Overview

• Jason Momoa’s historical drama now ranks third on Apple TV+, trailing Foundation and Invasion according to platform charts cited by Collider.
• The series holds Rotten Tomatoes scores of 93% from critics and 81% from audiences, fueling early awards chatter.
• Chief of War is over halfway through its first season after an initial stretch at or near the top of Apple TV+ charts.
• Collider reports Momoa co-created the show with Thomas Pa’a Sibbett and is set to direct the finale in the coming weeks.
• An IndieWire craft profile highlights large-scale set builds, custom boats, and collaboration with Hawaiian and New Zealand artisans, with controlled fire effects augmented by VFX.