If there’s a disappointment, it’s only that while many parts of the rest of the world have been enjoying this second series for the past six weeks on Netflix, we’ve had to wait for local distributors TVNZ to find a slot. While The Project’s Thomson is the undoubted scene-stealer, look out for other great cameos from the likes of Rachel House, Joel Tobeck and Michelle Ang. Yes, it relies heavily on copious amounts of swordplay, scarred villains and a synth-heavy soundtrack, but the central quartet are all well-realised characters, performed with aplomb. While perhaps lacking the compelling surrealness and sheer nuttiness of the late 1970s Japanese take on the 16th Century Chinese tale, there’s a lightness of touch and likeable swagger that makes for fabulous family viewing. It’s the injection of this kind of banter that lifts this trans-Tasman co-production. Josh Thomson’s Pigsy is The New Legends Of Monkey’s undoubted scene-stealer.
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