How will Hawaii Five-0 end? Executive producer Peter Lenkov recently spoke with TVInsider about the CBS series finale.
The reboot series, which follows an elite federalized task force whose mission is to wipe out crime on the Hawaiian Isles, is currently in its 10th and final season. The cast includes Alex O’Loughlin, Scott Caan, Ian Anthony Dale, Meaghan Rath, Beulah Koale, Chi McBride, Katrina Law, Taylor Wily, Dennis Chun, and Kimee Balmilero.
The series finale of Hawaii Five-0 premieres on CBS tonight, April 3rd, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. What can fans expect? In the interview, Lenkov revealed McGarrett (O’Loughlin) will have a happy ending:
When I found out that the show wasn’t coming back, I only had to do some minor tweaks because it really did feel like not just the ending for McGarrett but the ending of the series. I’d always imagined the task force would continue and I had always imagined that McGarrett’s happiness, his peace of mind would be the end game because he came to the Island with such trauma that I wanted him to be able to go off into the sunset with some kind of peace.”
Lenkov later said he hopes the audience will be satisfied with the ending of Hawaii Five-0:
The truth is I am certain that for me I think I did everything I wanted to do [on the show]. I’m sure for our audience, some of the audience, they’ll probably want more and that’s a good thing. But I really left it with feeling like I did everything that I set out to do. I feel really comfortable with the way the show ends.”
And will we ever see the Five-0 task force again? Lenkov said Magnum P.I. may bring on some familiar characters:
I feel very comfortable and confident that Magnum will come back [for its third season] so the plan is to keep the 5-0 task force alive. A lot of the actors that live there and we’ll try on a regular basis to bring them in and can keep it alive and keep the idea of Five-0 always on the periphery of our storyteller.”
What do you think? Do you watch Hawaii Five-0? How do you want the series to end?
Everyone needs to call CBS and voice your opinions that they need to reconsider and bring it back, or at the very least do a spinoff (but only with at least a majority of the existing cast members, even some of the part time recurring characters). Voice your disapproval loudly. The squeaky wheel DOES get the oil. I’ll be watching it all again, over and over, on DVD, and a lot less t.v. (CBS and Ion are all I watch anyway). Maybe Ion will pick up the reruns!
I’m really upset with CBS. I loved this show. It was my favorite of all time. This was the best cast (including part timers) that I ever remember on a show. The characters were very likeable and had great chemistry. I totally agree with Mr. Lenkov that people watch because of the characters more than the storyline. Please reconsider and bring the show back. I thought Katrina Law was a great addition to the show. I really looked forward to the future. I thought she was the female McGarret. They would have made an excellent working pair. But then you… Read more »
So who replaced Steve? Danny?
I think the series should be kept alive with a new Commander! I refuse to watch any new show in that time slot! Now the only Friday show I will watch on Friday is Blue Bloods!
I cried through this episode. I have watched this series since it started. I’m truly happy no thrilled with Catherine showing up. That’s Steve’s only real love and equal. I watched the original with Jack Lord the same way. But I really loved the reboot. You’ll kept and grew a family. The separation of the family is what caused the tears. At 68 years old I’ve never commented on any platform before. But I have to say I’ve loved the episodes and the writers did and excellent job with this finale. I hope 5-O task Force comes to be a… Read more »
I’m not happy at all. I love this show. Only 2 shows on Friday night and now 1 is gone.
I HATE THAT HAWAII 5.0 GOING OFF. I LOVE TO WATCH THAT SHOW. EVERY TIME IT COME ON. TI IS A GREAT SHOW.
I was upset that Hawaii Five O was coming to an end. I was hoping it was not true but the previews for next week proved it coming to an end. I wish they would reconsider.
I’m a big fan of Hawaii 5-O. Hate it’s ending but I will look forward to seeing some of the characters on Magnum PI
Hawaii-five 0 is The Best show of CBS
We fans love Alex O’loughlin very very much and we are suffering and sad with The end of The our favorite ohana. Peter Lenkov How to cancelad our favorite ohana.
We fans are very desapoint with The CBS executives that desconsiderad The fans opinions to renovade for more season of hawaii-five 0.
Aloha Alex and mahalo for the happy moments full of love for us your fans. God Bless you and your family.
We fans are crazy about The bromance Mcdanno, gave us The moments very funny and full of love.
I absolutely hate that Hawaii 5-0 is leaving! I loved that show and Magnum PI too! There are not too many programs that I watch and now there are two less to watch! Just sad!
I have been a true follower of 5-0 and hate to see it end. I remember watching the original series with my mom and was real excited to see the comeback. Hopefully things work in a way to bring it back again, Steve maybe a little older and the task force intact.
I’m so sad this show is ending. The cast is wonderful. It’s one of my very favorites.
I just started watching the series a couple years ago and love it. Also I’ve watched the syndication repeat broadcasts on Crime and Investigation, but I don’t think they’ve run anything beyond seasons 1 and 2. Hopefully, I’ll get to catch up in some way with seasons 3 through 7.
Get CBS All Access get all the seasons plu the original 50
Should have ended with McGarrett killing WoFat to revenge WoFat’s murder of Katherine.