The BEST episodes of Chief of War

Every episode of Chief of War ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Chief of War!

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.

Last Updated: 9/24/2025Network: Apple TV+Status: Continuing
The Black Desert
star
7.93
267 votes

#1 - The Black Desert

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/19/2025

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

Directors: Jason Momoa
Watch Now:Amazon
Changing Tides
star
7.65
551 votes

#2 - Changing Tides

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/1/2025

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

Directors: Justin Chon
Watch Now:Amazon
The Race of the Gods
star
7.59
404 votes

#3 - The Race of the Gods

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/22/2025

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

Watch Now:Amazon
Day of Spilled Brains
star
7.59
328 votes

#4 - Day of Spilled Brains

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/5/2025

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

Directors: Anders Engström
Watch Now:Amazon
The Sacred Niu Grove
star
7.54
299 votes

#5 - The Sacred Niu Grove

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/12/2025

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

Watch Now:Amazon
City of Flowers
star
7.51
453 votes

#6 - City of Flowers

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/8/2025

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

Watch Now:Amazon
City of Flowers Part II
star
7.48
424 votes

#7 - City of Flowers Part II

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/15/2025

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

Watch Now:Amazon
The Chief of War
star
7.45
695 votes

#8 - The Chief of War

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/1/2025

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

Directors: Justin Chon
Watch Now:Amazon
The Splintered Paddle
star
7.31
345 votes

#9 - The Splintered Paddle

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/29/2025

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

Watch Now:Amazon