7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Chief of War (2025–)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Strong Left
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
A thrilling, unprecedented telling of the unification of the Hawaiian Islands from an indigenous perspective. A Hawaiian war chief joins a bloody campaign to unite the warring islands in order to save them from the threa...
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Overview
A thrilling, unprecedented telling of the unification of the Hawaiian Islands from an indigenous perspective. A Hawaiian war chief joins a bloody campaign to unite the warring islands in order to save them from the threa...
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Strong Left
Primary
The film's central focus on the struggle for Hawaiian sovereignty against the impending threat of Western colonization, coupled with a character advocating for peaceful unity, strongly aligns with anti-colonial and social justice themes, positioning it as left-leaning.
The movie features a predominantly Polynesian cast, intentionally prioritizing indigenous representation. Its narrative explicitly addresses themes of colonial exploitation and racism, framing interactions with Western cultures through a critical indigenous perspective.
Secondary
The show "Chief of War" primarily focuses on historical and cultural representation of Native Hawaiians in the late 18th century. There is no information available suggesting the presence of LGBTQ+ characters or storylines, leading to a determination of N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The provided information explicitly states that "Chief of War" does not feature gender-swapping of characters or actors. While the series includes strong female characters like Ka'ahumanu, their portrayal aligns with historical context rather than altering established gender identities.
The show focuses on authentic Native Hawaiian history and culture, explicitly stating its intent to feature Indigenous perspectives and avoid race-swapping characters from other backgrounds. This indicates that characters historically or canonically Native Hawaiian will be portrayed by actors of the same background.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
7.0
Critic Ratings
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