Is this the end of Warrior? It certainly seems that way as far as Cinemax is concerned. It’s a shame because the Bruce Lee inspired martial arts series continued to pick up steam throughout its second season.
Like with any period fantasy, the first season of Warrior was devoted to quite a lot of world building. The cast was diverse, but somewhat stereotyped. The Chinese were all Kung Fu gangsters, prostitutes, or coolies. The Irish were drunkards or corrupt cops.
But Season 2 solidified the world of Warrior, the characters were able to deepen and grow. The drama and the action leveled up significantly. And the historical references and political commentary were spot on. And it ended on quite a cliffhanger.
One can only imagine where Warrior Season 3 might go. But it unfortunately appears to have become a victim of network politics. Perhaps the launch of HBO Max, and Warrior’s eventual arrival there,...
Like with any period fantasy, the first season of Warrior was devoted to quite a lot of world building. The cast was diverse, but somewhat stereotyped. The Chinese were all Kung Fu gangsters, prostitutes, or coolies. The Irish were drunkards or corrupt cops.
But Season 2 solidified the world of Warrior, the characters were able to deepen and grow. The drama and the action leveled up significantly. And the historical references and political commentary were spot on. And it ended on quite a cliffhanger.
One can only imagine where Warrior Season 3 might go. But it unfortunately appears to have become a victim of network politics. Perhaps the launch of HBO Max, and Warrior’s eventual arrival there,...
- 12/5/2020
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
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