I absolutely loved the original series, and this sequel series had a lot of potential. David Carradine is starting to show his age and although he has slowed down, acts his part well (although, he is supposed to be the original Kwai-Chang's grandson, lived in USA all his life, but basically acts like the original, speaking hesitant broken English, barely understanding common words & phases, etc) , and apart from a few occasional class appearances from "Special Guest Stars", the rest of the cast are just dire.. Think of a corny cross between "Barney Miller" and "The A-Team". All very 1980's fashion (shoulder pads, big hair, collars turned up, jacket sleeves rolled up). The worst part of this show is Chris Potter (who plays Kwai Chang's grown son) whose wooden over-acting ability is straight from a 3rd-rate cheap daytime soap opera, and portrays the most annoyingly cliched "brash cocky arrogant cop with chip on his shoulder who never listens to anyone else" character.
In season 2, all the supernatural mysticism, magic, time travel, etc tend to 'jump the shark' and spoil it a bit.
In season 2, all the supernatural mysticism, magic, time travel, etc tend to 'jump the shark' and spoil it a bit.