Series synopsis
Wu Assassins is an American sci-fi & fantasy drama action & adventure crime television series that premiered on Netflix on August 8, 2019. It ended on August 8, 2019. It was created by John Wirth, Tony Krantz. It stars Iko Uwais, Byron Mann, Katheryn Winnick and Li Jun Li.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Iko Uwais as Kai Jin
- Byron Mann as Uncle Six
- Katheryn Winnick as Christine Gavin
- Li Jun Li as Jenny Wah
- Lawrence Kao as Tommy Wah
Guest cast
- Summer Glau as Water Wu / Miss Jones
- Ken Do as Thug 1
- Paul Lazenby as Bendix
- Gigi Jackman as Nurse
- Sarah Hayward as Waitress
- Rob Heschl as Customer (uncredited)
- Mia Fiona Kut as Chen's Girlfriend
- Patricia Cullen as Doctor
- Frank Brandies as Aryan Bob
- Dustin MacDougall as Dealer
- Carlo Yu as Chen
- Michael Denis as Tony Gelardi
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | August 8, 2019 | August 8, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Drunken Watermelon A botched restaurant order makes Kai a target of Triad members, who are unaware of his family connections -- and his new status as the Wu Assassin. |
August 8, 2019 |
| 2 |
Misspent Youth As Kai begins his Wu Assassin training, more mundane concerns find him turning to Lu Xin for a favor. Jenny prepares for her exacting parents to visit. |
August 8, 2019 |
| 3 |
Fire Chicken Kai attempts to warn CG about his prophetic dream, while Uncle Six ramps up his hunt through Chinatown for the Wu Assassin. |
August 8, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 8, 2019 |
| Last aired | August 8, 2019 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | canceled |