Warrior (TV series)

For other uses, see Warrior (disambiguation).

Warrior
Genre
Created byJonathan Tropper
Based onThe writings of Bruce Lee
ShowrunnerJonathan Tropper
Starring
Composers
  • Reza Safinia
  • H. Scott Salinas
Country of originUnited States
Original languages
  • English
  • Cantonese
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes30 (list of episodes)
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Production
Executive producers
Production locationsCape Town, South Africa
Running time44–66 minutes
Production companies
  • Tropper Ink Productions
  • Perfect Storm Entertainment
  • Bruce Lee Entertainment
Original release
NetworkCinemax
ReleaseApril 5, 2019 (2019-04-05) –
December 4, 2020 (2020-12-04)
NetworkMax
ReleaseJune 29 (2023-06-29) –
August 17, 2023 (2023-08-17)
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Warrior (Chinese: 戰士) is an American martial arts crime drama television series that premiered on April 5, 2019, on Cinemax.[1][2] It is based on an original concept and treatment by Bruce Lee,[3][4][5] and is executive-produced by his daughter, Shannon Lee, and film director Justin Lin. Jonathan Tropper, known for the Cinemax original series Banshee, is the showrunner.

In April 2019, Cinemax renewed the series for a second season which premiered on October 2, 2020.[6][7] It was Cinemax's final series before ceasing production of original programming. In April 2021, the series was renewed for a third season, along with the announcement that the series would move to HBO Max, later rebranded to Max.[8] The third season premiered on Max on June 29, 2023.[9] In December 2023, the series was canceled after three seasons.[10]

  1. ^ Cecchini, Mike (August 22, 2018). "Warrior: First Teaser for Bruce Lee Inspired TV Series". Denofgeek. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  2. ^ Li, Shirley (February 8, 2019). "Justin Lin talks bringing Bruce Lee's passion project to life in Warrior first look photos". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 7, 2017). "Bruce Lee-Inspired Tong Wars Drama 'Warrior' From Justin Lin & 'Banshee' Co-Creator Gets Cinemax Series Order". Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 30, 2016). "Bruce Lee-Inspired Crime Drama 'Warrior' From Justin Lin & 'Banshee' Co-Creator Gets Cinemax Pilot Order". Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 21, 2015). "Cinemax Developing Bruce Lee-Inspired Crime Drama 'Warrior' From Justin Lin". Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
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  10. ^ Cordero, Rosy (December 18, 2023). "'Warrior' Canceled At Max As Netflix Picks Up Non-Exclusive Rights To 3 Existing Seasons". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 18, 2023.