'Chief of War': Reddit Criticizes Unrealistic Battles, but Here’s My Unexpected Enjoyment (Spoilers)

I finally watched Chief of War — Jason Momoa leads a fierce story about ancient island tribes. I liked it. The grit and emotion drew me in. But Reddit users had their issues.

One said,"The battle scenes seemed super unrealistic and then you got women on the front lines which is just not something that would have happened."

Another added,"Fine other than that except the drugs for catching the shark was weird."

If you care about strict history, that might bother you. For me, it didn’t ruin the fun.

Subtitle Debate: Two Sides

Some viewers said:
"I hate subtitled movies and shows, and I read real good, lol. I love reading a book, but hate reading a movie/show. My eyes want to be watching, but the damn subtitles demand their attention.

I would prefer when they only use subtitles and foreign languages when someone in the scene shouldn’t understand. Otherwise, use English to preserve the experience."

Others fired back:
"I don’t understand the complaints of a lot of Americans. Why don’t they want to read subtitles? I prefer characters speak languages other than English if it is more authentic (with subtitles, of course) any day."

So, what’s it about?

Set in ancient Pacific islands, Chief of War follows warrior chiefs defending their tribes against invaders. Jason Momoa commands the screen, balancing brutal battles with personal drama.

On IMDb it scores 7.5/10, and Rotten Tomatoes audience rating is 74%. Critics praise Momoa’s presence and the show’s ambition, though some flag pacing and historical accuracy.

My Take?

Despite the flaws — the sometimes unrealistic battles and odd shark drug subplot — I enjoyed the show’s spectacle and storytelling. And on subtitles? I’m somewhere in the middle. I get wanting full immersion without reading, but I also appreciate authentic language use when it fits the story.