The second season of the reboot "Hawaii Five-O" continues to follow the elite "Five-O" task force led by ex-Navy SEAL Steve McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin). Danny Williams (Scott Caan), Chin Ho Kelly (Daniel Dae Kim) and Kono Kalakaua (Grace Park). Introduced this season are new governor Sam Denning (Richard T. Jones); medical examiner Max Bergman (Masi Oka) and Special Agent Lori Weston (Lauren German). The new governor insists on changes to the task force, but the law enforcement team still investigates a vast array of crimes from murder to terrorism.
The Hawaii Five-0 season two builds on the successes of a great first season with some new characters, plot lines, and a couple of big twists. Former SEAL and Five-0 commander Steve McGarrett explores his family's connection to arch-villain Wo Fat this season, Chin Ho Kelly gets a nice romantic arc, and Kono comes into her own as an officer both as Five-0 and while working solo. Season two continues the revival show's predilection for car chases (where do they think they're going, anyway? it's an island), explosions, and sketchy police procedure, though a new governor does mean some changes for Five-0's "full means and immunity." The dvd extras, particularly the commentaries and gag reel, are a lot of fun. If you've liked Hawaii Five-0 so far, pick up season two--it's worth the ride!