SETTING THE SCENE
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Chief of War
2025–SERIES
The story of the unification of the Hawaiian Islands from an indigenous perspective; a Hawaiian war chief joins a campaign to unite the warring islands in order to save them from the threat of colonization.
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THE STORY UNFOLDS
Episodes 09
EPISODE 01The Chief of War
Kaʻiana is summoned back home to Maui where he must decide whether to join King Kahekili in war.
Aug 1, 2025
EPISODE 02Changing Tides
Fearing for their lives, Kaʻiana and his family flee Oahu. An ally emerges with a promise of safe passage.
Aug 1, 2025
EPISODE 03City of Flowers
Kaʻiana arrives in a strange land. Kaʻahumanu takes her place beside Kamehameha.
Aug 8, 2025
EPISODE 04City of Flowers Part II
A dangerous power struggle emerges in the Kingdom of Hawai'i. Kamehameha wrestles with his new responsibility. Kaʻiana searches for Tony.
Aug 15, 2025
EPISODE 05The Race of the Gods
Kaʻiana returns with a warning, and a dangerous competition will determine his fate in Kamehameha’s council. Keōua sends a message.
Aug 22, 2025
EPISODE 06The Splintered Paddle
Kupuohi tries to keep the hope of peace alive as the drums of war grow louder. Kaʻiana questions Kamehameha’s leadership.
Aug 29, 2025
EPISODE 07Day of Spilled Brains
A disagreement erupts about how to deal with the arrival of outsiders.
Sep 5, 2025
EPISODE 08The Sacred Niu Grove
After his worst fears come true, Kaʻiana suffers a devastating loss. Keōua’s call to war becomes unavoidable for Kamehameha.
Sep 12, 2025
EPISODE 09The Black Desert
A great battle arrives as Kaʻiana and Kamehameha lead their army against the combined might of Maui and Keōua.
Sep 19, 2025
