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Warrior

Warrior is an American martial arts crime drama television series that premiered on Cinemax in 2019 and ended after three seasons in 2023.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Warrior is an American martial arts crime drama television series that premiered on Cinemax in 2019 and ended after three seasons in 2023. Based on an original concept and treatment by Bruce Lee, it follows Ah Sahm, a martial arts prodigy in late-19th-century San Francisco during the Tong Wars.

Premise

Warrior follows Ah Sahm as he becomes involved in the violent rivalries among Chinatown tongs in San Francisco. The series combines crime drama, period setting, and martial arts action.

Production

The series is based on an original concept and treatment by Bruce Lee, with Shannon Lee among its executive producers. Jonathan Tropper developed the television adaptation and served as showrunner.

Broadcast history

Warrior premiered on Cinemax in April 2019 and later received additional seasons. The series ended after three seasons, with cancellation reported in December 2023.

Cast and reception

The show features Andrew Koji as Ah Sahm and a largely Asian cast. It was marketed as a stylized period action drama and later became available on streaming platforms including Netflix.

Key facts

  • The series is set in late-1870s San Francisco during the Tong Wars.
  • Its central character is Ah Sahm, a martial arts prodigy who emigrates from China.
  • The show was executive-produced by Shannon Lee and Justin Lin.
  • Jonathan Tropper served as showrunner.
  • The series was cancelled in December 2023 after three seasons.
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Canadian context

The series has been widely available on international streaming services, including Netflix, making it accessible to Canadian viewers.

Frequently asked questions

What is Warrior about?
It is about a Chinese immigrant and martial arts expert drawn into gang conflict in late-19th-century San Francisco.
Who created Warrior?
The series was developed by Jonathan Tropper from an original concept and treatment by Bruce Lee.
When did Warrior first air?
It premiered on April 5, 2019, on Cinemax.
How many seasons does Warrior have?
Warrior ran for three seasons.
Was Warrior cancelled?
Yes. The series was cancelled in December 2023.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warrior_(TV_series)
    Supports: Premiere date, premise, genre, executive producers, cancellation, and series status.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5743796/
    Supports: Series run dates and plot premise.
  3. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/80177331
    Supports: Synopsis, cast, creators, and streaming availability.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/warrior_2019
    Supports: Synopsis, genre, release date, and production credits.
  5. TVmaze — https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/20651/warrior
    Supports: Created by Jonathan Tropper, network history, end status, and episode count.