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Mortal Kombat: Legacy

2011TV-MA2 seasons7.0 / 10

The first season of Mortal Kombat Legacy is a prequel to the original game, explaining the background stories of several characters from the series and demonstrating their reasons for participating in the upcoming tenth Mortal Kombat tournament on which the first game was based.

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Synopsis

The first season of Mortal Kombat Legacy is a prequel to the original game, explaining the background stories of several characters from the series and demonstrating their reasons for participating in the upcoming tenth Mortal Kombat tournament on which the first game was based.

Cast, crew and production details

About Mortal Kombat: Legacy

Watch trailerMortal Kombat Legacy TRAILER

Cast

Darren ShahlaviKano
Samantha WinKitana
Casper Van DienJohnny Cage
Ian Anthony DaleHanzo Hasashi / Scorpion
Fraser AitchesonBaraka (archive footage)
Kim Do NguyenBlack Dragon
Tahmoh PenikettLt. Kurtis Stryker
Matt ReimerSWAT

Credits

Created by
Kevin Tancharoen, John Tobias, Oren Uziel, Ed Boon
Written by
Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing, Kevin Tancharoen, Josh Baizer, Marshall Johnson, Kevin Tancharoen, Josh Baizer, Marshall Johnson

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
19
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • YouTube
  • NetherRealm StudiosUnited States
  • Contradiction Films
  • Goldtooth Creative

Themes

based on video gamecombatmartial artsmartial arts tournament

Season 2 episodes

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← Season 1

Episode 1

Liu Kang and Kung Lao Reunite in Macau

10m7.2 / 10

Down and out Liu Kang gets into a drunken fight in a seedy Macau bar with the local gangsters. Liu Kang is not happy when Kung Lao comes to his rescue and the two have a tumultuous reunion.

Directed by Kevin TancharoenWritten by Josh Baizer, Marshall Johnson, Kevin Tancharoen, Josh Baizer, Marshall JohnsonGuest stars Masayuki Yonezawa, Phoenix Wong, Sam Looc, Mark Musashi, David Kim, Y.J. Gold, Stephen Oyoung, Kerry Wong

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Episode 2

The Cause of Liu Kang's Fall is Revealed

8m7.4 / 10

Ten years ago, Lui Kang sees his fiancée gunned down right in front of him. In the present day, Kung Lao leaves his Macao monastery and, like several other participants, approaches the portal to the Mortal Kombat tournament.

Directed by Kevin TancharoenWritten by Josh Baizer, Marshall Johnson, Kevin Tancharoen, Josh Baizer, Marshall JohnsonGuest stars Samantha Win, Casper Van Dien, Ian Anthony Dale, Dan Southworth, David Lee McInnis, Michelle Lee, Harry Shum Jr., Jonathan Erickson Eisley

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Episode 3

Kenshi's Origin Story Begins

10m7.0 / 10

The Earthrealm and Outworld warriors appear at the Mortal Kombat tournament island. Raiden greets the Earthrealm warriors. In a flashback, the warrior Kenshi sets out to find a mythical sword guarded by the demon Ermac.

Directed by Kevin TancharoenWritten by Josh Baizer, Marshall Johnson, Kevin Tancharoen, Josh Baizer, Marshall JohnsonGuest stars Casper Van Dien, Dan Southworth, David Lee McInnis, Mark Dacascos, Eric Jacobus, Eric Steinberg, Brian Fong, Kim Do Nguyen

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Episode 4

Kenshi Encounters Ermac in Past and Present

7m7.6 / 10

Kenshi's origin story is continued in feudal Japan where he is blinded in his first fight with Ermac. In the present, Kenshi has the chance to battle Ermac once again in the tournament.

Directed by Kevin TancharoenWritten by Josh Baizer, Marshall Johnson, Kevin Tancharoen, Josh Baizer, Marshall JohnsonGuest stars Kim Do Nguyen, Dan Southworth

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Episode 5

Kitana and Mileena Arrive at the Tournament

7m7.1 / 10

Kitana questions everything she knows after she discovers her true father. However, Shao Khan orders her and her sister to the tournament to compete for Outworld, and they encounter Johnny Cage.

Directed by Kevin TancharoenWritten by Josh Baizer, Marshall Johnson, Kevin Tancharoen, Josh Baizer, Marshall JohnsonGuest stars Samantha Win, Kim Do Nguyen, Casper Van Dien, Dan Southworth, Michelle Lee

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Episode 6

Johnny Cage is Recruited

8m7.1 / 10

Kitana must choose who she will serve when Mileena fights Johnny Cage to the death.

Directed by Kevin TancharoenWritten by Josh Baizer, Marshall Johnson, Kevin Tancharoen, Josh Baizer, Marshall JohnsonGuest stars Samantha Win, Casper Van Dien, Tiago Roberts, David Lee McInnis, Michelle Lee

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Episode 7

Scorpion and Sub-Zero Form a Truce

10m7.2 / 10

In Feudal Japan, Hanzo and Bi Han try to settle the age-old feud between their two clans, despite the efforts of Bi Han's resentful brother Kuai Lang.

Directed by Kevin TancharoenWritten by Josh Baizer, Marshall Johnson, Kevin Tancharoen, Josh Baizer, Marshall JohnsonGuest stars Ian Anthony Dale, Maurissa Tancharoen, Harry Shum Jr., David Kim, Jon Komp Shin, Eric Steinberg, Remington Hoffman, Dallas Liu

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Episode 8

Scorpion and Sub-Zero Battle

11m7.7 / 10

Sub Zero discovers too late that his childhood friend Hanzo holds him responsible for the death of his family and his village.

Directed by Kevin TancharoenWritten by Josh Baizer, Marshall Johnson, Kevin Tancharoen, Josh Baizer, Marshall JohnsonGuest stars Ian Anthony Dale, Koji Kataoka, David Kim, Jon Komp Shin, Eric Steinberg

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Episode 9

Liu Kang is Approached to Fight for Outworld

8m7.3 / 10

After the death of Liu Kang's fiancée, the sorcerer Shang Tsung approaches the martial artist and offers him revenge on all the criminals of Earthrealm... if Liu will fight for Outworld in the Mortal Kombat tournament.

Directed by Kevin TancharoenWritten by Josh Baizer, Marshall Johnson, Kevin Tancharoen, Josh Baizer, Marshall JohnsonGuest stars Karen Teliha, Brian Tee, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

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Episode 10

Liu Kang and Kung Lao Meet on the Battlefield

15m7.6 / 10Finale

Kung Lao discovers that Liu is now working for Shang Tsung and Outworld, and refuses to fight his friend... who has already defeated Johnny and Stryker.

Directed by Kevin TancharoenWritten by Josh Baizer, Marshall Johnson, Kevin Tancharoen, Josh Baizer, Marshall JohnsonGuest stars Casper Van Dien, Brian Tee, Mark Dacascos, Eric Jacobus

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Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026

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