The Cinemax series Warrior, based on an original concept and treatment by martial artist Bruce Lee, will be coming back for a third season on HBO Max according to an announcement. In a video released on Twitter–which you can see below–the cast articulates something fans are all likely hearing upon hearing this news: “Against all odds, we are back.”
The series, which was tragically cut short only due to Cinemax’s decision to cease producing original programming, is a “gritty, action-packed crime drama set during the brutal Tong Wars of San Francisco’s Chinatown in the late 19th century.” Season 1 and 2 are now available for streaming on HBO Max.
Season 2 aired for 10 episodes, starting in October 2020. Its cast included Andrew Koji (Fast & Furious 6), Kieran Bew (Alien vs. Predator), Olivia Cheng (Supernatural), Jason Tobin (Fast & Furious 9, which just got its second trailer), and Dianne Doan (Agents of SHIELD). The series is created and co-executive produced by Jonathan Tropper (Banshee).
“We applaud HBO Max for understanding the importance of telling this story and for continuing to support this level of representation in our industry,” said Shannon Lee, co-executive producer from Bruce Lee Entertainment. “I just know that my father is grinning right now to see this show he dreamed of so long ago continuing to beat the odds. We have every intention of delivering the same high level of meaningful storytelling and Gung Fu action in Season 3!”
No production start date or plot details have yet been announced, but the fact that there will be a third season at all is massive in itself.
