
Wu Assassins
Seen it?2019 | 1 seasons | 45 min | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime
Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience and a lukewarm 6.7 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Marvel's Daredevil or Warrior, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, episodes of about 45 minutes, about 8 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The last in a line of Chosen Ones, a wannabe chef teams up with a homicide detective to unravel an ancient mystery and take down supernatural assassins.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Limited series that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 104K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by John Wirth, Tony Krantz
- Iko UwaisKai Jin
- Byron MannUncle Six
- Katheryn WinnickChristine Gavin
- Li Jun LiJenny Wah
- Lawrence KaoTommy Wah