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.
- Metascore71
- 2025-2025
- 1 season
- Apple TV+
- Drama, Documentary, Action & Adventure
- TV-MA
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.
Season 1 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 2025
Episode 1
The Chief of War
Fri, Aug 1, 2025 51 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.
Episode 2
Changing Tides
Fri, Aug 1, 2025 49 mins
Terrified, Ka'iana and family escape O'ahu when someone offers them safe passage.
Episode 3
City of Flowers
Fri, Aug 8, 2025 48 mins
Ka'iana arrives in a strange land. Ka'ahumanu takes her place beside Kamehameha.
Episode 4
City of Flowers Part II
Fri, Aug 15, 2025 45 mins
A dangerous power struggle emerges in the Kingdom of Hawai'i. Kamehameha wrestles with his new responsibility. Ka'iana searches for Tony.
Episode 5
The Race of the Gods
Fri, Aug 22, 2025 47 mins
Ka'iana returns with a warning, and a dangerous competition will determine his fate in Kamehameha's council. Keoua sends a message.
Episode 6
The Splintered Paddle
Fri, Aug 29, 2025 42 mins
Kupuohi tries to keep the hope of peace alive as the drums of war grow louder. Ka'iana questions Kamehameha's leadership.
Episode 7
Day of Spilled Brains
Fri, Sep 5, 2025 40 mins
A disagreement erupts about how to deal with the arrival of outsiders.
Episode 8
The Sacred Niu Grove
Fri, Sep 12, 2025 54 mins
After his worst fears come true, Ka'iana suffers a devastating loss. Keoua's call to war becomes unavoidable for Kamehameha.
Episode 9
The Black Desert
Fri, Sep 19, 2025 59 mins
A great battle arrives as Ka'iana and Kamehameha lead their army against the combined might of Maui and Keoua.
