“American Born Chinese”:
The new actioncomedy series “American Born Chinese” is based on the graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang. It stars Ben Wang as a high schooler trying to survive daily life as a first-generation American in a Chinese family. He meets an exchange student from Taiwan and finds himself caught up in a war of ancient Chinese gods. The series strikes a balance between a coming-of-age story and mythology with the spirit of the graphic novel. It also boasts a cast that includes Ke Huy Quan and Michelle Yeoh, both of whom won Oscars for “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” plus Chin Han and Daniel Wu. TV-PG. Available on Disney+. “Wanda Sykes: I’m an Entertainer”: In her first stand-up special since 2019, the former Oscar co-host sticks to the basics. Her material — lots of jokes about COVID-19, racial inequality and spoiled kids — doesn’t break new ground. She even resurrects Esther, the character based on the roll of fat around her stomach. It’s not Sykes’ boldest set, but she’s so clever and confident in her delivery that you’ll forgive her for playing it safe. TV-MA. Available on Netflix.
Arnold Schwarzenegger hasn’t been memorable in anything since 2011, when he ended his stint as California governor. “FUBAR,” his first scripted TV series, doesn’t change matters. The 75-year-old plays a CIA operative who discovers that his daughter (Monica Barbaro) is a fellow agent, leading to an unlikely partnership marked by childish bickering. TV-MA. Available on Netflix.
“Call Me Kate”: Katharine Hepburn’s relationship with Spencer Tracy takes center stage in this documentary about the four-time Oscar winner who was just as good at creating a mysterious persona as she was at acting.TV-14. Available on Netflix. 1 hour, 26 minutes.