Common Sense Media Review
By Diondra K. Brown
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Teen hero embraces culture while battling supernatural foes.
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Jentry Chau vs. the Underworld
What's the Story?
JENTRY CHAU VS. THE UNDERWORLD takes a new perspective on the battle of being a teenager—literally. On her 16th birthday, Jentry Chau, a Chinese American teen attending a boarding school in Seoul, South Korea, discovers that she's destined to protect humanity from supernatural threats. Her wise, sarcastic, and eccentric grandmother, Gugu, serves as her martial arts instructor and much-needed guide to the Underworld. Jentry must move back to her small hometown in Texas, where her actions of the past still haunt her. Navigating the challenges of being in high school, sustaining friendships, and spending time with family is hard enough—try doing it while also being responsible for saving the word. In order to survive the real world and the Underworld, Jentry must learn what it takes to be a hero.
Is It Any Good?
Viewers will enjoy this quick-witted, action-packed adventure series. Jentry Chau vs. the Underworld's unique animation style, supernatural battles, and celebration of Chinese culture make for an engaging viewing experience. Tweens will find the battle scenes exciting without being overly scary because of their inclusion of comedy. As Jentry takes viewers along her journey of self-discovery, viewers will find her version of heroism to be fresh and fun. The diverse cast of voice actors also makes for a culturally rich and educational viewing experience.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Jentry's experiences in Seoul, South Korea, and a small town in Texas. How do you think her life in each place is similar? How did you think her life in each place is different?
Chinese folklore and culture is a major theme of the show. What's something new you learned from Jentry Chau vs. the Underworld?
Do you recognize any voices from the cast? What other shows or movies are they in that you enjoy watching?
TV Details
- Premiere date : December 6, 2024
- Cast : Ali Wong , Lori Tan Chinn , Bowen Yang
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Anime
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Superheroes , Adventures
- Character Strengths : Courage
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- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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