Plot: What’s it about?
A special task force designed to handle high risk cases, Hawaii Five-O was given free reign to work by the previous governor, but the new one has started setting up some limits. In order to ensure the task force operates under more scrutiny, an agent from Homeland Security is assigned, Lori Weston (Lauren German). But even with the supervision, the team tackles some of the toughest cases around and plays by their own rules. Even as the task force engages drug dealers, kidnappers, and killers, they also have to balance their personal lives. The team also faces internal turmoil as one of their own is suspended and falls into a rogue group, so intense action is around every corner. As the team deals with personal vendettas, internal struggles, and all the usual dangerous cases, can they continue to deliver justice like always?
Video: How does it look?
The episodes are presented in 1.78:1 widescreen. As expected for such a recent show, the episodes look excellent in high definition. If you watched these in HD on television, you can look forward a nice bump up over what already looked quite good, so that’s great news. The depth is superb, with fine detail in not just close ups, but most all scenes. The colors and contrast are on the mark, with no errors to speak of. In short, this is a top notch visual presentation.
Audio: How does it sound?
The audio manages to be just as impressive as the visuals, thanks to a dynamic DTS HD 5.1 soundtrack. The sound design here is rich and intricate, with power to burn and superb attention to detail. Even the most reserved of scenes manages to immerse the viewer, as a world of atmosphere unfolds in the surrounds. But when the action heats up, this track delivers a sonic boom of impact as well. So this is an impressive audio treatment all around. This release also includes a host of subtitle options.
Supplements: What are the extras?
This release includes audio comments on select episodes, numerous promotional featurettes, the Touch of Death cross over episode with NCIS, and an outtakes reel.
