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Hawaii Five-O

1969·Show
284Episodes in12Seasons·TV-PG
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
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Hawaii Five-O fingerprint

Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

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About

Book 'Em, Danno!

Hawaii Five-O is an American police procedural drama series produced by CBS Productions and Leonard Freeman. Set in Hawaii, the show originally aired for 12 seasons from 1968 to 1980, and continues in reruns. Jack Lord portrayed Detective Lieutenant Steve McGarrett, the head of a special state police task force which was based on an actual unit that existed under martial law in the 1940s. The theme music composed by Morton Stevens became especially popular. Many episodes would end with McGarrett instructing his subordinate to "Book 'em, Danno!", sometimes specifying a charge such as "murder one".
Classic Police ProceduralIronic Iconic Theme MusicHawaiian Scenic BackdropEpisodic Mystery SolvingNostalgic TV EraCornball Humor & One-LinersLaw and Order RestoredJack Lord PersonaLow-Stakes ActionComfortable Background Viewing

Crew

Directed by:
Michael O'Herlihy, Paul Stanley, Allen Reisner
Written by:
Robert Janes, Bill Stratton, Anthony Lawrence
Produced by:
Larry Stewart, Leonard Katzman, Leonard Freeman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Hawaii Five-O

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hawaii Five-O legally?

Paramount+

Hawaii Five-O is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hawaii Five-O worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hawaii Five-O rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does Hawaii Five-O have?

12 seasons

It has 12 seasons with 284 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Hawaii Five-O air?

It ran from 1969 to 1980 and has ended.

What language is Hawaii Five-O in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hawaii Five-O?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hawaii Five-O in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hawaii Five-O use?

Eager RookieAffably EvilFinal Season CastingIdiot BallSeries Continuity ErrorEvil CrippleVillainous BreakdownNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Newscaster CameoReality Is UnrealisticDiscoMaster Forgerand 122 more

TV Tropes lists 134 storytelling tropes for Hawaii Five-O, including Eager Rookie, Affably Evil, Final Season Casting.