Searching for sanctuary
One of the strongest elements of “Hawaii Five-0” is how it uses the unique culture and stories of Hawaiʻi to enrich its plotlines and character arcs. Read more
Latest Stories by Wendie Burbridge
Bidding a fond aloha to a Five-0 favorite, Masi Oka
There have been many times when “Hawaii Five-0” has moved me to tears. Read more
Making the deal
If I made any kind of resolution for January, it had to be that I would not give up hope in this new year. Read more
The best ‘Hawaii Five-0’ episodes of 2016
2016 has given us many gifts-- and taken a few from us as well. But if anyone is paying attention to the ratings of “Hawaii Five-0”-- they have had a very strong year. Read more
Rebooted ‘MacGyver’ is the perfect lead-in for Five-0
“Hawaii Five-0” has always had an opening act-- yet it wasn’t until the reboot of “MacGyver” that their lead-in has been pretty close to perfect. Read more
Taking one for the team
“Hawaii Five-0” often makes us wonder how far we would go in order to save the people that we love. Read more
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Unburdening the past
Carrying a burden is usually difficult -- it can warp even the strongest person if the weight is too heavy. Read more
Saying aloha ʻoe to Hawaiian actor and director Keo Woolford
It’s been a tough week for “Hawaii Five-0.” On Monday, November 28 we all received the shocking news of actor Keo Woolford’s untimely passing. Read more
Balmilero is more than ready for her turn on ‘Hawaii Five-0’
Hawaii actress Kimee Balmilero lives by a simple motto -- "be yourself and believe in yourself" -- but it has carried her from Broadway to her current role as Dr. Noelani Cunha on "Hawaii Five-0." Read more
All that we are, and all that we hope to be
I love when “Hawaii Five-0” takes us back in time. To a time when the rich and the very powerful used Honolulu as their personal playground, without fear of notoriety or major scandal. Read more
All the right stuff
Sometimes a good story that follows a linear path and gives viewers a ton of reminders about why they love “Hawaii Five-0” -- is enough to keep any fan happy. Read more
Saying yes to another 150 episodes
Here we go, “Hawaii Five-0” fans -- the episode everyone has been talking about for the last few weeks -- the 150th episode of the series, "Ka Makuahine a me ka Keiki kāne" ("Mother and Son"). Read more
Shooing the ghosts away
Halloween in Hawaiʻi is pretty much the same as it is on the continent -- it’s just that we can probably wear skimpier costumes and not have to worry about freezing our masks off. Read more
Winning the popular vote
Leave it to “Hawaii Five-0” to highlight a major political issue in the midst the most controversial race for the Presidency since Al Gore and George W. Bush fought over hanging chads. Read more
Capturing the King and Queen
One element about “Hawaii Five-0” that makes fans return week after week, season after season, has a lot to do with their ability to present a strong opening and have expert control in executing their endgame. Read more
New players help keep the game fresh
If there is one element “Hawaii Five-0” does not shy away from, it is revisiting the past -- and this week -- the trip was quite revealing. Read more
Being better than Bond
If I learned anything from this week’s “Hawaii Five-0” it is that McGarrett is much cooler than any wanna-be James Bond -- rogue or not. Read more
Getting ready to master a new game
As usual, “Hawaii Five-0” pulled out all of the stops to make their latest premiere one of the most memorable, and perhaps one of the most thoughtful, of the last seven season starters. Read more
For many fans, a Hawaiʻi visit is a dream fulfilled
We are one week away from two big “Hawaii Five-0” events -- the season seven red carpet gala event “Sunset on the Beach” and the broadcast television premiere on CBS Read more
Chun’s beloved Sgt. Duke is a mainstay for Five-0
Whenever I meet “Hawaii Five-0” fans, I often find that no matter who their favorites are on the show -- we often talk about Dennis Chun, who plays HPD Sergeant Duke Lukela on the hit reboot. Read more
Grubbs continues to shine as Grace Williams
Actress Teilor Grubbs is known for her easy smile and youthful sweetness playing Five-0 Detective Danny Williams’ (Scott Caan) now teenage daughter. Read more
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