My alerts are going to my spam folder. I'm sorry for any duplicates. Anyway, the Warrior Season 1-3 bundle is on sale in case anyone (like me) missed out the 1st time.

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i really love the show , but tell me - that cop bill i wish he got his ass kicked - corrupt bastard - tell me he is going to have good beating :) im on episode 3

It seems like the writers dropped her from the show? I’m halfway through season 3, and no sight or even mention of her. She wasn’t my favorite character by any means, — and I understand why they would drop her— , but what a horrible way to end her arc 😰😰

IYKYK.

Has anyone had any luck in finding a Blu-ray release with solid video/audio quality? If so, what seller did you buy it from? Appreciate any help!

Title basically says it all: i'm interested in a series that's a little more realistic and bent towards the history and human drama and less kung fu show. Not that there's anything wrong with Warrior! It just has me more curious about the Tongs.

Since some of the cast members hinted, albeit vaguely, that the journey wasn't quite over, I held onto the hope for a miracle—perhaps a wrap-up movie. However, I’ve now come to a place of acceptance, realizing that the show is unlikely to be revived. With that in mind, I've started imagining where the characters might have ended up by the series' conclusion. What do you think?

!Ah Sahm – Given the iconic line from the first season, “Warriors either die or get better,” one could argue that Ah Sahm might meet a tragic end. Yet, I see his story as one of inspiration and transformation. I believe he survives the series, emerging as a legend and mentor to a new generation of warriors. The show might conclude with him leaving San Francisco to settle elsewhere in the United States—perhaps in a remote location, similar to the cook from the season 1 western episode.!<

!Mai Ling – I know I’m in the minority, but I’ve always appreciated Mai Ling’s character. While I desperately want her to survive, I think, realistically, she would meet a grim end, paying the price for her unrelenting thirst for power and reckless decisions. However, I do see her finding some redemption before her death—perhaps by saving Li Yong or an innocent life. Ah Sahm’s journey leads him to mentorship, while Mai Ling’s is a struggle to reclaim her humanity. Her death could be the catalyst that propels Ah Sahm to leave San Francisco. Her relationship with Ah Sahm is fraught with tension in this final chapter, but ultimately they were able to reconnect and be closer than ever before (until she meets her tragic end).!<

!Li Yong – As the moral anchor of the series, Li Yong could have died, but I envision him surviving until the end. By the series’ conclusion, he would have formed a deep bond with Ah Sahm and become the unifying leader of all the Tongs, guiding them through the tumultuous period of the Chinese Exclusion Act.!<

!Leary – Leary’s tragic backstory makes his death an easy narrative choice, but I think his journey would have been more poignant if he ended up severely injured, unable to care for himself after one of the final battles. His loss of everything makes him a tragic figure, and a painful end seems more fitting than a shocking death.!<

!Big Bill – Bill’s arc feels like a shift from a corrupt cop to a more morally grounded figure in the city’s political landscape. However, with how season 3 ended, with Bill helping Leary cover up Strickland’s murder, I can see him being executed for a crime he didn’t commit. I think, by the end, Ah Sahm might offer to help him escape, but Bill, having come to terms with his own moral journey, would decline and accept his fate.!<

!Lee – Initially, I thought Lee might be the one to die, especially as his death could have sparked Bill’s development. But in hindsight, Bill’s death would provide a stronger emotional impact. I imagine Lee stepping into Bill’s shoes as chief of police, cleaning up San Francisco and protecting the innocent, working alongside Li Yong.!<

!Chao – I believe Chao survives the stabbing from the season 3 finale, but he would be far less influential in the series’ final chapters. Ultimately, I think he’s murdered by Young Yun, who accuses him of siding with Ah Sahm and Mai Ling. Chao’s death would serve as a key turning point, signaling that Young Yun has crossed a dangerous line and must be stopped.!<

!Young Yun – After being betrayed by Ah Sahm, Young Yun becomes increasingly unstable, spiraling into paranoia and reckless behavior. His desperation to prove himself, coupled with his growing lack of control, drives him to a darker place. While Hong attempts to rein him in, Young Yun’s alliance with Zing escalates the danger in Chinatown. His ultimate betrayal—killing Chao—marks a turning point, leading to a final confrontation with Ah Sahm. Though Ah Sahm won’t be able to kill him due to their shared kinship, Hong, after years of loyalty, will put an end to Young Yun’s reign, signaling his own departure from the Tongs.!<

!Hong – Throughout the series, Hong remains loyal to Young Yun. But as Young Yun’s paranoia deepens, Hong finds it increasingly difficult to maintain that loyalty. Eventually, Hong realizes that Young Yun has become a threat to everyone in Chinatown. In a dramatic twist, after Ah Sahm fails to kill Young Yun, Hong steps in to end his former brother’s life. Afterwards, Hong leaves the Tongs and takes over Ah Toy’s brothel, finding true love and a new sense of purpose.!<

