 4, 2009
  3 comments, last one Jul 5, 2008 + Add Comment

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  6.3 Fair

  Works for me. hide « show »

  You know what was great about the late 80's and early 90's? All of those old shows we love, like Knight Rider and Quantum Leap and the A-Team. Shows that while they contained over-the-top action and cheesy comedy, had endearing characters and interesting premises that weren't so tired as to be not worth watching. I think that Kung Fu, The Legend Continues fits neatly into that list of 'B' list TV favorites.
  
  Following the further adventures of Kwai Chang Kaine as his wandering finally comes to an end and he settles down long enough to be with his son, a detective in the inner city, this is both a cop and Kung Fu show and a curious parody of how the perceptions of Asian mysticism have worked their way into modern culture. David Caradine's character's amusement at the modern world is quirky and anachronistic, and interesting characters like the Ancient keep you coming back. And of course, there's just something to be said about listening to David Caradine talk.
  
  Another twist here was the sense of history that the connection to David Caradine's old Kung-Fu Western, the original Kung Fu gave the sequel series. The show hearkens back to it's roots by containing flashbacks, not of Kaine this time as in the original series, but of his son's history as he recalls the teachings of the Shoulin monks when faced with trouble.
  
  Movies like Big Trouble in Little China, Kill Bill volumes 1 and 2, and even the Matrix trilogy would later rely on the groundwork laid by this and other shows and films to set the stage for wacky wire works combat and mystical fights where more than was normally possible was suddenly a part of the story. It's clear to most that the gravel-voiced Caradine was chosen for his role in Kill Bill for his contribution to the Kung-Fu Spagetti Western, a genre he and contemporary Bruce Lee helped create, and the very character he plays here.
  
  Over all, take KF:LC for what it is; a fun action series with memorable characters. Enjoy.

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  da_dunker Added May 2, 2007 All my reviews
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  8.2 Great

  Loved this show for many reasons! hide « show »

  Believe it or not, highly trained Qigong masters can climb walls with their bare hands and feet. There's also plenty of things that they can do that just seem to unrealistic.
  
  And yet, they were explored on this show. Producer Michael Sloan played coy when discussing these things, but what he used most of the time were based on actual Kung Fu techniques and not some hoky stuff he came up with.
  
  And the philosophy. Loved it! Some was made up, perhaps, but most come right out of the Tao Teh Ching. Fantastic.
  
  Love the show, loved the philosphy. Oh, and yes, loved the chemistry between David Carrainde (Caine) and Chris Potter (Peter).
  
  One of my all-time favorites.

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  Blugis Added Jul 14, 2006 All my reviews
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  9.6 Superb

  Arguably the best show to roll out of the PTEN in the early 90s and one of the best shows of the 1990s. hide « show »

  This was a great show. It may not have been as popular as the original Kung Fu but it was every bit as good. This was arguably the best show to be produced on the PTEN back in the mid 1990s and really saved that Network altogether.
  
  This show had a great ensemble cast of actors and had huge guest stars appear, such as James Hong, Regis Philban, Mickey Rooney, William Shatner, etc. This show was also a great breaking ground for a lot of actors and I'm sure none of the regular actors on this show will never forget it.
  
  To this day, this is still my favorite TV show. One of a kind. Too bad they still don't make shows like this.

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  poundingmetal74 Added Apr 19, 2006 All my reviews
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  6.6 Fair

  Not that great but can't resist! hide « show »

  I used to love this show when I was a teen back in 1993. It has been brought back on TNT for several years as it developed a cult following.
  I loved the chemistry between David Carradine & Chris Potter as the hunky police detective son Peter Caine. Though cheesy, it is still very good and well-acted. Hope it is brought back again.

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  JPPT1974 Added Dec 11, 2005 All my reviews
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  8.2 Great

  Two words: David Carradine. Purely due to the fact that he stars in this show, it scores major points. Throw in some good old fashioned kung fu action and you know you have something going for you, even if it isn't as good as the original. hide « show »

  Two words: David Carradine. Purely due to the fact that he stars in this show, it scores major points. Throw in some good old fashioned kung fu action and you know you have something going for you, even if it isn't as good as the original. The original Kung Fu was brilliant. This show, set in modern times in the heart of the city, somehow seems slightly off. Yet, that doesn't stop it from being a highly memorable show. The kung fu, mystical aspects are always interesting, however, the portions of the storyline dealing with police work are always so so. Even the fight scenes revolving around the Peter Caine (Carradine's police officer son in the series) seem a little awkward and display certain level of cheese. Fortunately, anytime Carradine hits the screen he pulls the show back up into greatness.
  
  My final review: If you want to see the best Kung Fu out there, check out the original as it is amazing. If you've already seen that and enjoyed it out, this is worth watching, as is any David Carradine production.

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  Canadinbcn Added Aug 25, 2005 All my reviews