Overview

• Chief of War premiered on Apple TV+ on August 1 with the first two episodes of its nine-episode first season.
• It holds an 89% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, matching the rating of Game of Thrones.
• The production’s $340 million budget makes it one of Apple TV+’s most expensive series to date.
• The drama features extensive ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi dialogue and a predominantly Polynesian cast backed by indigenous cultural advisers.
• New episodes will continue to stream weekly every Friday through September 19.