Momoa and series co-creator Thomas Pa'a Sibbett talk crafting the Hawaiian historical epic that the island itself responded to: "There was a really positive energy."

The 'Game of Thrones' alum co-created and stars in the sweeping, action-packed drama about the unification of Hawaii in the 18th and 19th centuries.

In an interview with PEOPLE, Jason Momoa opens up about his new show 'Chief of War' premiering in his native Hawaii 27 years after his debut at 19 in 'Baywatch'.