Chief of War

Name: Chief of War
Genre: Drama
Released: 2025-07-31
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Jason Momoa, Luciane Buchanan, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, Kaina Makua

ENDED1 Season9 Episodes★ 7.4

Chief of War is a drama series on Apple TV that premiered in 2025, ending after 1 season and 9 episodes.

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NetworkApple TV

First AiredJul 31, 2025

Last AiredSep 18, 2025

GenreDrama

Created ByThomas Pa'a Sibbett, Jason Momoa

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionChernin Entertainment, Fifth Season, Hard J Productions

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.

WHERE TO WATCH

Apple TV

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Cast

Jason Momoa

KaʻIana

Luciane Buchanan

Kaʻahumanu

Te Ao o Hinepehinga

Kūpuohi

Cliff Curtis

Keoua

Kaina Makua

King Kamehameha

Moses Goods

Moku

Siua Ikaleʻo

Nāhi

Brandon Finn

Prince Kūpule

Mainei Kinimaka

Heke

Te Kohe Tuhaka

Nāmake

Benjamin Hoetjes

John Young

Roimata Fox

Taula

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 9 episodes

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E1The Chief of War

Jul 31, 202551m★ 6.2

Kaʻiana is summoned back home to Maui where he must decide whether to join King Kahekili in war.

E2Changing Tides

Jul 31, 202549m★ 6.1

Fearing for their lives, Kaʻiana and his family flee O‘ahu. An ally emerges with a promise of safe passage.

E3City of Flowers

Aug 7, 202549m★ 5.5

Kaʻiana arrives in a strange land. Kaʻahumanu takes her place beside Kamehameha.

E4City of Flowers (2)

Aug 14, 202546m★ 5.3

A dangerous power struggle emerges in the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. Kamehameha wrestles with his new responsibility. Kaʻiana searches for Tony.

E5The Race of the Gods

Aug 21, 202548m★ 5.6

Kaʻiana returns with a warning, and a dangerous competition will determine his fate in Kamehameha's council. Keōua sends a message.

E6The Splintered Paddle

Aug 28, 202543m★ 5.9

Kūpuohi tries to keep the hope of peace alive as the drums of war grow louder. Kaʻiana questions Kamehameha's leadership.

E7Day of Spilled Brains

Sep 4, 202540m★ 6.3

A disagreement erupts about how to deal with the arrival of outsiders.

E8The Sacred Niu Grove

Sep 11, 202555m★ 6.0

After his worst fears come true, Kaʻiana suffers a devastating loss. Keōua's call to war becomes unavoidable for Kamehameha.

E9The Black Desert

Sep 18, 202560m★ 6.9

A great battle arrives as Kaʻiana and Kamehameha lead their army against the combined might of Maui and Keōua.

About Chief of War

Chief of War is a drama series on Apple TV. The show first aired on Jul 31, 2025 and currently has 1 season and 9 episodes. Chief of War has ended. It has a rating of 7.4/10 based on 275 votes. The cast includes Jason Momoa, Luciane Buchanan, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, Kaina Makua. Created by Thomas Pa'a Sibbett and Jason Momoa.