'Interior Chinatown': A Satirical Breakout from Hollywood Stereotypes
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Hulu's "Interior Chinatown," based on Charles Yu's novel, follows Willis Wu, a background character in a police procedural, as he navigates his surreal existence within a TV show. The series, starring Jimmy O. Yang, offers a humorous critique of TV tropes and explores themes of Asian American identity and immigrant experiences. While the show is entertaining and fresh, it struggles to delve deeply into its themes, leaving its narrative direction uncertain halfway through the season.
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