Conquest Quan is so much better than video game Quan because video game Quan is a moronic Starscream most of the time. He can't be trusted because he's transparently treacherous...which just makes him like Shang Tsung. Conquest Quan, on the other hand, is a devious SOB that will honor his side of the bargain because HE NEGOTIATED IT. He was already getting what he wanted. It was rigged from the start. This means he is reliable. It makes him smarter. Smoother. More cunning. It makes him someone you have to deal with and know you can deal with...but don't WANT to deal with. You know he's going to one-up you. You know he's only agreeing because he has made the terms exactly what he wants and backed you into a corner...and, the worst thing about it, is that you might not know HOW he's done it...but you know it's happened. A devil that breaks its promises is nowhere near as dangerous as a devil that always keeps its promises. The latter is the smarter devil by far.
I would kill to see this version of Quan Chi with Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa's Shang Tsung palling around together. That's a Deadly Alliance I can get behind.
I’m not sure if it was purely visual but Quan Chi seemed the most scary and intimidating in the 3-D era. As a kid whenever I saw pictures of him as concept art it throughout the games he spooked me as a kid. He felt like the darker version of Shang Tsung. Haven’t felt that way about him since then
Have my own characters that inspired that feeling, back in the day; it's a pretty special thing. And he *is* a pretty scary albino dude. With the muscles, bald head, and tattoos, he looks like some freaky escaped sorcerer convict.
@@CynicalWarlock As much as I love the Rich Divizio Quan Chi from Mythologies, his MK4 voice is what I hear in my head whenever I read his lines. Somehow, Herman Sanchez just nailed it from the get-go, achieving levels of smug that shouldn't even be possible. I can kinda hear the same tones in Maropis' performance, so I wouldn't be surprised to learn that he's done his homework and used Sanchez's take as inspiration to create something even greater.
I would've actually loved the idea of Quan chi's flamboyancy being cranked up to 11. His classic outfit already has flare to it but imagine if you will he constantly changes outfits every time we see him for specific occasions, like one for pimp time, one for meeting and dealings, one for sorcery, and one for combat with each have a Quan chi/netherralm touch to it. It would fit the TV counterparts very well considering his overall role
That's a superb idea, and if the show had more time/budget, they might have done something like that. As it stands, they only have a combat variation with no spikes, cause those would've been near-impossible to fight in.
“I choose to live in my domain, I was not banished there.” Hits so hard as a line. I’m going to have to watch this show. Never did despite my borderline obsession with MK throughout my life. But I’m convinced now. Also funny how a lot of people like to make Scorpion out to be like the Batman of MK yet they never have him go up against this Quan Chi. Conquest Quan Chi facing OG Scorpion or the one from MK9 and X would be the dream. I wouldn’t even have it be were Quan Chi killed his family, just have it where Quan Chi finds Hanzo in the Nether Realm and sees an opportunity to direct a storm upon those giving him a hard time. Then as Scorpion realize he’s been duped have him want to lash back at Quan Chi but Quan Chi can just toy with the specter in tell either Scorpion finally gets the one up or calms himself enough to make Sub-Zero an ally since he can be the hero that makes Quan’s life hard. Now this was basically the OG timeline’s story but I never liked the detail that Quan Chi was the one that killed Scorpion’s family. That should be pure Lin Kuei’s doing and Quan Chi just sees an opportunity.
@@RoninTacticalY23 Yeah, killing Scorps' family doesn't really fit this Quan Chi, somehow. If they had made a season 2, Scorps and Quan definitely should've interacted. Considering how they portray Scorpion in this show, pairing them together would've been solid gold. Lemme know your thoughts, if you do end up watching the show. Fair warning, it's pretty cheesy, especially in the first few episodes.
@@CynicalWarlock Will do, I’m all good with cheese, like if you give me characters I like I’m willing to tolerate a lot of camp and insanity. It comes with the territory when you’re a fan of often fantastical and edgy things.
@@Jasonv078 Personally I agree with that, I mean Sub-Zero’s ending in MK vs DC kind of hammers that idea in. It’s just a sentiment I tend to see when people discuss MK of comparing Scorpion and Batman. Now it could just be because Ed Boob Twitter profile picture is Batman and Scorpion, at least it was for a while, don’t know if it still is.
I love the archetype of a powerful sorcerer politicking. There is just something about someone who could obliterate anyone but chooses not to. Instead uses politics to get his way. What I also love about that is when this archetype loses they they drop the politicking and start blasting. It's very fun and engaging. It's a crime MK doesn't use this version of.
Yeah, especially for Dragon Age stans like us, it's a treat. The Sorceress Lodge from The Witcher, too. They - along with shows like The Boys - are useful, because they show how brute force is no substitute for political influence. You can have all the power in the world; unless you're willing to kill everyone, you still have to play some kind of political game, to win people over.
@@CynicalWarlock I really enjoyed the plot of Witcher 2 being the Sorceress Lodge just influencing politics. It to me makes sense that these powerful magic users would eventually just be overt rulers or shadow government types. But it is just a great mental imagine. They could kill you but they choose not to. They choose to play the game and be better at it than anyone else.
You gotta remember that starting from about MKD, Quan Chi has clearly become a favorite of someone on the team, because they started putting him over Shang at every opportunity. This trend eventually culminated in MK9, where Shang's been not just killed off, but cucked into utter irrelevance, while Quan has completed his transformation into the ultimate mary sue. Thankfully, the writers seem to have realized they've gone too far in a few places, so they've been trying to course-correct ever since. The ball-stomping scene from MKX was probably overcorrecting, but I appreciated the sentiment. :)
Such a great performance by Adoni Maropis - among the best from the show, or even any live-action MK material for that matter. I really wish the games portrayed Quan Chi with the same level of smooth yet sinister charm, zest and humor. The actor's real life story is pretty incredible, as you touched on at the end. Also...... "3". 😏
Expected no less from such a nimble Enigma. Yeah honestly, MK: Conquest set me straight, as far as storytelling and characterization go. Probably subconsciously laid the foundation for a lot the ideas I juggle on this channel today.
Each iteration of the antagonist ls in Mortal Kombat are varying in effectiveness and it doesn’t help that NRS seldom gives there antagonists any wins with substance. This quan chi seems like thought was put into it which is cool to see
Quan Chi in Conquest almost reminds me of a villain sue subversion and I mean that as a good thing. He possesses more abilities that 99% of the cast and displays a heightened sense of intelligence and control when compared to every villain barring Shao Kahn. Yet despite how OP he is and how varied his arsenal can be he's still got that mindset of a manchild. Showing more insecurity and abrasiveness when the women he controls start back talking him. It's like he achieved a power threshold in his universe but lacks the discipline and honor code that every hero in this series inherently possesses. Even characters like Scorpion and Reptile in the show's canon display codes of honor and respect for their opponents. Quan Chi has no respect for anyone, even his allies. He just does what he wants and will work with anyone for convenience. Definitely embodying more of a Neutral Evil standpoint.
@@nono9543 Pretty spot on - evil without variation. He's the immature masculine, spiteful in his relationships with women, lustful and thinking he can do anything he wants, because of his power.
My biggest gripe with Quan Chi’s (and my extension, Shang Tsung’s) depiction in the recent games, is that they’re left so undistinct from each other. Like one could do something that the other one just as easily could have and it wouldn’t have made a difference. I’ve never watched this show, but it seems like just from what you described, that Quan Chi comes into his own much much more and that’s very cool and intriguing.
From what I remember about this show, Shang Tsung was more like his classic personality, he was backstabbing and scheming, while Quan Chi was more like the Devil. You can make a deal with him and he will actually keep his end of the bargain, you will get what you want, however he will always benefit from that deal the most.
I never saw this show, but this makes me want to check it out - it definitely looks to have that trashy late 90's-early 00's charm. Can already tell he's a scene-stealer.
@@lordtrigon1733 He totally is; whenever he appears, you start smiling. And the show is totally a product if the 90s: cheesy and campy as fuck, but with good characters and worldbuilding; the kind of stuff MK currently lacks.
Same. It's also remarkable how resilient the games have been to taking any kind of inspiration from the show. Game Raiden, Shao and Quan are unbelievably drab.
This video reminded how absolutely drop dead gorgeous Dana Hee was in the show. I mean the show had PLENTY of constant eye candy throughout its entire run. But I would always be happy to seen Quan Chi appear in any episode, because it almost guaranteed she wouldn't be far behind lol!. Can't even recall if I'd hit puberty yet around the time MKC aired here in the states. But I couldn't never take my eyes off her.
What's funny is guys would hail a show like this as a rare gift from the gods, in today's troubled, sexless times, whereas back then, we really were spoiled with this kind of stuff and didn't think much of it.
I remember watching this show as a kid. Most characters were total shit, some had literally 0 resemblance to the game. But damn Quan Chi looked AMAZING. This video is 100% on pointttt
Thanks. It gets some wrong, like Noob Saibot, but captures the essence of others, even if they're not the source material versions, verbatim. And a few of the more bold choices and changes actually work.
Conquest Quan as well as Jeff Meeks' Raiden/Shao are the best live action MK characters. They definitely deserve to be DLC on MK1. Quan always kept me entertained. I was also crushing on Vorpax/Tracy Douglas back then, she was ❤️🔥. Thanks for this video.
Thank you for this. Reminded me of those days when Mortal Kombat, video games and entertainment in general were about being fun, cool, stylish and creative without so many restrictions. Never knew Quan Chi could be this fun of a character.
i gotta say this version of Quan Chi is by far my favorite and Shang Tsung does express some feminine traits, but that doesn’t make him the inferior character
Thanks to this vid, I got 3 things, a fellow enjoyer of the conquest Quan Chi, discovered the actor himself got his own youtube channel, and then the quote about the devil and how he approaches you. LOVE this vid alot man!
I appreciate the deeper discussions of Mortal Kombat. There's not enough of them. I was so glued to Conquest's story, I couldn't wait to see what happened next. Highly recommend to everyone.
