Wild Will, Ocean of Blood: Why You Can't Miss Chief of War with Jason Momoa

If you still associate Hawaii only with beaches, surfing, and flower leis — buckle up. Apple TV+ just blew the roof off the streaming world with Chief of War, a nine-episode historical epic about war, honor, and freedom. In the lead role?

If you still associate Hawaii only with beaches, surfing, and flower leis — buckle up. Apple TV+ just blew the roof off the streaming world with Chief of War, a nine-episode historical epic about war, honor, and freedom. In the lead role? Jason Momoa himself — that bearded shark-eyed guy who played Aquaman, fought for House Dothraki, and now… becomes a legendary Hawaiian warrior.

This series is based on true events — but not the sanitized versions from history textbooks. It's told from an indigenous Hawaiian perspective: raw, fierce, and proudly masculine. Momoa plays Ka’iana — not a spandex-wearing superhero, but a flesh-and-blood warrior with a raging spirit. His mission? To unite the fractured islands into one kingdom before Western "guests" arrive with cannons, crosses, and chains.

Think you’ve seen it all? Ask yourself when you last watched courage erase the line between life and death — where every decision might be your last.

So what did the teaser show us? Nature so powerful it steals your breath. Mud, rain, and screams in an ancient tongue. A fully Polynesian cast. Battles filmed with such intensity you can hear spears clash and bones snap. No fakeness here — because Momoa and co-creator Thomas Pa’a Sibbett are Hawaiians themselves. This is their story, their fury, their pain, their pride.

And the final episode (dropping September 19, 2025) is directed by Momoa himself. Expect something deeply personal, visually epic, and soul-piercing. A man’s truth — set against lava, ocean, and the inevitability of change.

August 1, 2025 — Apple TV+. First two episodes on Friday. New ones every Friday. Set a reminder. Pour the rum. And remember: deep down inside every man, there’s a Ka’iana — and he doesn’t like to lose.