Kim's Convenience
Kim's Convenience

Kim's Convenience

2021TV ShowEnded6 SeasonsEnglish

The funny, heartfelt story of The Kims, a Korean-Canadian family, running a convenience store in downtown Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Kim ('Appa' and 'Umma') immigrated to Toronto in the '80s to set up shop near Regent Park and had two kids, Jung and Janet who are now young adults. However, when Jung was 16, he and Appa had a major falling out involving a physical fight, stolen money and Jung leaving home. Father and son have been estranged since.

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IMDb8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Google Users91%
Director: Kevin White, Gary Pappas, Trevor Martin, Dawn Wilkinson, Renuka Jeyapalan, J.J. Johnson, Shelagh McEachern, Nitin Adsul, Robert de Lint, Marc Hollogne, Peter Huang, Andrew Cividino, Jason Lapeyre, Gail HarveyGenres: Sitcom, Comedy

Plot Summary

Kim's Convenience is a Canadian television sitcom that aired on CBC Television. The series follows the Korean-Canadian Kim family who run a convenience store in the Moss Park neighbourhood of Toronto. The show humorously explores the generational and cultural differences between the immigrant parents and their Canadian-born children, as well as the everyday interactions with their diverse customers.

Critical Reception

Kim's Convenience received generally positive reviews for its humor, heart, and representation of a Korean-Canadian family. Critics often praised the performances of the cast, particularly Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as Mr. Kim. While some discussions arose regarding the show's later seasons and production decisions, its overall legacy is that of a beloved and groundbreaking sitcom.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty writing and relatable humor, drawing laughs from everyday situations.
  • Applauded for its authentic portrayal of a Korean-Canadian family and their intergenerational dynamics.
  • Noted for strong performances, especially from the lead actors who brought depth and warmth to their characters.

Google audience: Viewers consistently praise Kim's Convenience for its heartwarming characters, genuine humor, and positive representation of an immigrant family's experience. Many appreciate the show's ability to balance comedy with touching moments, making it a feel-good series for families.

Awards & Accolades

Primetime Emmy Awards (Nominated: Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series - Paul Sun-Hyung Lee), Canadian Screen Awards (Multiple Wins and Nominations across various categories including Best Comedy Series and Best Lead Actor)

Fun Fact

Simu Liu, who plays Jung Kim, went on to achieve global fame as Shang-Chi in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'.

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Ruairí

Ruairí

This series has an intriguing premise, but the recurring storylines and cliché characters that have barely passable arcs and annoying personalities ruin it for me.
Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

I didn't think I would like it, but I really enjoyed this! My sides split a number of times. Just disappointed though that it got cancelled.