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The Best Episodes of Chief of War

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With Hawaii's four kingdoms divided by war, the ferocious warrior Kaʻiana embarks on an epic mission to unite his people—as an existential threat approaches their shores.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Chief of War Season 1 Episode 9 - The Black Desert
    8.5/10(1060 votes)

    #1 - The Black Desert

    S1:E9

    A great battle arrives as Kaʻiana and Kamehameha lead their army against the combined might of Maui and Keōua.

    Director:Jason Momoa
    Writers:Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett

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  2. Chief of War Season 1 Episode 2 - Changing Tides
    7.9/10(1327 votes)

    #2 - Changing Tides

    S1:E2

    Fearing for their lives, Kaʻiana and his family flee O‘ahu. An ally emerges with a promise of safe passage.

    Director:Justin Chon
    Writers:Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Doug Jung

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  3. Chief of War Season 1 Episode 7 - Day of Spilled Brains
    7.7/10(831 votes)

    #3 - Day of Spilled Brains

    S1:E7

    A disagreement erupts about how to deal with the arrival of outsiders.

    Director:Anders Engström
    Writers:Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Doug Jung

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  4. Chief of War Season 1 Episode 1 - The Chief of War
    7.6/10(1578 votes)

    #4 - The Chief of War

    S1:E1

    Kaʻiana is summoned back home to Maui where he must decide whether to join King Kahekili in war.

    Director:Justin Chon
    Writers:Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett

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  5. Chief of War Season 1 Episode 8 - The Sacred Niu Grove
    7.6/10(815 votes)

    #5 - The Sacred Niu Grove

    S1:E8

    After his worst fears come true, Kaʻiana suffers a devastating loss. Keōua's call to war becomes unavoidable for Kamehameha.

    Director:Brian Andrew Mendoza
    Writers:Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Doug Jung

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  6. Chief of War Season 1 Episode 5 - The Race of the Gods
    7.5/10(880 votes)

    #6 - The Race of the Gods

    S1:E5

    Kaʻiana returns with a warning, and a dangerous competition will determine his fate in Kamehameha's council. Keōua sends a message.

    Director:Brian Andrew Mendoza
    Writers:Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Doug Jung

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  7. Chief of War Season 1 Episode 3 - City of Flowers
    7.3/10(1078 votes)

    #7 - City of Flowers

    S1:E3

    Kaʻiana arrives in a strange land. Kaʻahumanu takes her place beside Kamehameha.

    Directors:Anders Engström, Brian Andrew Mendoza
    Writers:Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Doug Jung

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  8. Chief of War Season 1 Episode 4 - City of Flowers (2)
    7.3/10(917 votes)

    #8 - City of Flowers (2)

    S1:E4

    A dangerous power struggle emerges in the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. Kamehameha wrestles with his new responsibility. Kaʻiana searches for Tony.

    Directors:Anders Engström, Brian Andrew Mendoza
    Writers:Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Doug Jung

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  9. Chief of War Season 1 Episode 6 - The Splintered Paddle
    7.1/10(826 votes)

    #9 - The Splintered Paddle

    S1:E6

    Kūpuohi tries to keep the hope of peace alive as the drums of war grow louder. Kaʻiana questions Kamehameha's leadership.

    Director:Anders Engström
    Writers:Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Doug Jung

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Black Desert" is the best rated episode of "Chief of War". It scored 8.5/10 based on 1060 votes. Directed by Jason Momoa and written by Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, it aired on 9/18/2025. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Changing Tides".