The Itchy Onion

Darn brilliant pilot episode, the overall production value is excellent, the costumes, set design, hairstyle are all very fitting of the era. The fighting sequences are intense and well choreographed, shot with great camera angles that the viewer can feel almost every punch. The casting choices are spot-on, every actor felt suitable to the their role. The score is good as well, it's got the western guitar chords playing in the background which fits very well with scenes.

This episode did well introducing the characters: Our main protagonist is a cocky martial artist expert who came to America looking for his long lost sister, After unknowingly initiate himself a in gang group called Hop Wei. He, with the help of Ah Toy the head madam in Chinatown's brothel, finally came face to face with her. But much to his surprise when his find out that she doesn't need saving, she changed her name and is now a wife to a rival tong leader. There's also a kind dirty political game thrown in the story, A corrupt mayor and his conniving assistant. Also another storyline with a policer officer Bill and his squad assign to tack issues and the arising tension between the Chinese and the Irish in Chinatown.

Overall, an amazing pilot episode with interesting set-up for what's coming. The characters are introduced well, the story is refreshing. And the technical aspects are excellent, and so is the acting.

#Banshee é boa.

Mas #Warrior se continuar como o 1°episódio vai ser 10 vezes melhor.

Mais uma grande evolução do canal Cinemax.

Based on the writings of Bruce Lee. This is his idea of Kung Fu, updated and made for cable network television.

Set in San Francisco of 1878, There is anti Chinese feeling from the locals who are losing jobs from the new arrivals.

Ah Sahm (Andrew Koji) has just stepped off the boat. Unlike other Chinese, he is not here for a better life. He is looking for a woman, his sister. He can also speak English and he can fight. In the style of Bruce Lee.

The first episode has a lot of world building going on. Rival Chinese gangs in San Francisco Chinatown. The police setting up a special team for Chinatown as police are brutally murdered.

There is Ah Sahm's quest, his sister's manoeuvrings and a female assassin. Plus strong language, nudity and plenty of fights.

An interesting and diverting first episode with a big British cast which includes Koji. There is more than a passing nod to Peaky Blinders.

The pilot episode of a great series, so it seems. The screenplay polished, the development minutious, the actors very well chosen, the acting spot-on, the fights amazingly choreographed and executed having the brilliant Bruce Lee Kung Fu style.

The production has quality all over it and is destined for a great future. The quality and smooth flow were evident since the first minutes.

Good series, great action, and AMAZING fight scenes.