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An elite task force probes high-level crimes in this reboot of the classic series. In the opener, decorated naval officer Steve McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin) investigates his father's murder and is persuaded by the governor to head up a new police squad that answers directly to her.
A former cyber-terrorism expert is kidnapped and Five-0 try to rescue him before there is a breach in national security. The investigation reveals the abducted man has a so-called skeleton key that allows access into government computers and that Russian mobsters are intent on obtaining it.
A deadly gang war erupts during a high-school football game and Chin discovers that his cousin may be involved. The investigation uncovers a link between the gang and a powerful mainland mob. Meanwhile, Danny's ex-wife tries to gain full custody of their daughter.
A convict escapes from prison and targets a young couple who won $1 million and an all-expenses paid trip to Hawaii. The probe reveals the con had help from the inside to get away and that he plans to recover money taken from a previous heist. Meanwhile, McGarrett's estranged sister visits.
The two teen daughters of the U.S. ambassador to the Philippines are kidnapped. One is murdered and her body is found off the Waikiki coast. Her sister is held for ransom, but Five-0's investigation uncovers evidence that money may not be all the kidnappers are after.
The CEO of a major surf company is killed by a sniper while surfing at a company-sponsored event. The case is personal for Kono because the victim was her mentor when she surfed professionally and the chief suspect is her sharpshooter ex-boyfriend. The investigation takes Five-0 into the interconnected worlds of North Shore surfing.
A Navy SEAL suspected of murdering his wife takes hostages aboard the USS Missouri memorial battleship, even though he claims he is innocent. McGarrett uses his own naval training to board the ship and confront the man. The investigation reveals the victim is a former Russian citizen who fled her homeland under mysterious circumstances.
Danny's ex-partner in the Honolulu Police Department is murdered and his charred body is found in a barbecue pit during a luau. The victim was the focus of an Internal Affairs investigation and was suspected of being a department mole connected to a powerful cocaine cartel.
An infamous dictator becomes an assassin's target when he visits the islands. Five-0 must protect him while also investigating the murder of a security guard involved with the visit who apparently knew details of the planned assassination.
Danny's ex-wife assists Five-0 in a baffling investigation when highly skilled thieves kill two security guards in an armored car heist but leave behind the money.
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Cast & Crew
Danny "Danno" Williams
Kono Kalakaua
Chin Ho Kelly
Steve McGarrett
Mary McGarrett
Kamekona
Critic Reviews for Hawaii Five-0 Season 1
All Critics (40) | Top Critics (21) | Fresh (33) | Rotten (7)
There was room for some contemporary improvement. With that mission accomplished, "Hawaii Five-0" just might be one remake with staying power.
Hawaii Five-0 should be fun, not grim, and that's what Caan brings to the table... He gives the show an enormous lift, to the point where it would probably be unwatchable without him but borders on enjoyable, at times, in his presence.
It's set in Hawaii. People chase each other a lot. McGarrett says, "Book 'im, Danno." And, aside from a few bars of the famous theme song, that's about all this overheated police show has in common with its famous predecessor.
The story and the chemistry work, but periodically the action feels rushed.
The show feels enough like the original "Hawaii Five-0,'' which ran from 1968-80, to qualify as a respectful and affectionate remake of the material.
All the requisite beauty shots, but the two leads steal the show. A winner.
Overall, I really liked the pilot episode and basically, Hawaii Five-0 had me at Aloha.
The pilot is directed by Len Wiseman and he handles the action scenes with aplomb, but like most cop shows, the heart of the action lies in the relationship between the partners and/or the team.
The beautiful Hawaiian setting, coupled with the high energy, cool action and talented cast all add up to a show that delivers exactly what it promises.
I can't say this pilot was good enough to draw me back every single week, but it's a traditional show done well.
I really enjoyed the new version of this classic program. It appears that CBS kept all the parts of the original show that worked and updated the parts needed to be modernized.
The show is damn good, with great cinematography, solid performances and slick, stylized action and drama. If you dig cop dramas, you're bound to love this show.
Audience Reviews for Hawaii Five-0: Season 1
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Jul 26, 2020The 4 stars are great but the stories are often a bit predictable.
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Dec 17, 2019Exactly what you want network tv for - good locations, decent production quality, passable stories. Decent.
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