Hawaii Five-0
Hawaii Five-0
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Hawaii Five-0

7.7
Yr 2010
Rt 42m
Status Ended
Crime Drama Action & Adventure
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Series Brief

Overview

Steve McGarrett returns home to Oahu, in order to find his father's killer. The governor offers him the chance to run his own task force (Five-0). Steve's team is joined by Chin Ho Kelly, Danny "Danno" Williams, and Kono Kalakaua.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 60 /100

Critical reception for the 2010 reboot of Hawaii Five-0 is mixed, frequently characterizing the series as an unabashedly action-heavy, "guilty pleasure" procedural. While reviewers acknowledge it succeeds as a stylish and suspenseful update that benefits from strong casting—particularly Scott Caan's performance and the scenic Hawaii backdrop—it is also widely described as a formulaic, occasionally "pointless" cop show that relies on familiar genre tropes and testosterone-fueled bromance.

Most critics agree the series knows exactly what it is, functioning as a lightweight, albeit sometimes "stupid," entertainment experience. While some found the pilot's pacing sluggish and the plot thin, its high-energy action sequences and solid production values helped the show carve out a space as one of the few successful network debuts of its season.

“a stylish and suspenseful re-boot”

“CBS's remake of 'Hawaii Five-0' is a mixed bag -- it stuffs an old show into a new package, but the pretty scenery and a strong performance from Scott Caan just may keep it afloat”

“it is one of the most awesomely pointless shows I’ve ever reviewed.”

Why fans love it

This 2010 remake trades the austere procedural tone of the original for a sun-drenched, high-octane aesthetic. Set against the backdrop of Oahu, the series leans heavily into the contrast between island paradise and the complex criminal underworld encountered by the Five-0 task force. It operates with a brisk pace, centering each episode on the interplay between tactical investigations and the sprawling landscape.

The chemistry between partners remains the show’s most consistent engine. Scott Caan provides a grounded, often grumpy foil to the high-stakes action, creating a dynamic that balances intensity with dry, observational humor. By prioritizing the relationships within the unit, the series gives the standard crime format a specific rhythm, focusing on how the isolation of the Pacific theater shapes the way this specialized team pursues justice.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 9
Longest run 240 eps
Alex O'Loughlin
Alex O'Loughlin
as Steve McGarrett
240 episodes
Scott Caan
Scott Caan
as Danny 'Danno' Williams
240 episodes
Ian Anthony Dale
Ian Anthony Dale
as Adam Noshimuri
93 episodes
Grace Park
Grace Park
as Kono Kalakaua
168 episodes
Meaghan Rath
Meaghan Rath
as Tani Rey
72 episodes
Daniel Dae Kim
Daniel Dae Kim
as Chin Ho Kelly
168 episodes
Beulah Koale
Beulah Koale
as Junior Reigns
72 episodes
Dennis Chun
Dennis Chun
as Duke Lukela
151 episodes
Show 67 more
Chi McBride as Lou Grover 160 episodes Taylor Wily as Kamekona Tupuola 171 episodes Katrina Law as Quinn Liu 22 episodes Brian Yang as Charlie Fong 30 episodes Lauren German as Lori Weston 15 episodes Masi Oka as Max Bergman 130 episodes Jorge Garcia as Jerry Ortega 130 episodes Teilor Grubbs as Grace Williams 52 episodes Michelle Borth as Catherine Rollins 59 episodes Michael McMillian as Chris Dalton 25 episodes Kimee Balmilero as Noelani Cunha 84 episodes William Baldwin as Frank Delano 5 episodes David Keith as Wade Gutches 4 episodes Tom Sizemore as Capt. Vincent Fryer 5 episodes Richard T. Jones as Sam Denning 7 episodes Al Harrington as Mamo Kahike 10 episodes Anthony Ruivivar as Marco Reyes 4 episodes Greg Ellis as Thomas Farrow 4 episodes Mirrah Foulkes as Ellie Clayton 4 episodes Amanda Setton as Dr. Mindy Shaw 6 episodes Larisa Oleynik as Jenna Kaye 7 episodes Larry Manetti as Nicky 'The Kid' Demarco 6 episodes Michael Imperioli as Odell Martin 4 episodes Julie Benz as Abby Dunn 12 episodes Paige Hurd as Samantha Grover 7 episodes Kekoa Kekumano as Nahele Huikala 13 episodes Claire Forlani as Alicia Brown 6 episodes Duane 'Dog' Chapman as Dog the Bounty Hunter 10 episodes Michelle Krusiec as Michelle Shioma 5 episodes Chosen Jacobs as Will Grover 7 episodes Christine Ko as Jessie Nomura 6 episodes Kunal Sharma as Koa Rey 8 episodes Joey Lawrence as Aaron Wright 5 episodes Michelle Hurd as Renee Grover 8 episodes Chris Vance as Harry Langford 5 episodes Terry O'Quinn as Joe White 16 episodes Willie Garson as Gerard Hirsch 9 episodes Mark Dacascos as Wo Fat 18 episodes James Marsters as Victor Hesse 5 episodes Christopher Sean as Gabriel Waincroft 14 episodes Jimmy Buffett as Frank Bama 7 episodes Fernando Chien as Kenji Higashi 5 episodes Christine Lahti as Doris McGarrett 10 episodes Taryn Manning as Mary Ann McGarrett 9 episodes Andrew Lawrence as Eric Russo 17 episodes Will Yun Lee as Sang Min 11 episodes William Sadler as John McGarrett 8 episodes Claire van der Boom as Rachel Edwards 13 episodes Autumn Reeser as Gabrielle Asano 6 episodes Reiko Aylesworth as Malia Waincroft 7 episodes Ma'a Tanuvasa as Sheriff Marcus Kalawaia 7 episodes Kala Alexander as Kawika 7 episodes Lili Simmons as Melissa Armstrong 6 episodes Donnell Jewell Williams as Police Officer 23 episodes Justin Bruening as Billy Harrington 5 episodes Eddie Anderson as SWAT Commander 5 episodes Rachel Trautmann as Photographer 6 episodes Mileka Lincoln as News Anchor 5 episodes Shawn Mokuahi Garnett as Flippa 47 episodes Zach Sulzbach as Charlie Williams 17 episodes Shawn Anthony Thomsen as Pua Kai 22 episodes Ingo Rademacher as Robert Coughlin 6 episodes Matthew A. Chapman as HPD 10 episodes Londyn Silzer as Sara Diaz 10 episodes Keo Woolford as Det. James Chang 6 episodes Scott M. Schewe as Married Man #1 5 episodes Spam Laupola as Solomon Tuasopo 5 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Director
Stephen Herek Karen Gaviola Krishna Rao Ron Underwood Peter Weller Larry Teng Joe Dante Chris Fisher Bryan Spicer Eagle Egilsson Roderick Davis Christine Moore Sylvain White Jeffrey G. Hunt Frederick E. O. Toye Brad Tanenbaum
Production Design
Gary Frutkoff Keith Neely
Prosthetic Makeup Artist
Clinton Wayne
Director of Photography
Michael Martinez
Costume Supervisor
Tammy Hynes
Art Direction
Scott Meehan
Costume Design
Michelle Moder Kathryn Morrison
Hair Department Head
Rita Troy
Stunt Coordinator
Brad Martin
Digital Imaging Technician
Michael Romano
Loader
Michael Romano
Special Effects Coordinator
Michael Meinardus
Set Decoration
Linda Lee Sutton
Signal Match

Similarity

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Keywords

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Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
September 20, 2010
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
42 minutes
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
1,893