Ep 19. Na Me'e Laua Na Paio

The Hawaii Five-0 season 1 episode 19, "Na Me'e Laua Na Paio," follows the Five-0 team as they are called to investigate the murder of a surfer on a secluded beach. The victim is believed to be connected to a group of surfers who are using an ancient board game called "Konane" to settle disputes. As the team delves deeper into the investigation, they discover a complex web of lies and deceit.

The episode begins with the discovery of the dead surfer on the beach, surrounded by the markings of the Konane game board. The Five-0 team arrives on the scene, led by Steve McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin) and Danny "Danno" Williams (Scott Caan). They quickly realize that this is not a typical murder case, as the victim, a well-known surfer named Toby, is believed to have been involved with a group of surfers who use the Konane game to resolve conflicts.

To find out more about the Konane game and its potential connection to the murder, the team turns to local surf shop owner, Jake Madsen (guest star Adam Beach). Madsen explains that Konane is an ancient Hawaiian board game that is played on a grid of stones. He also reveals that Toby was part of a group of surfers who were using the game to settle a dispute over a surf spot.

As the team begins to investigate further, they discover that Toby's death may have been part of a larger conspiracy involving a local drug kingpin, Victor Hess (guest star James Marsters). Hess is suspected of using surfers to smuggle drugs in from Mexico and Toby may have been involved with this operation.

As the team digs deeper, they realize that the Konane game is at the heart of the plot. Toby was killed because he was about to expose the group's illegal activities and the game was used as a cover to make it look like a random act of violence. The group of surfers was actually a front for drug smuggling and Toby was a liability that needed to be eliminated.

The team must race against time to bring the real killers to justice and uncover the truth behind the conspiracy. With the help of local surfers and Jake Madsen, they are able to piece together the events leading up to Toby's murder and expose the true nature of the Konane game.

In the end, justice is served and the Five-0 team once again proves their dedication to keeping the citizens of Hawaii safe. "Na Me'e Laua Na Paio" is a thrilling episode that showcases the unique culture and traditions of Hawaii, while also delivering a fast-paced and exciting murder mystery.