Warrior (2019)
A martial arts prodigy navigates the brutal Tong Wars in a relentless, gritty 19th-century San Francisco.
A gritty, action-packed crime drama set during the brutal Tong Wars of San Francisco’s Chinatown in the second half of the 19th century. The series follows Ah Sahm, a martial arts prodigy who immigrates from China to San Francisco under mysterious circumstances, and becomes a hatchet man for one of Chinatown’s most powerful tongs.
How intense is Warrior?
Warrior has graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Warrior feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulepic
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Warrior
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Warrior for you?
Is Warrior scary?
No. Warrior is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Warrior gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Warrior sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Warrior OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Warrior?
Episodes run about 55m.
Where can I stream Warrior?
Warrior is streaming on Max.
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