It’s no accident that Abbott Elementary became ABC’s newest hit TV show. Helmed by creator and star Quinta Brunson , a former stand-up comedian and BuzzFeed producer, the sit-com was destined to have wit and comedy on lock.

Set during the Tong Wars of 1870s San Francisco, the Cinemax series sees the Wild Wild West come to life—without whitewashing—as Ah Sahm (Andrew Koji), a Chinese immigrant and martial arts prodigy, navigates California’s lawlessness in pursuit of his missing sister. With an incredible cast by her side, Shannon realized her father’s dream of telling diasporic stories without compromise.