Jason Momoa's 'Chief of War' brings Hawaiian history to Apple TV+

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Apple TV+ has dropped the first trailer for "Chief of War," Jason Momoa's historic Hawaiian epic debuting August 1.

A warrior stands on a cliff with a spear, overlooking the ocean. Ships sail in the distance under a cloudy sky. Text: Chief of War, Jason Momoa, Apple TV+.
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Written, starring, and executive produced by Jason Momoa, "Chief of War" is a historical drama based on true events. The first two episodes of the nine-episode series will debut on Friday, August 1, with new episodes every Friday through September 19.

"Chief of War," described as a passion project from creators Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, follows the story of Ka'iana, a Native Hawaiian warrior played by Momoa. Set in the late 18th century, the series traces his efforts to unite the Hawaiian islands ahead of Western colonization.



The series stars predominantly Polynesian actors, with Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikaleo, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka, Te Kohe Tuhaka and Benjamin Hoetjes filling out the cast.

Momoa previously starred in the Apple TV+ hit "See." The series wrapped its third and final season in August 2022.



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  • Reply 1 of 8
    9secondkox29secondkox2 Posts: 3,656member
    Jason momma seems kinda played out at this point. Kinda like Pedro pascal. 

    And the previews look a bit too similar to See. 

    But here’s hoping it’s good. 
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    jvm156jvm156 Posts: 86member
    can he see?
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    jSnivelyjsnively Posts: 463administrator
    jvm156 said:
    can he see?

    Clearly now
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  • Reply 4 of 8
    iobserveiobserve Posts: 100member
    jSnively said:
    jvm156 said:
    can he see?

    Clearly now
    The rain is gone
    entropysdarbus69XedwilliamlondonPremium1
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  • Reply 5 of 8
    entropysentropys Posts: 4,471member
    The history of the wars there are very interesting. And also the migration of Polynesian cultures. 
    I think it is either highly compressing in the timeline, or overplaying the role of the arrival of Europeans. 

    I wonder if it includes the end of captain cook?
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  • Reply 6 of 8
    Xedxed Posts: 3,258member
    Jason momma seems kinda played out at this point. Kinda like Pedro pascal.
    That reads like a solid mix of jealousy and racism.
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  • Reply 7 of 8
    Xedxed Posts: 3,258member
    I'm very interested in this series. I'm curious to know just how historically accurate they will be. There are so many empty parts of this story and this is done as a dramatic work so liberties will need to be taken to make it entertaining, but that's a given. Based on the trailer it seems like they're certainly trying to keep things as accurate as reasonably possible. I'm sure anachronisms will crop up but I didn't notice anything glaring in the trailer.

    Filming in Hawai'i and New Zealand. Two of the most beautiful places in the world to film outdoors. Sounds like a dream job.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_of_War
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  • Reply 8 of 8
    macguimacgui Posts: 2,640member
    Xed said:
    Jason momma seems kinda played out at this point. Kinda like Pedro pascal.
    That reads like a solid mix of jealousy and racism.
    Maybe, I don't know. But a little Momoa (Auto-Correct wanted to make that mommy) goes a very long way. He's doesn't have a lot of range and has the same look in just about everything he's done at least over the last several years. And Firefly. Jason you can grow a beard. We get it.

    Both he and Pascal strike me as lightweight one-note actors. I've tried watching him in a couple of things and he just doesn't bring anything to the table. I really did like him in The Mandalorian but that was it. In the case of both actors, their ego gets in the way of their limited ability.
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