The revival of Warrior at Max turned out to be short-lived: The Warner Bros. Discovery streamer has canceled the show after its first season as a Max original and third overall.
That said, the series — based on writings by Bruce Lee and set in 19th century San Francisco — will potentially get in front of more viewers beginning in February 2024 as all three seasons will stream on Netflix. Warrior will continue to be available on Max as well, similar to other non-exclusive streaming licensing deals Wbd has made with Netflix for HBO shows like Six Feet Under, Band of Brothers and Ballers.
Warrior began life as a Cinemax original series, premiering in 2019 to strong reviews. It was renewed for a second season that aired in fall 2020 — but by that time, Cinemax had wound down its originals business. The streamer then known as HBO Max revived it for a third season in...
That said, the series — based on writings by Bruce Lee and set in 19th century San Francisco — will potentially get in front of more viewers beginning in February 2024 as all three seasons will stream on Netflix. Warrior will continue to be available on Max as well, similar to other non-exclusive streaming licensing deals Wbd has made with Netflix for HBO shows like Six Feet Under, Band of Brothers and Ballers.
Warrior began life as a Cinemax original series, premiering in 2019 to strong reviews. It was renewed for a second season that aired in fall 2020 — but by that time, Cinemax had wound down its originals business. The streamer then known as HBO Max revived it for a third season in...
- 12/18/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warrior won’t be returning for a fourth season on Max.
However, the existing three seasons of the martial arts crime drama are set to find additional audiences as Netflix has picked up the series’ library in a co-exclusive deal with Max in Warner Bros. Discovery streamer’s markets.
Warrior is expected to debut on Netflix in February 2024. If it does well, Netflix could presumably order a new season of the drama based on an original concept and treatment by Bruce Lee, sources tell Deadline exclusively.
This latest move sets Warrior in its third home in as many years. The series premiered in 2019 on Cinemax where it ran for two seasons before it was announced in early 2020 that the network was moving out of the Originals business. Wbd sibling Max picked up the show for a third season in Spring of 2021 which premiered this summer with the season concluding on...
However, the existing three seasons of the martial arts crime drama are set to find additional audiences as Netflix has picked up the series’ library in a co-exclusive deal with Max in Warner Bros. Discovery streamer’s markets.
Warrior is expected to debut on Netflix in February 2024. If it does well, Netflix could presumably order a new season of the drama based on an original concept and treatment by Bruce Lee, sources tell Deadline exclusively.
This latest move sets Warrior in its third home in as many years. The series premiered in 2019 on Cinemax where it ran for two seasons before it was announced in early 2020 that the network was moving out of the Originals business. Wbd sibling Max picked up the show for a third season in Spring of 2021 which premiered this summer with the season concluding on...
- 12/18/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
A Cinemax original, gripping action series, Warrior, is inspired by the writings of the legendary martial arts master Bruce Lee. This gripping action thriller revolves around a Chinese immigrant, Ah Sahm, in Chinatown in San Francisco during the late 1800s. As the protagonist fights for power and survival, his journey becomes marked by rivalries, alliances, and personal struggles that shape this brave fighter’s destiny. With its heart-pounding action and intricate characters, Warrior became a show that successfully captured and fascinated audiences worldwide. In 2019 and 2020, two seasons of Warrior aired on HBO Max and won the audience’s hearts. Let’s revisit the storyline to explore Ah Sahm’s journey.
Spoilers Ahead
Did Ah Sahm Rejoin Hop Wei In Season 1 Of ‘Warrior’?
In Season 1 of Warrior, the Tong Wars of the late 1800s in San Francisco’s Chinatown provided the backdrop for a gripping tale. The story follows Ah Sahm,...
Spoilers Ahead
Did Ah Sahm Rejoin Hop Wei In Season 1 Of ‘Warrior’?
In Season 1 of Warrior, the Tong Wars of the late 1800s in San Francisco’s Chinatown provided the backdrop for a gripping tale. The story follows Ah Sahm,...
- 7/18/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
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Dirty Diana (Amazon)
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On The Spectrum (Amazon)
The Banker's Wife (Amazon)
The Expatriates (Amazon)
The Horror of Dolores Roach (Amazon)
The Peripheral (Amazon)
Them (Amazon)
Three Pines (Amazon)
Tong Wars (Amazon)
La Fortuna (AMC)
National Anthem (AMC)
Pantheon (AMC)
Echo 3 (AppleTV)
Five Days At Memorial (AppleTV)
Hedy Lamarr (AppleTV)
High Desert (AppleTV)
Lisey's Story (AppleTV)
Masters of the Air (AppleTV)
Mosquito Coast (AppleTV)
Severance (AppleTV)
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Shining Girls (AppleTV)
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The Afterparty (AppleTV)
The Sting (AppleTV)
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Star...
