Category Archives: TV

HBO’s Silicon Valley’s VC-Bro ‘Ed Chen’ – Breaking the Stereotype

Posted on June 14, 2017 by John

Recently, I had blogged about HBO’s Silicon Valley portrayal of Asian stereotypes, specifically about how I was not a fan of the character Jian-Yang. One character I did forget to mention, was the venture capitalist (VC) Ed Chen, who is portrayed by … Continue reading →

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Wired: It’s Time For ‘Silicon Valley’ to Disrupt Its Toxic Asian Stereotypes

Posted on June 5, 2017 by John

Note: this discusses a little bit of the current season – so possible spoilers if you haven’t been watching. When I saw this headline on Facebook, I wondered why no one had written about this yet. I’m a fan of … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ & ‘FOTB’ – Watershed Moments for Asian Americans Adolescents on TV

Posted on May 22, 2017 by John

With the end of the 2016 – 2017 traditional broadcast network television season ending, it’s been an amazing season for Asian Americans – with two Asian American family show sitcoms into their second and third seasons with Dr. Ken and Fresh … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “This Isn’t Us”

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 23: “This Isn’t Us” Original airdate May  15, 2017. Microsynopsis:  The Huangs move out of their rental, to the sadness of Honey, Marvin, and Eddie’s crew.  The boys agree to get matching tattoos … Continue reading →

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ABC Renews ‘Fresh Off The Boat’ and Cancels ‘Dr. Ken’

Posted on May 15, 2017 by John

Well, you win some and you lose some … On the same day, I learned that Fresh Off The Boat was renewed for it’s fourth season and Dr. Ken was canceled after it’s second season: “While not a ratings breakout, … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “This Is Us”

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 22: “This Is Us” Original airdate May 9, 2017. Microsynopsis:  Michael Bolton offers to buy Louis’s restaurant.  It’s tempting because it would allow the Huangs to buy their home, but since it’s not … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Pie vs. Cake”

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 21: “Pie vs. Cake” Original airdate May 2, 2017. Microsynopsis:  Evan learns that his school has a debate team, and the prospect of “extra homework” combined with impressing his mother are enough to … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “The Masters”

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 20: “The Masters” Original airdate April 18, 2017. Microsynopsis:  When Jessica learns that Tiger Woods is half Asian, she muses that she and Earl Woods are similar in parenting style, and she’s sure … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Driving Miss Jenny”

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 19: “Driving Miss Jenny” Original airdate April 11, 2017. Microsynopsis:  Louis is uncomfortable with how much independence Grandma is asserting now that she has her power chair.  He gets a little protective and … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Panda Express’s Five Flavor Shrimp

Posted on April 7, 2017 by John

While watching the local evening news recently, I came across this new Panda Express commercial promoting their latest dish, Five Flavor Shrimp: “Five quality ingredients. Five delicious flavors. Experience the moment when premium shrimp, green beans, red bell pepper and … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Time to Get Ill”

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 18: “Time to Get Ill” Original airdate April 4, 2017. Microsynopsis:  Jessica comes down with the flu, a phenomenon so foreign to the Huangs that Eddie can’t remember it ever happening before.  After … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Ken’s Big Audition”

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 22: “Ken’s Big Audition” (season finale) Original airdate March 31, 2017. Friday I’m in Love Ken auditions for a one-episode part in a television show, an opportunity he’s always yearned for.  He bombs his chance, … Continue reading →

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