Name: Chief of War
Genre: Drama
Cast: Jason Momoa, Luciane Buchanan, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, Kaina Makua

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1 season · 9 episodes · best: S1E9 "The Black Desert" 8.4

Story

Divided islands. War on the horizon.

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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Epic Historical Drama
Native Hawaiian Heritage
Political Intrigue
Visually Stunning Cinematography
Tragic Biographical Narrative
High-Stakes Warfare
Cultural Reclamation
Emotional Depth
Authentic Period Detail
Dramatic Tension

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Directors: Anders Engström, Brian Andrew Mendoza, Justin Chon
Written by: Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Doug Jung
Produced by: Sarah J. Donohue, Brian Keaulana, Angela Laprete
Music by: Hans Zimmer, James Everingham

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Facts

July 31, 2025 · September 18, 2025 · Ended

First aired: July 31, 2025
Last aired: September 18, 2025
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 9 episodes
Age rating: TV-MA
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 85 countries
Keywords: based on true story

Tropes

Alas, Poor Yorick, Born Under the Sail, Broken Pedestal +9

Alas, Poor Yorick
Born Under the Sail
Broken Pedestal
The Caligula
Divided We Fall
Even Evil Has Standards
Javelin Thrower
House Fire
Foregone Conclusion
Translation Convention
Outside-Context Problem
Tribal Face Paint

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