Hawaii Five-0 - Review of Season 9 and What to Look Forward To In Season 10

This article gives a detailed yet easygoing recap of Hawaii Five-0 Season 9, highlights the most exciting and emotional storylines, and offers a lively preview of what's coming in Season 10, especially focusing on new characters, returning favorites, and big cliffhangers. If you want clear, friendly commentary on the show's recent twists, memorable moments, and what fans might expect next, you're in the right place!

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1. Season 9 Recap: A Fresh Approach and High Emotions

Hey everyone, it's Lexi here! Before diving into my Hawaii Five-0 Season 10 reviews, I wanted to look back at Season 9 and share what made it so memorable.

Season 9 of Hawaii Five-0 definitely shook things up! 🌀 The show moved away a bit from its usual very serialized format, focusing more on flexible episode storylines that stretched across the season. That meant fans got a blend of classic action and some surprisingly original twists. As Lexi points out:

"This most recent season was mostly tension-filled, exciting and fulfilling, full of new formats that deviated from H50's usual style of episodes in a great way as well as fresh and rather original storylines."

There was a bit of a running joke this year about how McGarrett suddenly seemed to have an endless supply of Navy SEAL buddies popping in and out of storylines. Sadly, while they helped dig into Steve's backstory, a lot of these characters only stuck around briefly and weren't that deeply developed.

One heartbreaking moment came mid-season when the team—and viewers—lost an "incredibly important character." The emotions were high, and it truly marked one of the year's standout episodes. Reflecting on the pacing, Lexi added:

"I definitely thought the back half of the season was stronger than the first half, carrying more thrilling and uniquely written episodes."

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2. Season 9's Memorable Episodes and Twists

Season 9 was packed with standout episodes. For starters, Catherine's return (always a fan favorite) brought depth and nostalgia. The Grace car crash storyline was another intense, emotional rollercoaster, while the "underwater lab episode" was described as:

"One of the best episodes of the season, totally crazy and exciting and different from anything H50 has done before."

There was also an episode focused on an extremist group, which totally flipped its premise halfway through, and an atmospheric hurricane episode that even felt a bit like a horror movie!

As the season built to its finale, viewers were treated to a "super cool" street artist story, a creative "old gun" plot that tied back to Steve's dad, and the surprise return of McGarrett's sister—all of which kept things lively and original. Lexi shared:

"The first episode of the season finale storyline was great and way more engaging than the actual last episode."

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3. Looking Ahead: What To Expect in Season 10

So, what should fans look out for in Season 10? Lexi highlighted four big things:

3.1 Catherine's Return

1. Catherine is coming back! Every season, Catherine shows up for at least one powerful episode, usually to help McGarrett work through his personal struggles. There's speculation that Season 10 could be the show's last, so fans are buzzing about a possible final reunion:

   "If so, Catherine returning in the final episode and getting engaged to Steve seems like a fitting and satisfying conclusion to their on again off again relationship."

3.2 Katrina Law Joins the Team

2. Katrina Law's new character: Katrina Law, who many fans know and love from shows like Arrow, is joining the Five-0 gang. Lexi is especially excited, and hopes Katrina's story arc matches her tough, dynamic presence on screen. She also mentions how the show could use better gender balance:

   "I'm eager to see better representation of gender equality on the screen, and in particular in Hawaii Five-0 which has been lacking quite a lot over the years..."

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4. Shipping Central: Who Will End Up Together?

3. Romantic Parings:
   • Junior and Tani are the obvious couple, though Lexi feels like it's a bit predictable, and she picks up hints of a possible spark between Tani and Adam.
   • Danny and Rachel possibly rekindling their romance is another thread to watch, although, as Lexi notes, it would help if Rachel was actually seen on screen more!

"The writers seem very set on Junior and Tani even though it's beyond cliche and outdated to force them together, and assume that they can't possibly be just friends."

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5. Cliffhangers and Big Questions After the Finale

4. Finale cliffhanger:
   • The end of Season 9 left fans guessing. Many think Jerry's fate is sealed (especially since he's missing from the new poster), but Lexi teases something even bigger may be coming in the premiere:

"Look out in the first episode for something bigger than Jerry dying that just might happen."

Looking ahead, fans are sure to tune in for answers, surprises, and hopefully some long-awaited happy endings.

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Final Thoughts

Season 9 of Hawaii Five-0 gave fans something a little different: unique stories, emotional moments, and great character development. As Lexi wraps up, she encourages everyone to join in for the Season 10 premiere, share their thoughts on past favorite episodes, and look forward to what's sure to be another action-packed, twisty ride! 🌺

"Let me know what you thought of season 9, and what your favourite episodes were, as well as what you're looking forward to seeing in the next season in the comments below. :)"