What is Into the Badlands (TV) About?
Into the Badlands presents a unique fusion of genres, combining martial arts action with a post-apocalyptic setting and science fiction themes. The narrative is set centuries into the future, following a great war that has dismantled modern civilization, leading to a new feudal society within the territories named the Badlands. The series focuses on a formidable warrior known as a 'Clipper' and a young boy who embark on an odyssey across this hazardous region. As they journey in search of knowledge and self-discovery, they must confront the tyrannical barons who exert control over the land and its diminishing resources. Despite the absence of guns, which have been discarded by society, the inhabitants have mastered the use of melee weapons, giving rise to spectacular combat sequences that define the show's visual spectacle. Into the Badlands also draws inspiration from the classic Chinese tale 'Journey to the West,' creating a rich backdrop for its characters' development and the unfolding of its intricate narrative. The series, renowned for its high production values and elaborate fight choreography, aired for three seasons, concluding its narrative in 2019.
The first episode of Into the Badlands aired on November 15, 2015 and the most recent episode to air was on May 06, 2019.