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Chief of War is finally available on Apple TV+, and it has the audience hooked. Jason Momoa's portrayal of 'Ka'iana' as the real-life figure from Hawaiian history has been winning hearts. As the much-loved actor goes on a journey following a deadly conflict with the notorious explorer, 'Captain James Cook', 'Ka'iana' can only hope that his days of war and fighting are over.
While he tries to live a peaceful life on the island of Kauai, things take a wild turn when 'Ka'iana' is convinced by his uncle, 'King Kahekilli of Maui' (Temuera Morrison), to give him yet another mission. The king suggests that 'Ka'iana' take part in a growing campaign to unite Hawaii's islands. This leads to a globe-trotting adventure that will leave the once-peace-seeking adventurer on a new path.
Jason Momoa has captured the world's attention with his portrayal of 'Ka'iana', he has the perfect physique, aura and skills to play the historical figure, and fans have given his casting in the show a massive thumbs up. Additionally, the viewers have been left impressed by the overall look of the show, and the stunning visuals of Chief of War are absolutely breathtaking. The makers' decision to shoot the series in Hawaii and New Zealand has added a layer of authenticity that is usually missing in historical shows.
Talking about the format of the series, Chief of War seems to follow in the footsteps of its preceding historical shows, choosing to spend most of its duration focusing on day-to-day operations and conflicts. The major plotline features characters attempting to learn modern weaponry from the outside world to gain an advantage in their domestic conflicts. While their focus is on worldbuilding, action sequences definitely don't take a backseat in the series. Even though they are more spaced, they have a powerful impact which plays in favour of the show.
Many viewers have been comparing Chief of War to other similar sagas from varying plotlines. However, the show has been able to stand out from the crowd as an ambitious project. The series has authentically exemplified the culture of Hawaii, which was previously underrepresented at best and misrepresented at worst in the entertainment sphere. There is virtually no show or show that embraces and explores Hawaiian culture and history like Chief of War does, which has once again won the audience over.
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The early reviews have started to pour in on the discussion platform, Reddit. A user penned, "5 mins in and this man is wrestling a shark to death.... I'm hooked." Another wrote, "Boba Fett speaks 'Olelo Hawaii better than Aquaman." A comment read, "This is truly good. I didn't have much expectation from a historical drama, but this is actually good."
What are your thoughts on Chief of War? Let us know.
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