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Chief of War

The story of the unification of the Hawaiian Islands from an indigenous perspective; a Hawaiian war chief joins a campaign to unite the warring islands in order to save them from the threat of colonization.

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Cast & Crew See All

Jason Momoa
Ka'iana
Luciane Buchanan
Ka'ahumanu
Te Ao o Hinepehinga
Kupuohi

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

The Chief of War

Fri, Aug 1, 202551 mins

This epic adventure begins at turn of the 18th century when the four major kingdoms of Hawaii were in a state of war. Based on the true story of Ka'iana, a war chieftain who travels to the outside world and learns more about the men invading his island home. Knowing the separate kingdoms will eventually crumble under the weight of foreign interests, he returns home and joins a bloody campaign to unite the warring islands in order to save them from destruction.

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Chief Of War: Opening Title Sequence
Chief Of War: Opening Title Sequence
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Awards

  • 2025 - Social Impact Award - AAPI Cinema & Television - winner
  • 2026 - Independent Spirit Award - Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series - winner
  • 2026 - Critics Choice Award - Best Limited Series - nominated
  • 2026 - CDG Award - Excellence in Period Television - nominated

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