‘Chief Of War’ Challenges The Myth Of ‘Peaceful Natives’ Before Colonization

‘Chief Of War’ Challenges The Myth Of ‘Peaceful Natives’ Before Colonization

When Warrior Chief Kaʻiana discovers he’s been manipulated into massacring the peaceful villagers of the island of O’ahu, Apple TV+’s “Chief of War” reveals a disturbing truth about power that transcends any single culture or era. This historical drama, starring Jason Momoa, follows the former Kauaʻi chief who made his home on Maui in self-exile, disgusted by the violent nature of Kauai’s King Kahekili. When Kahekili draws him back under false p…

"‘Chief of War’ Challenges the Myth of ‘Peaceful Natives’ Prior to Colonization"

Apple TV+ has launched a new historical drama titled "Chief of War," featuring Jason Momoa. The show tells the story of Warrior Chief Kaʻiana, who finds himself caught in a tragic situation. After being misled into attacking the peaceful villagers of O’ahu, he learns that he has been used as a pawn in a larger power struggle. Set during a time of growing British presence in Hawaii and the unification efforts by Kamehameha I, the series explores …