It was a thrilling awards season for Asian American movie and TV fans. And even if we have to wait patiently for another season of BEEF, there’s a whole new slate of AAPI shows and movies and TV shows championing Asian American stories and talent this spring.
Although representation is not a one-size-fits-all solution to a more equitable media landscape, this list of AAPI shows and movies is an example of what’s possible when AAPI creators are given the green light to produce stories showcasing the many different aspects of our diaspora experiences.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Joining the live-action renaissance, Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender is a fresh take on the beloved Nickelodeon animated series. True to the original, the story follows the spirited protagonist, Aang, who’s tasked with restoring balance to a world threatened by the militant Fire Nation. Though a few unexpected storyline twists have proven divisive amongst diehard fans, the series has clearly struck a chord, premiering at no. 1 on the streaming charts.
Death and Other Details
Death and Other Details blends the best of Only Murders in the Building, The White Lotus, and a bit of Succession to create a puzzling yet addictive viewing experience. Set aboard a luxury cruise ship, this series follows its wealthy guests and crew as an unsolved murder mystery sends the ship into chaos.
This series features Asian characters and storylines that highlight linguistic and cultural nuances of Cantonese and Mandarin. Actor Angela Zhou, a star and writer on the show, spoke with Cold Tea Collective about her experience working on the series..
Expats
Lulu Wang, the writer and director of the critically acclaimed 2019 film The Farewell, is back with Expats, a television drama series based on the best-selling novel The…
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