Jentry Chau vs. the Underworld: What to Know About Ali Wong's Animated Series, Cast and More

Being a 16-year-old in high school means fighting demons, but for Jentry Chau (Ali Wong), the hero of Jentry Chau versus the underworldthe fighting isn't just figurative – she's literally fending off evil beings from the underworld.

Created by Echo Wu, Jentry Chau versus the underworld is a new animated series about a Chinese-American high schooler whose life is turned upside down when a dangerous demon king tries to steal her powers. But make no mistake, Jentry is Also She overcomes her traditional teenage problems – like exploring romantic interests, dealing with an adult who always thinks he knows best, or bending over backwards to maintain a high social standing among her peers. Although it contains plenty of everything supernatural, it is largely rooted in true-to-life themes that will resonate with people of all ages and from all walks of life.

“Sometimes finding your identity means facing your own demons,” Wu tells Tudum. This feeling was the main reason the writers worked on the series. “That means different levels. (It) rings completely true to Jentry. (She) tries to figure out what these powers mean to her. Are they part of her? Do they curse them? You see this character trying to figure out who he is.”

It's not just the show's themes that are rooted in reality, the animation itself aims to immerse audiences in a world that's largely similar to our own – minus the ghosts and mythical creatures. “I wanted this show to feel very grounded,” Wu says. “I think it's refreshing when it comes to animation to have a series that isn't about this magical realm. I wanted it to feel real and for the characters to fit into our world.”

Wu's commitment to authentically portraying this time in a young woman's life extended to the way the series handled Jentry's coveted powers. “If a teenager had superpowers, I don't think they would handle it very well. I think she would actually hide it. She would consider it social suicide to have powers at a time in life when you're trying to fit in and be cool. It was an interesting dynamic to play with.”

With the atmosphere of a classic Saturday morning cartoon and elements that offer something for both young and adult audiences, it's time to get acquainted with the next cult heroine, Jentry Chau.

what is Jentry Chau versus the underworld around?

The series follows Jentry Chau, a Chinese-American teenager living in a small town in Texas who discovers that a demon king is hunting her for the supernatural powers she has spent her life trying to suppress. With the help of her millennia-old great aunt and weapons expert Jiangshi (Chinese Hopping Vampire), Jentry must now fight the monsters of an entire underworld while dealing with the horrors of high school.

Who is in the cast of Jentry Chau versus the underworld?

As previously mentioned, Ali Wong plays the titular Jentry Chau, alongside Lori Tan Chinn as Jentry's Aunt Gugu and Bowen Yang as Jentry's sidekick Ed. The other cast includes Lucy Liu, Jimmy O. Yang, Sheng Wang, AJ Beckles and Woosung Kim.

How many episodes are there? Jentry Chau versus the underworld?

The season consists of 13 episodes.

When is Jentry Chau versus the underworld released?

The funny, accessible Jentry Chau, which definitely won't set you on fire, arrives on Netflix on December 5th.

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