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Five-0 Redux

 

O’Loughlin is still a big reason why fans love ‘Hawaii Five-0’

After seven years of “Hawaii Five-0,” many continue to credit series star Alex O’Loughlin as the reason behind the success of the show. The Australian actor has helmed the reboot of the classic police procedural since the series start, playing the iconic commander of the Five-0 task force, Steve McGarrett. Read more

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Five-0’s diversity issue is not that simple

It’s been a really tough week for “Hawaii Five-0.” With the news of the departure of show regulars Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park, which hit the fandom hard, and the statement from Kim about the contract dispute that caused his exit, it seemed that the July 7 start of filming was kept on set with only cast and crew invited. Read more

‘Five-0’ hits the mark with its latest season finale

When “Hawaii Five-0” ends a season, we are usually left with casualties-- often of the literal kind, but even more likely, ones of the heart. This year’s season ender took us on an epic car chase and helped wrap up the human trafficking case that started in “Pukaʻana” (“Exodus”). Read more

Preparing for a different kind of season finale

Usually around the end of April, “Hawaii Five-0” fans start to realize that the end is near. As we head toward the May 12 season finale, we are often torn between two emotions-- excitement about finding out the answers to our many series questions, and sadness that four months of reruns loom before us. Read more

Unearthing the past reveals the black tears of truth

For a show headed into its eighth season, “Hawaii Five-0” seems to be one of the most underrated shows on television. While there is an obvious prejudice against the show because of its supposed lack of cable drama grit, its too beautiful scenery, and way-too-pretty leading actors, it often goes beyond its generic distinction of “action drama.” Read more

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