!Ah Toy – A major arc for Ah Toy would involve her thirst for vengeance, which doesn’t end with Strickland’s death. Her increasingly reckless behavior could spark tension with Bill, who would be torn between arresting her or protecting her. Ultimately, Ah Sahm would stop her from making a fatal mistake, and she would choose to leave San Francisco with Nelly, handing over her brothel to Hong.!<

!Buckley – Buckley’s eventual realization of Catherine’s manipulation would lead to a brutal resurgence of power. He might kill her, and cause one of the final major conflicts in Chinatown, which results in his own death. I imagine Mai Ling as the one to take him down in a surprising moment, emphasizing that he was a man of no true power, simply a small figure who met his end at the hands of someone who wasn’t a fighter.!<

!Penny - Penny’s time in the asylum hardens her in ways she never imagined. Subjected to brutal treatment—forced isolation, electroshock therapy, and witnessing unspeakable abuses—she transforms from a vulnerable, naïve woman into someone sharp, resourceful, and tough. Her suffering teaches her to survive by manipulating the system and using the power dynamics around her to her advantage. By the time Ah Sahm rescues her, she’s no longer the same person—her innocence gone, replaced by a steely resolve and a cold practicality. This hardened version of Penny becomes a powerful activist, driven by her past trauma but no longer defined by it, using her pain to fuel her fight for women’s rights and justice. !<

!Sofie - I imagine Sofie’s attempt to break her sister out of the asylum ultimately fails, as the system is stacked against her, and with Buckley’s interference, she ends up imprisoned alongside Penny. While the sisters initially support each other and try to survive together, Sofie isn’t as adept at manipulating the system as Penny, and she eventually becomes a tragic casualty of the brutal environment. Her fate would be a shocking blow, and seeing Sofie’s suffering, along with Penny’s loss of her sister, would shift the perception of Sofie—turning her from a controversial figure into someone others can’t help but sympathize with, especially those who had previously dismissed her.!<

!Zing – I see Zing as the ultimate villain, a wildcard who destabilizes Chinatown in unpredictable and ruthless ways. Though he aligns himself with Young Yun, creating the illusion of partnership, the true power rests with Zing. His thirst for control isn’t driven solely by ambition—he also harbors a deep desire to make Li Yong suffer for his part in his arrest. Zing comes close to killing Li Yong, but Mai Ling intervenes, sacrificing herself and saving his life. Ultimately, Zing’s reign of chaos is brought to an end by Ah Sahm.!<

Hi. I finished season 2 last night of Warrior and I love it. It's smart enough that I don't feel dumb watching it but also lots of juicy action scenes to keep me entertained. That scene with the nunchucks... wow.

One thing I find fascinating about the show is how they handle the Chinese dialog. Having the Chinese characters speak American English to each other (with slang, cursing, etc.) humanizes them. They are clearly supposed to be speaking Mandarin but "translating" the dialog (and not giving them an accent) is so much more effective as a way to present the characters. But having them speak pidgen English or subtitled Mandarin when there are white people around really nicely expresses the cultural gap between the Chinese immigrants and the rest of the cast. Their English is childlike in these scenes, while their language is so raw and insightful when they speak to each other, and it really shapes their relationships with white San Francisco.

It also makes the story flow much better and avoids the difficult to swallow "Everyone speaks English" trope you sometimes find on shows like this.

Do you guys find this effective? Are there other shows that take this approach?

Bonus question: How good is their Chinese? Do the Chinese characters (most of whom are English, American, or Australian) speak Mandarin well? Do they have and accent?

My flat screen tv is so close to the wall with the USB in in the middle so it cannot be reached. Hence I cannot download anything to usb to plug into the tv to watch.

I have HDMI cables plugged into the tv running through to wall to an outlet that is accessible. The HDMI outlet is male.

How/what do I connect to the male HDMI cable at the outlet so that I can put a usb in to watch something/view photos etc.

Please help me 🙏🏻

A great show. Is it really canceled? I know there are cliffhangers but the ending can still be interpreted.

May I know your thoughts on what will happen on each characters?

Ah Sahm and Mai Ling will probably run away and lead normal lives bc Young Jun wants them dead.

Young Jun will still lead the Hop Wei

Li Yong (my fav character) will probably create a new tong

Zing will rebuild Fung Hai.

Chao is probably dead but still questionable because the show did not show him die.

Bill will be the chief, Lee will probably come back to the police or lead a normal life.

I don't know if i forgot already but what will happen to Ah Toy?

Lastly, I did not understand what will happen to Leary.

If someone can give me an answer, it will be much appreciated so I can have closure. 😂

Via email, subscriber list-sent. Former subscriber here. I know it's most likely a lost cause but I never give up hope for some things. This is one of them.

You know what to do.

Hypothetically speaking, we get 2 or more seasons and we reach a good point to end the show. How would you see Ah Sahm's fate? I personally want a Fist of Fury style ending similar to Bruce Lee's character Chen Zhen. At the very end he goes out fighting whatever opposition, (perhaps the army) bullets fire show cuts to black and ends. Something along those lines. A WARRIOR's ending.

