'Fresh Off The Boat' Plot, Casts and Latest News: ABC's New Show 'Fresh Off The Boat' Offers Something New and Different [Video]

By Adelyn Torralba Sep 22, 2014 01:01 PM EDT

'Fresh Off The Boat' Plot, Casts and Latest News: ABC's New Show 'Fresh Off The Boat' Offers Something New and Different [Video]

"Fresh Off The Boat" is a new comedy series from ABC. It is different from any other kind of comedy because it has diversity that other series don't have.

The series is based on the childhood of celebrity chef Eddie Huang during the 199

0s. It will follow his journey from the time that he and his family moved from Chinatown in Washington D.C. to Orlando. His father recently bought a cowboy-themed restaurant. Eddie is 11 years old at the time.

Viewers should give "Fresh Off The Boat" a chance because it offers some insight into the culture, of one of the fastest growing demographics in the United States. As an added bonus, you can have front row seat watching the childhood of one of the most popular chef today. Huang already hosted several shows such as Unique Eats. Huang is a chef, who openly admits, his love with hip-hop and recreational drug. So if you're a hip-hop fanatic, "Fresh Off The Boat" is the show for you.

"Fresh Off The Boat" characters are simply hilarious. Contance Wu plays the role of Eddie's mom and she really takes it to heart in playing the character well. Wu is a show stealer - shouting at customers while questioning everyone's feelings and agenda. "Fresh Off The Boat" will still rely on other adult characters but the show is going to be mainly carried by a single child actor, playing the role of a young Eddie Huang. It is going to be intriguing to see how the story will pan out.

Another reason to watch the new series is because it's funny - just plain funny. It shows a unique view and perspective about the American family. Some critics say the "Fresh Off The Boat" is another "Modern Family" in the making.