Where to watch Kairākau Season 2
Kairākau season 2 is free to watch in Australia on SBS On Demand. Season 2 was released on 7 April 2022.
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Kairākau Season 2 air dates
- Premiered
- Final episode aired
Air dates: TMDB.
About Kairākau Season 2: Kairākau II
Set in pre-colonial Aotearoa, we see the lives of three prominent chiefs doing whatever it takes to keep their people safe and maintain their chiefly honour.
Season summary: TMDB.
Kairākau Season 2 episodes
S02 E01
Episode 1
26m
Early 20th Century Aotearoa, land and resources are scarce. To secure peace for his tribe, Ngāti Awa Chief Te Ramaapakura anticipates an impending invasion by issuing a challenge to his enemy.
S02 E02
Episode 2
26m
An unwelcome stranger crosses a tribal boundary forcing Ngāti Rangitihi Chief Tionga to react with caution to a possible alliance between bordering tribes.
S02 E03
Episode 3
26m
Uncertainty prevails after a failed attempt on Chief Te Ramaapakura’s life. Ruamahu settles into life with Te Ao and is overwhelmed when she receives an unearthly gift.
S02 E04
Episode 4
25m
A grief stricken Te Ramaapakura ventures into unknown territory. Tionga faces the loss of one of his own while Te Purewa waits for the signal of war from Te Rehu o Tainui.
S02 E05
Episode 5
26m
Te Purewa declares war while Ruamahu is consumed by revenge. Te Huru’s loyalty is questioned and Tionga is lured into a trap.
S02 E06
Episode 6
26m
Ruamahu settles the score as the battle at Pukekaikāhu erupts. Mokonuiārangi must choose between securing peace for his people or all out war.
Episode names, air dates, runtimes and summaries: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere.