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Hawaiian Heat

1984 · 1 season

A breezy, sun-soaked cop show that coasts on easy banter and island scenery rather than tension.

Genres
Drama, Crime
Overview
Hawaiian Heat is an American drama television series that premiered on ABC on September 14, 1984. It starred Robert Ginty and Jeff McCracken as two Chicago cops who quit their jobs in the Windy City to become detectives in Hawaii. Their boss at the Honolulu Police Department was played by veteran actor Mako. Many of the episodes were directed by reclusive African-American actor/director Ivan Dixon. Only eleven episodes aired on ABC, including the pilot movie. Its theme song, "Goodbye Blues", is now used by online video producer Brad Jones as the theme for his show "80's Dan".
How it feels
Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Crime, friendship, work
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
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Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror1
    Humour4
    Realism6
    Romance3
    Tension4
    Darkness3
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight3

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    drama, crime
    Created by
    James D. Parriott
    Written by
    James D. Parriott
    Starring
    Jeff McCracken, Robert Ginty, Tracy Scoggins, Branscombe Richmond, Mako, Katherine Moffat, Shelley Winters
    Length
    1 seasons, 11 episodes, 60 min each
    Network
    ABC
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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