Warriorseason 4 gets a definitive update from actor Joe Taslim. A blend of crime drama and martial arts,Warrioris based on the writings of Bruce Lee. The story unfolds during the Tong Wars in late-1870s San Francisco, centering on a martial arts prodigy who is sold to one of the most powerful tongs in Chinatown. The show was cancelled in December 2023 after three seasons. Those three seasons were later made available on Netflix, receiving a viewership bump and sparking speculation abouta possibleWarriorseason 4 pick-up.
Taslim, who played Li Yong, wrote on X (formerly Twitter) to confirm thatWarriorseason 4 is not happening.The post reads:“Season 3 is our last season, we don’t have the chance to continue the story.”The actor, also known for his performance as Sub-Zero in 2021’s live-actionMortal Kombat,shared the news along with a photo that highlighted the drama’s critical acclaim. He also reflected on the impact that the series had on viewers, noting: “So many times, wherever I go, people come to me and say thank you for Warrior.” He also said that the experience changed him, revealing: “Now I know the true meaning of an actor.”
Warrior’s End Means The Netflix Bump Wasn’t Enough
It Performed Well Nonetheless
Data shared by Netflix revealed thatWarriorperformed solidly, considering the vast number of series available. The first season garnered the most interest, ranking in the 80th spot overall since it was added to the streaming service.It racked up 109,600,000 hours viewed.Warriorseason 2 came in at 180, while the third installment reached the 205th spot.
Warriorwas executive produced by Shannon Lee, the daughter of Bruce Lee.
These numbers, although solid in isolation, are not the breakout numbers seen by shows likeSuits,Young Sheldon, andPrison Break. Even accounting for the fact thatWarriorhas fewer episodes and is thus less likely to accumulate viewing hours, there are a lot of factors that go into reversing a cancelation, whether that’s agreements between different platforms and starting up production. Unfortunately,Warriordid not clear that bar. It serves as a difficult reminder of how hard it is to get a show renewed.
Our Take On Warrior Season 4
It’s A Real Shame
The talent of the largeWarriorcast, which was led by Andrew Koji and also included Olivia Cheng, Jason Tobin, Dianne Doan, Kieran Bew, Dean Jagger, Joanna Vanderham, Tom Weston-Jones, and Hoon Lee, among others, gave excellent performances. Although it would have been nice to see what creator Jonathan Topper had in store for a continuation, the series will hopefully always have a place on streaming.
10 Reasons Warrior Season 4 Still Needs To Happen (& Why Netflix Should Save It)
Saved from cancelation once before, Warrior’s three seasons are on Netflix — an indication that the streamer should green-light Warrior season 4.
Though there will be questions after theWarriorseason 3 ending, it doesn’t take away from 30 episodes that unite in telling a thrilling story. It’s just a shame becausethe already solid premise was evolving and reaching a new gear,with the now-confirmed final season boasting widespread audience and critical acclaim and a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Warrior is an action-thriller television series set in the ruthless underworld of San Francisco in the late 1800s, pitting rival Chinatown syndicates against one another, the police, and a privileged and prejudiced upper class. Inspired by stories from the late Bruce Lee, the series follows Ah Sahm, a martial arts prodigy who emigrates from China to San Francisco under mysterious circumstances and becomes a hatchet man for Hop Wei, one of Chinatown’s most powerful crime families.
