‘Interior Chinatown’ Struggles to Turn an Allegorical Novel Into a Show: TV Review

The novel “Interior Chinatown” is formatted like a script, taking its title from the screenwriting convention of beginning scenes by indicating whether they take place indoors or out. Its author, Charles Yu, frequently works in television, with credits on shows like “Westworld” and “Legion.” (Yu’s brother, Kelvin, created the Disney+ series “American Born Chinese.”) And […]

Nov 19, 2024 - 11:49
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‘Interior Chinatown’ Struggles to Turn an Allegorical Novel Into a Show: TV Review
The novel “Interior Chinatown” is formatted like a script, taking its title from the screenwriting convention of beginning scenes by indicating whether they take place indoors or out. Its author, Charles Yu, frequently works in television, with credits on shows like “Westworld” and “Legion.” (Yu’s brother, Kelvin, created the Disney+ series “American Born Chinese.”) And […]