Call Your Mother (ABC)
Women of the Movement (ABC)
Citadel (Amazon)
Daisy Jones and The Six (Amazon)
Dead Ringers (Amazon)
Dirty Diana (Amazon)
Lightyears (Amazon)
Nancy Wu Done It (Amazon)
On The Spectrum (Amazon)
The Banker's Wife (Amazon)
The Expatriates (Amazon)
The Horror of Dolores Roach (Amazon)
The Peripheral (Amazon)
Them (Amazon)
Three Pines (Amazon)
Tong Wars (Amazon)
La Fortuna (AMC)
National Anthem (AMC)
Pantheon (AMC)
Echo 3 (AppleTV)
Five Days At Memorial (AppleTV)
Hedy Lamarr (AppleTV)
High Desert (AppleTV)
Lisey's Story (AppleTV)
Masters of the Air (AppleTV)
Mosquito Coast (AppleTV)
Severance (AppleTV)
Shantaram (AppleTV)
Shining Girls (AppleTV)
Slow Horses (AppleTV)
The Afterparty (AppleTV)
The Sting (AppleTV)
Guilty Party (Cbsaa)
Star...
- 8/29/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
With 'Covid-19' variants and breakthrough cases now causing less 'hiatus' status and production delays in the film industry, here is an updated list of TV series, either close to shooting, in the can, or sitting in limbo until scheduling gets back to normal:
Call Your Mother (ABC)
Women of the Movement (ABC)
Citadel (Amazon)
Daisy Jones and The Six (Amazon)
Dead Ringers (Amazon)
Dirty Diana (Amazon)
Lightyears (Amazon)
Nancy Wu Done It (Amazon)
On The Spectrum (Amazon)
The Banker's Wife (Amazon)
The Expatriates (Amazon)
The Horror of Dolores Roach (Amazon)
The Peripheral (Amazon)
Them (Amazon)
Three Pines (Amazon)
Tong Wars (Amazon)
La Fortuna (AMC)
National Anthem (AMC)
Pantheon (AMC)
Echo 3 (AppleTV)
Five Days At Memorial (AppleTV)
Hedy Lamarr (AppleTV)
High Desert (AppleTV)
Lisey's Story (AppleTV)
Masters of the Air (AppleTV)
Mosquito Coast (AppleTV)
Severance (AppleTV)
Shantaram (AppleTV)
Shining Girls (AppleTV)
Slow Horses (AppleTV)
The Afterparty (AppleTV)
The Sting (AppleTV...
Call Your Mother (ABC)
Women of the Movement (ABC)
Citadel (Amazon)
Daisy Jones and The Six (Amazon)
Dead Ringers (Amazon)
Dirty Diana (Amazon)
Lightyears (Amazon)
Nancy Wu Done It (Amazon)
On The Spectrum (Amazon)
The Banker's Wife (Amazon)
The Expatriates (Amazon)
The Horror of Dolores Roach (Amazon)
The Peripheral (Amazon)
Them (Amazon)
Three Pines (Amazon)
Tong Wars (Amazon)
La Fortuna (AMC)
National Anthem (AMC)
Pantheon (AMC)
Echo 3 (AppleTV)
Five Days At Memorial (AppleTV)
Hedy Lamarr (AppleTV)
High Desert (AppleTV)
Lisey's Story (AppleTV)
Masters of the Air (AppleTV)
Mosquito Coast (AppleTV)
Severance (AppleTV)
Shantaram (AppleTV)
Shining Girls (AppleTV)
Slow Horses (AppleTV)
The Afterparty (AppleTV)
The Sting (AppleTV...
- 7/31/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Warrior's future has been confirmed!
The former Cinemax series has been renewed by HBO Max for its third season, it was announced today by Casey Bloys, Chief Content Officer, HBO and HBO Max.
“Warrior introduced viewers to a distinct world from the past, executed with dynamic action and relevant storytelling, with a brilliant cast led by Andrew Koji," said Bloys, Chief Content Officer for HBO and HBO Max said in a statement.
"We can’t wait to see what [executive producers] Jonathan [Tropper], Justin [Lin] and Shannon [Lee] will bring to the next chapter of this series on HBO Max."
Adds Lee, “Justin, Jonathan, and I were thrilled when Warrior was put on HBO platforms to be discovered by a whole new legion of fans."
"Now we are excited and grateful for the opportunity to do another season, and we applaud HBO Max for understanding the importance of telling this story and for continuing...
The former Cinemax series has been renewed by HBO Max for its third season, it was announced today by Casey Bloys, Chief Content Officer, HBO and HBO Max.
“Warrior introduced viewers to a distinct world from the past, executed with dynamic action and relevant storytelling, with a brilliant cast led by Andrew Koji," said Bloys, Chief Content Officer for HBO and HBO Max said in a statement.
