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Chief of War

Chief of War

Divided islands. War on the horizon.

TV-MA2025•7.3/10
Drama

Ratings

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7.3/10(212)

With Hawaii's four kingdoms divided by war, the ferocious warrior Kaʻiana embarks on an epic mission to unite his people—as an existential threat approaches their shores.

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Production

Chernin Entertainment, Fifth Season, Hard J Productions, about:blank, On the Roam

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 31, 2025

Last Aired

September 18, 2025

Networks

Apple TV

Created By

Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Jason Momoa

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Chief of War
E1
The Chief of War
Air date: 2025-07-31
Kaʻiana is summoned back home to Maui where he must decide whether to join King Kahekili in war.
Changing Tides
E2
Changing Tides
Air date: 2025-07-31
Fearing for their lives, Kaʻiana and his family flee O‘ahu. An ally emerges with a promise of safe passage.
City of Flowers
E3
City of Flowers
Air date: 2025-08-07
Kaʻiana arrives in a strange land. Kaʻahumanu takes her place beside Kamehameha.
City of Flowers (2)
E4
City of Flowers (2)
Air date: 2025-08-14
A dangerous power struggle emerges in the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. Kamehameha wrestles with his new responsibility. Kaʻiana searches for Tony.
The Race of the Gods
E5
The Race of the Gods
Air date: 2025-08-21
Kaʻiana returns with a warning, and a dangerous competition will determine his fate in Kamehameha's council. Keōua sends a message.
The Splintered Paddle
E6
The Splintered Paddle
Air date: 2025-08-28
Kūpuohi tries to keep the hope of peace alive as the drums of war grow louder. Kaʻiana questions Kamehameha's leadership.
Day of Spilled Brains
E7
Day of Spilled Brains
Air date: 2025-09-04
A disagreement erupts about how to deal with the arrival of outsiders.
The Sacred Niu Grove
E8
The Sacred Niu Grove
Air date: 2025-09-11
After his worst fears come true, Kaʻiana suffers a devastating loss. Keōua's call to war becomes unavoidable for Kamehameha.
The Black Desert
E9
The Black Desert
Air date: 2025-09-18
A great battle arrives as Kaʻiana and Kamehameha lead their army against the combined might of Maui and Keōua.

Cast

Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa

KaʻIana

Luciane Buchanan

Luciane Buchanan

Kaʻahumanu

Te Ao o Hinepehinga

Te Ao o Hinepehinga

Kūpuohi

Cliff Curtis

Cliff Curtis

Keoua

Kaina Makua

Kaina Makua

King Kamehameha

Moses Goods

Moses Goods

Moku

Siua Ikale‘o

Siua Ikale‘o

Nāhi

Brandon Finn

Brandon Finn

Prince Kūpule

Mainei Kinimaka

Mainei Kinimaka

Heke

Te Kohe Tuhaka

Te Kohe Tuhaka

Nāmake

Benjamin Hoetjes

Benjamin Hoetjes

John Young

Roimata Fox

Roimata Fox

Taula

Keala Kahuanui-Paleka

Opunui

James Udom

James Udom

Tony

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