# Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight (2022)

> Po the panda teams up with a stern English knight, Wandering Blade, to race mysterious weasels for four legendary weapons and save the world.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/107526

## Facts

- Seasons: 3
- Episodes: 42
- Episode runtime: 24 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: animation, action, adventure, comedy, family
- Created by: Mitch Watson, Peter Hastings
- Network: Netflix
- Cast: Jack Black, Rita Ora, Chris Geere, Della Saba, James Hong, Rahnuma Panthaky, Martin Aistrope, Melissa Villaseñor
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18783984/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Tone: playful, cheerful, whimsical, breezy, uplifting

## What critics say

Audience reception is negative: the first season was well liked, but later seasons drew markedly lower ratings from viewers.

## Synopsis

Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight (2022-2023) is an American animated action adventure series created by Mitch Watson and Peter Hastings for Netflix, produced by DreamWorks Animation Television. Jack Black voices Po, a clumsy but earnest panda who partners with a no-nonsense English knight called Wandering Blade, voiced by Rita Ora. Their shared engine is a race against a mysterious pair of weasels, Klaus Dumont (Chris Geere) and Veruca Dumont (Della Saba), who are hunting the same four legendary weapons. Each episode mixes fast 3D animated martial arts set pieces with comic banter and small quests, while the wider story pushes toward a showdown that could destroy the world. Dustin Hoffman returns as Shifu, and James Hong adds his familiar warmth as Mr. Ping. The series spans three seasons and forty-two episodes, carrying the franchise's bright, playful tone into a more serialized adventure structure. Its mood is cheerful and light, with moments of heroism and friendship. Fans of Kung Fu Panda and Avatar: The Last Airbender will find a similar blend of martial arts spectacle, found family warmth and gentle fantasy adventure, suited to younger viewers and families looking for an easy watch.

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