"We can’t wait to see what [executive producers] Jonathan [Tropper], Justin [Lin] and Shannon [Lee] will bring to the next chapter of this series on HBO Max."
Adds Lee, “Justin, Jonathan, and I were thrilled when Warrior was put on HBO platforms to be discovered by a whole new legion of fans."
"Now we are excited and grateful for the opportunity to do another season, and we applaud HBO Max for understanding the importance of telling this story and for continuing...
- 4/14/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
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- 2/19/2020
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Yesterday, we sadly reported that acclaimed filmmaker Wong Kar-wai had reached some stumbling blocks along the way to filming his upcoming series and film, both titled “Blossoms,” and that his Amazon series, “Tong Wars,” was officially shelved before it could hit production. This means that the wait for a new Wong project is getting extended. But luckily, it appears that his distribution house is still busy, as he’s purchased the rights to distribute a new documentary about acclaimed composer Ennio Morricone.
Continue reading Wong Kar-Wai To Distribute A New Documentary About Composer Ennio Morricone at The Playlist.
Continue reading Wong Kar-Wai To Distribute A New Documentary About Composer Ennio Morricone at The Playlist.
- 2/18/2020
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
The wait for a new project from Wong Kar-wai is going to get longer as the South China Morning Post reports that the director’s Amazon series “Tong Wars” has been cancelled. Sources close to the director told the Post that “Tong Wars” has been “canceled for some time” and never started production. Additionally, Wong’s long-in-the-works feature film “Blossoms” is reportedly being put on hold indefinitely because of the coronavirus outbreak in China. “Blossoms” was going to be filmed on location in Shanghai where the story is set. IndieWire has reached out to Amazon for comment.
Amazon announced in September 2017 that it would be going into production on the series “Tong Wars,” directed by Wong Kar-wai and written by Paul Attanasio. At the time of the announcement, Amazon Studios’ then-president Roy Price said in a statement, “It’s a very compelling show and a prime example of a period...
Amazon announced in September 2017 that it would be going into production on the series “Tong Wars,” directed by Wong Kar-wai and written by Paul Attanasio. At the time of the announcement, Amazon Studios’ then-president Roy Price said in a statement, “It’s a very compelling show and a prime example of a period...
- 2/18/2020
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
In the previous decade, Wong Kar-wai only directed one feature-length film with The Grandmaster–the Chinese cut of which has yet to receive a proper release here in the United States. Unfortunately, his next decade has not begun with a promising start.
Last last year we reported that his long-gestating drama Blossoms would become a series before turning into a feature film, but now production has stalled in China (along with all other shoots in the country) due to the coronavirus outbreak. Based on Jin Yucheng’s novel, the story follows three Shanghai residents from the early ’60s, at the end of China’s Cultural Revolution, and through the ’90s. Once the health emergency is over, we imagine work on the series will resume, but check back for updates.
In additional news, Wong Kar-wai’s Amazon Studios series Tong Wars has been canceled. The director formally came on board the...
Last last year we reported that his long-gestating drama Blossoms would become a series before turning into a feature film, but now production has stalled in China (along with all other shoots in the country) due to the coronavirus outbreak. Based on Jin Yucheng’s novel, the story follows three Shanghai residents from the early ’60s, at the end of China’s Cultural Revolution, and through the ’90s. Once the health emergency is over, we imagine work on the series will resume, but check back for updates.
In additional news, Wong Kar-wai’s Amazon Studios series Tong Wars has been canceled. The director formally came on board the...
- 2/17/2020
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
It’s been nearly seven years since film fans have had the opportunity to see a brand-new film directed by Wong Kar-wai. And unfortunately, while it seemed like there were multiple Wong projects in development, it appears that work has stalled on all of them, for one reason or another.
Read More: Wong Kar-Wai Set To Produce A ‘Blossoms’ Series Before Tackling The Novel For An Eventual Film
According to the South China Morning Post, the current slate of projects from filmmaker Wong Kar-wai, which were said to include a series titled “Tong Wars,” as well as a feature film and series, both titled “Blossoms,” have been either canceled or postponed.
Continue reading Wong Kar-Wai’s ‘Tong Wars’ Reportedly Nixed As Production Stalls On His Film/TV Series ‘Blossoms’ at The Playlist.
Read More: Wong Kar-Wai Set To Produce A ‘Blossoms’ Series Before Tackling The Novel For An Eventual Film
According to the South China Morning Post, the current slate of projects from filmmaker Wong Kar-wai, which were said to include a series titled “Tong Wars,” as well as a feature film and series, both titled “Blossoms,” have been either canceled or postponed.
Continue reading Wong Kar-Wai’s ‘Tong Wars’ Reportedly Nixed As Production Stalls On His Film/TV Series ‘Blossoms’ at The Playlist.