I've never liked Quan, I actually hate him but I guess that's the point of the character, and I know he's a good villain (Also Hanzo and Bi-Han are my favorite characters so that might influence my view of Quan Chi)
"This Shang Tsung looks and acts like he listens to the Devil May Cry music" 😂 Yeah, shame Bruce Locke didn't have much to work with, he's a good actor. This Shang has nothing on Tagawa's charm, but honestly, he's the best looking live action Shang - as in closest to the videogame counterpart. He has his moments 😀 Also, if I remember correctly, it was this show's idea to pair them up into the "full of bullshit and backstabbing" alliance 😀
Yess, Conquest came out way before Deadly Alliance. I'd say Conquest Shang is extremely appropriate for that show - making him seem that youthful and bratty, yet still ridiculously powerful and knowledgeable made him play so well off of characters like Kung Lao, Quan Chi, Vorpax, Shao Kahn etc.
This show introduced me to Quan Chi as a character, and so he'll forever be a creepy pervy demon pimp who rolls his Rs in the most pretentious way to me 😂 I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who prefers this version over the one from the games! This show is a gem of its time honestly - an official MK 🅿️0rn parody - highly underrated on the "so bad it's good" spectrum 😂👍 Also, had no idea Adoni did gangster hood Quan Chi skits, that's hilarious!
Yeah, Adoni's the man. Don't remember if we talked about the show before, but glad to see you're a Conquest connoisseur as well. Calling it a porn parody made me chuckle, but I guess the show really was asking for that moniker.
Random thought, but what if James Woods voiced Quan Chi in a way similar to how he voiced Hades in Disney’s Hercules? For some reason, Maropis’s portrayal of Quan Chi made me think of Woods.
I also thought MK9/X Qaun Chi was always a bit underdeveloped that he never really stood out for me personality wise, although I did enjoy his gameplay in X. I did like his permanent Crazy Eyes he has MK12 and his gear changing his tattos, but that's about it.
Yeah all the video game Quan Chis are on the cusp of something great, but they never quite get there. 'Personality' really is the key word - that's what separates Conquest Quan from his video game counterparts.
You should definitely do a long video of the best picked mk characters from mortal kombat entertainment media, movies,series. Like for example this best quan and best subzero from the 2021 mk movie and so on, will be a long video but a cool idea nonetheless.
I'll be honest I love it when you never stop talking about mk conquest and yes I agree this Quan chi is indeed sinister as hell when he is cooking up plans
@@CynicalWarlock good not going to lie you should make one on sub or perhaps scorpion or both oh shit the fire and ice episode oh man should cover that plot
@@Strikedown51 I taped that episode, back in the day. Must've watched it a thousand times. I obsessed over every line, acted out the script with my brother, loved every scene, talked shit about every scene.. It informed my childhood. It's weird, cause they didn't even do Scorpion's origin, at all, yet that depiction is so Scorpion, it's like the video game sprites come to life.
@@CynicalWarlock yes indeed that episode and the sub zero one I believe its called cold reality those two episodes were my favorites as well as the Quan chi episode it's crazy how the origins of sub and scorpion are so different yet it feels right I'm sure I'm not making sense but something about their origins just fit within the show damn it I wish there was a second season I love the show OUTSTANDING work my friend
@@Strikedown51 Thank you, thank you. I simultaneously want and don't want a second Conquest season. Ending the way it did obviously blue-balled us hard, and doesn't fit with the lore, but at the same time, it's such a baller finale, one that you just did not see back then. People rave about Thanos winning, in Infinity War, or Game of Thrones killing its characters en masse.. well Conquest did it first.
Mk9 was easily the worst Quan Chi. No charisma, the worst deep voice I've ever heard, all of his plans work way too damn well and it fucks up the plot massively, and he had no business being in the first two mortal kombat sections of that game. That game had a bad problem of having Shang Tsung fuck up over and over again while Quan Chi only catches W's. Terrible writing, I'm glad we stomped his balls as Sonya in MKX
Well it's admittedly tough, cause even in the original timeline, Shang does inevitably fail. But there was a clear bias towards Quan Chi. Shang gets offed, while Quan only grows in power.
@@CynicalWarlock yeah and it set up the worst cutscene in all of gaming: Sindel killing off most of Earthrealm's warriors all at once. Such a shitty attempt at raising the stakes
I.. I think I might have. Maybe I played too much Devil May Cry, back in the day. Now that I think of it, Shang's voice, in that show, actually resembles Vergil's.
Well done as always!👏 You covered everything that makes this character great! The only reference you missed was the cartoon; which debuted before Quan Chi in the games. In it he uses a magical stone that brings out the heroes worse attributes and only does it for his own self amusement, not so much to help Shao Kahn. Nothing was known about his character yet, but his manipulative attributes were starting to take root. Than we got his first live action appearance in MK Mythologies and that was...certainly something. BUT after that we got Conquest Quan and THAT is when he became a WELL established character. He should carry on that personality for the games, but I will say all of his game portrayals were decent... until MK1. He sucks as a character, but I guess us cool as a fighter. However this portrayal is the absolute GOAT and you demonstrated that point FLAWLESSLY! Well done Warlock!🖤💜
Thank you, thank you. Yeah, I totally missed his Defenders of the Realm appearance; really should watch that cartoon. The writers working with what little they had resonates even more, then, since they adapted that whole discord-between-the-heroes idea; and pretty damn well, too. The game versions are fine; had I seen them before seeing Conquest Quan, I probably would've appreciated them more. I still jive with most of em, they're just a bit generic, minus MKX Quan, at least in his intro banter, some of which is really good. MK12 Quan - like most of the game - is very glossy and very shallow.
@@CynicalWarlock We'd be here all day if I told you everything NRS did with MK1, but they did manage to have SOME potential with certain characters. Some things you can mix with their previous history to make them feel more flushed out. SOME things were just stupid(Right Kui-Liang Scorpion?🤦♂️)
There were a lot of things in this show that didn’t land at all for me, but they did a very good job with Quan Chi’s character/personality, as well as his look (I wasn’t a fan of some of the out of place humor here and there that I felt made the tone too campy at times-a writing issue, not an acting issue-but the rest of the character worked really well). I’m currently dreading what we’re going to get from the character in the upcoming sequel to that late term abortion of a 2021 MK movie. That all said, the RUclips skits are hilarious.
Yeah for me, it's the sappy/cheesy moments and some of the try-hard fight choreography that turns into weird gymnastics that haven't aged well. I don't mind the camp (or even perceive it all that much), probably cause it's inherent to MK, but I know it bothers some people and I get why. Like maybe sometimes Shao loses his shit a little too much for some people's tastes, or Quan chews the scenery so much he almost looks like he's breaking character. Again, I totally dig it, and the neat characterization and lore surrounding the show is enough to keep me invested, but I can see why it's not everyone's cup of tea.
I don't think game Quan is that bad but at the same time, the guy never really stood out to me more than just a plot device. This show's take is definetly more memorable and entertaining, honestly Conquest is easily one of the better adaptations based on a game, it's also better than stuff coming out today, it's one of the few adaptations that to me has better writing than the games do and I don't even hate the games' writing but Conquest was heads and shoulders above them. It even made it's cancellation work in one of if not the best, "villains owns everyone scenes" ever.
Yeah, I've been thinking about that a lot - part of what made Conquest stick out so much in our minds *is* that abrupt ending. Intended or not, "Shao Kahn wins, Mass Fatality", no recourse, no punchline, no post-credits scene, dead silence 'in the theater' is what made all of it so bold and impactful. It beat Infinity War to it by about 20 years.
@@CynicalWarlock And unlike Infinity War, the villain stayed the victor lmao. This might be one of the few times where getting cancelled might've been a blessing in disguise.
@@civilwarfare101 Hehe, it would've been tough and a bit redundant to follow that up, for sure. There are obviously a few loose ends, though, cause some characters died that shouldn't have died, like Shang and Kitana.
@@CynicalWarlock It's also weird to have MK with no Liu Kang, Johnny Cage, Sonya Blade, Kano or Jax but almost every cancelled show is going to have loose ends to some degree, it's just amazing how the MK Conquest writers made it all work even if it was never their intention. Any other cancelled ending to a show I like would piss me off but MK Conquest turned something that would usually annoy me into one of the coolest moments ever.
@@CynicalWarlock feeble little feculent speck of scumb. If I perfected my pimp mastery with my sorcery they'd understand how much depth I have. The second Mk movie may determine that....😈😈😈🤫
Cynical Warlock. He talks like you. Konquest Quan Chi is fun and in control from what you've shown here, most of the time. I do get a hint of Jared Leto trying to be Heath Ledger. He does overact sometimes. I liked that video you suggested.
@@CynicalWarlock Mom and I had a conversation about 60s television. I believe that it was stupidly overacted. She said that in that era corny was funny. I HATE Green Acres more than I hate The Beverly Hillbillies. Stupid on purpose is an understatement. Christopher Lee played Dracula in the 50s and he underacted the hell out of him. There are more accurate portrayals of Dracula, but he was the best actor to play him. What do you think?
@@dalestevenson8947 I love everything Christopher Lee touched. Funnily enough, I just saw a clip of him back when he was hella young; I never realized just how much his voice changed, from adulthood to his elder years. Speaking of wizards, Ian McKellen talked about this overacting/underacting thing, how it's all about the times. Back in the day, overacting was seen as just acting; it was normal. Then, as films and camera angles got more intimate, it was more about subtle acting - what would be termed underacting, back in the day.
@@CynicalWarlock Indeed, I was disappointed with how they rushed the ending, but I was still pleased to see Shao Kahn win. Great content overall, keep up the good work!
