Hawaii Five-0 (2010)
A brisk, gritty task force hunts Oahu's criminals, bringing pulpy action and suspense to paradise.
Steve McGarrett returns home to Oahu, in order to find his father's killer. The governor offers him the chance to run his own task force (Five-0). Steve's team is joined by Chin Ho Kelly, Danny "Danno" Williams, and Kono Kalakaua.
How intense is Hawaii Five-0?
Hawaii Five-0 has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is fine in the background and a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What Hawaii Five-0 feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- BackgroundFull attention
Where to stream Hawaii Five-0
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Hawaii Five-0 for you?
Is Hawaii Five-0 scary?
No. Hawaii Five-0 is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Hawaii Five-0 gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Hawaii Five-0 sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Hawaii Five-0 OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Hawaii Five-0?
Episodes run about 42m.
Where can I stream Hawaii Five-0?
Hawaii Five-0 is streaming on Netflix and Paramount+.
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