Chief of War — Season 1
Divided islands. War on the horizon.
About this season
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.
Episodes (9)
1. The Chief of War
6.0Aired 31 July 2025 • 51 min
Kaʻiana is summoned back home to Maui where he must decide whether to join King Kahekili in war.
2. Changing Tides
6.1Aired 31 July 2025 • 49 min
Fearing for their lives, Kaʻiana and his family flee O‘ahu. An ally emerges with a promise of safe passage.
3. City of Flowers
5.5Aired 7 August 2025 • 49 min
Kaʻiana arrives in a strange land. Kaʻahumanu takes her place beside Kamehameha.
4. City of Flowers (2)
5.2Aired 14 August 2025 • 46 min
A dangerous power struggle emerges in the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. Kamehameha wrestles with his new responsibility. Kaʻiana searches for Tony.
5. The Race of the Gods
5.5Aired 21 August 2025 • 48 min
Kaʻiana returns with a warning, and a dangerous competition will determine his fate in Kamehameha's council. Keōua sends a message.
6. The Splintered Paddle
5.9Aired 28 August 2025 • 43 min
Kūpuohi tries to keep the hope of peace alive as the drums of war grow louder. Kaʻiana questions Kamehameha's leadership.
7. Day of Spilled Brains
6.2Aired 4 September 2025 • 40 min
A disagreement erupts about how to deal with the arrival of outsiders.
8. The Sacred Niu Grove
5.9Aired 11 September 2025 • 55 min
After his worst fears come true, Kaʻiana suffers a devastating loss. Keōua's call to war becomes unavoidable for Kamehameha.
9. The Black Desert
6.5Aired 18 September 2025 • 60 min
A great battle arrives as Kaʻiana and Kamehameha lead their army against the combined might of Maui and Keōua.