A Touch of Jen

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In the deserts of western China, far away from the rigid society in Beijing, Jen discovers her first taste of true freedom. She finds in the bandit Lo someone with as fiery and untamed a spirit as her own. At first, their love is passionate, punctuated by violence and attempts to physically dominate one another. But soon it blossoms into a warm and intimate connection. For a time, the two live happily together in their desert fantasy. Exactly what brought about this change is unclear. Perhaps Jen’s relationship with Lo was always going to be a temporary fling for her. Perhaps she realized the class differences between them were prohibitive. Perhaps she recognized that her training and potential as a warrior could never be fully realized with him. Warrier, Vishnu (January 23, 2023). "Extraordinary release date and time on Hulu". Sportskeeda . Retrieved 2023-07-23. Shu Lien represents the pinnacle of what a woman can achieve working within the society. She is renowned as a fighter, successful as a business owner, and respected for dutifully honoring her dead fiancé with celibacy. Unlike Li Mu Bai who radiates power almost to the point of arrogance, Shu Lien constantly practices restraint, leaving her immense ability less obvious.

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Li Mu Bai: Your hand, rough and calloused from machete practice. All this time, I’ve never had the courage to touch it. Conway, Polly. "Extraordinary TV Review | Common Sense Media". Common Sense Media . Retrieved 2023-07-23. Eventually, though, the reality of their class differences sets in. The governor’s soldiers, out looking for Jen, begin to close in on Lo and his bandits. Li Mu Bai: Like most things, I am nothing. It’s the same for this sword. All of it is simply a state of mind. But when I rewatched the film in high school, the ending felt out of place to me, almost jarring. Here was a mainstream, critical and commercial success whose conclusion, if taken literally, was the protagonist’s suicide. I’d heard many people sing the film’s praises, highlighting its beautiful love story, breathtaking cinematography, and ensemble performances. But never had I heard it described as tragic.

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Nothing about Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon astonishes me more than its ending. Our hero, standing atop Wudan Mountain, poised to realize everything she’s struggled for, chooses instead to leap off its high peak, away from the lover and martial arts school that figure so prominently in her story. Jen dedicates her plunge to a wish she is perfectly able to fulfill herself. Her invocation of the young man, who in the legend sacrifices himself because of circumstances beyond his control to save his ailing parents, seems almost spiteful. Berman, Judy (January 25, 2023). " 'Extraordinary' Is an Instant Classic Superhero Comedy". Time . Retrieved 2023-07-23. Carrie is asked to channel a dead musician who is less than respectful towards women and she asks for Jen's help. Kash holds auditions for his vigilante team and Jizzlord sits in to relearn how to be human.

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Darcey Porter-Cassidy as Ange, Jen's boss at the costume shop. She's in her 50s but looks like a preteen. Echebiri, Makuochi (December 15, 2022). " 'Extraordinary' Trailer Shows an Ordinary Woman in a World Full of Superpowers". Collider . Retrieved 2023-07-23.Eros Vlahos as Gordon, a guy Jen goes on a date with who has the power to induce orgasms with a touch. Jade Fox, on the other hand, represents everything a woman can achieve working outside the society. She is a feared fighter and does not answer to the same burdensome social expectations as Shu Lien. Operating on the fringes, Jade Fox resorts to underhanded fighting techniques such as the use of poison and traps. The name of the film is taken from a Chinese idiom which describes a place or situation full of unnoticed masters. In one of the film’s most poignant scenes, Shu Lien observes Jen, the governor’s daughter, practicing calligraphy. From the deftness of her brushstrokes, Shu Lien concludes that Jen is more than she appears, that in fact she is the masked warrior from the night before. It is a moment rife with meaning and sadness. a b Keslassy, Elsa (23 August 2023). " 'Extraordinary' Season 2 Adds Julian Barratt, Rosa Robson, Kwaku Mills and Derek Jacobi (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved 26 August 2023.