Since the debut of the Hawaii Five-O pilot on September 20th, the re-imaging of the classic TV show of the late 1960’s and 1970’s has been compared to the original series. For fair and balance commentary, I have to share that I like the original series in re-runs. I was not sure if I would care for the new show because many re-makes are less than adequate. But when I heard Alex O’Loughlin was cast as Steve McGarrett I knew I would not miss an episode.
I have found the first 12 episodes from pretty good to amazing depending upon the episode. The show is homage to the beautiful locates found on the island of Oahu. The beach where Steve McGarrett’s home is filmed on the show is my favorite beach when I visit Oahu. Every time the show has views of the windward coast it makes wish I was laying on the beach at either Makapuu Beach or Kualoa.
Hana a’a Makehewa which debuted on Monday, December 13th contained a story arc back to the pilot and included Victor Hess who murdered Steve McGarrett’s father in the pilot. The Christmas themed episode resolves the case with Victor Hess his arrest but generates questions about who is Wo Fat and about the burnt $10 million dollars?
Hawaii Five-O is always programmed on my DVR every Monday night; the reason ranges from the amazing scenery to the action crime procedural to Alex O’Loughlin outstanding acting or his outstanding abs.
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