@@CynicalWarlockThe scene where shang and Quan first met was so funny. Who knew that 'the most annoying character in mk' who is easily obnoxious, causing the death and downfall of one too many characters, could be taken to such great heights. I do love the aggressive side, like in the MK9 fatality where he rups out your leg and fucking beats the shit out of you with it(not that this is ever shown in story mode). The joy I would derive from a video where you just roast mk12 Quan.(Can't find the right emoji). In the 2021 movie, the Quan chi telekinetic pull was actually given to shang he used it on Kung lao to pull him in before killing him (seriously watch it, it's step for step) He fights basically how most girls fight, no real structure, restraint or thought put into their moves they just keep throwing their hands into the air hopping they wins the fight. U are nice. Congrats on 7k subs
@@syki-tp1tn "U are nice" - that's not what my parole officer said. For real though, thanks. You're not so bad yourself. Yes, I've seen MK 2021... unfortunately. It is similar, yes. I'll add the M1K Quan roasting video to the list. Was just thinking of turning the "WTF Is Up with X" thing into a series. Here's to 10k subs. *Then* I big boi youtuber.🍻
Mortal Kombat live-action: -Quan Chi is a CHAD; charismatic necromancer pimp/slave trafficker 10 keikakus ahead of everyone else -Shang Tsung is a SOIJAK; narcissistic emo boy that maxed out one (1) ability, Soul Steal Mortal Kombat games by NRS, after the 00's: -Shang Tsung is a CHAD; charismatic shapeshifting soulstealer 10 keikakus ahead of everyone else -Quan Chi is a SOIJAK; emo version of the nerd emoji that remained loyal to Shinnok to the very end, MK9 built him up as a villain sue only for him to job against people like Jax and Sonya and for his villain sue status to go to D'Vorah instead.
Quan becoming everyone's bitch, D'Vorah being god-tier, Shinnok getting beat by Cassie, Kotal Kahn high on stupid pills - MKX really did fuck up power dynamics, across the board.
Honestly I feel like for the most part Quan Chi has had a mostly solid actor portrayal of him. Shame we never got to see interactions with Cary Tagawa’s version of Shang Tsung along with this shows actor for Quan Chi or the MK 9 & MK X actor.
@@seasonembrace3624 That would be the dream, yes. Although he's more fitting in this context, against a young, brash Shang. Cary's Shang is way older and smoother, so him and Adoni's Quan might actually be best buds, now that I think about it.
Ditto. It's frustrating, cause no other Quan ever comes remotely close. Actually have to force this version out of my mind, in order to fully appreciate the other portrayals.
@@CynicalWarlock I remember when it was announced that Shang and Quan where teaming up in DA, and thought they got the idea for that from the show, as well.
Absolutely love this video, I really I discovered this type of content back when I was just getting into Mortal Kombat and it's lore. I never even really knew about Mortal Kombat Conquest until I stumbled on to this wicked channel, the most I ever heard about it when other channels would give a off handed mention about it being "some failed TV series back in the day..." I wish I could have watch this awesome series when I was younger and still fresh to Mortal Kombat cause OH MAN is this type shows are right up my alley. I'm just a sucker for video games that have a VERY expansive lore and stories like Skyrim and God of War. Honestly this show gives off this "Games of Thrones but it's set in the Mortal Kombat universe" vibe which I'm surprised that neither Netherrealm Studios nor Warner Bros have thought of trying recreate as brand new TV series. Tell me that wouldn't just print money like krazy for them, just as long they get the right type of people who ACTUALLY care about the kharacters and lore. Oh by the way, 3
Wow, I 've never seen this depiction of him and I gotta I say I agree. I always thought he was a bit too boring compared to Shang Tsung who is my favourite of the Deadly Alliance, but seeing this version feels like we've been robbed. It would be cool to see the actor reprising his role in the games. It would be so cool if he and Cary Tagawa's Shang Tsung were in the same game, that would be fire. Speaking of Tagawa he was in MK11, so it's a shame that they didn't call Adoni for Mk1, that would be money well spent instead of wasting it on Megan Fox. I feel like M1K could've had that court sorcerer dynamic like you described because both he and Shang Tsung are court sorcerors deceiving Sindel, but we didn't see it. This is why I think that villains should be playable in the story which was something I liked from MK11: Aftermath. In this way we can see the villains actually be a threat and see their perspective on things and this presents an opportunity to give them a lot of depth which they don't have a chance to get if we're constantly beating them up all the time. From the new M1K I did like the idea of the Sisterhood of Shadow (a female cabal of demons) completely in service to him so we could've seen him be a pimp again, especially with the famous trio of demonesses: Kia, Jatakka, and Sareena, but I think this was avoided because they didn't think to take stuff from films/tv-series and just looked at the games, but it's anyone's guess). But I think seeing his harsh treatment of them would make the hero's victory over him feel more satisfying, especially now that Ashrah was his former slave, and his defeat was sort of poetic justice for her, instead of her beating a generic mustache-twirling villain. I hope in future incarnations we see them take more elements from Konquest, but sadly (and I hate saying this), but it seems like NRS is just allergic to good ideas lately which is a crying shame.
This one gets it. 'Boring' is the perfect word to describe it. Yeah, video game Quan is cool and competent and powerful and all that, but he's so boring, compared to this version. And whenever people bring up the positives I just listed, I go "so what?", cause every character is more or less like that. They're all such cool, powerful, cocky schmucks, they might as well be playing the same character. The thing that Mortal Kombat: Conquest did very well was it drew clear differences between the characters, and the universe just came alive because of it. Agree with everything you wrote - they should've given Adoni the MK11 Cary/Shang mocap treatment, and for a second stab at the whole Deadly Alliance shtick, it was pretty summarily done. Both times, actually, cause the big flaw in Deadly Alliance/Deception is that most of the interesting events (Quan escaping the Netherrealm, forging the actual deadly alliance, deposing Shao Kahn, defeating and killing the Earthrealm warriors) happen off-screen, so you don't see much of that courtroom sorcerer banter.
@@CynicalWarlock I wanted to ask if the problem is more so that the characters in the games are reduced to their motifs instead of exploring who they actually are. I don't want to sound too harsh and suggest that Quan's portrayal in the games is egregious (unlike some characters), but I think the games kinda stick to the surface-level elements of their characters and don't dig deeper (I could be wrong here). I think the chapter system is also to blame as basing the plot around which character needs to be in a fight puts constraints on the writers from expanding on everyone else as you're solely focused on who you're playing as. I would love to see you explore the Ashrah/Nitara rivalry as much like Tanya/Jade it isn't explored too much.
@@harveysidhu7030 Exploring who the characters are isn't something NRS does. They use them more like a kid would use his action figures; just enact some cool, iconic, or funny moments and action. I, like NetherRealm, used to think that's all the fans wanted, but this channel is proving me wrong. I actually talked about the chapter system in another video. Forcing you to fill an arbitrary quota of fights with one character leads to some very unnatural storytelling, like Johnny and Jax having an argument, during a pressing mission in mk9, which they pause so they can knock each other's teeth, with Raiden standing there, in the background, ignoring them, until they're ready to move on with the mission. I'll definitely get to the other characters and rivalries, eventually.
Not the best version of Quan Chi but not the worst that's for sure. I mean, I like this version of him but it feels like he has something missing. Some important part of the character that would make him likable. And I don't know how to explain that missing part, because I don't know what that is, but I feel that it is missing. So my favorite version of Quan Chi remains original one, from MKM and MK4. Because he feels like a character and he feels like someone who you would not wanna mess with.
I'm not sure "likeable" is the term you're looking for. You go on to say that MKM/MK4 Quan felt like someone you don't wanna mess with, so maybe "menacing" is the right word. Conquest Quan was nothing if not likeable.
It Was A Cool T.V. Show, & It Had Great Character Interpretations, & Awesome Witty Back & Forth Banter. Weird Time Slot Though, It Was On At 4:00 A.M...
Men. When you tell me things likes will coming, Not Expected that soon and good. Especially appreciated the merit to the actor. And to the show for work on so little the material has by the time the character has back then, literally (and sadly) Never see anyone do the merits for this great work. Has the Kano from the movie this version made the others and the other way around. I really hope you to has the time and interest to do this again. With Shao Khan, And Raiden. About all else. Khan is the best for sure too, for me in the interactions and interpretation of him. But Raiden is awesome too, I really miss this Sassy Cocky God like here and in the movie. In the Netherealm Era, im actually like and defend the guy. Yes, but he never feel like a God to me, the ethereal otherworldly being Like Merlin on Excalibur kinda thing. He has on this show and the movie never was portray. Even the god love mortal stuff was on Fujin. I sorry we never get a season 2. They could put Shinnok even, with this Quan. That was a gold with never could made out of the rock.
Oh, you have no idea what's coming. I plan on making a lot more MK: Conquest videos. Obviously for Raiden and Shao Kahn. Probably others too. You're absolutely right - Sassy Cocky Raiden is the absolute best. I can't stand the MK9/X/11 version of Raiden, with that self-serious, robotic tone of voice and complete lack of sense of humor, or likeability. And you're right, even though Conquest Raiden is more down-to-earth, he ends up feeling more divine because of it - like there's much more behind the veil, that he's purposely hiding - whereas video game Raiden feels like he's trying too hard. Conquest Shao Kahn is hands down the best and most developed version of the character. And Conquest Quan Chi interacting with a Shinnok of his caliber would've been too good. I'd pay good money to see that. Glad you liked the video.
@@CynicalWarlock the good on Raiden in here for me at least. Is how he is drunk and even with women. And still feel beyond the grass of the other character very unique as a being about with cold end the show is now for the rules. Even the power scale is NO ONE COULD LAY A HAND ON SHAO KAHN. But no even Khan could can handle Raiden yet Shao can made a fight on Raiden no one could to to him they feel like beast empowering. For mechanical reasons that scale never made sense in the Story modes. I forgo to tell you thanks. I'm has no idea on earth About the actor, my admiration goes way beyond his great performance you do something admirable give him this space on your channel. My respects.
@@juliojosetorrealba4274 Yeah well he deserves the space. As does Jeff Meek, for portraying the best Raiden *AND* Shao Kahn, cause he played both roles. Absolute flex.
@@CynicalWarlock till this day is still so amazing ONE GUY do these two. No only never come to my mind has a kid. But is a cosmic thing that the 2 great interpretation of those were made for the same man, like one Actor made Prefessor X And Magneto. It made even sense. As you tell Quan and Shang are very the contrary of the other. But Raiden and Shao has more in common they like admit, Here. Like I always say the Deception premise Shao was the protector of Outworld. The mirror of Raiden in is closeness with humans and impotence with the rules could made him by the same. Raiden piss of in the show is has fearsome has Shao.
