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.moreless
Show Summary
EDITKung 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 syndicated 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."
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 Robert King (I) |
Det. Marvin Katz |
Belinda Metz |
Det. Jody Powell [ 2-4 ] |
Robert Lansing |
Capt. Paul Blaisdell |
 David Carradine |
Kwai Chang Caine |
Nathaniel Moreau |
Young Peter |
Kim Chan |
The Ancient (Lo Si) |
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David Carradine RIP
06/05/092Reply
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Catch the show on TV
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Demons is probably my favorite episode of the Series
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Which city was this show based - New York or Toronto?
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Favorite Character?
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