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Hawaii Five-0
tv·TV-14·Sep 20, 2010·
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Hawaii Five-0
tv
TV-14
September 20, 2010
Wokeometer Rating
2Based
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
Hawaii Five-0 nails 2/10 wokeness with pure, apolitical action fun: organic Hawaiian diversity, buddy-cop thrills, and crime-busting without lectures on race, identity, or politics.
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Detailed Analysis
Hawaii Five-0 is a high-octane action procedural reboot centered on the buddy-cop dynamic between white male leads Steve McGarrett and Danny Williams, leading a diverse task force that organically reflects Hawaii's multicultural demographics—featuring prominent Asian-American and Polynesian actors in fitting roles—to tackle crimes like terrorism, murders, Yakuza syndicates, human trafficking, and personal vendettas amid thrilling chases and family loyalty themes ('Ohana').
Across Seasons 1-10, the series prioritizes escapist entertainment, team banter, and law enforcement triumphs without progressive ideological intrusions, such as lectures on systemic racism, identity politics, or patriarchy critiques; incidental elements like Kono's early gender swap or brief cultural nods integrate naturally without dominating narratives. Its consistently low content ratings (1-3/10) reflect this absence of forced DEI, activism, or woke messaging, earning strong audience reception and high ratings for pure, unburdened procedural fun free from contemporary social justice overlays.
Methodology: Each score synthesizes audience discourse, critic and aggregator reception, and press coverage — weighed against the work itself, not any single source.
Detailed BreakdownPro
Identity Politics & Racial Essentialism
Gender Ideology & LGBTQ+ Themes
DEI Casting & Representation Mandates
Preachiness & Message-First Agenda
Corporate & Creator Activism
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Privacy policySeasons
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 1
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Hawaii Five-0 - Season 2
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Hawaii Five-0 - Season 3
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Hawaii Five-0 - Season 4
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2
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 5
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Hawaii Five-0 - Season 6
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2
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 7
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2
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 8
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2
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 9
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3
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 10
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3
Directed by
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- Brad Turner
- Joe Dante
- Maja Vrvilo
- Steve Boyum
- Duane Clark
- Eagle Egilsson
- Karen Gaviola
- Larry Teng
- Sylvain White
- Brad Tanenbaum
- Ron Underwood
- Alex O'Loughlin
- Antonio Negret
- Carlos Bernard
- Eric Laneuville
- Jeffrey G. Hunt
- Matt Earl Beesley
- Roderick Davis
- Alex Zakrzewski
- Bronwen Hughes
- Chris Fisher
- Christine Moore
- Frederick E. O. Toye
- Gabriel Beristain
- Krishna Rao
- Stephen Herek
- Tara Miele
- Andi Armaganian
- Carl Weathers
- Daniel Dae Kim
- David Straiton
- Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
- Elodie Keene
- Geoff Wing Shotz
- Ian Anthony Dale
- Jennifer Lynch
- Jim Jost
- Joel Surnow
- Kate Woods
- Katie Boyum
- Kristin Windell
- Len Wiseman
- Paul A. Edwards
- Ruba Nadda
- Steven DePaul
- Tate Donovan
- Yangzom Brauen
Is Hawaii Five-0 Woke?
We've run a full content analysis on Hawaii Five-0 and scored it 2/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of woke content is in Hawaii Five-0?
Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into Hawaii Five-0's overall score.
Is Hawaii Five-0 family-friendly?
Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Hawaii Five-0 is rated TV-14. For a full picture, combine our woke analysis with the age rating to decide if it's right for your family.
How does Wokeometer score tv shows?
We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →
