Mortal Kombat: Conquest
Mortal Kombat: Conquest

Mortal Kombat: Conquest

1999TV ShowCanceled1 SeasonEnglish

Kung Lao has triumphed in the Mortal Kombat tournament, defeating Shang Tsung and saving Earth Realm. Now, he must train a new generation of warriors for the next tournament. Meanwhile, an exiled Shang Tsung attempts to thwart Lao's efforts with the aid of supernatural warriors such as Scorpion and Sub-Zero.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: VariousGenres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In this action-packed series set before the events of the first Mortal Kombat movie, Kung Lao trains a new generation of warriors to defend Earthrealm from the evil forces of the Shang Tsung. The narrative follows the trials and tribulations of these fighters as they face numerous challenges and battles to protect their realm from imminent destruction.

Critical Reception

Mortal Kombat: Conquest received a mixed to positive reception from audiences, particularly fans of the video game franchise. While praised for its action sequences and faithfulness to the source material's lore, it was also criticized for its sometimes inconsistent writing and lower production values compared to other contemporary action shows.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fans of the Mortal Kombat games generally enjoyed the show's adaptation of characters and storylines.
  • The action choreography and martial arts sequences were often highlighted as a strong point.
  • Some critics noted that the show struggled with plot consistency and character development.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available. However, based on general online discussions, viewers appreciated the show for bringing the Mortal Kombat universe to television with a focus on action and martial arts, though some found the plot and acting to be less polished than desired.

Fun Fact

The character of Shao Kahn was notably absent from the series, with Shang Tsung taking on the primary antagonist role for Earthrealm's defense.

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denise4719

denise4719

Great show with awesome action scenes. The story is cheesy but fun. Both the new and the game characters are awesome. Specifically Kitana and Quan Chi were my favourite to watch. Shao Kahn is also interesting as it's a different take on his...
jp475

jp475

Still the best Mortal Kombat TV show in my opinion. You get to see the original Kung Lao, new characters like Taja, and main characters like Kitana all work together to defeat Shao Kahn (or try). It's a very fun show to watch and really wor...
james4715

james4715

Awesome watch as a Mortal Kombat fan. The show is well casted although not the best quality now. It follows a largely new cast of characters which is pretty cool. Major Mortal Kombat characters such as Kitana, Scorpion, Sub-Zero and Quan ch...