+++Warning, this contains minor spoilers from prior seasons, but no major season six spoilers+++
The sixth season of Hawaii Five-0 relies more on the procedural, case-of-the-week stories as opposed to new serial arcs. The big serial arc that runs through the season involves Gabriel Waincroft, who continues to go after the team, including attacking Adam and Kono on their honeymoon. There are also callbacks to episodes from the prior season, the big one involving Lou returning to Chicago to attempt to get his ex-partner Clay Maxwell (guest star Mykelti Williamson) to confess to killing his wife. Between the case-of-the-week stories, the team goes through a cat-and-mouse game with Waincroft that lasts until the end of the season. This season also sees a ton of guest stars including Julie Benz (from Buffy and Angel), Sarah Carter (who had a recurring role on Smallville), Carol Burnett, and Sung Kang (from the Fast and Furious movies). Michelle Borth leaves the show as a series regular this season, which is really the only notable cast shakeup.
The extras for the DVD are pretty much the same as they have been in the past couple of seasons. Mostly deleted scenes, gag reel, and a short behind-the-scenes featurette. And, of course, the show is only available on DVD after the first few seasons getting blu-ray releases with a lot of extras.
Overall, the show continues to be a good action procedural that has some drama and humor mixed in. The writers do a good job juggling the large cast, and giving each character good material. Of course, Steve and Danny get the most storylines and screen time, but even the more ancillary characters like Max and Jerry get something to work with. Unlike the past couple of seasons, this one does not end on a big cliffhanger. We know the fates of all of the characters as the season finale ends, which is actually a nice change. So, if you have been a fan of the prior seasons, you will probably like this season as well.
The sixth season of Hawaii Five-0 relies more on the procedural, case-of-the-week stories as opposed to new serial arcs. The big serial arc that runs through the season involves Gabriel Waincroft, who continues to go after the team, including attacking Adam and Kono on their honeymoon. There are also callbacks to episodes from the prior season, the big one involving Lou returning to Chicago to attempt to get his ex-partner Clay Maxwell (guest star Mykelti Williamson) to confess to killing his wife. Between the case-of-the-week stories, the team goes through a cat-and-mouse game with Waincroft that lasts until the end of the season. This season also sees a ton of guest stars including Julie Benz (from Buffy and Angel), Sarah Carter (who had a recurring role on Smallville), Carol Burnett, and Sung Kang (from the Fast and Furious movies). Michelle Borth leaves the show as a series regular this season, which is really the only notable cast shakeup.
The extras for the DVD are pretty much the same as they have been in the past couple of seasons. Mostly deleted scenes, gag reel, and a short behind-the-scenes featurette. And, of course, the show is only available on DVD after the first few seasons getting blu-ray releases with a lot of extras.
Overall, the show continues to be a good action procedural that has some drama and humor mixed in. The writers do a good job juggling the large cast, and giving each character good material. Of course, Steve and Danny get the most storylines and screen time, but even the more ancillary characters like Max and Jerry get something to work with. Unlike the past couple of seasons, this one does not end on a big cliffhanger. We know the fates of all of the characters as the season finale ends, which is actually a nice change. So, if you have been a fan of the prior seasons, you will probably like this season as well.
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