In the world of television, it’s not uncommon for networks and streaming services to cancel shows – even those with strong audience response. Sadly, it’s been announced that another fan-favorite Max series has been cancelled. Fortunately, there is some potential good news regarding its cancellation, as the Cinemax series could be renewed via Netflix.
Interestingly, this series has had quite the history. The first season actually began life as a series on Cinemax in 2019. The second season also aired there, and in 2021, Max picked up the show for its third season.
It wasn’t until this summer that the third season finally premiered. Following its conclusion on August 17, however, the platform made the decision to cancel the show.
This is where Netflix comes in. As noted via series creator Jonathan Tropper, Warrior has been picked up by Netflix in a non-exclusive deal with Warner Bros. Discovery and Max. The show’s three seasons will soon be available on the service.
“Warrior is a show that simply refuses to die. Through platform and regime changes, the writers, producers, cast, crew, and our stunt team continued to make something powerful, relevant, and wildly unique. And now, thanks to Netflix, we’ve been given yet another lease on life, and I’m thrilled for everyone involved that millions more viewers around the world will discover it,” Tropper shared via Deadline.
An addition statement was added by Shannon Lee, the daughter of Bruce Lee and executive producer of the series:
“If anything can be said about Warrior, with Bruce Lee in our corner, our indomitable spirit is REAL! And so, my wish is that the huge global Netflix audience LOVES Warrior and from that Love more goodness flows – in the form of greater recognition for our talented cast and crew who deserve all the things, in the form of passionate fandom for this relevant kick ass show and, if I dare to dream, in the form of an opportunity to continue our story for our amazing fans who, thanks to Netflix, will have grown in number and enthusiasm!”
As such, if the numbers for Warrior do well enough on Netflix, it’s possible that the streaming giant will renew the series for a fourth season. Of course, Deadline does add that this won’t exactly be easy. The show’s cast have already been released from their contracts. Hopefully, however, it’ll be worth figuring out the odds and ends to make this potential renewal work.
The series, which is based on a concept and treatment by Bruce Lee, is described as follows:
“Warrior is set during the brutal Tong Wars of San Francisco’s Chinatown in the late 19th century. The show follows Ah Sahm, a martial arts prodigy who emigrates from China to San Francisco under mysterious circumstances. After proving his worth as a fighter, Ah Sahm becomes a hatchet man for the Hope Wei, one of Chinatown’s most powerful organized crime families, or tongs.”
Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates regarding the series Warrior and its transition from Max to Netflix.