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Divided islands. War on the horizon.
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.
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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.
Cast, crew and production details
Jason MomoaKaʻIana
Luciane BuchananKaʻahumanu
Te Ao o HinepehingaKūpuohi
Cliff CurtisKeoua
Kaina MakuaKing Kamehameha
Moses GoodsMoku
Siua IkaleʻoNāhi
Brandon FinnPrince Kūpule
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Chernin EntertainmentUnited States
Fifth SeasonUnited States
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Episode 1
Kaʻiana is summoned back home to Maui where he must decide whether to join King Kahekili in war.
Directed by Justin ChonWritten by Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a SibbettGuest stars Temuera Morrison, Tanaloa Ropati Tejada, Joseph A. Napeahi Sr., Ocean Kaowili, Te Po Mitai-Ngatai, Joseph Oge, Daniel Watta
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Episode 2
Fearing for their lives, Kaʻiana and his family flee O‘ahu. An ally emerges with a promise of safe passage.
Directed by Justin ChonWritten by Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Doug JungGuest stars Temuera Morrison, Ocean Kaowili, Charlie Brumbly, Shimpal Lelisi, Kainoa Andrade, Marie Falevai Sibbett, Albert Mateni, Erroll Shand
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Episode 3
Kaʻiana arrives in a strange land. Kaʻahumanu takes her place beside Kamehameha.
Directed by Anders Engström, Brian Andrew MendozaWritten by Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Doug JungGuest stars Temuera Morrison, Charlie Brumbly, Erroll Shand, Sisa Grey, Ioane Goodhue, Hoete Mitai-Ngatai, Levy Tuiala, Andrew Kamoku
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Episode 4
A dangerous power struggle emerges in the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. Kamehameha wrestles with his new responsibility. Kaʻiana searches for Tony.
Directed by Anders Engström, Brian Andrew MendozaWritten by Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Doug JungGuest stars Temuera Morrison, Erroll Shand, Tauarii Nahalea-Marama, Robert Severne, Emil Bascones, Kahoʻokahi Kanuha, Richard Sikuea, Aron Eastwood
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Episode 5
Kaʻiana returns with a warning, and a dangerous competition will determine his fate in Kamehameha's council. Keōua sends a message.
Directed by Brian Andrew MendozaWritten by Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Doug JungGuest stars Erroll Shand, Peter Tait, Sisa Grey, Sally Nofoaiga, Kekuhi Kealiikanakaoleohaililani, Taungaroa Emile, Rob Kipa-Williams, Hori Ahipene
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Episode 6
Kūpuohi tries to keep the hope of peace alive as the drums of war grow louder. Kaʻiana questions Kamehameha's leadership.
Directed by Anders EngströmWritten by Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Doug JungGuest stars Temuera Morrison, Charlie Brumbly, Erroll Shand, Ioane Goodhue, Jason Hood, Kekuhi Kealiikanakaoleohaililani, Taʻi Paitai, Andrew Stehlin
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Episode 7
A disagreement erupts about how to deal with the arrival of outsiders.
Directed by Anders EngströmWritten by Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Doug JungGuest stars Temuera Morrison, Jason Hood, Tema'u Te'ikiteahioho-Wolff, Hayley Tekahika, Lagi Farani, Timote Mapuhola, Tama Valeli, Deuce Tukaki
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Episode 8
After his worst fears come true, Kaʻiana suffers a devastating loss. Keōua's call to war becomes unavoidable for Kamehameha.
Directed by Brian Andrew MendozaWritten by Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Doug JungGuest stars Temuera Morrison, Ioane Goodhue, Rob Kipa-Williams, Tama Valeli, Kalani Vierra
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Episode 9
A great battle arrives as Kaʻiana and Kamehameha lead their army against the combined might of Maui and Keōua.
Directed by Jason MomoaWritten by Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a SibbettGuest stars Temuera Morrison, Ioane Goodhue, Kahoʻokahi Kanuha, Kekuhi Kealiikanakaoleohaililani, Hori Ahipene, Kaleikoa Kaeo, Kalehua Krug, RickyLee Waipuka-Russell
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