CBS’ “Hawaii Five-0” will end its run after 10 seasons.
The network has set a two-hour series finale on Friday, April 3.
“It’s never easy to say goodbye to a hit franchise that carried on the legacy of the original with such distinction while establishing its own signature style,” said Kelly Kahl, President, CBS Entertainment. “From episode one, ‘Hawaii Five-0’ has been a huge success for us. Thanks to the amazing talents of the producers, writers, cast and crew, it has played a key role for a decade on our schedule and helped establish our powerhouse Friday night. We cannot be prouder of its quality, longevity and are thankful for the passionate fan-devotion it inspired.”
“It’s never easy to say goodbye to a hit franchise that carried on the legacy of the original with such distinction while establishing its own signature style,” said Kelly Kahl, President, CBS Entertainment. “From episode one, ‘Hawaii Five-0’ has been a huge success for us. Thanks to the amazing talents of the producers, writers, cast and crew, it has played a key role for a decade on our schedule and helped establish our powerhouse Friday night. We cannot be prouder of its quality, longevity and are thankful for the passionate fan-devotion it inspired.”
The series, developed by Peter Lenkov, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, was a remake of Leonard Freeman’s 1970s-era series. It starred Alex O’Loughlin and Scott Caan, along with Ian Anthony Dale, Meaghan Rath, Beulah Koale, Katrina Law, Taylor Wily, Dennis Chun, Kimee Balmilero and Chi McBride. “Hawaii Five-0” went through a major casting overhaul following its seventh season, when original co-stars Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park left after a salary dispute.
(Excerpt) Read more in: The Wrap