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The Black Desert
s01e09 · 2025-09-19
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Chief of War
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Chief of War follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawaii from an indigenous point of view.
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9 this season · 9 totals01e01 The Chief of War 2025-08-01 12:00
The Chief of War
Kaʻiana is summoned back home to Maui where he must decide whether to join King Kahekili in war.
s01e02 Changing Tides 2025-08-01 12:00
Changing Tides
Fearing for their lives, Kaʻiana and his family flee Oʻahu. An ally emerges with a promise of safe passage.
s01e03 City of Flowers 2025-08-08 12:00
City of Flowers
Kaʻiana arrives in a strange land. Kaʻahumanu takes her place beside Kamehameha.
s01e04 City of Flowers Part II 2025-08-15 12:00
City of Flowers Part II
A dangerous power struggle emerges in the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. Kamehameha wrestles with his new responsibility. Kaʻiana searches for Tony.
s01e05 The Race of the Gods 2025-08-22 12:00
The Race of the Gods
Kaʻiana returns with a warning, and a dangerous competition will determine his fate in Kamehameha's council. Keōua sends a message.
s01e06 The Splintered Paddle 2025-08-29 12:00
The Splintered Paddle
Kūpuohi tries to keep the hope of peace alive as the drums of war grow louder. Kaʻiana questions Kamehameha's leadership.
s01e07 Day of Spilled Brains 2025-09-05 12:00
Day of Spilled Brains
A disagreement erupts about how to deal with the arrival of outsiders.
s01e08 The Sacred Niu Grove 2025-09-12 12:00
The Sacred Niu Grove
After his worst fears come true, Kaʻiana suffers a devastating loss. Keōua's call to war becomes unavoidable for Kamehameha.
s01e09 The Black Desert 2025-09-19 12:00
The Black Desert
Season finale. A great battle arrives as Kaʻiana and Kamehameha lead their army against the combined might of Maui and Keōua.