His performance is one of the very best performances in the show, and I would have liked to have seen his aspects in the game versions of the character.
I really enjoyed his conquest as a kid and his mk legends was pretty cool too. Just wished he was taken more seriously and not a dumb punching bag throughout the series 😂😂❤
I loved that one mk4 ending where he gives shinnok a fake amulet and keeps the real one for himself, with bloody results. Deadly alliance was cool, But certain aspects of the mk4 plot could’ve made for a DOPE sequel with an alternate timeline. Let reiko take the throne of outworld, and let quan chi take shinnoks place. But they kept both (shang tsung came back) villains, and they did a tag team beatdown on raiden and thats cool too. And then they rebooted the series multiple times and brought shinnok back too, and that was less cool in this timeline.
@@nicks4802 Yeah, it seems like MK4 was prepping for a game like you just described, with Reiko and Quan at the helm, which would've been interesting to see.
Man... somebody needs to make a Mortal Kombat Drag Show :D :D Btw - where are those video shots taken from? I remember there were 1/2 movies in the past and the latest MK movie - but i dont remember this
@@thedungeonmastermind It just now occurs to me that I took a while to mention the name of the show.. once.. really fast. No show title screen, didn't name it in the description. Can fix that last part. Be forewarned, it is cheesy as fuck, especially in the beginning, but gets better and better as it progresses. It develops some of these characters in really cool ways, that far overtake their video game counterparts.
@@CynicalWarlock I think the biggest problem with the latest movie is that they didn't embrace the cheese :D MK was always cheesy - I mean... look at the characters :D
@@thedungeonmastermind The only thing MK 2021 embraced is a fuck-ton of references to the source material. Its plot was not what happens in the movie, its plot was to reference as many names, events and easter eggs from the games as possible.
100%. It is a shame, although I've been pondering this a lot lately - in a way, the show was so memorable *because* it ended so abruptly, and with the bad guy winning. But for sure, I think there's a lot of additional characterization that Quan, Shang, Raiden, Shao, the ninjas, and a bunch of others could've gone through.
I can't believe they had Jaime Presley in a role as one of Quan Chi's slaves! That's fantastic! Hey everyone needs to start somewhere right? I also heard that Cameron Diaz was the original Sonya Blade but got replaced by Brigit Wilson due to an injury.
Yeah, I read that too. Sometimes I wonder what the film would've looked like with her as Sonya. I think Brigit helped to cement Sonya's tomboy attributes.
Hey, out of curiosity, are you familiar with psychoanalytic psychology because you mentioned Jung in your video, as well as archetypes. If you do, it certainly puts all your content into context and how you analyze the MK characters.
My knowledge of Jungian archetypes is cursory, at best. I do like Jung's overall approach (I also learned some of his stuff by proxy, through Jordan Peterson), but it probably just comes down to me loving movies and games and having experienced a shitton of them.
I honestly am willing to keep the mortal kombat timelines around if there is a chance we could get conquest Quan. Imagine he shows up in Liu Kang’s timeline, kills MK1 Quan and takes over. Shinnok would be overjoyed to have a devil that’s RELIABLE and isn’t obviously evil, with a great sense of humor. I actually can see this Quan working with MK1 Shang Tsung to develop monstrosities in the flesh pits and joking about the test subjects 😂
I would fork up double the price for that game. I don't have video game Quan, but seeing Conquest Quan kill him and take good place would be supremely satisfying. And then see him get angry at, belittle and punish characters like Sareena, giving more context to why she wants to escape the Netherrealm.
@@CynicalWarlock imagine your boss who was just some prick from outworld that learned nether realm magic is replaced by a suave demon Andrew tate 😂. Sareena might wanna leave and work with Ashrah, but the other 2 demons might find the change in management refreshing. Damn MK1 needed conquest Quan and he needed to be a low level demon that was trained by Titan Shang to achieve his power. The guy would have kept his end of the bargain helping mileena with her anti-tarkat serum, but definitely would have gotten Ermac created with less issues thanks to his charisma. Definitely would have kept Havik and Nitara happy to cooperate much better with his plans.
Legit is the best Quan Chi wish they somehow either brought this show back for another season or made a new mk before the recent one with him as Quan Chi again he absolutely nailed this role
What have actually inspired this video's creation? Personally would wager vital organs for being those scathing critique videos from the 4th snake! After all, that guy pointed out shang tsung simularities!
Conquest Quan is so much better than video game Quan because video game Quan is a moronic Starscream most of the time. He can't be trusted because he's transparently treacherous...which just makes him like Shang Tsung. Conquest Quan, on the other hand, is a devious SOB that will honor his side of the bargain because HE NEGOTIATED IT. He was already getting what he wanted. It was rigged from the start. This means he is reliable. It makes him smarter. Smoother. More cunning. It makes him someone you have to deal with and know you can deal with...but don't WANT to deal with. You know he's going to one-up you. You know he's only agreeing because he has made the terms exactly what he wants and backed you into a corner...and, the worst thing about it, is that you might not know HOW he's done it...but you know it's happened.
A devil that breaks its promises is nowhere near as dangerous as a devil that always keeps its promises. The latter is the smarter devil by far.
"moronic Starscream" and "transparently treacherous" explains it so much better than I did.
Actually, this whole comment is worth a pin.
Funny you mentioned this, because the fourth snake too compared the game versions for quan chi and shang tsung!
@@CynicalWarlock. Tv tropes describes starscream as tracherous right hand man who makes zero secret about this fact. Did iether sorcerer?
@@erikbihari3625 Nope.
@@CynicalWarlock. Then case closed.
*M I S E R A B L E S L U T S*
Literally his first words. Sets the tone perfectly.
Brutal and I wish he was like that more 😂😂
Iconic 😂
Like THREE RATS FROM A STINKING SEWER!!
Not the Quan Chi we deserved, but the Quan Chi we needed.
1000%.
Yeah if future mk film brings him back then hopefully he can be like this version ❤❤❤
I would kill to see this version of Quan Chi with Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa's Shang Tsung palling around together. That's a Deadly Alliance I can get behind.
They'd be oozing charisma.
@@CynicalWarlock That game will sell out like hot cakes 🎂😊
I’m not sure if it was purely visual but Quan Chi seemed the most scary and intimidating in the 3-D era. As a kid whenever I saw pictures of him as concept art it throughout the games he spooked me as a kid. He felt like the darker version of Shang Tsung. Haven’t felt that way about him since then
Have my own characters that inspired that feeling, back in the day; it's a pretty special thing. And he *is* a pretty scary albino dude. With the muscles, bald head, and tattoos, he looks like some freaky escaped sorcerer convict.
And that deep boom base voice. Plus having him as the announcer from MK 4 until after Armageddon was pretty sweet as well.
@@seasonembrace3624 Quan's MK4 announcer voice is my all-time favorite.
@@CynicalWarlock As much as I love the Rich Divizio Quan Chi from Mythologies, his MK4 voice is what I hear in my head whenever I read his lines. Somehow, Herman Sanchez just nailed it from the get-go, achieving levels of smug that shouldn't even be possible. I can kinda hear the same tones in Maropis' performance, so I wouldn't be surprised to learn that he's done his homework and used Sanchez's take as inspiration to create something even greater.
@@CynicalWarlockI enjoyed this video , now I want to watch the show 🦹🦹
I would've actually loved the idea of Quan chi's flamboyancy being cranked up to 11. His classic outfit already has flare to it but imagine if you will he constantly changes outfits every time we see him for specific occasions, like one for pimp time, one for meeting and dealings, one for sorcery, and one for combat with each have a Quan chi/netherralm touch to it. It would fit the TV counterparts very well considering his overall role
That's a superb idea, and if the show had more time/budget, they might have done something like that. As it stands, they only have a combat variation with no spikes, cause those would've been near-impossible to fight in.
“I choose to live in my domain, I was not banished there.” Hits so hard as a line. I’m going to have to watch this show. Never did despite my borderline obsession with MK throughout my life. But I’m convinced now.
Also funny how a lot of people like to make Scorpion out to be like the Batman of MK yet they never have him go up against this Quan Chi. Conquest Quan Chi facing OG Scorpion or the one from MK9 and X would be the dream.
I wouldn’t even have it be were Quan Chi killed his family, just have it where Quan Chi finds Hanzo in the Nether Realm and sees an opportunity to direct a storm upon those giving him a hard time. Then as Scorpion realize he’s been duped have him want to lash back at Quan Chi but Quan Chi can just toy with the specter in tell either Scorpion finally gets the one up or calms himself enough to make Sub-Zero an ally since he can be the hero that makes Quan’s life hard. Now this was basically the OG timeline’s story but I never liked the detail that Quan Chi was the one that killed Scorpion’s family. That should be pure Lin Kuei’s doing and Quan Chi just sees an opportunity.
@@RoninTacticalY23 Yeah, killing Scorps' family doesn't really fit this Quan Chi, somehow. If they had made a season 2, Scorps and Quan definitely should've interacted. Considering how they portray Scorpion in this show, pairing them together would've been solid gold.
Lemme know your thoughts, if you do end up watching the show. Fair warning, it's pretty cheesy, especially in the first few episodes.
@@CynicalWarlock Will do, I’m all good with cheese, like if you give me characters I like I’m willing to tolerate a lot of camp and insanity. It comes with the territory when you’re a fan of often fantastical and edgy things.
Let us know how it goes
I would say Sub-Zero is the Batman of MK, and Scorpion would be the Wolverine of MK.
@@Jasonv078 Personally I agree with that, I mean Sub-Zero’s ending in MK vs DC kind of hammers that idea in. It’s just a sentiment I tend to see when people discuss MK of comparing Scorpion and Batman. Now it could just be because Ed Boob Twitter profile picture is Batman and Scorpion, at least it was for a while, don’t know if it still is.
videos like this make me realize how often the ball gets dropped with Modern MK
@@FlashX212 Mission accomplished, then.
I love the archetype of a powerful sorcerer politicking. There is just something about someone who could obliterate anyone but chooses not to. Instead uses politics to get his way.
What I also love about that is when this archetype loses they they drop the politicking and start blasting.
