Po'ipu (15 Nov. 2010)

Five-0 is assigned to help stop an assassination plot against a despicable foreign leader, with the help of one of McGarrett's old SEAL buddies. But is his friend actually in on the conspiracy?

Director:

Brad Turner

Writers:

Roberto Orci (developer), Alex Kurtzman (developer),

Stars:

Alex O'Loughlin, Scott Caan, Daniel Dae Kim

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Alex O'Loughlin	...	Steve McGarrett
Scott Caan	...	Danny 'Danno' Williams
Daniel Dae Kim	...	Chin Ho Kelly
Grace Park	...	Kono Kalakaua
Max Martini	...	Nick Taylor
Emmanuelle Vaugier	...	Beautiful Woman / Erica Raines
Ric Young	...	General Pak
Kelly Hu	...	Laura Hills
Nelson Lee	...	Nae Shan
Matt Corboy	...	David Atwater
Ethan Garrido	...	Tun Pak
Tomomi Gianforti	...	Mya Pak
Kellie Phyu	...	Mrs. Shan
Michael Adamshick	...	Tom Matthews
Brian Hite	...	Driver

Storyline

David Atwater, Sandimar's hated junta member general Pak's Us diplomatic service-assigned security advance man to an aid conference, is seduced and strangled in his hotel. Five-O assumes security, in collaboration with the firm of Steve's former Afghanistan buddy, Nick Taylor, whom Danno instantly mistrust. It turns out there is more to the general's plans and to Nick then meets the eye.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | reference to bruce springsteen | kidnapping | assassination attempt | siege | 

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 November 2010 (USA)

Filming Locations:

O'ahu, Hawaii, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

K/O Paper Products, 101st Street Television, CBS Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

42 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Quotes

Nick Taylor: Well you know, my team and I have a job to do just like you.
Danny 'Danno' Williams: No. No. Not just like me. You see, I'm a cop. I don't get to choose who I protect. You do. And you choose this animal. And I'm sure our pay grades and rates are a little different.

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Connections

References Animal World (1968)

User Reviews

Much More than Appears

There is MUCH more to this episode than appears at first. Although the country that General Pak flees from is given a fictional name, it is clearly Burma, called Myanmar by the ruling military junta – same abuses by the military, persecution of ethnic minorities, kidnapping and murder of civilians, and mass exodus of refugees.

The producers are trying to tell viewers about the horrors in Burma. Unfortunately, so few people in the U.S. know what is going on in Burma that the producers' message is largely lost.

I commend the producers for making a TV show that is entertaining but also informs people about serious issues in the world.