Pilot (Hawaii Five-0)
Encyclopedia
"Pilot" is the pilot episode of the CBS
series Hawaii Five-0, a re-imagining of the 1968 series of the same name
created by Leonard Freeman
. The episode's teleplay was written by Peter M. Lenkov, from a story by Alex Kurtzman
, Roberto Orci
and Lenkov. The episode was directed by Len Wiseman
and originally aired on CBS
on September 20, 2010.
He heads to his father's home, where he gathers key evidence.
He is confronted by detective Danny Williams, a recent newcomer from New Jersey, who is working the crime scene.
Steve goes to Danny's apartment to ask about a lead he had called about. Apparently ballistics from the bullet that killed his father were linked to a gun once owned by suspected gun runner Fred Duran. Steve then says that he had Danny transferred to his new unit, and has Danny drive him to the North Shore to interrogate Duran. Danny is not happy either with being pushed into a new unit, or Steve's method of "police work".
When they arrive, they end up in a firefight with Duran where Danny gets grazed in the arm by a bullet. Steve and Duran end up in a standoff, but Danny shoots and kills Duran from behind. They do, however, find a young Chinese girl, Chen Chi, locked in Duran's residence, apparently a smuggled immigrant being used as a prostitute. Steve and Danny argue over Danny getting shot and Steve losing his only lead, which eventually comes to blows between the two.
Steve believes that Hesse's entry into Hawaii was probably assisted by local human traffickers. He and Danny go to an old friend of his and one of his father's proteges, former police officer Chin Ho Kelly, for assistance. Chin Ho has connections, but is reluctant to use them. He was disgraced from the police force after accusations of taking bribes. After Chin Ho asserts his innocence, Steve asks him to join his task force. Chin Ho meets with a friend who was once a police informant, and finds out about Sang Min, a human trafficking "snakehead" based on the island.
In order to extract Hesse's whereabouts from Sang Min, they need to set up a plant. Chin Ho has an idea on who to use: Kono Kalakaua, his young cousin, who is about to graduate from the police academy. While he sets the date up, Steve and Danny get together for more detective work, and eventually bond after several days of grating on each other. Danny reveals that he moved to Honolulu to be near his daughter, Grace, who lives with his ex-wife and her rich husband. He also gives the reason for the nickname "Danno", a nickname Steve had heard him use when talking to Grace.
When the sting comes down, they use remote sensing equipment to pick up the conversations, eliminating the need for a wire. However, Sang Min orders Kono's phone number run. They trace the resulting cell phone call, and discover a mole in the Honolulu Police Department. They storm his warehouse, capturing him and killing several of his associates. They also find a shipping container full of Chinese refugees, and are able to reunite Chen Chi with her parents.
In order to get the information, Steve tells Sang Min that, if he goes to jail, his Rwandan wife and son will be deported, leaving his son at the mercy of the Hutu
militias. Sang Min tells Steve that Hesse is to leave the next day, and what boat he'll be on, in exchange for a guarantee that his family can remain in America. Steve and Danny get the ship's departure blocked, then raid the boat. Steve is shot in the shoulder when confronting Victor Hesse, but is able to shoot him off the boat. He orders the Coast Guard to find Victor's body, then asks Danny to book the surviving shiphands.
The episode ends in the task force's new headquarters as Steve, Danny, Chin Ho and Kono set up equipment and think of a name for their unit.
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
series Hawaii Five-0, a re-imagining of the 1968 series of the same name
Hawaii Five-O
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 twelve seasons from 1968 to 1980, and continues in reruns. The show featured a fictional state police unit run by Detective Steve McGarrett,...
created by Leonard Freeman
Leonard Freeman
Leonard Freeman was an American television writer and producer whose most famous achievement was the creation of the CBS television network series Hawaii Five-O in 1968. The show ran for twelve seasons. At the time that was a record for a crime drama. In 1960, he wrote for the series Route 66; in...
. The episode's teleplay was written by Peter M. Lenkov, from a story by Alex Kurtzman
Alex Kurtzman
Alex Kurtzman is an American film and television screenwriter and producer.Kurtzman was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, where he met his high school friend and long time collaborator Roberto Orci...
, Roberto Orci
Roberto Orci
Roberto Gaston Orci is a Mexican-American film producer, television producer, and screenwriter.-Biography:Orci was born in Mexico City to a Mexican father and a Cuban mother. His mother had left Cuba for Mexico after Fidel Castro came to power. He is the older brother of screenwriter-producer J....
and Lenkov. The episode was directed by Len Wiseman
Len Wiseman
Len Ryan Wiseman is an American film director best known for his work on the Underworld series and Live Free or Die Hard. His latest project, Total Recall, is set for release in summer 2012...
and originally aired on CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
on September 20, 2010.
Plot
Navy SEALS officer Steve McGarrett returns to his native Hawaii after his father, retired police officer Jack McGarrett, is murdered by Victor Hesse, a terrorist mastermind Steve had been pursuing for years.He heads to his father's home, where he gathers key evidence.
He is confronted by detective Danny Williams, a recent newcomer from New Jersey, who is working the crime scene.
Steve goes to Danny's apartment to ask about a lead he had called about. Apparently ballistics from the bullet that killed his father were linked to a gun once owned by suspected gun runner Fred Duran. Steve then says that he had Danny transferred to his new unit, and has Danny drive him to the North Shore to interrogate Duran. Danny is not happy either with being pushed into a new unit, or Steve's method of "police work".