It's very fun and engaging. It's a crime MK doesn't use this version of.
Yeah, especially for Dragon Age stans like us, it's a treat. The Sorceress Lodge from The Witcher, too. They - along with shows like The Boys - are useful, because they show how brute force is no substitute for political influence. You can have all the power in the world; unless you're willing to kill everyone, you still have to play some kind of political game, to win people over.
@@CynicalWarlock I really enjoyed the plot of Witcher 2 being the Sorceress Lodge just influencing politics. It to me makes sense that these powerful magic users would eventually just be overt rulers or shadow government types. But it is just a great mental imagine. They could kill you but they choose not to. They choose to play the game and be better at it than anyone else.
@@Knight1029 Yeah, reminds me of the Bene Gesserit, from Dune. Exact same deal.
@@CynicalWarlock yeah! Such a great example!
Its a pleasant surprise hearing excitement in your voice, almost frightening even lol
Scares the fuck outta me too, really.
I swear ever since the first reboot in the games, Quan Chi been getting jobbed on so hard.
Turns out this is a tough character to balance.
You gotta remember that starting from about MKD, Quan Chi has clearly become a favorite of someone on the team, because they started putting him over Shang at every opportunity. This trend eventually culminated in MK9, where Shang's been not just killed off, but cucked into utter irrelevance, while Quan has completed his transformation into the ultimate mary sue. Thankfully, the writers seem to have realized they've gone too far in a few places, so they've been trying to course-correct ever since. The ball-stomping scene from MKX was probably overcorrecting, but I appreciated the sentiment. :)
Such a great performance by Adoni Maropis - among the best from the show, or even any live-action MK material for that matter. I really wish the games portrayed Quan Chi with the same level of smooth yet sinister charm, zest and humor. The actor's real life story is pretty incredible, as you touched on at the end.
Also...... "3". 😏
Expected no less from such a nimble Enigma.
Yeah honestly, MK: Conquest set me straight, as far as storytelling and characterization go. Probably subconsciously laid the foundation for a lot the ideas I juggle on this channel today.
Each iteration of the antagonist ls in Mortal Kombat are varying in effectiveness and it doesn’t help that NRS seldom gives there antagonists any wins with substance. This quan chi seems like thought was put into it which is cool to see
Oh yeah, he's one of the standout characters of the show.
dayumnnn imagine this Quan Chi chewing up the scenery with (Cary Hiroyuki Tagawa) Shang Tsung
The ultimate power duo.
Like Conquest is so underrated as a show, Adoni really chews the scenery in every aspect, love his ughhhh grunts.
Yeah, i have no idea where he pulled those from, but they're genius.
Quan Chi in Conquest almost reminds me of a villain sue subversion and I mean that as a good thing.
He possesses more abilities that 99% of the cast and displays a heightened sense of intelligence and control when compared to every villain barring Shao Kahn.
Yet despite how OP he is and how varied his arsenal can be he's still got that mindset of a manchild. Showing more insecurity and abrasiveness when the women he controls start back talking him.
It's like he achieved a power threshold in his universe but lacks the discipline and honor code that every hero in this series inherently possesses. Even characters like Scorpion and Reptile in the show's canon display codes of honor and respect for their opponents. Quan Chi has no respect for anyone, even his allies. He just does what he wants and will work with anyone for convenience.
Definitely embodying more of a Neutral Evil standpoint.
@@nono9543 Pretty spot on - evil without variation.
He's the immature masculine, spiteful in his relationships with women, lustful and thinking he can do anything he wants, because of his power.
My biggest gripe with Quan Chi’s (and my extension, Shang Tsung’s) depiction in the recent games, is that they’re left so undistinct from each other. Like one could do something that the other one just as easily could have and it wouldn’t have made a difference. I’ve never watched this show, but it seems like just from what you described, that Quan Chi comes into his own much much more and that’s very cool and intriguing.
@@bababouille9707 Exactly. In the show, they're opposites, in many ways, despite both of them being sorcerers and having similar abilities.
From what I remember about this show, Shang Tsung was more like his classic personality, he was backstabbing and scheming, while Quan Chi was more like the Devil. You can make a deal with him and he will actually keep his end of the bargain, you will get what you want, however he will always benefit from that deal the most.
I never saw this show, but this makes me want to check it out - it definitely looks to have that trashy late 90's-early 00's charm. Can already tell he's a scene-stealer.
@@lordtrigon1733 He totally is; whenever he appears, you start smiling. And the show is totally a product if the 90s: cheesy and campy as fuck, but with good characters and worldbuilding; the kind of stuff MK currently lacks.
Crazy that Conquest gave us the best versions of Quan, Shao, and Raiden all in one series. My favorite adaptation of MK.
Same. It's also remarkable how resilient the games have been to taking any kind of inspiration from the show. Game Raiden, Shao and Quan are unbelievably drab.
This video reminded how absolutely drop dead gorgeous Dana Hee was in the show. I mean the show had PLENTY of constant eye candy throughout its entire run. But I would always be happy to seen Quan Chi appear in any episode, because it almost guaranteed she wouldn't be far behind lol!. Can't even recall if I'd hit puberty yet around the time MKC aired here in the states. But I couldn't never take my eyes off her.
What's funny is guys would hail a show like this as a rare gift from the gods, in today's troubled, sexless times, whereas back then, we really were spoiled with this kind of stuff and didn't think much of it.
I remember watching this show as a kid. Most characters were total shit, some had literally 0 resemblance to the game.
But damn Quan Chi looked AMAZING. This video is 100% on pointttt
Thanks.
It gets some wrong, like Noob Saibot, but captures the essence of others, even if they're not the source material versions, verbatim.
And a few of the more bold choices and changes actually work.
Conquest Quan as well as Jeff Meeks' Raiden/Shao are the best live action MK characters. They definitely deserve to be DLC on MK1. Quan always kept me entertained. I was also crushing on Vorpax/Tracy Douglas back then, she was ❤️🔥. Thanks for this video.
Hell yeah. Nice to see more Conquest fans coming out of the woodwork.
@@CynicalWarlock that show had some moments but it blew the first two films away... Despite it being on a television budget.
@@mrmonte1975 And the network didn't fully appreciate what they had. Another 1-2 seasons, and everyone would have Conquest on their lips right now.
@@CynicalWarlock are they still having issues getting a digital release?
Thank you for this. Reminded me of those days when Mortal Kombat, video games and entertainment in general were about being fun, cool, stylish and creative without so many restrictions. Never knew Quan Chi could be this fun of a character.
Before the dark times. Before the corporations.
@@CynicalWarlock Yup, before corporations and modern audiences.
Quan Cheadle.
Squan Chee.
Quan Cheesey.
Jay Quan.
One of my favorite Mk characters of all time!
Cant forget the classic Rich Homie Quan Chi!
And there's also "Crun Chi".
As far as I'm concerned; Adoni Maropis' Quan Chi is to MK what Raul Julia's Bison is to SF.
Both Top Tier Entertainment.
Solid gold, from the first frame to the last.
'from shang tsung is feminine ' thumbnail to 'Quan chi the goat'.
Seriously?
Yeah, biased much?
i gotta say this version of Quan Chi is by far my favorite
and Shang Tsung does express some feminine traits, but that doesn’t make him the inferior character
@@tengu2D This one gets it.
Great video on Quan Chi but what's up with that background noise? Is it from your mic or something?
Yeah, I need a new mic.
I've talked this one to death.
Thanks to this vid, I got 3 things, a fellow enjoyer of the conquest Quan Chi, discovered the actor himself got his own youtube channel, and then the quote about the devil and how he approaches you. LOVE this vid alot man!
Yesss.🤜🤛
Part of why I made this video is to come across fellow Conquest fans.
Glad you liked it.
I appreciate the deeper discussions of Mortal Kombat. There's not enough of them.
I was so glued to Conquest's story, I couldn't wait to see what happened next. Highly recommend to everyone.
@@nmkflvpttt I'm all about deep.
"watch it or die" ok ok you got me, chill
Who the fuck reads video descriptions?
I've never liked Quan, I actually hate him but I guess that's the point of the character, and I know he's a good villain
(Also Hanzo and Bi-Han are my favorite characters so that might influence my view of Quan Chi)
Well, the good news is this Quan has nothing to do with the show's Scorpion and Sub-Zero.
For the Quan Chi intro Wheres his 10 Second Kameo from Shaolin Monks's ending
In the Shaolin Monk ending. :D
"This Shang Tsung looks and acts like he listens to the Devil May Cry music" 😂
Yeah, shame Bruce Locke didn't have much to work with, he's a good actor. This Shang has nothing on Tagawa's charm, but honestly, he's the best looking live action Shang - as in closest to the videogame counterpart. He has his moments 😀
Also, if I remember correctly, it was this show's idea to pair them up into the "full of bullshit and backstabbing" alliance 😀
Yess, Conquest came out way before Deadly Alliance.
I'd say Conquest Shang is extremely appropriate for that show - making him seem that youthful and bratty, yet still ridiculously powerful and knowledgeable made him play so well off of characters like Kung Lao, Quan Chi, Vorpax, Shao Kahn etc.
This show introduced me to Quan Chi as a character, and so he'll forever be a creepy pervy demon pimp who rolls his Rs in the most pretentious way to me 😂 I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who prefers this version over the one from the games! This show is a gem of its time honestly - an official MK 🅿️0rn parody - highly underrated on the "so bad it's good" spectrum 😂👍
Also, had no idea Adoni did gangster hood Quan Chi skits, that's hilarious!
Yeah, Adoni's the man. Don't remember if we talked about the show before, but glad to see you're a Conquest connoisseur as well. Calling it a porn parody made me chuckle, but I guess the show really was asking for that moniker.
Random thought, but what if James Woods voiced Quan Chi in a way similar to how he voiced Hades in Disney’s Hercules? For some reason, Maropis’s portrayal of Quan Chi made me think of Woods.
There's a lot of crossover between the 2. And that's a great example of a villain that can be ridiculously funny, yet still menacing.
I also thought MK9/X Qaun Chi was always a bit underdeveloped that he never really stood out for me personality wise, although I did enjoy his gameplay in X.
