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Jentry Chau vs the Underworld

Jentry Chau vs the Underworld

2024United States of America
AnimationAction & AdventureScience-Fiction & FantastiqueComédie

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Watch-outs

ViolenceStrong tensionScary scenesDeath / griefSadness / tears

What this film brings

courageidentityfamilyresilience

Content barometer

Violence

2/5

légerfort

Moderate

Fear

3/5

légerfort

Notable tension

Sexuality

0/5

légerfort

None

Language

1/5

légerfort

Mild

Narrative complexity

1/5

légerfort

Accessible

Adult themes

0/5

légerfort

None

Expert review

This animated supernatural action series follows a Chinese American teenager whose powers return around her sixteenth birthday, with a fast moving fantasy tone aimed more at older kids and teens than very young viewers. The main sensitive elements come from demon creatures, magical fights, a recurring threat from a demon king, and family secrets tied to past choices, with some darker material involving danger, loss, and emotional pressure. The presentation is stylized rather than realistic, but suspense appears regularly and some scenes may unsettle younger children because the creatures are designed to feel threatening and the pace stays intense. There are no clear signs of sexual content or substance use as major concerns, and language appears limited to mild insults or sharp exchanges. Parents watching with younger viewers should be ready to pause and explain the supernatural rules, reassure them about frightening imagery, and talk through the family conflict and identity themes.

Synopsis

As her 16th birthday approaches, a not-so-average teen rediscovers the fiery powers she's long suppressed and is forced to face her demons — literally.

Difficult scenes

As Jentry's powers return, the series quickly establishes a clear supernatural threat around her. Demons pursue her, and several sequences involve sudden appearances, chase scenes, and magical confrontations that may be intense for children who are easily frightened by monsters or by the idea of being hunted. The demon king and the underworld setting give the story a darker atmosphere than a typical broad family adventure. Even without graphic violence, the presence of a powerful villain, the possibility of death, and the feeling that the heroine is being targeted for something beyond her control can create sustained tension. Family secrets and the consequences of earlier generations' choices are a significant part of the narrative. Younger viewers may be especially affected by the conflict between protection, secrecy, and trust when Jentry learns that important adults have hidden crucial truths about her past and the danger surrounding her.

Where to watch

Availability checked on Apr 03, 2026

About this title

Format
TV series
Year
2024
Countries
United States of America
Original language
EN
Directed by
Echo Wu
Main cast
Ali Wong, Lori Tan Chinn, Bowen Yang
Studios
Titmouse, Buji Productions, Trespassers Will Inc., Lightbulb Farm