Includes SPOILERS for Chief of War episode 2!Jason Momoa’s latest show, Chief of War, has given him his most visceral action sequence since Game of Thrones. Jason Momoa’s best movies and TV shows include box office mega-hits like Aquaman and A Minecraft Movie, but before that, he broke big on the first season of HBO’s fantasy masterpiece.
Although Momoa only appeared as Khal Drogo for one season, his time on the series was unforgettable. The role launched him into stardom and is likely one of the reasons he was able to get his long-term passion project, Chief of War​​​​​​, funded by Apple TV+.
Khal Drogo Vs. Mago Is One Of Jason Momoa’s Best Game Of Thrones Moments
This Was The Cherry On Top Of An Iconic Character
Game of Thrones season 1, episode 8, “The Pointy End,” features a memorable moment for Khal Drogo, in which he faces off with a member of his khalasar, Mago, in single combat. Drogo allows Mago to wound him before he turns the fight around, brutally ripping Mago’s tongue out of his neck.
While Khal Drogo is an evident badass, this is the one moment where we actually see him in combat, as Game of Thrones season 1 was light on battles. The essence of Drogo’s story is the romance with Daenerys, but the combat scene was like a cherry on top, giving a taste of Jason Momoa’s physicality as a star.
Khal Drogo’s fight with Mago is actually an original moment for the Game of Thrones TV show that wasn’t written in the books, but it ends up being pivotal. Mago is the one who inflicts Drogo with the wound that eventually leads to his death, setting Daenerys Targaryen’s invasion back by years.
Chief Of War Episode 2’s Jason Momoa Is Even More Brutal
Ka’iana Might Be Momoa’s Greatest Character Yet
Jason Momoa’s new show is jam-packed with action, with Chief of War’s first episode featuring a major battle. In episode 2, Momoa’s character, Ka’iana, gets an opportunity to demonstrate his combat prowess on his own. While pursued by King Kahekili’s (Temuera Morrison) forces, Ka’iana makes a final stand on a cliff.
The episode features Ka’iana injured and on the run, but when forced into a corner, he begins taking down his opponents like they’re running into a blender. Chief of War pulls zero punches with its graphic violence in a way that feels reminiscent of Game of Thrones’ action scenes, and it’s extraordinary.
There’s a meaningful purpose to this show on top of its entertainment value, and it’s sure to be a hit with those who have been fans of Momoa since Game of Thrones.
The show’s brutality isn’t mindless, either. Chief of War is an intelligent series with fantastic production artistry behind it. There’s a meaningful purpose to this show on top of its entertainment value, and it’s sure to be a hit with those who have been fans of Momoa since Game of Thrones.
