Ep 24. R&R -- &R
- TV-PG
- March 7, 1972
- 50 min
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7.7 (140)
In the season 4 episode 24 of Hawaii 5-0 entitled "R&R & R," things start off calm and peaceful for the 5-0 team as they all take a well-deserved break from their intense work. While Kono and Adam spend some quality time together at a luxury resort, Chin Ho Kelly takes his own R&R time to catch up with his former fiancée, Malia, who is now married to another man. Meanwhile, Steve McGarrett, the leader of the team, finds himself in the company of Catherine Rollins, an old flame who is back from Afghanistan.
However, the tranquility of their break is soon interrupted as the 5-0 team receives a distressing phone call from one of their own – Kono. She informs them that she and Adam have been kidnapped by a group of dangerous radicals who are holding them hostage in an unknown location. She explains that the captors are demanding a ransom of five million dollars in exchange for their release, and that they only have 12 hours to come up with the money.
With the clock ticking, the 5-0 team is forced to put their vacation on hold and work together to rescue their friends. They discover that the kidnappers belong to a group of eco-terrorists who are trying to stop a wealthy developer from building a resort on a piece of land that they claim is sacred. The team realizes that they must not only rescue Kono and Adam, but also prevent the kidnappers from carrying out their plan to blow up the developer's new project.
As tensions rise, Steve and Catherine use their military training to track down the kidnappers' hideout, while Chin Ho Kelly and Detective Danny Williams work together to negotiate with the radical group's leader. Amidst the chaos, Kono and Adam manage to escape from the kidnappers and attempt to make their way to safety through the jungle.
The episode's climax comes as the 5-0 team confronts the terrorists in a thrilling shootout and chase through the rugged Hawaiian terrain. The scenes are fast-paced, intense and filled with suspense. As the dust settles, the team emerges victorious, rescues Kono and Adam, and saves the day.
In conclusion, Hawaii 5-0 season 4 episode 24, "R&R & R," delivers an action-packed, thrilling adventure that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats throughout. The episode is well-written, well-directed and well-acted, and it serves as a testament to the show's enduring popularity as it continues to captivate audiences with its compelling characters, intriguing storylines, and breathtaking scenery.