7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Chief of War (2025)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film objectively portrays the complex and often brutal historical process of political consolidation and state-building in 18th-century Hawaiʻi, balancing the perspectives of those seeking unification and those resisting it without explicitly endorsing a modern political ideology.
The movie demonstrates significant DEI by explicitly centering Native Hawaiian storytelling, featuring a predominantly Polynesian cast and crew, and providing substantial opportunities for indigenous talent. It emphasizes authentic cultural representation through the use of the Hawaiian language, traditions, and spirituality, creating a culturally empowering narrative rooted in its indigenous context.
Secondary
Based on current information, 'Chief of War' does not appear to feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The series' focus is primarily on 18th-century Hawaiian history, power dynamics, and indigenous representation, with no mention of LGBTQ+ elements in its coverage.
Based on available information, 'Chief of War' does not appear to feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. No specific details regarding the portrayal of the transsexual community were found in relation to this series, indicating no depiction.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The provided information explicitly states that "Chief of War" portrays characters without altering their gender identities and features no gender role reversals or swaps, focusing on historical accuracy. There is no evidence of any character being depicted as a different gender than their historical or canonical establishment.
The series focuses on authentic representation of Native Hawaiian history and culture, employing a predominantly Polynesian cast. There is no indication that the show alters the racial identities of historical or canonical characters, emphasizing cultural and linguistic authenticity instead.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.1
7.1
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