Series synopsis
Chief of War is an American drama television series that premiered on Apple TV on July 31, 2025. It ended on September 18, 2025. It was created by Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Jason Momoa. It stars Jason Momoa, Luciane Buchanan, Te Ao o Hinepehinga and Cliff Curtis.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Divided islands. War on the horizon.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jason Momoa as KaʻIana
- Luciane Buchanan as Kaʻahumanu
- Te Ao o Hinepehinga as Kūpuohi
- Cliff Curtis as Keoua
- Kaina Makua as King Kamehameha
- Moses Goods as Moku
- Siua Ikaleʻo as Nāhi
- Brandon Finn as Prince Kūpule
Supporting cast
- Mainei Kinimaka as Heke
- Te Kohe Tuhaka as Nāmake
- Benjamin Hoetjes as John Young
- Roimata Fox as Taula
- Keala Kahuanui-Paleka as Opunui
- James Udom as Tony
Guest cast
- Temuera Morrison as King Kahekili
- Tanaloa Ropati Tejada as Kailioa
- Joseph A. Napeahi Sr. as Kauaʻi High Chief
- Ocean Kaowili as Pahoa
- Te Po Mitai-Ngatai as High Priest
- Joseph Oge as Maui Chief
- Daniel Watta as King Hahana
- Charlie Brumbly as Marley
- Shimpal Lelisi as Star Reader
- Kainoa Andrade as Maui Warrior #1
- Marie Falevai Sibbett as Namahana
- Albert Mateni as Hawaii Warrior
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | July 31, 2025 | September 18, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Chief of War Kaʻiana is summoned back home to Maui where he must decide whether to join King Kahekili in war. |
July 31, 2025 |
| 2 |
Changing Tides Fearing for their lives, Kaʻiana and his family flee O‘ahu. An ally emerges with a promise of safe passage. |
July 31, 2025 |
| 3 |
City of Flowers Kaʻiana arrives in a strange land. Kaʻahumanu takes her place beside Kamehameha. |
August 7, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Apple TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 31, 2025 |
| Last aired | September 18, 2025 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |