Xiaolin Showdown

Xiaolin Showdown

Gong Yi Tanpai!

Created by Christy Hui

On The WB

2003–20063 seasons52 episodes30 min8.0 / 10

A high-energy kids' action-comedy built on a repeating magical duel format, where four young warriors protect mystical artifacts from villains in a world of Eastern martial arts and magic.

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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  • Is Xiaolin Showdown one of a kind? No. Less singular than 94% of series.

  • Does Xiaolin Showdown leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.

  • Is Xiaolin Showdown sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.

  • Is Xiaolin Showdown easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.

  • Is Xiaolin Showdown scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Is Xiaolin Showdown violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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