“Warrior,” a groundbreaking series from Max, featuring one of the few Asian casts on television, has seen its journey come to an end after three seasons.
Netflix’s Non-Exclusive Deal with “Warrior”
However, the series will continue to echo in the halls of Netflix, which has secured a non-exclusive deal to host the series, potentially introducing it to a fresh audience. The series will also remain accessible on Max.
The Resurrection of “Warrior” After a Two-Year Break
After a two-year break, “Warrior” made a comeback with its third season in June. The show, which initially aired on Cinemax in 2019, was resurrected thanks to a passionate fan campaign.
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The star-studded cast includes Andrew Koji, Olivia Cheng, Jason Tobin, Dianne Doan, Kieran Bew, Dean Jagger, Tom Weston-Jones, Hoon Lee, Perry Yung, Langley Kirkwood, Miranda Raison, Chen Tang, Chelsea Muirhead, Mark Dacascos, and Joe Taslim.
Shannon Lee and the Concept of “Warrior”
Shannon Lee, daughter of Bruce Lee, whose concept the show is based on, is one of the executive producers of “Warrior.” The series follows the journey of Ah Sahm (Andrew Koji), who grapples with his loyalty to his tong and his commitment to his sister Mai Ling.
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Amidst this, the US government intensifies its crackdown on Chinese immigrants, pushing the leaders of the San Francisco tongs to fight for their piece of the American Dream.
The third season’s executive producers included showrunners Evan Endicott and Josh Stoddard; Jonathan Tropper (creator) for Tropper Ink; Justin Lin, Danielle Woodrow, and Andrew Schneider for Perfect Storm Entertainment; Shannon Lee for Bruce Lee Entertainment; Brad Kane; and Richard Sharkey. Lillian Yu and Francisca X Hu served as co-executive producers.
Netflix Acquires “Warrior” Repeats Post Cancellation
Netflix acquired repeats of “Warrior” after its cancellation because it wanted to capitalize on its popularity among fans who still wanted more episodes or seasons from the show.
Netflix also wanted to offer more options for viewers who missed out on watching “Warrior” when it was available on Max.
Netflix has not announced any plans for new content or continuation based on “Warrior”, but it has hinted at creating spin-offs or adaptations based on other martial arts films or comics
In 2021, Casey Bloys of HBO and Max praised “Warrior” for its unique portrayal of a bygone era, dynamic action, relevant storytelling, and a stellar cast led by Andrew Koji.
'Warrior' Canceled At Max As Netflix Picks Up Non-Exclusive Rights To 3 Existing Seasons https://t.co/pEXQSSQrrz
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The news of “Warrior’s” cancellation was first reported by Deadline.
