Takahoa

— Sep 2025 1 Season 5 Episodes

Returning Series

Overview

Hana meets outspoken and opinionated Anahera at an art competition. After Anahera confronts Hana about a comment made on her art by one of Hana’s friends, she offers Hana a chance to redeem herself, and her art. Through Anahera, Hana discovers a sense of pride and validation in her Māori identity, inspiring a transformative journey of self discovery.

Created by Monet Bailey-Ngatai, Jess Sewell

Overwhelmed Productions Tapui Limited

🇺🇸 United States · English

Cast

Manaia Judd

Hana Tawhiri-Jones

Georgia Benton

Marlene Munro

Amy L. Workman

Alice Fung

Nabeelah Khan

Sameera Kaur

Michael Stewart

Elijah Barnes

Anahera Burrow-Dewes

Anahera Morrison

Adele Pascoe

Jane Munro

Denzel Toka

Whata

Kate Laughter

Luna

Te Awanui A Rangi Wihongi-Clark

Artist 1

Awhina Neru

Artist 2

Huia Clarke

Artist 3

Key Crew

Meggy Laguda

Director

Max Crean

First Assistant Director

Kotoe Tozaki

Script Supervisor

Jess Bennett

Second Assistant Director

Moeata Tararo

Third Assistant Director

Monet Bailey-Ngatai

Creative Producer

Jess Sewell

Creative Producer

Jess Sewell

Script Editor

Monet Bailey-Ngatai

Writer

Art of Apologies

We meet the 5 best friends Hana, Alice, Sam, Marley, and Eli. After Hana wins second place at an Art Gallery competition, Marley makes a racist comment towards the first place winner Anahera, who overhears and confronts Hana.

Sep 7, 2025 5m

Enough

Anahera’s invite to the Toi Room forces Hana to confront her insecurity about being Māori. When she opens up, Anahera challenges her to reflect on why she’s so avoidant of her Māori heritage.

Sep 14, 2025 5m

A Good Place To Start

Pushed by Anahera’s questions and grounded by Sam’s support, Hana dives headfirst into reclaiming her Māori identity and unexpectedly, catches feelings along the way.

Sep 21, 2025 6m

Untitled Feelings

After a heartbreaking realisation, Hana spirals. Her friends rally around her, but some are battling their own struggles.

Sep 28, 2025 6m

The Fallout

Hana, finally feeling secure in herself, is forced to confront Marley’s reckless choices — putting their entire friendship on the line.

Oct 5, 2025 6m

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