Apple TVXiaolin Showdown (2003)
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.7
Overview
Xiaolin Showdown is an American animated television series that aired on Kids WB and was created by Christy Hui. Set in a world where martial arts battles and Eastern magic are commonplace, the series follows four young warriors in training that battle the forces of evil. They do this by protecting Shen Gong Wu from villains that would use them to conquer the world. Originally airing on the Kids' WB block of programming on WB Network in 2003, the series ran for 3 seasons and 52 episodes. Typical episodes revolve around a specific Shen Gong Wu being revealed which results in both sides racing to find it. Episodes usually reach a head when one good and one evil character must challenge each other to a magical duel called a Xiaolin Showdown for possession of the artifact. A sequel series titled Xiaolin Chronicles was previewed on August 26, 2013 on Disney XD. It began its long-term run on September 14 the same year.
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Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
Xiaolin Showdown is an American animated television series that aired on Kids WB and was created by Christy Hui. Set in a world where martial arts battles and Eastern magic are commonplace, the series follows four young warriors in training that battle the forces of evil. They do this by protecting Shen Gong Wu from villains that would use them to conquer the world. Originally airing on the Kids' WB block of programming on WB Network in 2003, the series ran for 3 seasons and 52 episodes. Typical episodes revolve around a specific Shen Gong Wu being revealed which results in both sides racing to find it. Episodes usually reach a head when one good and one evil character must challenge each other to a magical duel called a Xiaolin Showdown for possession of the artifact. A sequel series titled Xiaolin Chronicles was previewed on August 26, 2013 on Disney XD. It began its long-term run on September 14 the same year.
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Primary
The series focuses on a classic good versus evil narrative, emphasizing universal virtues such as teamwork, discipline, and personal growth, which are largely apolitical in nature and do not align with a specific political ideology.
The movie features a visibly diverse main cast with characters from various ethnic backgrounds, which are integral to their original design. The narrative focuses on action and character development, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The show features Kimiko Tohomiko, a female martial artist, who regularly participates in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents, including recurring villains and their minions. Her victories are achieved through skill and martial arts.
The film's central heroes are Xiaolin monks, whose practices, temple, and moral code are directly inspired by Buddhist monastic traditions. The narrative consistently portrays their discipline, wisdom, and fight against evil in a positive, affirming light, aligning with the virtues of the faith.
Xiaolin Showdown does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on martial arts, magical artifacts, and the battle between good and evil, with no storylines or character arcs related to queer identity.
Xiaolin Showdown is an original animated series. Its characters were created for the show, establishing their genders within its initial canon. There are no prior source materials or previous installments where these characters existed with different genders.
Xiaolin Showdown is an original animated series from 2003. Its characters were created for the show, establishing their races within its own canon. There is no prior source material or historical context from which characters' races could have been swapped for this production.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.4
8.0
Critic Ratings
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