Warrior Season 3 Release Date: Everything you Need to Know
The first Warrior Season 3 teaser trailer for the return of Max‘s martial arts drama has been released, teasing Andrew Koji‘s action-packed return as Ah Sahm. Warrior Season 3 is scheduled to premiere on June 29 — more than two years since wrapping up its 10-episode second season.
The Plot of Warrior Season 3
The gritty, action-packed crime drama that follows Ah Sahm, a martial arts prodigy who emigrates from China to San Francisco under mysterious circumstances, is set to return for a new season on Max this summer. The storyline follows Ah Sahm and the Hop Wei as they try to survive in the wake of the race riots that upended Chinatown in season two. Mai Ling, using her government connections, is consolidating power, while the Hop Wei and Ah Sahm are looking for new ways to survive amidst the fighting.
Ah Sahm’s Character Arc in Season 3
Season 3 sees Ah Sahm facing choices and struggling to decide which path he should follow. The playing field in Chinatown has changed dramatically since the riots, and the Tongs are fighting each other for scraps. With the police enforcing a range of cruel new ordinances to punish the Chinese, the characters in the series are desperate for new ways forward, which means new risks, uneasy alliances, and big betrayals that will force every single one of them to confront some ugly truths. The tension between the gangster Ah Sahm is and the hero his people need him to be will be explored, and the season promises huge battles and fierce martial arts action.
What to Expect in Warrior Season 3
The third season of Warrior will introduce new risks, highly anticipated alliances, and unexpected betrayals, all of which will force the series’ main characters to confront some ugly truths. Fans of the series can expect lots of martial arts action and battles between the different Tongs. The season aims to explore the tension between Ah Sahm’s gangster persona and the hero his community needs him to be.
What Happened to Warrior after Season 2?
After the completion of Warrior’s ten-episode second season, Cinemax decided to withdraw from producing all new TV series, which led to the cancellation of the show’s third season. However, the series eventually found new life on HBO’s streaming service in January 2021 under the name Max where it has remained ever since.
The Renewal of Warrior Season 3
The renewal of Warrior for Season 3 came about due to a combination of happenstance and lobbying by the show’s creators. Once the series moved to HBO Max, the cast and crew, along with Justin Lin and Jonathan Tropper, remained determined to continue the series. Covid restrictions only amplified the determination to bring the series back which was eventually announced in April 2021.
When will Season 3 of Warrior be Released?
Max has set June 29 as the official premiere date for Warrior Season 3, with two new episodes set to be released on that day and new episodes to follow each week thereafter.
Who are the Cast and Crew of Warrior Season 3?
The cast is led by Andrew Koji, who plays the role of Ah Sahm, alongside Kieran Bew, Celine Buckens, Olivia Cheng, Dianne Doan, Dean Jagger, Langley Kirkwood, Maria-Elena Laas, Hoon Lee, Christian McKay, Dustin Nguyen, Miranda Raison, Chen Tang, Joe Taslim, Jason Tobin, Joanna Vanderham, Tom Weston-Jones, and Perry Yung. The series is executive produced by Jonathan Tropper and Justin Lin, with Shannon Lee for Bruce Lee Entertainment and Danielle Woodrow, and Andre Schneider for Perfect Storm Entertainment.
Where Can You Watch Warrior Seasons 1 and 2?
The first two seasons of Warrior are currently available on Max, making it easy for viewers to catch up before the summer premiere of Season 3.
Conclusion
Warrior Season 3 promises to be an action-packed ride filled with battles, martial arts, and intense drama. The popular series traces its roots back to the late icon Bruce Lee and represents one of Cinemax’s most successful original productions to date. The combination of new risks, alliances, and betrayals foreshadows some high-intensity martial arts scenes, while Ah Sahm’s character arc is set to take the series in an exciting new direction. Tune in on June 29 for the highly anticipated premiere.
FAQs
1. What is Warrior Season 3
Warrior Season 3 is the third season of the action-packed crime drama set in San Francisco’s Chinatown in the late 19th century, revolving around Ah Sahm, a martial arts prodigy.
2. When does Warrior Season 3 come out?
The official premiere date for Warrior Season 3 is June 29, 2021, with additional episodes followed weekly thereafter.
3. Who are the main cast members of Warrior?
The lead role of Ah Sahm is played by Andrew Koji, and the cast includes Kieran Bew, Celine Buckens, Olivia Cheng, Dianne Doan, Dean Jagger, Langley Kirkwood, Maria-Elena Laas, Hoon Lee, Christian McKay, Dustin Nguyen, Miranda Raison, Chen Tang, Joe Taslim, Jason Tobin, Joanna Vanderham, Tom Weston-Jones, and Perry Yung.
4. What happened to Warrior after Season 2?
After the ten-episode second season of Warrior, Cinemax ceased all original programming, resulting in the cancellation of the show’s third season. Despite this, the series later found a new home on HBO’s streaming service, Max, where it continues to be available to viewers today.
5. Who are the executive producers of Warrior?
The series is executive produced by Justin Lin, Jonathan Tropper, Shannon Lee, Danielle Woodrow, and Andre Schneider.