Chief of War is one of the rare historical dramas shows that delves into the history of Hawaii. Created by Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, the show premiered on August 1, 2025 and has received rave reviews for exploring the hitherto unknown history of the beautiful island.

Momoa and series co-creator Thomas Pa'a Sibbett talk crafting the Hawaiian historical epic that the island itself responded to: "There was a really positive energy."