I did like his permanent Crazy Eyes he has MK12 and his gear changing his tattos, but that's about it.
Yeah all the video game Quan Chis are on the cusp of something great, but they never quite get there. 'Personality' really is the key word - that's what separates Conquest Quan from his video game counterparts.
"...a bunch of people, some of them very famous, who loathe this character with a passion."
We're talking 4th Snake, aren't we?
The one and only.
This guy and Deadly Alliance are the best versions.
Game-wise, Deadly Alliance is the first one that turned him into a badass.
3. I’m a dastardly diligent detective. 😃
That you are.
And you like to read.
You should definitely do a long video of the best picked mk characters from mortal kombat entertainment media, movies,series. Like for example this best quan and best subzero from the 2021 mk movie and so on, will be a long video but a cool idea nonetheless.
@@sentrygolddenn2552 Not a bad idea yeah. Even picking the best version of each character from all the games is bound to be fun.
And controversial.
@@CynicalWarlock btw who agrees that the worst noob saibot is from konquest, man uses oil instead of shadow.
@@sentrygolddenn2552 Funnily enough, that seems to be where the games copied that tarry appearance that Noob's abilities have, on the NRS games.
I'll be honest I love it when you never stop talking about mk conquest and yes I agree this Quan chi is indeed sinister as hell when he is cooking up plans
Good. Cause I could drone on about MK: Conquest for days.
@@CynicalWarlock good not going to lie you should make one on sub or perhaps scorpion or both oh shit the fire and ice episode oh man should cover that plot
@@Strikedown51 I taped that episode, back in the day. Must've watched it a thousand times. I obsessed over every line, acted out the script with my brother, loved every scene, talked shit about every scene.. It informed my childhood.
It's weird, cause they didn't even do Scorpion's origin, at all, yet that depiction is so Scorpion, it's like the video game sprites come to life.
@@CynicalWarlock yes indeed that episode and the sub zero one I believe its called cold reality those two episodes were my favorites as well as the Quan chi episode it's crazy how the origins of sub and scorpion are so different yet it feels right I'm sure I'm not making sense but something about their origins just fit within the show damn it I wish there was a second season I love the show OUTSTANDING work my friend
@@Strikedown51 Thank you, thank you.
I simultaneously want and don't want a second Conquest season. Ending the way it did obviously blue-balled us hard, and doesn't fit with the lore, but at the same time, it's such a baller finale, one that you just did not see back then. People rave about Thanos winning, in Infinity War, or Game of Thrones killing its characters en masse.. well Conquest did it first.
Mk9 was easily the worst Quan Chi. No charisma, the worst deep voice I've ever heard, all of his plans work way too damn well and it fucks up the plot massively, and he had no business being in the first two mortal kombat sections of that game. That game had a bad problem of having Shang Tsung fuck up over and over again while Quan Chi only catches W's. Terrible writing, I'm glad we stomped his balls as Sonya in MKX
Well it's admittedly tough, cause even in the original timeline, Shang does inevitably fail. But there was a clear bias towards Quan Chi. Shang gets offed, while Quan only grows in power.
@@CynicalWarlock yeah and it set up the worst cutscene in all of gaming: Sindel killing off most of Earthrealm's warriors all at once. Such a shitty attempt at raising the stakes
@@oldjebidiahbrown2454 In that exact moment, the game fell off a cliff.
...Did you just accidentally compare Quan and Shang's relationship to Vergil and Dante's?
I.. I think I might have.
Maybe I played too much Devil May Cry, back in the day.
Now that I think of it, Shang's voice, in that show, actually resembles Vergil's.
Mortal Kombat Conquest version of Noob Saibot is what MK9-MK12 Noob Saibot is based off of.
Yeah, the tar monster. Conquest really doesn't get the credit it deserves.
Oh shit I’m late!!!
Tick-tock..
Quan-chi and Star-Screen should be homies if they don't betray each other first
@@Str8savage87 This Quan is actually pretty forthright.
After this and It'sOfficial's Conquest Kahn video, we need a video about Conquest Raiden and the Holy Cobquest Trinity of videos shall be complete.
You have no idea what's coming..
@@CynicalWarlock By the Elder Gods!
Well done as always!👏
You covered everything that makes this character great! The only reference you missed was the cartoon; which debuted before Quan Chi in the games. In it he uses a magical stone that brings out the heroes worse attributes and only does it for his own self amusement, not so much to help Shao Kahn. Nothing was known about his character yet, but his manipulative attributes were starting to take root. Than we got his first live action appearance in MK Mythologies and that was...certainly something. BUT after that we got Conquest Quan and THAT is when he became a WELL established character. He should carry on that personality for the games, but I will say all of his game portrayals were decent... until MK1. He sucks as a character, but I guess us cool as a fighter. However this portrayal is the absolute GOAT and you demonstrated that point FLAWLESSLY! Well done Warlock!🖤💜
Thank you, thank you. Yeah, I totally missed his Defenders of the Realm appearance; really should watch that cartoon. The writers working with what little they had resonates even more, then, since they adapted that whole discord-between-the-heroes idea; and pretty damn well, too.
The game versions are fine; had I seen them before seeing Conquest Quan, I probably would've appreciated them more. I still jive with most of em, they're just a bit generic, minus MKX Quan, at least in his intro banter, some of which is really good.
MK12 Quan - like most of the game - is very glossy and very shallow.
@@CynicalWarlock We'd be here all day if I told you everything NRS did with MK1, but they did manage to have SOME potential with certain characters. Some things you can mix with their previous history to make them feel more flushed out. SOME things were just stupid(Right Kui-Liang Scorpion?🤦♂️)
Excellent video! This is indeed the best Quan Chi version and that show had so much potential
Leave it to the network to ruin a good thing.
Hell yeah, MK Conquest was awesome. And yes, I absolutely loved their interpretation of Quan chi
Nice to finally spot a few other fans.
Y'know what? Quan Chi is a character I love to hate. And I've always loved this version. I can't wait to see him in the new MK.
Yeah, the decision to make the weirdest-lookin character the most charming and charismatic was genius.
There were a lot of things in this show that didn’t land at all for me, but they did a very good job with Quan Chi’s character/personality, as well as his look (I wasn’t a fan of some of the out of place humor here and there that I felt made the tone too campy at times-a writing issue, not an acting issue-but the rest of the character worked really well). I’m currently dreading what we’re going to get from the character in the upcoming sequel to that late term abortion of a 2021 MK movie. That all said, the RUclips skits are hilarious.
Yeah for me, it's the sappy/cheesy moments and some of the try-hard fight choreography that turns into weird gymnastics that haven't aged well. I don't mind the camp (or even perceive it all that much), probably cause it's inherent to MK, but I know it bothers some people and I get why. Like maybe sometimes Shao loses his shit a little too much for some people's tastes, or Quan chews the scenery so much he almost looks like he's breaking character. Again, I totally dig it, and the neat characterization and lore surrounding the show is enough to keep me invested, but I can see why it's not everyone's cup of tea.
I don't think game Quan is that bad but at the same time, the guy never really stood out to me more than just a plot device. This show's take is definetly more memorable and entertaining, honestly Conquest is easily one of the better adaptations based on a game, it's also better than stuff coming out today, it's one of the few adaptations that to me has better writing than the games do and I don't even hate the games' writing but Conquest was heads and shoulders above them. It even made it's cancellation work in one of if not the best, "villains owns everyone scenes" ever.
Yeah, I've been thinking about that a lot - part of what made Conquest stick out so much in our minds *is* that abrupt ending. Intended or not, "Shao Kahn wins, Mass Fatality", no recourse, no punchline, no post-credits scene, dead silence 'in the theater' is what made all of it so bold and impactful.
It beat Infinity War to it by about 20 years.
@@CynicalWarlock
And unlike Infinity War, the villain stayed the victor lmao. This might be one of the few times where getting cancelled might've been a blessing in disguise.
@@civilwarfare101 Hehe, it would've been tough and a bit redundant to follow that up, for sure. There are obviously a few loose ends, though, cause some characters died that shouldn't have died, like Shang and Kitana.
@@CynicalWarlock
It's also weird to have MK with no Liu Kang, Johnny Cage, Sonya Blade, Kano or Jax but almost every cancelled show is going to have loose ends to some degree, it's just amazing how the MK Conquest writers made it all work even if it was never their intention.
Any other cancelled ending to a show I like would piss me off but MK Conquest turned something that would usually annoy me into one of the coolest moments ever.
Best version was from the TV show mk konquest.
Yes. That's.. what I said.
@@CynicalWarlock feeble little feculent speck of scumb. If I perfected my pimp mastery with my sorcery they'd understand how much depth I have. The second Mk movie may determine that....😈😈😈🤫
“3”
That's some mad pause skills you got there, dawg.
A capable fighter and cunning warlock... _that choice is understandable._
My kinda guy.
Cynical Warlock. He talks like you. Konquest Quan Chi is fun and in control from what you've shown here, most of the time. I do get a hint of Jared Leto trying to be Heath Ledger. He does overact sometimes. I liked that video you suggested.
Glad you liked it. It does depend greatly on what you expect from the character.
Also, thanks for the compliment.
@@CynicalWarlock Mom and I had a conversation about 60s television. I believe that it was stupidly overacted. She said that in that era corny was funny. I HATE Green Acres more than I hate The Beverly Hillbillies. Stupid on purpose is an understatement. Christopher Lee played Dracula in the 50s and he underacted the hell out of him. There are more accurate portrayals of Dracula, but he was the best actor to play him. What do you think?
@@CynicalWarlock You're welcome.❤️
@@dalestevenson8947 I love everything Christopher Lee touched. Funnily enough, I just saw a clip of him back when he was hella young; I never realized just how much his voice changed, from adulthood to his elder years.
Speaking of wizards, Ian McKellen talked about this overacting/underacting thing, how it's all about the times. Back in the day, overacting was seen as just acting; it was normal. Then, as films and camera angles got more intimate, it was more about subtle acting - what would be termed underacting, back in the day.
I loved the that Mk tv show when I was a kid. It was awesome.
