[s1e1] The Itchy Onion File

The title "The Itchy Onion" refers to a derogatory term used by the white characters, but the episode serves to subvert that image by showcasing the strength and agency of the Chinese characters. Production Credits Creator: Jonathan Tropper

Ah Sahm is an outsider in both worlds—too "Western" for some Chinese and a "coolie" to the white population. [S1E1] The Itchy Onion

The episode highlights the intense racial tension in San Francisco. The local police department forms a "Chinatown Squad," led by Bill O'Hara , to manage the growing violence while white laborers, led by Dylan Leary , feel threatened by the influx of Chinese workers. Thematic Elements The title "The Itchy Onion" refers to a

Ah Sahm is introduced to Young Jun , the impulsive heir to the Hop Wei Tong. He quickly realizes that Chinatown is a powder keg of rivalries, primarily between the Hop Wei and the Long Zii . The local police department forms a "Chinatown Squad,"