Hawaii Five-0 will air an all-new episode on CBS later tonight, but is the series headed towards an end? Alex O’Loughin is getting ready to leave the series behind. He revealed his plans in a recent interview. The interview promoted tonight’s episode, which will feature the return of Michelle Borth and Christine Lahti to the series. The episode also marks episode 150 of the CBS drama.
O’Loughlin revealed the following about his plans to exit the series after season eight to TV Line:
“[Five-0] is really, really wonderful, but it is an action show, I’m the main guy, and I defy anybody to do what I’ve done for as long I’ve done it and hold out the way I have. Dude, I was a fit, strong, healthy guy when I started the show, and I still am, but you sustain what you sustain. It’s part of the gig.”
Are you still tuning in to watch Hawaii Five-0? Would you continue to watch after an exit by Alex O’Loughlin? Tell us what you think.
I’be been boycotting the show since they treated Daniel Day Kim and Grace Pak; but if Alex leaves, the show will die a natural death! Forget it!!
I was shock too, when I found out they left the show.
I love(d) this show, but, when I read that Kono and Chin Ho Kelly were not returning, i have stopped watching. It has been an awesome cast, adding someone new occasionally, which has worked. Of the 6 or 7 main players, 2 have gone, leaving a HUGE gap. Too bad that this once great show is currently hemorrhaging
He should stay on Hawai Five-O, I will not watch if he leaves.
I’ve been watching Hawai Five-O since the days of Jack Lord on the original. Initially, I didn’t think that I would like the current version. But I was wrong. I plan to continue to watch the current show. I will miss all of the cast that’s leaving.
Same here. I didn’t start looking at it until this year on CBS All Access for some of the same reasons. Not all reboots can capture the same essence, even with the modern twist. I do miss Kono and Chin, and I will miss Steve – for sure. It’s already evident that there’s no replacing what Kono, and Chin brought to the show. If the show is to end – well, they had one hell of a run!
If he leaves the show I will not watch it again. He is the main character and very good at his role. Just like I wouldn’t watch the original without the original main character or Magnum PI without Tom Selleck or MacGyver with Richard Dean (Angus).
NEVER MISS AN EPISODE BUT IF HE LEAVES IT IS OVER PLUS THE OTHER TWO QUIT SO SAD TO LOSE ANOTHER SHOW./
I’ll miss him if he leaves but if the NEW woman that’s now heading up MacGyver is still on the show won’t watch. Her stature isn’t an issue, she tries to hard to play a tough boss looks and feels fake.
Nah I watch it for his handsome face. He leaves, I’m gone.
I agree with everyone else I think all the cast are execellent but I love watching Alex O loughlin play Steve Mcgarrett, and no one can replace him. So no if Alex leaves I’m done watching Hawaii FiveO. No need to watch it if steve leaves.
It is a good show . I think the other actors could catty the show. Alex is just being a whimp.
Not a whimp, seriously injured on several occasions! stem cell treatment for his back being the latest. remember that at 41 he’s working 12 to 15 hour days with injury after injury. practicing BJJ 2-4 times a week and he has a family that like to spent some time. compare that to the lives of most people you know, add the no – privacy and constant smiles and photo opps. and think before you make a comment, thank you very much
No, If Alex O’Loughlin leaves the show I will not be watching Hawaii five-O because he is the main character and without him the show will never be the same, he brings a lot of action and humor especially with Danny and I really enjoy that. I was hoping he would find a good woman to settle down with, I don’t want him or catherine to be together, she already broke his heart and anyway she is not the domestic type, for some reason she’s obsessed with the life on being some type of spy and danger she has to… Read more »
it wont be the same without McGarrett, I probably wont watch it if he is gone
I started watching this Hawaii Five O a couple of years ago And enjoy It. I’d hate to see Alex O’Laughlin leave. I’d stop watching if he isn’t in It. I was looking forward to “Steve” and “Kathryn” reuniting somehow. They were great together But as a formerly young, fit person, I understand Alex O’Laughlin’s reasons, but hope he sticks around at least one more season. Thanks.
I was a fan of the old five O and didnt think I would like this one but I love it. I think Alex is great. He will be missed.
what is he talking about? It’s TV he’s not a stuntman. Is he insane? Replace w/Gerard Butler
I Love the Show I will watch it as long as it is on the air. I think it is a great show. I hope it stays on for a long time. All the cast is great