Looking back, I just now realize how much of my love for MK, in general, wasn't even because of the games themselves - it was because of this show.
@@CynicalWarlock Indeed, I was disappointed with how they rushed the ending, but I was still pleased to see Shao Kahn win. Great content overall, keep up the good work!
@@rebel4792 Thanks.
All these people losing their minds over Infinity War, when Conquest did it first.
Cynical describing this iteration of Quan........my mind......hmmmmm so like an emo Joker
Nah, Shang is emo, in that show. You have to watch it to get it.
You are right😂 he just has the fashion sense a emo Joker would have. 😂😂😂
'from shang tsung is feminine ' thumbnail to 'Quan chi the goat'.
Seriously?
It does not say Quan Chi is the goat, just that this is the goat version of all Quan Chis.
@@CynicalWarlockThe scene where shang and Quan first met was so funny.
Who knew that 'the most annoying character in mk' who is easily obnoxious, causing the death and downfall of one too many characters, could be taken to such great heights.
I do love the aggressive side, like in the MK9 fatality where he rups out your leg and fucking beats the shit out of you with it(not that this is ever shown in story mode).
The joy I would derive from a video where you just roast mk12 Quan.(Can't find the right emoji).
In the 2021 movie, the Quan chi telekinetic pull was actually given to shang he used it on Kung lao to pull him in before killing him (seriously watch it, it's step for step)
He fights basically how most girls fight, no real structure, restraint or thought put into their moves they just keep throwing their hands into the air hopping they wins the fight.
U are nice.
Congrats on 7k subs
@@syki-tp1tn "U are nice" - that's not what my parole officer said.
For real though, thanks. You're not so bad yourself.
Yes, I've seen MK 2021... unfortunately. It is similar, yes.
I'll add the M1K Quan roasting video to the list. Was just thinking of turning the "WTF Is Up with X" thing into a series.
Here's to 10k subs. *Then* I big boi youtuber.🍻
@@CynicalWarlock nice idea(let's not lie here, don't particularly think that it is necessary , but just to get a few laughs in, sure)
Talking about the X series here.
Definitely make the Quan vid.
Well appreciated
Mortal Kombat live-action:
-Quan Chi is a CHAD; charismatic necromancer pimp/slave trafficker 10 keikakus ahead of everyone else
-Shang Tsung is a SOIJAK; narcissistic emo boy that maxed out one (1) ability, Soul Steal
Mortal Kombat games by NRS, after the 00's:
-Shang Tsung is a CHAD; charismatic shapeshifting soulstealer 10 keikakus ahead of everyone else
-Quan Chi is a SOIJAK; emo version of the nerd emoji that remained loyal to Shinnok to the very end, MK9 built him up as a villain sue only for him to job against people like Jax and Sonya and for his villain sue status to go to D'Vorah instead.
Quan becoming everyone's bitch, D'Vorah being god-tier, Shinnok getting beat by Cassie, Kotal Kahn high on stupid pills - MKX really did fuck up power dynamics, across the board.
Honestly I feel like for the most part Quan Chi has had a mostly solid actor portrayal of him. Shame we never got to see interactions with Cary Tagawa’s version of Shang Tsung along with this shows actor for Quan Chi or the MK 9 & MK X actor.
@@seasonembrace3624 That would be the dream, yes. Although he's more fitting in this context, against a young, brash Shang. Cary's Shang is way older and smoother, so him and Adoni's Quan might actually be best buds, now that I think about it.
The Andrew Tate from Hell line killed me 🤣
This is actually the version I compared every video game version to from DA on.
Ditto. It's frustrating, cause no other Quan ever comes remotely close. Actually have to force this version out of my mind, in order to fully appreciate the other portrayals.
@@CynicalWarlock I remember when it was announced that Shang and Quan where teaming up in DA, and thought they got the idea for that from the show, as well.
@@kyleguebert5526 They probably did, but it didn't click in my thick skull until recently. Didn't think about the chronology.
The Konquest show is soooo underrated….
Egregiously.
MK Konquest was so cheesy and awesome lol
@@lukejones7164 Actually the best 2 words to describe it.
Absolutely love this video, I really I discovered this type of content back when I was just getting into Mortal Kombat and it's lore. I never even really knew about Mortal Kombat Conquest until I stumbled on to this wicked channel, the most I ever heard about it when other channels would give a off handed mention about it being "some failed TV series back in the day..." I wish I could have watch this awesome series when I was younger and still fresh to Mortal Kombat cause OH MAN is this type shows are right up my alley. I'm just a sucker for video games that have a VERY expansive lore and stories like Skyrim and God of War. Honestly this show gives off this "Games of Thrones but it's set in the Mortal Kombat universe" vibe which I'm surprised that neither Netherrealm Studios nor Warner Bros have thought of trying recreate as brand new TV series. Tell me that wouldn't just print money like krazy for them, just as long they get the right type of people who ACTUALLY care about the kharacters and lore.
Oh by the way,
3
Wow, I 've never seen this depiction of him and I gotta I say I agree. I always thought he was a bit too boring compared to Shang Tsung who is my favourite of the Deadly Alliance, but seeing this version feels like we've been robbed. It would be cool to see the actor reprising his role in the games. It would be so cool if he and Cary Tagawa's Shang Tsung were in the same game, that would be fire. Speaking of Tagawa he was in MK11, so it's a shame that they didn't call Adoni for Mk1, that would be money well spent instead of wasting it on Megan Fox. I feel like M1K could've had that court sorcerer dynamic like you described because both he and Shang Tsung are court sorcerors deceiving Sindel, but we didn't see it. This is why I think that villains should be playable in the story which was something I liked from MK11: Aftermath. In this way we can see the villains actually be a threat and see their perspective on things and this presents an opportunity to give them a lot of depth which they don't have a chance to get if we're constantly beating them up all the time. From the new M1K I did like the idea of the Sisterhood of Shadow (a female cabal of demons) completely in service to him so we could've seen him be a pimp again, especially with the famous trio of demonesses: Kia, Jatakka, and Sareena, but I think this was avoided because they didn't think to take stuff from films/tv-series and just looked at the games, but it's anyone's guess). But I think seeing his harsh treatment of them would make the hero's victory over him feel more satisfying, especially now that Ashrah was his former slave, and his defeat was sort of poetic justice for her, instead of her beating a generic mustache-twirling villain. I hope in future incarnations we see them take more elements from Konquest, but sadly (and I hate saying this), but it seems like NRS is just allergic to good ideas lately which is a crying shame.
This one gets it. 'Boring' is the perfect word to describe it. Yeah, video game Quan is cool and competent and powerful and all that, but he's so boring, compared to this version. And whenever people bring up the positives I just listed, I go "so what?", cause every character is more or less like that. They're all such cool, powerful, cocky schmucks, they might as well be playing the same character. The thing that Mortal Kombat: Conquest did very well was it drew clear differences between the characters, and the universe just came alive because of it.
Agree with everything you wrote - they should've given Adoni the MK11 Cary/Shang mocap treatment, and for a second stab at the whole Deadly Alliance shtick, it was pretty summarily done. Both times, actually, cause the big flaw in Deadly Alliance/Deception is that most of the interesting events (Quan escaping the Netherrealm, forging the actual deadly alliance, deposing Shao Kahn, defeating and killing the Earthrealm warriors) happen off-screen, so you don't see much of that courtroom sorcerer banter.
@@CynicalWarlock I wanted to ask if the problem is more so that the characters in the games are reduced to their motifs instead of exploring who they actually are. I don't want to sound too harsh and suggest that Quan's portrayal in the games is egregious (unlike some characters), but I think the games kinda stick to the surface-level elements of their characters and don't dig deeper (I could be wrong here). I think the chapter system is also to blame as basing the plot around which character needs to be in a fight puts constraints on the writers from expanding on everyone else as you're solely focused on who you're playing as. I would love to see you explore the Ashrah/Nitara rivalry as much like Tanya/Jade it isn't explored too much.
@@harveysidhu7030 Exploring who the characters are isn't something NRS does. They use them more like a kid would use his action figures; just enact some cool, iconic, or funny moments and action. I, like NetherRealm, used to think that's all the fans wanted, but this channel is proving me wrong.
I actually talked about the chapter system in another video. Forcing you to fill an arbitrary quota of fights with one character leads to some very unnatural storytelling, like Johnny and Jax having an argument, during a pressing mission in mk9, which they pause so they can knock each other's teeth, with Raiden standing there, in the background, ignoring them, until they're ready to move on with the mission.
I'll definitely get to the other characters and rivalries, eventually.
Not the best version of Quan Chi but not the worst that's for sure. I mean, I like this version of him but it feels like he has something missing. Some important part of the character that would make him likable. And I don't know how to explain that missing part, because I don't know what that is, but I feel that it is missing. So my favorite version of Quan Chi remains original one, from MKM and MK4. Because he feels like a character and he feels like someone who you would not wanna mess with.
I'm not sure "likeable" is the term you're looking for. You go on to say that MKM/MK4 Quan felt like someone you don't wanna mess with, so maybe "menacing" is the right word. Conquest Quan was nothing if not likeable.
It Was A Cool T.V. Show, & It Had Great Character Interpretations, & Awesome Witty Back & Forth Banter. Weird Time Slot Though, It Was On At 4:00 A.M...
@@RaymondKarlVeasey75 Probably part of why it wasn't so popular.
Men. When you tell me things likes will coming, Not Expected that soon and good.
Especially appreciated the merit to the actor.
And to the show for work on so little the material has by the time the character has back then, literally (and sadly)
Never see anyone do the merits for this great work.
Has the Kano from the movie this version made the others and the other way around.
I really hope you to has the time and interest to do this again.
With Shao Khan, And Raiden. About all else.
Khan is the best for sure too, for me in the interactions and interpretation of him.
But Raiden is awesome too, I really miss this Sassy Cocky God like here and in the movie.
In the Netherealm Era, im actually like and defend the guy. Yes, but he never feel like a God to me, the ethereal otherworldly being Like Merlin on Excalibur kinda thing. He has on this show and the movie never was portray.
Even the god love mortal stuff was on Fujin.
I sorry we never get a season 2.