When they arrive, they end up in a firefight with Duran where Danny gets grazed in the arm by a bullet. Steve and Duran end up in a standoff, but Danny shoots and kills Duran from behind. They do, however, find a young Chinese girl, Chen Chi, locked in Duran's residence, apparently a smuggled immigrant being used as a prostitute. Steve and Danny argue over Danny getting shot and Steve losing his only lead, which eventually comes to blows between the two.
Steve believes that Hesse's entry into Hawaii was probably assisted by local human traffickers. He and Danny go to an old friend of his and one of his father's proteges, former police officer Chin Ho Kelly, for assistance. Chin Ho has connections, but is reluctant to use them. He was disgraced from the police force after accusations of taking bribes. After Chin Ho asserts his innocence, Steve asks him to join his task force. Chin Ho meets with a friend who was once a police informant, and finds out about Sang Min, a human trafficking "snakehead" based on the island.
In order to extract Hesse's whereabouts from Sang Min, they need to set up a plant. Chin Ho has an idea on who to use: Kono Kalakaua, his young cousin, who is about to graduate from the police academy. While he sets the date up, Steve and Danny get together for more detective work, and eventually bond after several days of grating on each other. Danny reveals that he moved to Honolulu to be near his daughter, Grace, who lives with his ex-wife and her rich husband. He also gives the reason for the nickname "Danno", a nickname Steve had heard him use when talking to Grace.
When the sting comes down, they use remote sensing equipment to pick up the conversations, eliminating the need for a wire. However, Sang Min orders Kono's phone number run. They trace the resulting cell phone call, and discover a mole in the Honolulu Police Department. They storm his warehouse, capturing him and killing several of his associates. They also find a shipping container full of Chinese refugees, and are able to reunite Chen Chi with her parents.
In order to get the information, Steve tells Sang Min that, if he goes to jail, his Rwandan wife and son will be deported, leaving his son at the mercy of the Hutu
Hutu
The Hutu , or Abahutu, are a Central African people, living mainly in Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern DR Congo.-Population statistics:The Hutu are the largest of the three peoples in Burundi and Rwanda; according to the United States Central Intelligence Agency, 84% of Rwandans and 85% of Burundians...
militias. Sang Min tells Steve that Hesse is to leave the next day, and what boat he'll be on, in exchange for a guarantee that his family can remain in America. Steve and Danny get the ship's departure blocked, then raid the boat. Steve is shot in the shoulder when confronting Victor Hesse, but is able to shoot him off the boat. He orders the Coast Guard to find Victor's body, then asks Danny to book the surviving shiphands.
The episode ends in the task force's new headquarters as Steve, Danny, Chin Ho and Kono set up equipment and think of a name for their unit.
Cast
- Alex O'LoughlinAlex O'LoughlinAlex O'Loughlin is an Australian actor, currently starring in CBS's Hawaii Five-0 as Lieutenant Commander Steve McGarrett. His best known earlier roles include Kevin Hiatt in The Shield, Mick St. John in Moonlight, Dr. Andy Yablonski in Three Rivers, and Stan in The Back-up Plan...
as United States Navy SEAL Academy Lieutenant Commander Steven 'Steve' Jr. McGarrett - Scott CaanScott CaanScott Andrew Caan is an American actor. He stars in the CBS television series Hawaii Five-0, for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe award. He is the son of actor James Caan.-Early life:...
as Detective Daniel 'Danny' (or Danno) Williams - Daniel Dae Kim as Detective Chin Ho Kelly
- Grace ParkGrace Park (actress)Grace Park is an American-born Canadian actress. She gained recognition as Sharon Valerii on Battlestar Galactica, as well as Shannon Ng in the Canadian television series teen soap Edgemont...
as Officer Kona "Kono" Kalakaua - James MarstersJames MarstersJames Wesley Marsters is an American actor and musician. Marsters first came to the attention of the general public playing the popular character Spike, a platinum-blond yobbish English vampire in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off series, Angel from 1997 to 2004...
as Victor Hesse - Will Yun LeeWill Yun LeeWill Yun Lee is an Korean American actor.He is best known for his roles on TNT's supernatural drama series Witchblade as Danny Woo and as Jae Kim on NBC's science fiction television drama Bionic Woman...
as Sang Min - Jean SmartJean SmartJean E. Smart is an American film, television, and stage actress. She is known for her comedic roles, one of the best known being her role as Charlene Frazier Stillfield on the CBS sitcom Designing Women. She later gained critical acclaim for dramatic work, with her portrayal of Martha Logan on 24...
as Governor Patricia Jameson - William SadlerWilliam Sadler (actor)William Thomas Sadler is an American actor who works in film and television. His television and motion picture roles have included Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller in The Pacific, Luther Sloan in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Sheriff Jim Valenti in Roswell, convict Heywood in The Shawshank Redemption,...
as Jack McGarrett - Norman ReedusNorman ReedusNorman Mark Reedus is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal as Murphy MacManus in the 1999 film The Boondock Saints as well as its 2009 sequel The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day and for the character of Daryl Dixon in the AMC television series The Walking Dead...
as Anton Hesse - Allison Chu as Chen Chi
Reception
The pilot was watched by 14.20 million American viewers, with an 18-49 rating/share of 3.9/11 and a household rating/share of 8.9/15. In Canada, the episode was watched by 2.14 million viewers, placing eleventh for the week.External links
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