Hulu’s 'Interior Chinatown' Brings Charles Yu's Award-Winning Novel to Life

The series, adapted by Yu himself, blends satire and cultural commentary while exploring identity and stereotypes in a TV show setting.

Charles Yu adapts his 2020 National Book Award-winning novel into a Hulu series, taking on the dual roles of author and showrunner.
The show follows Willis Wu, played by Jimmy O. Yang, as a background character in a police procedural navigating stereotypes and self-discovery.
Taika Waititi directed the pilot and served as an executive producer, bringing his distinctive visual and comedic sensibilities to the project.
Critics highlight the series' innovative premise and sharp satire of TV tropes, though some suggest it struggles with narrative depth in early episodes.
The series uses a mix of humor, drama, and surreal elements to explore themes of identity, the immigrant experience, and family dynamics.