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Warrior 2019

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★ 8.0/10 · 661 votes TV-MA CrimeDramaAction & AdventureWestern 3 seasons · 30 eps Canceled
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What is Warrior?

Warrior is an American martial arts crime drama television series that premiered in 2019 on Cinemax. The show is set during the Tong Wars in late 19th-century San Francisco and follows Ah Sahm, a martial arts prodigy who travels from China to America under unclear circumstances.

Type
TV series
Year
2019
Status
Canceled
Episodes
30
Runtime
55 minutes
First aired
Apr 5, 2019
Last aired
Aug 17, 2023
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Cinemax, Max
Genres
Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure, Western
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Overview

Warrior is an American martial arts crime drama television series that premiered in 2019 on Cinemax. The show is set during the Tong Wars in late 19th-century San Francisco and follows Ah Sahm, a martial arts prodigy who travels from China to America under unclear circumstances. He becomes involved with one of Chinatown’s most powerful tongs as a hatchet man. The series was developed from an original concept by Bruce Lee and is executive-produced by his daughter, Shannon Lee, along with director Justin Lin. Jonathan Tropper serves as creator and executive producer, crafting a gritty narrative centered around Ah Sahm's immersion into the violent underworld of competing Chinese factions in post-Gold Rush San Francisco. The show combines historical drama with intense action sequences rooted in martial arts traditions. It aired through 2023 and was later made available for streaming, including on platforms such as Netflix.

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Should you watch it?

“A martial arts prodigy navigates the violent Tong Wars in 19th-century San Francisco.”

Reasons to watch
  • dynamic martial arts sequences
  • engaging historical setting
Keep in mind
  • contains brutal violence

Watch it if you enjoy historical crime dramas featuring martial arts action.

The series features intense, brutal sequences consistent with a gritty crime drama.

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Season 2 · 10 episodes
Season 3 · 10 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the setting of the series?

The story takes place in San Francisco’s Chinatown during the second half of the 19th century.

Who is the protagonist?

The series follows Ah Sahm, a martial arts prodigy who immigrates from China.

What is the central conflict?

The plot centers on the brutal Tong Wars occurring in San Francisco.

What is Ah Sahm's occupation?

He becomes a hatchet man for one of the most powerful tongs in Chinatown.

What is the genre of the show?

It is a gritty, action-packed crime drama.