The new Apple TV+ series “Chief of War,” starring Jason Momoa, is more than just a television show — it’s a breakthrough for Hawaiian storytelling and representation. For the first time, authentic Hawaiian history is being told on a major streaming platform,

In Chief of War, Momoa plays Kaʻiana, a legendary figure in Hawaiian history. He was the first chief to travel beyond the islands and lived during the turbulent time when Kamehameha the Great fought to unify the Hawaiian islands under his rule.

Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa‘a Sibbett dreamt of a space where the two could entertain audiences while educating them. The native Hawaiians never stopped pushing for the passion project — “Chief of War” — which has been cultivated by the two for years.