- 2/17/2020
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
How goes Ah Sahm's fight during the first season of the Warrior TV show on Cinemax? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Warrior is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we'd like to offer you the chance to rate all of the Warrior season one episodes here. *Status update below.
A Cinemax action drama, Warrior stars Andrew Koji, Kieran Bew, Olivia Cheng, Dianne Doan, Dean Jagger, Langley Kirkwood, Hoon Lee, Christian McKay, Joe Taslim, Jason Tobin, Joanna Vanderham, Tom Weston-Jones, and Perry Yung. The series follows Chinese immigrant Ah Sahm (Koji), who arrives in San Francisco in 1878, during the Tong Wars, looking for his sister, Mai Ling (Doan). As a gifted fighter,...
A Cinemax action drama, Warrior stars Andrew Koji, Kieran Bew, Olivia Cheng, Dianne Doan, Dean Jagger, Langley Kirkwood, Hoon Lee, Christian McKay, Joe Taslim, Jason Tobin, Joanna Vanderham, Tom Weston-Jones, and Perry Yung. The series follows Chinese immigrant Ah Sahm (Koji), who arrives in San Francisco in 1878, during the Tong Wars, looking for his sister, Mai Ling (Doan). As a gifted fighter,...
- 4/27/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Exclusive: Three episodes into Warrior‘s freshman run, Cinemax has given an official second-season renewal to the Tong Wars drama series from Justin Lin and Banshee co-creator Jonathan Tropper.
Created by Tropper, based on the writings of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, Warrior is the first internally developed Cinemax series under its new programming direction for fun, adrenalized fare. The cable network currently airs about four original series a year, three of them co-productions (or very cost-effective) and one marquee homegrown show with a Banshee-size budget tailored to the Cinemax audiences, the category Warrior falls in.
Warrior’s renewal had been in the works for months, and pre-production on Season 2 started in South Africa in late 2018-early 2019.
Warrior is a gritty, action-packed crime drama set during the brutal Tong Wars of San Francisco’s Chinatown in the second half of the 19th century. The series follows Ah Sahm (Andrew Koji...
Created by Tropper, based on the writings of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, Warrior is the first internally developed Cinemax series under its new programming direction for fun, adrenalized fare. The cable network currently airs about four original series a year, three of them co-productions (or very cost-effective) and one marquee homegrown show with a Banshee-size budget tailored to the Cinemax audiences, the category Warrior falls in.
Warrior’s renewal had been in the works for months, and pre-production on Season 2 started in South Africa in late 2018-early 2019.
Warrior is a gritty, action-packed crime drama set during the brutal Tong Wars of San Francisco’s Chinatown in the second half of the 19th century. The series follows Ah Sahm (Andrew Koji...
- 4/24/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
When Andrew Koji walked in to audition for “Warrior” he almost expected to be dismissed without much thought. Being a British actor of mixed-Japanese heritage, he believed the chances of landing the lead role of Ah Sahm – a Chinese immigrant fresh off the boat in 19th century Chinatown – were slim. Producers of the show saw something different.
Executive produced by Jonathan Tropper (“Banshee”) and Justin Lin (“Fast & Furious 6”), “Warrior” is set during the rising tide of San Francisco’s infamous Tong Wars, before the Chinese Exclusion Act, and is based on the writings of martial arts legend, Bruce Lee.
Continue reading ‘Warrior’ Star Andrew Koji Discusses Shooting Fight Scenes For A TV Series & His Multi-Ethnic Connection To Bruce Lee [Interview] at The Playlist.
Executive produced by Jonathan Tropper (“Banshee”) and Justin Lin (“Fast & Furious 6”), “Warrior” is set during the rising tide of San Francisco’s infamous Tong Wars, before the Chinese Exclusion Act, and is based on the writings of martial arts legend, Bruce Lee.
Continue reading ‘Warrior’ Star Andrew Koji Discusses Shooting Fight Scenes For A TV Series & His Multi-Ethnic Connection To Bruce Lee [Interview] at The Playlist.
- 4/18/2019
- by Andrew Bundy
- The Playlist
The upcoming Tong Wars drama series Warrior is set to begin its ten-episode season on Friday, April 5 on Cinemax. Filmed in Cape Town, South Africa, the show is based on the writings of martial arts legend Bruce Lee and is created and executive produced by Jonathan Tropper (Banshee) under Tropper Ink Productions and executive produced by Justin Lin (director of Fast & Furious 6) for Perfect Storm Entertainment. The pilot episode was directed by Assaf Bernstein (Look Away), who also serves as executive producer. Starring Andrew Koji (Fast & Furious 6) as martial arts prodigy Ah Sahm, Warrior also
Tong Wars Drama Series “Warrior” to Premiere This April 5...
Tong Wars Drama Series “Warrior” to Premiere This April 5...
- 3/13/2019
- by Michael Baculinao
- TVovermind.com
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