Ep 8. They Don't Pay Us Enough to Think

In Warrior season 1 episode 8, titled "They Don't Pay Us Enough to Think," tensions continue to rise in San Francisco's Chinatown as the Hop Wei and Long Zii gangs engage in a full-blown war. However, the episode's primary focus is on Ah Sahm, who finds himself caught in a moral dilemma when he's tasked with assassinating a former ally.

As tensions escalate on the streets, Ah Sahm is approached by his sister, who implores him to leave San Francisco and return to China. However, Ah Sahm is hesitant to leave the city behind, as he's become embroiled in the ongoing gang conflict and has developed a deep sense of loyalty to the Hop Wei.

Meanwhile, a new player enters the fold, as Mayor Samuel Blake attempts to exert his influence over the warring factions. He offers to broker a peace deal between the two gangs, but both sides remain deeply distrustful of the other.

As Ah Sahm grapples with the moral implications of his mission, he begins to question the morality of the entire gang war. Despite his initial enthusiasm for violence and bloodshed, Ah Sahm begins to realize that the cycle of revenge and retaliation will only lead to more death and destruction.

As the episode comes to a close, it becomes clear that the conflict between the Hop Wei and Long Zii isn't going to end anytime soon. Despite the efforts of the mayor and other outsiders, the two gangs remain deeply entrenched in their respective territories, with neither side willing to back down. With tensions continuing to rise, it seems that San Francisco's Chinatown is headed for even darker days.