

6.560 minSeason 1 • Episode 9
LatestA great battle arrives as Kaʻiana and Kamehameha lead their army against the combined might of Maui and Keōua.
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.
Production
Authentic locations make every frame a love letter to pre-contact Hawaii.
Acting
Momoa's most restrained work—rage simmering beneath stillness.
Costume
Hand-tapped tattoos and feather cloaks you can practically feel.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Momoa spent six years developing this; the production consulted with over 30 Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners for language accuracy.
The 'kapu' system depicted wasn't simple tyranny—its collapse accelerated foreign exploitation in ways the series quietly mourns.
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