In real-life, the conflict extended all the way to the early 1920s in Chinatown.Īssuming that Warrior season 2 will set up future installments, expect the new episodes to explore Ah Sahm's rise to power after nearly losing his his life. Given the series' Old West premise, the main protagonist Ah Sahm will presumably attempt to acquire power with his intellect, but will be forced to use his physical abilities during the on-going Tong Wars.
Thematically, Warrior season 2 will most likely reference Bruce Lee's 1960s philosophy, as detailed in the recent ESPN documentary Be Water. Here's everything to expect from Warrior season 2. He's then given some advice from an underground arms dealer (Hoon Lee as Wang Chao), and re-assesses who he wants to be moving forward. When an Irish mob leader named Dylan Leary (Dean Jagger) attacks Chinese-American workers, Ah Sahm receives a chance to show off his skill set. In the season finale, he recovers and works as a blue-collar laborer while figuring out the next steps. Related: The One Bruce Lee TV Show Warner Bros RejectedĪh Sahm has a rough time in the penultimate episode of Warrior season 1, as he's nearly killed while defending a Hop Wei business venture.
Warrior season 1 was co-produced by Shannon Lee (Bruce Lee's daughter) and filmmaker Justin Lin, who is best known for directing Star Trek Beyond and several films in the Fast & Furious movie franchise. Warrior season 1 explores sociopolitical issues by linking Ah Sahm to the Mayor's office, and also to an Irish gang that protects "American" jobs. Olivia Cheng co-stars as a brothel owner named Ah Toy, and Jason Tobin portrays Young Jun, a Hop Wei heir who orchestrates a violent underground fight designed to settle an opium beef between two tongs. From there, Ah Sahm links up with the underworld organization, or "tong," known as Hop Wei, and attempts to find his long-lost sister, Xiaojing (Dianne Doan), who is revealed to be the wife of a tong leader. Warrior season 1 stars Andrew Koji as Ah Sahm, a Chinese immigrant who immediately makes his presence known in America. After traveling across "the salt," he defends an acquaintance who is mocked by local officials.
Cinemax's Warrior premiered in April 2019 and was renewed that same month, so what's the status of Warrior season 2? Based on the writing of martial arts icon Bruce Lee, the series takes place in San Francisco during the late 19th century and follows a man's quest for truth.