Hawaii Five-0 (2010 TV series)
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| Show name | Hawaii Five-0 |
| Genre | Police procedural |
| Creator | Peter M. Lenkov |
| Based on | Hawaii Five-O |
| Theme music composer | Morton Stevens |
| Opentheme | "Hawaii Five-O Theme" |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Num seasons | 10 |
| Num episodes | 240 |
| Executive producer | Leonard Freeman, Peter M. Lenkov |
| Location | Honolulu, Oʻahu |
| Camera | Single-camera |
| Runtime | 42–44 minutes |
| Company | Leonard Freeman Productions, CBS Television Studios, K/O Paper Products |
| Channel | CBS |
| First aired | 2010 |
| Last aired | 2020 |
Hawaii Five-0 (2010 TV series) is an American police procedural drama reboot developed by Peter M. Lenkov and produced for CBS as a reimagining of the 1968 Hawaii Five-O created by Leonard Freeman. Set on the island of Oʻahu, the series follows a special state task force led by a former United States Navy officer as it investigates major crimes across Hawaii. The show combines elements of action, crime drama, and serialized story arcs, featuring a blend of established stars and recurring guest actors from across film and television.
Premise
The series centers on Steve McGarrett, a decorated United States Navy SEAL and former Navy officer reactivated by Governor of Hawaii to head an elite statewide task force with broad jurisdiction. Assisted by lifelong friend Danny Williams, a transplanted detective from New Jersey, McGarrett's team includes a former Los Angeles Police Department officer, a young tech analyst, and a medical examiner, all solving homicides, terrorism, organized crime, and corruption. Recurring plotlines involve McGarrett's vendetta against the mysterious organization responsible for his father's death, relationships with local law enforcement including the Honolulu Police Department, and interactions with military institutions such as Pearl Harbor and the United States Pacific Command.
Cast and characters
Main cast included Alex O'Loughlin as Steve McGarrett, Scott Caan as Danny "Danno" Williams, Daniel Dae Kim as Chin Ho Kelly, Grace Park as Kono Kalakaua, Masi Oka as Dr. Max Bergman, Chi McBride as Captain Lou Grover, and Taylor Wily in recurring roles. Guest and recurring appearances featured actors from across television and film such as William Baldwin, Terry O'Quinn, Michelle Borth, Mark Dacascos, Dean Norris, Courteney Cox, Perrey Reeves, and Dennis Chun, a member of a family with long ties to the original series. Many episodes included local Hawaiian performers, connections to Hawaiian culture, and cameos by public figures. Character arcs explored family histories, including ties to Korean American and Japanese American communities, veterans' issues tied to Operation Iraqi Freedom, and law-enforcement ethics debated with figures from FBI and DEA storylines.
Production
Development began when Peter M. Lenkov proposed a modern adaptation to CBS Television Studios, with involvement from K/O Paper Products and producer Alex Kurtzman on later seasons. Filming occurred primarily on location in Honolulu and across the island of Oʻahu, utilizing sites like Diamond Head and Waikiki for exteriors. The series employed stunt coordinators with backgrounds in franchise films such as Mission: Impossible and action choreography influenced by John Woo-style staging. Music incorporated the original theme by Morton Stevens and contemporary scoring by composers associated with Television Academy nominees. Production faced challenges including weather, union regulations with Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and cast contract negotiations that prompted publicized departures and returns, notably involving Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park.
Episodes and seasons
The show ran for ten seasons and 240 episodes, beginning with a pilot that updated iconic beats from the 1968 series while introducing serialized conspiracies. Seasons featured multi-episode arcs, crossover events with other CBS series, and holiday specials set against Hawaiian locales. Notable episodes paid homage to television history with references to creators such as Leonard Freeman and guest directors from film and television like Len Wiseman and Brad Turner. Ratings performance varied across seasons, with strong premieres and periodic sweeps boosts tied to guest stars from series such as NCIS, Blue Bloods, and other network staples.
Reception and impact
Critical reception spanned praise for action sequences, cinematography showcasing Pacific Ocean vistas, and the chemistry of leads, alongside criticism over formulaic plotting and depictions of crime in a tourism-dependent locale. The series influenced increased exposure for Hawaii as a filming destination and boosted local employment through production incentives administered by the Hawaii Film Office. Awards recognition included nominations from organizations like the People's Choice Awards, technical guilds, and local Hawaiian cultural honors. The show's casting controversies sparked industry conversations about diversity in Hollywood involving groups such as NPR media critics and advocacy organizations focused on Asian American representation.
Home media and streaming
All seasons were released on DVD and selected seasons on Blu-ray by distributors partnered with CBS Home Entertainment. The series became available on streaming platforms through licensing agreements with major digital services, appearing in catalog libraries alongside other CBS properties and international distributors. Home releases included deleted scenes, production featurettes, and commentary tracks from showrunners and principal cast members, used by media studies programs examining contemporary reboots and franchise adaptations.
Category:American television series