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This Ratings Powerhouse Must Surpass 'Game Of Thrones', Does It Live Up To Expectations?
Jason Momoa shines in the new Apple TV+ series, offering a captivating look into Hawaiian history and culture.
Jason Momoa had a relatively small role as Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones, but he made a lasting impression in those few episodes. Since then, he has grown into one of the biggest names in Hollywood, with leading roles in films like Aquaman. For Apple TV+, he previously starred in See, and now he returns with a new series that he has developed himself: Chief of War.
The nine-episode series tells the true story of Hawaiian chief Kaiana, who unified the islands in the late 18th century in the fight against Western colonization. Momoa is not only involved as an actor but also serves as a producer, writer, and director. In conversations with the press, he emphasized that the series comes from stories he grew up with.
In an interview, Momoa mentioned that someone from the Game of Thrones team got involved in the development of Chief of War. They became fully immersed in our world and concluded: this is bigger than Game of Thrones could ever be. Forget about dragons, this is real and incredibly impressive, the actor stated. For Momoa, it is primarily about telling authentic stories that have received little attention in Western media.
The series features epic battles, takes place around volcanic lakes, and combines action with historical drama. While Westeros revolved around fictional kingdoms, Chief of War illustrates how real battles and cultural history shaped the future of Hawaii. The project is a passion for Momoa that he has wanted to realize for years.
After three episodes, Chief of War is at the top of the Apple TV+ viewership charts and is garnering significant attention. On IMDb, the series currently boasts a solid 7.7 rating. This indicates that the series is popular, although it remains to be seen if it can fully meet the sky-high expectations of being bigger and more immersive than Game of Thrones. Unfortunately, this doesn’t seem likely at the moment. For Momoa, the most important thing is that these stories now reach a global audience and inspire a new generation.
The nine-episode series tells the true story of Hawaiian chief Kaiana, who unified the islands in the late 18th century in the fight against Western colonization. Momoa is not only involved as an actor but also serves as a producer, writer, and director. In conversations with the press, he emphasized that the series comes from stories he grew up with.
Bigger Than Game Of Thrones
In an interview, Momoa mentioned that someone from the Game of Thrones team got involved in the development of Chief of War. They became fully immersed in our world and concluded: this is bigger than Game of Thrones could ever be. Forget about dragons, this is real and incredibly impressive, the actor stated. For Momoa, it is primarily about telling authentic stories that have received little attention in Western media.
The series features epic battles, takes place around volcanic lakes, and combines action with historical drama. While Westeros revolved around fictional kingdoms, Chief of War illustrates how real battles and cultural history shaped the future of Hawaii. The project is a passion for Momoa that he has wanted to realize for years.
Audience Reacts En Masse
After three episodes, Chief of War is at the top of the Apple TV+ viewership charts and is garnering significant attention. On IMDb, the series currently boasts a solid 7.7 rating. This indicates that the series is popular, although it remains to be seen if it can fully meet the sky-high expectations of being bigger and more immersive than Game of Thrones. Unfortunately, this doesn’t seem likely at the moment. For Momoa, the most important thing is that these stories now reach a global audience and inspire a new generation.
