Chief of War is a historical drama series co-created by Thomas Paʻa Sibbett and Jason Momoa. Based on true events, the Apple TV+ series is set in the 18th century, and it follows a Hawaiian warrior chief as he unites the warring Hawaiian islands to fight against the colonialists. Chief of War stars Jason Momoa, Luciane Buchanan, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Te Kohe Tuhaka, Brandon Finn, Siua Ikaleʻo, Mainei Kinimaka, and Roimata Fox. So, if you loved the historical setting, intense story, and compelling characters in Apple TV+’s Chief of War, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Barkskins (Rent on Prime Video)
Barkskins is a historical drama series created by Elwood Reid. Based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Annie Proulx, the National Geographic series is set in the 1600s, and it follows two immigrants working as woodcutters in New France. Together, they face various hardships, including the arrival of English and French colonists. Barkskins stars Aneurin Barnard, Christian Cooke, David Thewlis, David Wilmot, James Bloor, Kaniehtiio Horn, and Lily Sullivan.
Frontier (Netflix)
Frontier is a Canadian Western historical action-adventure drama series co-created by Rob and Peter Blackie. The Netflix series is set during the late 18th century, and it follows Declan Harp, an outlaw, as he fights against the monopoly on the fur trade held by the Hudson’s Bay Company. Frontier stars Jason Momoa, Greg Bryk, Kyle M. Hamilton, Alun Armstrong, Landon Liboiron, Zoe Boyle, Jessica Matten, Christian McKay, Evan Jonigkeit, and Shawn Doyle.
The Last Kingdom (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
The Last Kingdom is a British historical drama series developed by Stephen Butchard. Based on The Saxton Stories by Bernard Cornwell, the BBC Two and later on Netflix series follows Uthred, a son of a nobleman who was kidnapped and raised by the Danes, but when he grows up, he faces a dilemma between saving the people he came from or the people who raised him. The Last Kingdom stars Alexander Dreymon, Tobias Santelmann, Emily Cox, Thomas W. Gabrielsson, Joseph Millson, and Rune Temte.
Shōgun (Hulu)
Shōgun is a historical drama series co-created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks. Based on the 1975 novel of the same name by author James Clavell, the FX series in the year 1600 in Japan, and it follows Lord Yoshii Toranaga, who is under attack by the united Council of Regents, but he gets a lifeline after he meets Pilot Major John Blackthorne, whose ship crashes in a nearby fishing village. Shōgun stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Takehiro Hira, and Tommy Bastow.
Vikings (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Vikings is a historical war action drama series created by Michael Hirst. The History and later on Prime Video series follow Ragnar Lodbrok, a Norse farmer who joins hands with a few warriors to carry out raids in the English territory. Ragnar soon becomes respected amongst the Vikings and gains the position of a Scandinavian king. Vikings stars Travis Fimmel, Katheryn Winnick, Clive Standen, Jessalyn Gilsig, Gustaf Skarsgård, and Gabriel Byrne.
Barbarians (Netflix)
Barbarians is a German historical war drama series co-created by Andreas Heckmann, Arne Nolting, and Jan Martin Scharf. The Netflix series follows Arminius as he leads a few Germanic tribes to stage a rebellion against the Roman Empire’s occupation of Germania. Barbarians stars Laurence Rupp, Jeanne Goursaud, David Schütter, Nicki von Tempelhoff, and Bernhard Schütz.
Britannia (MGM+)
Britannia is a historical fantasy adventure drama series co-created by Jez Butterworth, Tom Butterworth, and James Richardson. The Prime Video series is set in 43 AD, and it revolves around two Celtic female leaders who join hands despite being rivals to stop the Roman forces from taking over Britain. Britannia stars David Morrissey, Kelly Reilly, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Mackenzie Crook, Barry Ward, Stanley Weber, Joe Armstrong, Fortunato Cerlino, and Eleanor Worthington Cox.