Chief of War

Ignore the half wits that don't do subtitles, it's their loss. As a historical drama it works really well and pays plenty of respect to the indigenous people of the Hawaii's, the language only serves to add the feel of authenticity.

The story is a little clunky at times but it keeps you engaged and the the look of it is luscious. I for one enjoyed it.

Jason Momoa is back with a new series called Chief of War and it's some of the best work he's done in his entire career. It's about four kingdoms in Hawaii that are divided by a war. To prevent more killing and bloodshed, a Hawaiian war chief (Momoa) goes on a mission to unite his people against a new threat that's coming to their land. What follows is an incredible true story and one of the best new shows of the year. It currently has a 94% on Rotten Tomatoes so the reviews have been great. Chief of War reminds me of the Hawaiian version of Shogun. Momoa is the standout here but the entire cast is incredible. I can see this show not only being nominated for a ton of awards but winning them too.

...., Hawaiian language and too much dialogue, low functioning humans. I'm 2 episodes in and Momoa is surprisingly good and the other actors are unsurprisingly phenomenal. The flow of the story has been engaging and leaves you wanting to see more and all of this before any fighting scenes. The soundtrack is beautiful, the cinematography is beautiful and whether it's 100% historically correct is irrelevant. Enjoy!

Reminds me of the authentic look and feel of the film Apocalypto. Momoa and Morrison are strong anchors with a undeniable on camera presence. Nothing looks or feel fake or weak. Every department that created the series did an amazing job. The language is fascinating and delivered so well by the actors. It's an entertaining thrill and a dynamic history course all in one.

Chief of War is finally here and it has not disappointed. I've been waiting and looking forward to this ever since I first heard about it. Then I saw the trailers and my excitement grew even more. I love these types of shows and movies and I'm a big fan of Jason Momoa. He's had a lot of memorable parts in his career and this is among his best yet. It's such an original story of Hawaiian history that's never been told before. You can tell Momoa but a lot of love into this project. There isn't a dull or boring scene in the entire series. The only bad thing is all the episodes aren't released at the same time because this would be best watched as a binge. Apple TV has hit home run after home run. It reminds me of peak HBO when almost every show they put out is a must watch. I can't recommend this show enough.