Overview

• The nine-episode historical drama charts the warrior Ka‘iana’s quest to unite Hawai‘i’s islands ahead of Western colonization.
• The July 10 trailer highlights a predominantly Polynesian ensemble led by Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga and Cliff Curtis.
• Co-created by Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa‘a Sibbett, the series is based on a true story told from an indigenous perspective.
• Chief of War debuts on Apple TV+ with a two-episode premiere on August 1 and will roll out one new episode every Friday through September 19.
• Produced by Fifth Season and Chernin Entertainment for Apple TV+, the series features an original score by Hans Zimmer and marks Momoa’s television writing and directing debut.