Kim's Convenience
2016
📺 5 Seasons
🎬 65 Episodes
📅 Ended
🌐 EN
⏱️ 22 min/episode
Comedy
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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Seasons
Season 1
Mr. Kim offers a gay discount at the store, while Mrs. Kim tries to find Janet a cool, Christian, Korean boyfriend.
Season 2
When Janet's plan to move out hits a snag, Appa and Umma encourage her to stay home. Kimchee tries to convince Jung that now is the time to make a move on Shannon.
Season 3
When Umma wants a new dishwasher, Appa's determined to get the best deal. Janet adopts a new name as Jung tries to get his job back at Handy.
Season 4
Appa and Umma are at odds over a wedding dress while Shannon and Jung struggle with cultural sensitivities after a visit to a burger joint. Janet grapples with the fallout of Raj's cancelled engagement and faces an awkward night out with Nathan.
Season 5
Umma's new parking pass gives Appa an idea. Janet searches for more meaningful work. Shannon's mixup leads to an awkward situation for the Handy staff.
Cast
User Reviews
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.
April 1, 2024
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.
June 27, 2021
Network
CBC Television
Production
Thunderbird Entertainment, Soulpepper Theatre Company, Thunderbird Films
Keywords
toronto, canadabased on play or musicaleast asian leadsitcom