"Based on the writings of Bruce Lee," this kung-fu show based in 1878's San Francisco Chinatown is a strange mix of cheesy acting, bad dialogue, good sets/costumes/fights, and an odd charm.
The cast talks in a mixture of British, Irish, and totally alarming, completely modern, American English.
People are "fast as shit," "slow as shit," etc.
But I fucking like it so far. Cool to see some ass-kicking. And boobs.
Warrior on Cinemax/HBO
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Warrior on Cinemax/HBO
"If we are all going to be destroyed by the atomic bomb, let it find us doing sensible and human things—working, listening to music, chatting to our friends over a pint and a game of darts—not huddled together like frightened sheep." — CS Lewis
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Re: Warrior on Cinemax/HBO
Ahh, didn't know it was on HBO. I'll give it a look.
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Re: Warrior on Cinemax/HBO
My first take was based on episode one.
I finished all of the first season, and I'm nearing the end of the second, which is all that's been released so far.
What a great show!
It takes a bit of a Game of Thrones approach. You have all these warring factions, and not just the Chinese ones -- though there are plenty of those. Displaced Irish, losing jobs to cheaper Chinese labor. Political actors out for their own best interests. A few good people in the mix, but mostly a collection of terrible people, or at least heavily flawed.
Gruesomely brutal, bad-ass choreography, surprising (to me) twists and turns.
I finished all of the first season, and I'm nearing the end of the second, which is all that's been released so far.
What a great show!
It takes a bit of a Game of Thrones approach. You have all these warring factions, and not just the Chinese ones -- though there are plenty of those. Displaced Irish, losing jobs to cheaper Chinese labor. Political actors out for their own best interests. A few good people in the mix, but mostly a collection of terrible people, or at least heavily flawed.
Gruesomely brutal, bad-ass choreography, surprising (to me) twists and turns.
"If we are all going to be destroyed by the atomic bomb, let it find us doing sensible and human things—working, listening to music, chatting to our friends over a pint and a game of darts—not huddled together like frightened sheep." — CS Lewis
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Show is legit. Proper violent.
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Warrior on Cinemax/HBO
Season 3 has been kicking ass. Although he has a small role, the addition of 90’s martial-arts star Mark Dacascos has been a cool addition
"If we are all going to be destroyed by the atomic bomb, let it find us doing sensible and human things—working, listening to music, chatting to our friends over a pint and a game of darts—not huddled together like frightened sheep." — CS Lewis
Warrior on Cinemax/HBO
The fight scene at the end of Season 3, Ep. 9 was gross and satisfying. Immediately re-watched the carnage.
"If we are all going to be destroyed by the atomic bomb, let it find us doing sensible and human things—working, listening to music, chatting to our friends over a pint and a game of darts—not huddled together like frightened sheep." — CS Lewis
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Just about to crack into season 3. Show is fun!
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In episode 9 of season 2, they unlock the Nunchuck bonus for Ah-Sahm. Brilliant.
"Sorry I didn't save the world, my friend. I was too busy building mine again" - Kendrick Lamar