The Island of Reboots: Why 'Hawaii Five O' Needs a New Script The announcement that Paramount is adapting "Hawaii Five O" into a movie, with Destin Daniel Cretton at the helm, raises questions about whether this reboot will be more than just a cash grab.
The original series, which debuted in 1968 and ran for 12 seasons until its finale in 1980, was a product of its time – a straightforward cop drama with a healthy dose of machismo.
Its influence can still be seen in many modern police procedurals, but trying to update it for the big screen now feels like a step backward.