Chief of War’s Rotten Tomatoes score has been revealed. TheApple TV+ showis a historical drama series about the unification of the Hawaiian islands centered around an indigenous perspective. The show primarily focuses on one Hawaiian war chief who joins a campaign to unite the islands to save them from colonization.
The show was created byJason Momoaand Thomas Pa’a Sibbett. Momoa also stars as the lead character, Ka’iana.Chief of War’s supportingcast includes Luciane Buchanan, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Temuera Morrison, Te Kohe Tuhaka, and Brandon Finn.The first two episodes of the show were released on August 1, with the rest of the season airing weekly episodes on Fridays through September 19.
Now, theRotten Tomatoesscore has been revealed forChief of War. The Momoa-led series currently has an88% Tomatometer with 8 critical reviewsthus far. This score is subject to change, as the show was just released. Likewise, the miniseries has yet to receive an audience Popcornmeter.
What This Means For Momoa
It Is His Highest Rated Show In Years
One ofChief of War’s positive reviewscame fromScreenRant’s Greg MacArthur.MacArthur gave the show 7 out of 10 starsand wrote that “Jason Momoa delivers a career-best performance.” He also praised members of the supporting cast.
Chief of War’s Rotten Tomatoes score is particularly significant in Momoa’s career. The 88% score marks the actor’s second-highest TV score of all time. It issecond only toGame of Thrones, which has an 89% overall, and 90% and 96% scores for the two seasons in which he appears.
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As such,Chief of WarmarksMomoa’s highest TV Rotten Tomatoes score in 13 years.He has appeared in several projects since then, includingSee,Frontier, andThe Red Road, but none have managed even close to the level of praise thatChief of Wardid.
Our Take On The Chief Of War Rotten Tomatoes Score
This Could Mean More Seasons
As of now,Chief of Waris planned to be a miniseries. If its viewership success comes anywhere close to that of its critical success, Apple TV+ might be encouraged to shift these plans, potentially expanding the story to a second season.
For Momoa,Chief of Warcould mark a big shift in his career. While he has occasionally been a producer in his career, he is much better known for his work in front of the camera. For this Apple TV+ show, he served as a co-creator, becoming more deeply involved. Should this continue to be well-received,it could encourage Momoa to create and produce more in the TV space.
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Chief of War (2025) follows the journey of the fierce warrior Kaʻiana, who sets out on a mission to unite Hawaii’s four divided kingdoms amidst warfare. As internal conflicts rage, an impending external threat looms, challenging Kaʻiana’s efforts to bring peace to his people.