They could put Shinnok even, with this Quan.
That was a gold with never could made out of the rock.
Oh, you have no idea what's coming. I plan on making a lot more MK: Conquest videos. Obviously for Raiden and Shao Kahn. Probably others too.
You're absolutely right - Sassy Cocky Raiden is the absolute best. I can't stand the MK9/X/11 version of Raiden, with that self-serious, robotic tone of voice and complete lack of sense of humor, or likeability. And you're right, even though Conquest Raiden is more down-to-earth, he ends up feeling more divine because of it - like there's much more behind the veil, that he's purposely hiding - whereas video game Raiden feels like he's trying too hard.
Conquest Shao Kahn is hands down the best and most developed version of the character.
And Conquest Quan Chi interacting with a Shinnok of his caliber would've been too good. I'd pay good money to see that.
Glad you liked the video.
@@CynicalWarlock the good on Raiden in here for me at least.
Is how he is drunk and even with women. And still feel beyond the grass of the other character very unique as a being about with cold end the show is now for the rules.
Even the power scale is NO ONE COULD LAY A HAND ON SHAO KAHN.
But no even Khan could can handle Raiden yet Shao can made a fight on Raiden no one could to to him they feel like beast empowering.
For mechanical reasons that scale never made sense in the Story modes.
I forgo to tell you thanks. I'm has no idea on earth About the actor, my admiration goes way beyond his great performance you do something admirable give him this space on your channel.
My respects.
@@juliojosetorrealba4274 Yeah well he deserves the space.
As does Jeff Meek, for portraying the best Raiden *AND* Shao Kahn, cause he played both roles. Absolute flex.
@@CynicalWarlock till this day is still so amazing ONE GUY do these two.
No only never come to my mind has a kid.
But is a cosmic thing that the 2 great interpretation of those were made for the same man, like one Actor made Prefessor X And Magneto.
It made even sense.
As you tell Quan and Shang are very the contrary of the other.
But Raiden and Shao has more in common they like admit, Here.
Like I always say the Deception premise Shao was the protector of Outworld. The mirror of Raiden in is closeness with humans and impotence with the rules could made him by the same.
Raiden piss of in the show is has fearsome has Shao.
@@CynicalWarlock Re-reading my own comments In sorry for my bad English.
Still working on that.
Actually this videos are My Study.
"I choose to live in my domain I was not banished there"
Cle🔥n
His performance is one of the very best performances in the show, and I would have liked to have seen his aspects in the game versions of the character.
Yeah, it would bring some much needed personality to the series. Almost every character's gotten a bit generic, somehow.
@@CynicalWarlock Sadly, it's a reflection of the times in which some stories and characters are done in ways with less nuance.
@@mrz4252 Yeah, why bother being creative, when people buy your shit anyway?
Wait, so we're just...not gonna bring up "Defenders of the Realm," then? I mean it's FINE.
No, that was my bad. Never seen it, so I didn't know Quan was in it. Should've done my research more thoroughly.
I really enjoyed his conquest as a kid and his mk legends was pretty cool too. Just wished he was taken more seriously and not a dumb punching bag throughout the series 😂😂❤
@@darlingxluxii7977 Yeah the games just can't seem to balance him right, or make him interesting.
best version of shao kahn too
Hands down. He's getting his own video, at some point.
It'sOfficial also made a video about him too. Feel free to give it a watch if you're interested.
I loved that one mk4 ending where he gives shinnok a fake amulet and keeps the real one for himself, with bloody results.
Deadly alliance was cool,
But certain aspects of the mk4 plot could’ve made for a DOPE sequel with an alternate timeline.
Let reiko take the throne of outworld, and let quan chi take shinnoks place.
But they kept both (shang tsung came back) villains, and they did a tag team beatdown on raiden and thats cool too.
And then they rebooted the series multiple times and brought shinnok back too, and that was less cool in this timeline.
@@nicks4802 Yeah, it seems like MK4 was prepping for a game like you just described, with Reiko and Quan at the helm, which would've been interesting to see.
There's quite a bit that Conquest got right. Easily one of my favorites peices of MK media ever.
Good stuff btw.
Thanks. And same - nothing else came to that level of dedication to these characters; Conquest was just genuinely interested in exploring them.
Man... somebody needs to make a Mortal Kombat Drag Show :D :D
Btw - where are those video shots taken from? I remember there were 1/2 movies in the past and the latest MK movie - but i dont remember this
Ah Mortal Kombat Conquest - nvm 😄Torrenting right now
@@thedungeonmastermind It just now occurs to me that I took a while to mention the name of the show.. once.. really fast. No show title screen, didn't name it in the description. Can fix that last part.
Be forewarned, it is cheesy as fuck, especially in the beginning, but gets better and better as it progresses. It develops some of these characters in really cool ways, that far overtake their video game counterparts.
@@CynicalWarlock I think the biggest problem with the latest movie is that they didn't embrace the cheese :D MK was always cheesy - I mean... look at the characters :D
@@thedungeonmastermind The only thing MK 2021 embraced is a fuck-ton of references to the source material. Its plot was not what happens in the movie, its plot was to reference as many names, events and easter eggs from the games as possible.
@@CynicalWarlock haha you reminded me of the RedLetterMedia Rogue One Review - watch it if you haven't
It actually took me 3 trys to pause at the right time.
Brilliant.
Coincidence? Or are the lizard people watching?
Conquest Quan Chi, Shang Tsung, Raiden and Shao Kahn were GREAT!
Very good versions of the characters. Shame we didn't get more of them.
100%. It is a shame, although I've been pondering this a lot lately - in a way, the show was so memorable *because* it ended so abruptly, and with the bad guy winning.
But for sure, I think there's a lot of additional characterization that Quan, Shang, Raiden, Shao, the ninjas, and a bunch of others could've gone through.
I can't believe they had Jaime Presley in a role as one of Quan Chi's slaves! That's fantastic! Hey everyone needs to start somewhere right? I also heard that Cameron Diaz was the original Sonya Blade but got replaced by Brigit Wilson due to an injury.
Yeah, I read that too. Sometimes I wonder what the film would've looked like with her as Sonya. I think Brigit helped to cement Sonya's tomboy attributes.
Hey, out of curiosity, are you familiar with psychoanalytic psychology because you mentioned Jung in your video, as well as archetypes. If you do, it certainly puts all your content into context and how you analyze the MK characters.
My knowledge of Jungian archetypes is cursory, at best. I do like Jung's overall approach (I also learned some of his stuff by proxy, through Jordan Peterson), but it probably just comes down to me loving movies and games and having experienced a shitton of them.
Amazing Vid on Quandicimo. He's the Best of MK
For real.
Real pimps never force a woman to do anything. You gotta be such a REAL MAN she wants to give you like a king
Someone's been watching Andrew Tate content.
in the nelly song ride with me, i thought dude said "smoking in the back with quan chi"
This was back when mk4 came out.
I was 7 😭😭
@@Big_Human I'll never un-hear this, now. Brilliant.
3. Lowered to .25 speed. Interesting take. The jilted rival.
@@yagamifire7861 Smart. Most people forgot they could alter the playback speed.
3 minutes in. I swear by him and hope he finally becomes the final boss/sole lead one day
If only..
Where are these videos of the actor doing this fun stuff? He needs to play the saxophone for the Deadly Alliance skit.
They're all on his channel. I linked one at the end of the video.
Just watched Conquest, glad someone is talking about it, it’s pretty underrated imo
Also 3 that was difficult to pause on lol
@@tbbanimations Yes!💪Was supposed to be.
Glad you liked the show. Must be nice to have it fresh in your memory.
@@CynicalWarlock Yes, although that ending was quite a shock
Maybe I should watch this show
Maybe.
I honestly am willing to keep the mortal kombat timelines around if there is a chance we could get conquest Quan. Imagine he shows up in Liu Kang’s timeline, kills MK1 Quan and takes over. Shinnok would be overjoyed to have a devil that’s RELIABLE and isn’t obviously evil, with a great sense of humor. I actually can see this Quan working with MK1 Shang Tsung to develop monstrosities in the flesh pits and joking about the test subjects 😂
I would fork up double the price for that game. I don't have video game Quan, but seeing Conquest Quan kill him and take good place would be supremely satisfying.
And then see him get angry at, belittle and punish characters like Sareena, giving more context to why she wants to escape the Netherrealm.
@@CynicalWarlock imagine your boss who was just some prick from outworld that learned nether realm magic is replaced by a suave demon Andrew tate 😂. Sareena might wanna leave and work with Ashrah, but the other 2 demons might find the change in management refreshing. Damn MK1 needed conquest Quan and he needed to be a low level demon that was trained by Titan Shang to achieve his power. The guy would have kept his end of the bargain helping mileena with her anti-tarkat serum, but definitely would have gotten Ermac created with less issues thanks to his charisma. Definitely would have kept Havik and Nitara happy to cooperate much better with his plans.
Legit is the best Quan Chi wish they somehow either brought this show back for another season or made a new mk before the recent one with him as Quan Chi again he absolutely nailed this role
Yes, man deserves to play Quan one more time.
This video was good. I agree with you the tv show quan chi is very entertaining. Watching that today is so funny
Thanks, and yeah, what a hidden gem this show is.
WOW
..spelled backwards is still 'WOW'.
There's a guy in this comment, i don't know who he is but i agree what he said
We've been robbed
this narrator has to be the most sheltered, out of the loop, terminally on tv guy that I've seen since I last saw a tumblr person.
@@Zimx02 I don't own a TV.
Zesty ahh glare
Apt definition of this Quan.
*QUAN CHI AS SIRO THE UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUHEST MORTAL KOMBAT CHARACTER!!!*
XD
Must've been so much fun for Daniel Bernhardt to play.
What have actually inspired this video's creation? Personally would wager vital organs for being those scathing critique videos from the 4th snake! After all, that guy pointed out shang tsung simularities!
@@erikbihari3625 Haven't seen those videos, so..
..your liver is mine.
@@CynicalWarlock. Good one. Also nice catch from last time! Didn't thought mutch about the three ninjas fighting styles until you pointed them out.
3
Well that was fast. Respect.🤜🤛