Ep 5. The Jinn Who Clears the Way
- TV-PG
- October 10, 1972
- 50 min
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8.2 (129)
The Jinn Who Clears the Way is the fifth episode of the fifth season of Hawaii 5-0. The episode follows the team as they investigate a murder at a convention for all-male escorts. They soon discover that the murder is linked to human trafficking and the victim was trying to escape the industry.
The episode starts with Steve McGarrett, Danny Williams, Kono Kalakaua, and Chin Ho Kelly investigating a crime scene at a hotel room where a male escort named Michael was brutally murdered. McGarrett and his team believe that Michael was involved in human trafficking and was trying to escape his life of crime. As they investigate the room, they find a piece of paper with a map leading to a boat, which they believe is connected to Michael's murder.
The team soon discovers that the map leads to a boat owned by a man named Charlie Sims, who is a known trafficker. They sneak onto the boat to gather evidence and find a young girl who appears to be a victim of human trafficking. After rescuing the girl, they realize that Charlie Sims has connections to a larger human trafficking organization and that Michael's murder was just the tip of the iceberg.
Meanwhile, Kamekona Tupuola seeks the help of McGarrett and his team to investigate a stolen shipment of sacred artifacts. Kamekona believes that the artifacts are cursed and that the thief who stole them will suffer a terrible fate. As they investigate, they discover that the thief is an archaeologist named Dr. Madison Gray, who has been investigating ancient Hawaiian legends.
As the team gets closer to finding the human trafficking organization, they realize that their lives are in danger. McGarrett and his team must work fast to bring the organization to justice while protecting themselves from the dangerous criminals.
The Jinn Who Clears the Way is a thrilling episode that explores the darker side of Honolulu. The episode addresses the issue of human trafficking and sheds light on this horrible crime. The episode also explores Hawaiian legends and the supernatural. The plot is well-written and the acting is superb. McGarrett and his team are at their best as they work to bring justice to the victims of human trafficking. Overall, The Jinn Who Clears the Way is an excellent episode of Hawaii 5-0 that is not to be missed.