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Mortal Kombat: Legacy

  • TV Series
  • 2011–2013
  • TV-MA
  • 10m
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7.3/10
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Jeri Ryan, Kevan Ohtsji, Michael Jai White, and Ian Anthony Dale in Mortal Kombat: Legacy (2011)
The first season of Mortal Kombat: Legacy is a prequel to the original game, explaining the background stories of several characters from the series and demonstrating their reasons for participating in the upcoming tenth Mortal Kombat tournament on which the first game was based.
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A motley crew of fighters are recruited one by one to take part in a deadly inter-dimensional martial arts tournament in which the future of the planet itself is at stake.A motley crew of fighters are recruited one by one to take part in a deadly inter-dimensional martial arts tournament in which the future of the planet itself is at stake.A motley crew of fighters are recruited one by one to take part in a deadly inter-dimensional martial arts tournament in which the future of the planet itself is at stake.

  • Stars
    • Casper Van Dien
    • Ian Anthony Dale
    • Samantha Win
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,592
    2,579
    • Stars
      • Casper Van Dien
      • Ian Anthony Dale
      • Samantha Win
    • 37User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Casper Van Dien
    Casper Van Dien
    • Johnny Cage
    • 2013
    Ian Anthony Dale
    Ian Anthony Dale
    • Hanzo Hasashi…
    • 2011–2013
    Samantha Win
    Samantha Win
    • Kitana
    • 2011–2013
    Kim Do Nguyen
    • Ermac…
    • 2011–2013
    Dan Southworth
    Dan Southworth
    • Kenshi
    • 2013
    Johnson Phan
    Johnson Phan
    • Shang Tsung
    • 2011
    Mark Dacascos
    Mark Dacascos
    • Kung Lao
    • 2013
    Eric Jacobus
    Eric Jacobus
    • Kurtis Stryker
    • 2013
    Eric Steinberg
    Eric Steinberg
    • Sub-Zero…
    • 2013
    David Lee McInnis
    David Lee McInnis
    • Raiden
    • 2013
    Michelle Lee
    Michelle Lee
    • Mileena
    • 2013
    Darren Shahlavi
    Darren Shahlavi
    • Kano
    • 2011
    Andrew Chin
    • SWAT…
    • 2011
    Maurissa Tancharoen
    Maurissa Tancharoen
    • Kana
    • 2011–2013
    Brian Tee
    Brian Tee
    • Liu Kang
    • 2013
    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    • Shang Tsung
    • 2013
    David Kim
    • Lin Kuei Clansman…
    • 2013
    Michael Jai White
    Michael Jai White
    • Major Jackson 'Jax' Briggs
    • 2011
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    6demonizer1984

    mixed feelings

    OK rebirth exploded onto the scene and i must of watched it 30 or so times i was amazed at this alternate take on mortal kombat which dared stray away from the myth and magic that has made the game so popular, as camp as the original movie was i loved n still love it the sequel was vomit inducing and the TV series i couldn't stomach, but rebirth was like what batman begins was to batman it was dark gritty realistic and bad ass, the fight scene was so well put together and the idea of scorpion rampaging through fight after fight was an interesting idea.

    OK so then we get legacy after reading the first review i think the user was a bit harsh, but first things first this is nothing like rebirth its gone back to the campness of the first movies and so far nothing has really been shown, its laid the foundations of kanos eye and jax arms but thats it so i don't want to be too harsh as yet, but im still waiting for that wow factor to hit.

    as yet tho if a movie is to be released i can only hope they follow on from rebirth.

    one thing i have noticed tho is that this is being brought to us by netherealm studios and it is sorta a background on the characters for the release of the game i can only hope thats what KT had in mind with it and that his movie project will follow rebirth, anyways sorry for my poor grammar lets hope this series gets better and leaves us drooling at the mouth and the first episode is just a slow starter for somethin epic to follow
    6nature_whisper

    Unlike the movies, an in-depth look at the characters

    It does what movies can't do. It offers an in-depth look at the characters.

    I liked the way the characters were expressed and the acting. They could have done one more season as the exciting tournament has just started in season 2. Chapters could have been longer. Johnny Cage's episode in the first season was entertaining. The fights are moderately good, but since the camera angles are always close-up, slightly different angles could have been used. Costumes could have been better. Scorpion and Sub Zero's fight in season 2 was interesting. It would be nice if movies approached the story from this perspective and had depth.
    10iimraann

    Excellent!!

    Despite of people pointing out flaws and goofs in Kevin's work, I'm really becoming a fan of his takes on characters. Although, the franchisee meddled with his work regarding the outworld episodes, he reclaimed and kept his work as he liked. And this is good. I was in awe, completely for the last episode of season 1. Cyrax and Sektor were just terrific. How Hydro was pulled off the stream in just one episode was meticulous. I'm just looking forward for the next season and hope the seasons continue, to include all characters that were never touched aptly in movies and games, like Noob Saibot. After the 'Cyber Initiative' episode, I'd really like the story of Smoke to screen. Great work done by the whole team. Just, please, keep 'em coming.
    8malcham15

    Better than the movies

    This Mortal Kombat Legacy Web Series is pretty good so far, the only problem is that I wish it was a little longer, but its still decent. I like how they are showing stuff like how Kano lost his eye and they eventually mention that Jax's arms are bad after saving Sonya from the explosion. So if anyone sees a Character like if they had Kabal or Cyrax, you'll see them before they became who we all remember from the games.

    The Johnny Cage episode was pretty funny since they gave Ed Boon a cameo appearances. Mat Mullins does an OK job for acting but he is a good martial artist. The episode at least stays true to Johnny Cage's character and story.

    This is a great Series to the fans who love the series. I believe that they keep up the good work.

    P.S. (Kabal has not been confirmed for the series so far)
    7MikeRydal

    Definitely worth a look

    I don't understand why people are so easy to criticise this film, at the time of writing this review, only 2 episodes have been aired. It is petty and immoral to slate a film that they have not fully seen. E.G "I didn't like the first ten minutes of the film, therefore, the rest of the film is crap." So hear is some advice for those who want to slate this series, YOU MUST VIEW SOMETHING FIRST BEFORE YOU CAN REVIEW IT! Rant over.

    Since the Rebirth trailer in 2010, a division has been made between the fans of Mortal Kombat; those who are for the remake and those who are against. Now the series has begun, this still seems to be the case. Fans of the "Rebirth" trailer, i believe, will enjoy this thoroughly, and those that did not, have already convinced themselves that the series is a failure, straying too far away from the source material.

    There are many fans who refer to this reinvention as the "End of Mortal Kombat," Curiously, the same thing was said about Batman in 1989 AND Batman Begins in 2005. It deserves a chance. Fans have to ask themselves if they would want something fresh or, another Mortal Kombat Annihilation? Even if you enjoyed the Rebirth trailer or not, its worth a watch, if you still don't like it, don't be a bitch about it, just go play Mortal Kombat 9!

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    • Release date
      • April 11, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mortal Kombat
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA(season 2)
    • Production companies
      • Contradiction Films
      • Goldtooth Creative
      • NetherRealm Studios
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      • 10m
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      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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