Hawaii Five-O returns to our screens this February on Sky 1. Originally aired between 1968 and 1980, Hawaii Five-O has been re-made by CBS Productions. The series still follows an elite task force formed by State Governor Pat Jameson to fight crime in the American State of Hawaii.
The main characters – remain the same: Lieutenant Commander Steven “Steve” McGarret (Alex O’Loughlin), a former Navy SEAL; Daniel “Danno” Williams (Scott Caan), a former Detective Sergeant from Newark; Chin Ho Kelly (Daniel Dae Kim), a former Honolulu Police Officer forced to resign following false accusations of corruption; and Kono Kalalaua (Grace Park), a newly graduated Honolulu Police Officer and former pro surfer.
The Hawaii Five-O task force investigate everything from suspicious deaths to kidnapping and fraud. The new series uses modern filming and as a result has a higher-octane feel about it, with some stunning stunts and action shots. Expect plenty of gun-fights, surfing, bad shirts, in-house banter and beach bronzed bodies. Although those of us old enough to remember the original series will miss the earlier actors and styling, this recent offering adds a breath of fresh air to a TV great.
So grab your pina coladas and Hawaiian shirts and make a date with your TV remote.
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