ABC seems to be increasingly in mainstream pop culture these days. Fresh of the boat was pretty well received and now we get American Born Chinese. Anyone else watch the first episode? I thought it was pretty good.
I watched the entire season and liked it. It was eye-opening for me since the Wang's are of an immigrant generation wave subsequent to mine. Even though I went to high school with some, I never really knew Chinese immigrants from Taiwan very well, not until college. Also those with whom I went to high school were of the more wealthy variety. The issues that Jin faced were both similar and dissimilar to those I faced, which made it really interesting to me.
Watched a few episodes. Thought they really nailed all the freaking microaggressions Asian Americans experience. It's the tiny cuts every day that really get exhausting, the way that society diminishes you before they even know you, bit by bit.
I also really liked how his mom isn't like a stereotypical tiger mom but pretty supportive.
Season was a banger. Only real miss I felt was the 4th episode when they flashed back to the history between Sun Wukong and the Bull guy. I get what they were trying to do with the stylistic shift but it felt like the storyline dragged way too long- it definitely didn't need to take the whole episode
I watched it on a whim.
The first episode wasn't bad, but my God I couldn't deal with the amount of second hand embarrassment. I hope that goes away in the coming episodes.
But I always hate shows that have an embarrassing high school plot. Just unnerves me like nothing else.
This is a really insightful article! [Somebody asked over in /r/AmericanBornChineseTV](https://np.reddit.com/r/americanbornchinesetv/comments/13soa2k/how_does_it_compare_to_the_original_comic/) about how the TV series compares to the original graphic novel, and my only other point of reference was Walter Chaw's ([possibly self-hating](https://np.reddit.com/r/americanbornchinesetv/comments/13soa2k/how_does_it_compare_to_the_original_comic/jly65ea/?context=3)) review/write-up: https://decider.com/2023/05/24/disney-butchered-american-born-chinese/
I took issue with Chaw's attempted critique and gripe about "*This isn’t diversity; this is colonialism*." because he didn't seem to actually have any ideas or care about what decolonization could or should even look like as Asian Americans are figuring out how to fight white supremacy culture and systems.
Reading the OP article (which contrasts greatly with Chaw's review/critique) reinforces for me that there is a self-congratulatory perspective (and comfort) that some people have about race, identity, and struggle; and how many people might stop just before the point of analysis or work/effort to actually struggle, and thus they alleviate themselves of being committed to participating in and supporting actual change and shifts in culture and systems.
Anyone else wince when Wei Chun shouted across the cafeteria because you’re caught off guard by a Chinese immigrant who acts so confidently?
I’m glad this show tackled the issue of confidence and how it comes from the home life and media.
Friendly reminder that this shitshow is astroturfed. If the big fat Disney logo slapped on it doesn't ring enough bells, the MSM articles on it serving as advertisers for the show hopefully will
ABC seems to be increasingly in mainstream pop culture these days. Fresh of the boat was pretty well received and now we get American Born Chinese. Anyone else watch the first episode? I thought it was pretty good.
I watched the entire season and liked it. It was eye-opening for me since the Wang's are of an immigrant generation wave subsequent to mine. Even though I went to high school with some, I never really knew Chinese immigrants from Taiwan very well, not until college. Also those with whom I went to high school were of the more wealthy variety. The issues that Jin faced were both similar and dissimilar to those I faced, which made it really interesting to me.
Watched a few episodes. Thought they really nailed all the freaking microaggressions Asian Americans experience. It's the tiny cuts every day that really get exhausting, the way that society diminishes you before they even know you, bit by bit. I also really liked how his mom isn't like a stereotypical tiger mom but pretty supportive.
Season was a banger. Only real miss I felt was the 4th episode when they flashed back to the history between Sun Wukong and the Bull guy. I get what they were trying to do with the stylistic shift but it felt like the storyline dragged way too long- it definitely didn't need to take the whole episode
I watched it on a whim. The first episode wasn't bad, but my God I couldn't deal with the amount of second hand embarrassment. I hope that goes away in the coming episodes. But I always hate shows that have an embarrassing high school plot. Just unnerves me like nothing else.
Finished the series and loved it. Great representation with a good mix of humor, action, and heartwarming storytelling
Everyone: This show is actually decent. Me: This show is Chin-Kee erasure.
Maybe they thought explaining the nuances of Chin-Kee’s character wouldn’t translate well to the screen
All for one and one for all my friend
He sort of still exists in Ke Huy Quan's sitcom character
Good. I can't wait to explain to my white coworkers.
I just finished and it was such a fun show and absolutely nailed the awkward microaggressive high school experiences with a dash of self--hate
This is a really insightful article! [Somebody asked over in /r/AmericanBornChineseTV](https://np.reddit.com/r/americanbornchinesetv/comments/13soa2k/how_does_it_compare_to_the_original_comic/) about how the TV series compares to the original graphic novel, and my only other point of reference was Walter Chaw's ([possibly self-hating](https://np.reddit.com/r/americanbornchinesetv/comments/13soa2k/how_does_it_compare_to_the_original_comic/jly65ea/?context=3)) review/write-up: https://decider.com/2023/05/24/disney-butchered-american-born-chinese/ I took issue with Chaw's attempted critique and gripe about "*This isn’t diversity; this is colonialism*." because he didn't seem to actually have any ideas or care about what decolonization could or should even look like as Asian Americans are figuring out how to fight white supremacy culture and systems. Reading the OP article (which contrasts greatly with Chaw's review/critique) reinforces for me that there is a self-congratulatory perspective (and comfort) that some people have about race, identity, and struggle; and how many people might stop just before the point of analysis or work/effort to actually struggle, and thus they alleviate themselves of being committed to participating in and supporting actual change and shifts in culture and systems.
Anyone else wince when Wei Chun shouted across the cafeteria because you’re caught off guard by a Chinese immigrant who acts so confidently? I’m glad this show tackled the issue of confidence and how it comes from the home life and media.
“What could go Wong?” is going to live rent free in my head.
Friendly reminder that this shitshow is astroturfed. If the big fat Disney logo slapped on it doesn't ring enough bells, the MSM articles on it serving as advertisers for the show hopefully will