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RoyM · 11-08-2006, 03:40 PM

Man, I loved Hawaii Five-0... one of my favorite action dramas ever. I especially appreciated that the show (mostly) avoided the campy romantic/ interpersonal/comedy relief subplots that plagued so many other 'cop' shows of the era, and just stuck to straightforward police procedural/crime caper material. To me that is what makes the show hold up so much better than other 60's/70's cop shows.

All of that being said, I am on the fence about buying it. I frankly just don't have much confidence it isn't going to be abandoned after the first season (or couple of seasons, if we're that lucky). With such a long run, it seems highly doubtful we'll even get most of it. I tend to be a little more enthusiastic about collecting shows with short runs, since there is at least a reasonable chance of getting the whole show.

In the end, I may break down and buy season one, if only after it is clear that Paramount is releasing further seasons.

11-08-2006, 03:40 PM	#69 of 417
RoyM Member Join Date: May 2005 Local Time: 10:42 AM Local Date: 11-19-2008 Posts: 187	Re: Hawaii Five-O - Any Interest Out There? Man, I loved Hawaii Five-0... one of my favorite action dramas ever. I especially appreciated that the show (mostly) avoided the campy romantic/ interpersonal/comedy relief subplots that plagued so many other 'cop' shows of the era, and just stuck to straightforward police procedural/crime caper material. To me that is what makes the show hold up so much better than other 60's/70's cop shows. All of that being said, I am on the fence about buying it. I frankly just don't have much confidence it isn't going to be abandoned after the first season (or couple of seasons, if we're that lucky). With such a long run, it seems highly doubtful we'll even get most of it. I tend to be a little more enthusiastic about collecting shows with short runs, since there is at least a reasonable chance of getting the whole show. In the end, I may break down and buy season one, if only after it is clear that Paramount is releasing further seasons.