This episode serves as the high-stakes season finale. It focuses on the ultimate showdown between and Russell Tan , who has successfully opened a portal to a mystical realm to steal the "Source" of all Warrior and Guardian power. Plot Highlights:
'Kung Fu' Recap: Season 2, Episode 13 “The Source” Kung Fu - Season 2Eps13
The episode is highly regarded for its choreography and the guest performance by Moses Gunn. Like most episodes of the original series, it is praised for its "slow-burn" storytelling and spiritual focus over constant action. This episode serves as the high-stakes season finale
The episode ends on a bittersweet note as Henry decides he needs to leave San Francisco to investigate his father's past, leading to a "heartbreaking" breakup with Nicky. Like most episodes of the original series, it
Flashbacks feature Master Po , who delivers one of the series' famous lessons on the nature of cowardice versus bravery: "What is cowardice, but the body’s wisdom of its weakness?" .