ALBAWABA- Warrior is a series based on Bruce Lee's 50-year-old turned-down writings, but his vision has finally been brought back to life in this gripping San Fransico-based Martial Arts drama!
Jonathan Tropper, the director of the underrated Banshee is also directing Warrior, the show's first season was Cinemax's last airing series before it moved to HBO's Max in seasons two and three.
The show would not exist without Bruce Lee's daughter, Shanon Lee who has been keeping her father's legacy alive till now and is Warrior's executive producer.
This is a spoiler-free article so feel free to read even if you haven't watched Warrior.
What is Warrior about and why it's worth your time
Warrior/ HBO Max
Warrior follows the story of Ah Sahm (Andrew Koji), a Chinese martial arts prodigy who immigrates to the city of San Fransisco in the late 1800s and then finds himself with the biggest Tong mafia in China Town as an assassin and hatchetman.
If you are a fan of Martial Arts and mafia cinema then Warrior is right down your alley.
Bruce Lee's influence definitely shines through in this show with its epic fighting choreography, gripping storyline, and character interactions. Andrew Koji, Jason Tobin (Young Jun), and Dianne Doan's (Mai Ling) exceptional acting elevate the show furthermore.
People on IMDB had nothing but praise for the show with comments saying that Warrior is one of the best-underrated shows of the decade and that it is as if Peaky Blinders met Banshee.
They also revealed a fascinating fact: Bruce Lee's 1973 film Enter the Dragon included Warriors Lee, Mai Ling, Ohara, and Bolo!
In an interview by Collider with Bruce Lee's daughter Shanon, she said:
Warrior/ HBO Max
"I think the most surprising thing is that it did turn out and capture exactly what I hoped it would, while at the same time, I could never have imagined the show as it is. I think that speaks volumes to all the creatives that help to shape the show because it really captures my father’s essence, his legacy, and his energy. It entertains, very much so, in the way that my father entertained. And yet, it’s this amazing, expansive world with all of these complex characters and factions and conflicts, that I just don’t think I could have ever thought of or created. I’m so grateful to Jonathan and Justin [Lin] and Evan [Endicott] and Josh [Stoddard], and all the writers, and everyone who has come together to make it what it is."
The soundtrack of the show is not to be ignored either, especially Warrior's intro composed by Reza Safinia and H.Scott Salinas.
Warrior's IMDB page for more information
Watch the Trailer below:
