'American Born Chinese' review: Michelle Yeoh-led show is one of the year's best surprises

All these hands, and not a single hot dog finger. — Photos: Disney+ Hotstar

Based on the graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang, the Disney+ series American Born Chinese proves to be one of the year's best surprises.

A coming-of-age story that at times brings to mind TV greats My So-Called Life (though this one is from a boy's perspective) and Freaks And Geeks, American Born Chinese manages to blend a realistic portrayal of modern American teen life with a fantasy about a mythical realm – and it works!