Hawaii Five-O (1969)
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Hawaii Five-O is streaming in Canada on Netflix.
What the audience says
Hawaii Five-O earns its keep as a steady English series that knows its audience. It carries a 7.2/10 on TMDB across 165 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 60 minutes. In Canada you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is 12 seasons deep — English action & adventure, leaning drama, fine for the whole family. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 165 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
Hawaii Five-O is an American police procedural drama series produced by CBS Productions and Leonard Freeman. Set in Hawaii, the show originally aired for 12 seasons from 1968 to 1980, and continues in reruns. Jack Lord portrayed Detective Lieutenant Steve McGarrett, the head of a special state police task force which was based on an actual unit that existed under martial law in the 1940s. The theme music composed by Morton Stevens became especially popular.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~60 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Action & Adventure / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Leonard Freeman
Cast
Where to watch in Canada
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Oct 18, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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