Chief of War Finale Debuts with Epic Battle on Apple TV+ Today

Lead Apple TV+ drops the ninth and final episode of Chief of War, “The Black Desert,” this Friday, September 19, 2025, at 12 AM ET, concluding its high-stakes unification saga.

Nut Graf The series finale reunites Kamehameha and Kaʻiana on the battlefield of Kohala, resolving the season-long power struggle and setting the stage for Hawaiʻi’s future. Fans have awaited this clash of rival chiefs since Episode 8’s shocking grove massacre.

Main Developments

• “The Black Desert” opens with Kaʻiana and his warriors marching into battle against Keoua’s forces, employing newly forged alliances and red-mouthed firearms.
• Viewers will witness the culmination of Jason Momoa’s character arc as tribal loyalties shift and Kamehameha embraces warfare to protect his people.
• The one-hour episode, directed by Momoa himself, promises brutal combat sequences and pivotal moments for key figures such as Kaʻahumanu, Moku, and Kupouhi.

Streaming Details

• Available at 12 AM ET on Apple TV+ (9 PM PT Thursday)
• Requires an active subscription; new users may access a seven-day free trial.

What to Expect

• Intense war choreography blending Hawaiian martial traditions and 18th-century muskets
• Emotional reunions and final sacrifices among the island chiefs
• Teases of external colonial threats looming beyond the battlefield, hinting at future conflicts

Subheading: Why It Matters “Chief of War” has earned acclaim for its authentic Polynesian storytelling, ensemble cast, and immersive production design. The finale not only wraps up Season 1’s internal struggles but also foreshadows an even greater challenge: defending Hawaiʻi from foreign invaders.

Subheading: Looking Ahead Though no renewal has been confirmed, the finale’s open ending and the island’s impending colonization narrative suggest ripe ground for Season 2-pending Apple TV+’s decision.