Kung Fu

Kung Fu

Created by Herman Miller, Ed Spielman, Jerry Thorpe

On ABC

1972–19753 seasons62 episodes50 min7.7 / 10

A wandering martial-arts Western that blends Shaolin philosophy with frontier adventure, episodic in structure but grounded in spiritual seeking.

The adventures of a Shaolin Monk as he wanders the American West armed only with his skill in Kung Fu.

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Like Kung Fu

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Kung Fu

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Kung Fu, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Kung Fu, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Kung Fu, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.