HAWAII FIVE-0 — SEASON 1 (2010): Crime Fights Paradise in This Explosive Police Reboot

They protect the beauty of Hawaii by bringing justice to its darkest corners. 

Hawaii Five-0 – Season 1 (2010) kicks off the high-octane reboot of the classic 1968 series with style, grit, and tropical heat. Blending procedural drama with blockbuster-level action, this first season reintroduces audiences to a modernized elite task force operating in the breathtaking yet dangerous Hawaiian Islands — where every surf break could be a crime scene.

The story begins when decorated Navy SEAL Steve McGarrett returns to Oʻahu after his father is murdered. Given full authority by the governor, McGarrett forms a special team to eliminate organized crime and corruption across the state. His first recruit is Danny "Danno" Williams, a straight-laced New Jersey cop who finds island life chaotic and unpredictable. Alongside them are Chin Ho Kelly, a former Honolulu detective with a tarnished reputation, and his sharp, fearless cousin Kono Kalakaua, a rookie officer fresh from the academy.

Throughout the season, Hawaii Five-0 delivers a mix of episodic crime-solving and deeper arcs involving the murder of McGarrett’s father, the elusive Wo Fat criminal network, and betrayals within the police force. The team’s chemistry quickly becomes the show’s emotional core, with sharp banter and clashes of personality balancing the action-packed missions.

What sets the series apart is its fusion of tropical beauty and relentless tension. Helicopter chases, underwater shootouts, and jungle manhunts play out against sunlit beaches and cultural backdrops that give the show its distinctive flavor. Season 1 doesn’t just reboot a brand — it reinvents it with modern sensibilities and slick production.

By the finale, viewers are hooked not only by the cases but by the unfolding personal stakes: loyalty, family, and the price of justice. Hawaii Five-0 – Season 1 proves that paradise can be just as deadly as it is beautiful — and that no one cleans up the islands better than this team.