Warrior

About Warrior

"Warrior" is a compelling, action-packed drama set in the chaotic times of the Tong Wars in San Francisco during the second half of the 19th century. The TV series was released in 2019. It tells the story of a martial arts prodigy who emigrates from China to San Francisco under mysterious circumstances. After arriving, he becomes a hatchet man for one of the most powerful tong in Chinatown.

Making / Production

This series was created by Jonathan Tropper who was inspired by an original concept from the legendary Bruce Lee. It was produced by Perfect Storm Entertainment and distributed by Cinemax. Both the script and production design skillfully combine elements of western and martial arts genres to create an immersive world that is both familiar and new.

Actors

• Andrew Koji as Ah Sahm, a martial arts prodigy. Koji imbues Ah Sahm with a steely determination and a cool exterior that often hides the intensity of the battles he fights.
• Dianne Doan plays Mai Ling, a smart and beautiful woman, willing to do anything to protect her own power. Doan's portrayal is nuanced and compelling, capturing a woman who is at times ruthless, at other times vulnerable.
• Hoon Lee in the role of Wang Chao, provides a quirky yet polished performance that adds depth to the Chinatown community.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The story of the show was based on an original concept by Bruce Lee that was not produced during his lifetime.
• The series received a positive response from martial arts fans for its high standard of fight choreography.
• Warrior is one of the few television shows that accurately depict the Chinese American experience in the late 1800s.

Music, Soundtrack

• The show starts strikingly with a distinctive, thrilling theme music that sets the scene for the action to come.
• The soundtrack, full of hybrid cultural influences, mirrors the multicultural fabric of the show.
• A combination of rock, hip-hop and traditional Chinese music, complements the high-intensity of the martial arts scenes.