Wu-Tang: An American Saga
Wu-Tang: An American Saga is inspired by The Wu-Tang Manual and Tao of Wu, and based on the true story of the Wu-Tang Clan. Set in early '90s New York at the height of the crack cocaine epidemic, the show tracks the Clan's formation. The group was a vision of Bobby Diggs, aka The RZA, who strives to unite a dozen young, black men that are torn between music and crime but eventually rise to become the unlikeliest of American success stories.
Main Cast
Ashton Sandersas Bobby Diggs / The RZA
Shameik Mooreas Corey Woods / Sha Rader / Raekwon
Siddiq Saundersonas Dennis "D-Love" Coles / Ghostface Killah
Julian Elijah Martinezas Mitchell Diggs / Divine
Marcus Callenderas Oliver Grant / Power
TJ Atomsas Russell Tyrone Jones / Ason / Ol' Dirty Bastard (ODB)
Zolee Griggsas Shurrie
David "Dave East" Brewsteras Clifford Smith Jr. / Shotgun / Method Man
Johnell Xavier Youngas Gary E. Grice / GZA
Uyoata Udias Jason Richard Hunter / Rebel / Inspectah Deck
Damani Seaseas Lamont Hawkins / U-God
Jaqwan J. Kellyas Jamel Irief / Masta Killa
Erika Alexanderas Linda Diggs
Episode Guide
Season 1
- Episode 1: Can It Be All So Simple
Aired: Sep 4, 2019Staten Island, NY. The birth of Wu-Tang starts with a bang--literally.
- Episode 2: Winter Warz
Aired: Sep 4, 2019With Divine on the sideline, Dennis and Bobby step up to handle his responsibilities.
- Episode 3: All in Together Now
Aired: Sep 4, 2019The death of a friend sends Dennis spiraling and divides Staten Island.
- Episode 4: All That I Got Is You
Aired: Sep 11, 2019Bobby and Dennis find a new hustle to make some cream.
- Episode 5: Cold World
Aired: Sep 18, 2019Divine returns home, but it doesn't feel the same.
- Episode 6: Impossible
Aired: Sep 25, 2019A bird's eye view of Wu . . .
- Episode 7: Box in Hand
Aired: Oct 2, 2019The Diggs family moves on but in different directions.
- Episode 8: Labels
Aired: Oct 9, 2019Industry Rule #4,080…
- Episode 9: I Declare War
Aired: Oct 16, 2019The Shaolin and the Wu Tang could be dangerous.
- Episode 10: Assassination Day
Aired: Oct 23, 2019A mysterious tape makes the rounds of NYC. As people try to figure out who this group is Bobby and Dennis try to figure out how to handle Attila.
Season 2
- Episode 1: Little Ghetto Boys
Aired: Sep 8, 2021A new beginning is soured when a single decision turns Bobby's life on its head.
- Episode 2: Brooklyn Zoo
Aired: Sep 8, 2021Bobby goes all in on music while the rest of the Clan struggles with life in the projects.
- Episode 3: Hollow Bones
Aired: Sep 8, 2021The Clan becomes disillusioned with their paths as Bobby prepares to steer them in a new direction.
- Episode 4: Pioneer the Frontier
Aired: Sep 15, 2021RZA makes a risky move to squash an old beef.
- Episode 5: Visionz
Aired: Sep 22, 2021Tension is thick as the Clan works together to build a home recording studio.
- Episode 6: Protect Ya Neck
Aired: Sep 29, 2021The Clan digs deep to make the perfect record to take the industry by storm.
- Episode 7: Airwaves
Aired: Oct 6, 2021With Protect Ya Neck in hand the Clan hustles to get it on airwaves and in stores by any means necessary.
- Episode 8: Saturday Nite
Aired: Oct 13, 2021The pressure is on when the Clan tells label executives to come see them perform at a legendary hip hop club on a night they aren't booked.
- Episode 9: C.R.E.A.M.
Aired: Oct 20, 2021RZA is torn between long money and quick cash as the Clan struggles with financial issues.
- Episode 10: As High as Wu-Tang Gets
Aired: Oct 27, 2021The Clan makes big moves for Wu domination.
Season 3
- Episode 1: I Can't Go To Sleep
Aired: Feb 15, 2023Following six months in the wake of the season two finale, we find RZA and the Wu-Tang Clan have moved out of Staten Island to a mansion in the woods of New Jersey.
- Episode 2: All I Need
Aired: Feb 15, 2023As an album deadline nears, RZA must reconcile with his cousin Dirty by any means necessary. Dirty, however, takes refuge at Shurrie's apartment. The friendship between Ghostface and Raekwon strengthen.
- Episode 3: Dirty Dancin'
Aired: Feb 15, 2023In our first allegorical movie of the season, we see Dirty take on the persona of "Dirt McGirt" in the theme of a 1970s blaxploitation film, as he finds inspiration for his first solo album, Return to the 36 Chambers.
- Episode 4: Daytona 500
Aired: Feb 22, 2023The Wu-Tang Clan goes on a tour of the East Coast as we follow what happens between the shows on the tour bus. The guys quickly discover that living on a bus together might not be all fun, as they're forced to deal.
- Episode 5: A Better Tomorrow
Aired: Mar 1, 2023Following the completion of the tour, we see the paths of a few lesser known Wu-Tang members as they search for their individual voices amongst the crowd.
- Episode 6: Criminology
Aired: Mar 8, 2023In our second allegorical movie of the season, we examine Raekwon's inspiration behind his first solo album, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... through the lens of 90s gangster cinema.
- Episode 7: Shadowboxin
Aired: Mar 15, 2023In order to secure a deal for their new label, Divine must deliver on the promises he made to music executive Tommy Mottola. But upon returning to Wu mansion, he learns that signing members and getting Dirty to feature on a song is easier said than done.
- Episode 8: Liquid Swords
Aired: Mar 22, 2023For the third allegorical movie of the season, we follow GZA, who takes on the persona of "The Genius" as he journeys through an alternate reality New York City to unite the people using the music from his debut solo album.
- Episode 9: After the Smoke is Clear
Aired: Mar 29, 2023In the penultimate episode of the series, Ghostface reflects on the sacrifices of his past while dealing with the bittersweet outcome of his artistic success. Meanwhile, RZA ventures to take a different approach for the Clan's next album.
- Episode 10: Triumph
Aired: Apr 5, 2023RZA pushes his musicianship to new heights as he creates Wu-Tang Forever with a studio orchestra, but the recording process strains the Clan. As tensions boil over during their biggest tour yet.