five-0

For those of us living in Hawaii, we know Hawaii is paradise. But for the millions of viewers of the rebooted CBS television series, Hawaii Five-0, they see Hawaii’s dark and violent side necessitating the elite task force known as Five-0.

Season 1: Episode 01: Pilot & Episode 02: Ohana

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After the first two episodes, the tone of violence in Hawaii is set. Cops, criminals, and even the locals are armed and ready to open fire when the opportunity presents itself. Pow! Pow!

Season 1, Episode 03: Malama Ka Aina

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Going to a high school football really means you’re going to a gunfight. And better yet, the Chinese Triads and Samoan gangs will be there too.

Season 1, Episode 04: Lanakila

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You won a trip to Hawaii? Don’t come, you might be kidnapped or murdered by a prison escapee.

Season 1, Episode 05: Nalowale

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Okay, okay, if you can overlook Glee’s Football Coach and Physical Educator, Ken Tanaka, portraying a Filipino terrorist then you’ll realize that Philippine terrorists operate in Hawaii.

Season 1, Episode 06: Ko’olauloa

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Surfing is synonymous with Hawaii and its scenic beaches. At the world class Coral Prince surf meet, you’d witness a sniper gun down the millionaire event organizer.

Season 1, Episode 07: Ho’apono

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The USS Missouri is a recognized Hawaii tourist attraction, and if you brave the Missouri, a Navy SEAL suffering from PTSD might take you hostage.

Season 1, Episode 08: Mana’O

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A lesson in Hawaiian cooking will teach tourists that a luau’s imu is to cook a police officer.

Season 1, Episode 09: Po’ipu

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Hmmm, I actually missed this episode featuring a murder and an assassination plot of a visiting international dictator.

Season 1, Episode 10: Heihei

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Only in Hawaii are triathlon competitions used to cover up jewelry and bank heists.

Season 1, Episode 11: Palekaiko

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How is this dream honeymoon in Hawaii? The ambiance of Waikiki, kidnapped, spouse is killed, and to top it off, the serial killer travels on cruise ships.

Season 1, Episode 12: Hana ‘a’a Makehewa

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During the Christmas holidays, you might find your self with a bomb strapped around your neck. Could happen anywhere.

Season 1, Episode 13: Ke Kinohi

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Yes, Hawaii’s secret is out. We have ninjas. Along with the Chinese Triad, Filipino terrorists, and Samoan gangs, the Japanese Yakuza rounds out Hawaii’s multicultural organized crime.

Season 1, Episode 14: He Kane Hewa’ole

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The influx of immigrants make our nation great. But for the illegal immigrants, don’t take that job to deliver a box.

Season 1, Episode 15: Kai e’e

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Hawaii’s renowned tsunami warning system for the entire Pacific? Hacked. But hackers in Hawaii operate out of grass shacks and sailboats.

Tourists, it’s best you be aware of the dangers of Hawaii.