Hawaii Five-0 Review: Aloha Hawaii Five-0

As the temperature drops outside, things are continuing to heat up onscreen with one of TV’s best new dramas—Hawaii Five-0. The remake of the classic show, which ran for twelve seasons from 1968 to 1980, has reemerged this Fall with the catchy theme song, strong acting, likeable characters, quick-witted dialogue and, of course, plenty of catching bad guys. Here are my reasons to watch Hawaii Five-0.

1. Hawaii

Part of the attraction, for myself and I’m sure others, that comes with the show is the beautiful scenery of the island of Hawaii. The cinematography—the panning scenes of the beaches and cities—are gorgeous and really show off the exotic island. As a travel enthusiast, these scenes are always breathtaking and make me want to travel to Hawaii.

2. The Good-Looking Cast

This reason is an absolute no brainer. Have you seen the ensemble cast of Hawaii Five-0? Grace Park. Daniel Dae Kim. Scott Caan. Alex O’Loughlin. They are all gorgeous! Who wouldn’t tune in each week to see the gang of Five-0 take down the criminals? I know I do!

3. Scott Caan!

Scott Caan who plays Danny “Danno” Williams was recently nominated for a Golden Globe for Supporting Actor. He definitely deserves the recognition—the show wouldn’t be the same without him. The wise-cracking Danno, the NJ cop transplant, who doesn’t like the beach or swimming and won’t lose the tie, played by Caan, brings an extra spark or snarky comment to whatever scene he is in.

4. Bromance

This unlikely duo of Steve McGarrett and Danno Williams has become a new favorite of mine. Some verbal sparring by the pair…

McGarrett: Do you realize how much of your life revolves around food?

Danny: Do you realize how much of your life revolves around armed conflict?

McGarrett: You don’t think I am a happy person?

Danny: I am sure you have your moments, like when Guns and Ammo puts out its gift guide, or a Rambo retrospective comes on TV.

McGarrett: Book em’ Danno.

Danny: Really? Is that gonna be a thing now?

McGarrett: You don’t like it?

Danny: Don’t like it.

McGarrett: I think it’s catchy.

The partnership of Scott Caan and Alex O’Loughlin is fantastic—they bring the perfect balance to the brawny Steve McGarrett and the sharp-witted Danny “Danno” Williams. This bromance has plenty of chemistry plus the typical love and hate feistiness that comes with these types of partnerships.

5. Loads of action!

You name it, it’s been on Hawaii Five-0, from gunfights to explosions to hand to hand combat. It’s almost like a mini-movie each week. I’ve been extremely impressed with the fight scenes and stunts. Who knew Alex O’Loughlin had such skills? But not only the guys, Grace Park as Kono can really take care of herself.

6. Mythology

There are a bunch of continuous storylines that have been woven throughout the episodes so far: Chin’s false corruption charges from the police department and loss of his fiancée. What was Steve’s father investigating before he was killed? We learned that Steve’s mother was murdered and covered up. Plus, in the last episode we were introduced to a new nemesis for the Five-0 team, Wo Fat (Mark Dacascos).

According to CBS, Hawaii Five-0 will pick up with the mythology and what sounds like an intense episode—McGarrett’s sister is kidnapped, his father’s Champ box is stolen and he may find some clues about his mother’s murder. Hawaii Five-0 returns on January 3^rd at 10 PM on CBS. I can’t wait to catch up with the Five-0 gang but until then Mele Kalikimaka.

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Images courtesy CBS, Mario Perez, Art Streiber, and Neil Jacobs.