At the very least, this show, its characters and their stories deserve a definitive ending. As much as it looks like it's not coming back for another season, I would settle for a limited comic book series or graphic novel that includes Bruce Lee's writings and sketches that inspired the show. DC is a subsidiary of Warner Bros so they easily could distribute it through that imprint. We deserve closure! Get me?

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Here's the link to watch their last episode 😢. Edit: the last talk show.

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say it upfront: THIS SHOW IS ENGAGING AF.

I posted when just 5 ep in, said i was disappointed, seems to me that this show can substitute Chinese with other races of immigrants, the story should still be largely the same, not much is truly Chinese.

Now that I finished all three seasons, I stood by what i said, BUT

THIS SHOW IS ENGAGING AF. Really looking forward to S4, if there is one.

few things though

1. what happened to Penny? you can't just leave her there!

2. is really necessary to have sex/nude scene by now? if i want to watch porn i know where to go.

3. Mai Ling wedding, my god the clothes they were wearing and the wedding procedures were so wrong it hurt my eyes. I understand that story has not much real history in it and i am fine, but cultural things like this, why mess it up so badly.

Just started watching Black Doves with Keira Knightley. Not sure yet how big a role Andrew plays… https://m.imdb.com/name/nm4010671/?ref_=m_ttfcd_cl5

Best show I’ve watched in a while.I like the action, the story line, the realness behind the plot. It’s got me wanting to go to China to learn Kung fu

As an asian person, I have fallen in love with the show with ever single bit of it. With the fact that a season 4 is unlikely, I just wanted to say a thank you to everyone involved for the immense amount of inspiration that it has gifted me. I have a project set in the 1900s in the works that I don't think would've ever happened if it wasn't for Warrior. The show will forever stay with me and there is more that I feel that I am currently unable to put into words.

All I can say is thank you again.

just finished binging this show. i love westerns, i love martial arts movies, this show is what happens when a western gets sticky with a martial arts movie and it was darn near perfect. now i've come to find out they refuse to do season 4 and cancel the series.

while i got this fresh in my mind, got some thoughts to share with you fellas.

1. was it kind of odd that Li Yong wasn't there to protect Mei Ling? last time you see him he touched mei lings face gently and seemed hurt that she thought he would ever hurt her. his love and loyalty would have kept him there by her side during the attack, so where was he? did he really abandon post and let the hop wei attack?

2. did they really kill off the coolest character in the show? (chao) i mean maybe he was found and recovers in season 4 but now we'll never know.

3. why did they give up on some of the other romances in the show? i liked leary with sophie, its too bad she never comes back around after what happened with jacob, figured thered be some reconciliation there for them. and what about marcel and hong? that argument they have after hong beats the cops ass in the club was really poor writing in my opinion, it seemed like the writers just wanted them to break up and wrote a stupid 5 minute scene to do so. why not keep them together?

4. did anyone here kinda hope that leary would've walked gotten in stricklands house the same time as ah toy and nellie? like he shows up to kill him and surprise! they're there to kill him too and he walks in as ah toy kills him. i kinda wish they did, would be fun to see that interaction, maybe even change his mind about the chinese.

thats all i got for now, really enjoyed this show, gonna keep my fingers crossed that down the road they change their minds and someone picks it back up again.

I was posting somewhere else, and wrote this, and the more I think about it, of course there were gang wars!

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Opium was a business, this is a historic fact. It was an illegal business. Illegal businesses exist in competition. Illegal businesses have no real reason to compete legally. So, Illegal businesses compete violently. This is true in every society and time-frame we know of. We call it 'organized crime.'

Therefore- the existance of Opium, assuming it was imported through Asia, pretty much guarantees that there were gang wars in Chinatown. As a function of economic competition. Gang war stories? the real versions? Almost never get told. The gangs frown on that. At best, you can tell a fictionalized version, but only after tensions have completely dissipated.

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There are never not gang wars when it comes to the international narcotics trade. Violent competition is a part of it. Always has been. Always will be.

There is a valid question of "did it look like it did in the show?"

I'd say, probably not the full-scale war scenes :). But of course, I am guessing. Someone from the San Francisco Chinatown community such as Shannon Lee, would be able to get a much better idea of what the truth was than I could. She'd know the people who still knew the stories, from their communal lore.

My guess is, she hopes to keep giving us a sensationalized versions of the stories from there.

As a Chinese migrated to USA at 16 yo and now 39, I was hoping this show giving me some real history, now 5 ep in and a little research, it seems only Tong Wars as a topic was real, and depiction of discrimination maybe, doesn't seem much else is historically sound. A lot of violence and sex, seems generic.

I am by no means a history snub, but I was really hoping for more.

BTW, I was like "This Jason Tobin guy looks so familiar but I swear I never seen him before." Then it dawns on me, he looks like a smaller version of Biu Yuen, Jackie Chan's smallest brother in Beijing Opera school, a Kung star in himself, though not as famous as his brothers Jackie Chen and Sammo Hung