Black Sash (2003)

Action · Drama

Former narcotics cop Tom Chang is framed for smuggling and spends five years incarcerated in a Hong Kong prison. Having lost his career, his wife, and even the legal right to see his pre-teen daughter, Chang returns home to San Francisco to try to restore his former life by becoming sensei to a bunch of troubled youth at a martial arts academy.

IMDb rating: 7.5 (251 votes)
Episode average: 7.9 +0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2003)

7.93 avg 6 episodes 7.8 → 7.9 44 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
0	The Bounty Hunter	7.8	12
1	Pilot	8.2	21
2	Jump Start	7.2	20
3	Date Night	8.9	12
4	The Prodigal Son	7.6	12
5	Prime Suspect	7.9	12