Ep 4. Lanakila

Lanakila is the fourth episode of the first season of Hawaii Five-0, an American police procedural drama series. This episode was directed by Brad Turner and written by Melissa Glenn, and it aired on October 11, 2010, on CBS.

The episode follows the Five-0 team as they investigate the escape of notorious criminal and convict, Victor Hesse (guest star, James Marsters), who had been serving time for the murder of Detective Steve McGarrett's (played by Alex O'Loughlin) father. When McGarrett realizes that Hesse is out, he becomes obsessed with tracking him down - especially since he believes Hesse is the key to unlocking the conspiracy behind his father's murder.

The team learns that Hesse has broken out of prison with help from a fellow inmate who was paid $10 million to arrange the escape. Furthermore, they uncover that Hesse, with the help of this accomplice, has been planning to steal a large sum of money from a money-transfer company.

As the Five-0 team tracks down Hesse, they uncover a confusing web of deceit and a cover-up that could threaten the public. Exactly when they think they have him cornered, Hesse ends up slipping away once again. The team's case takes another interesting turn when they discover that Hesse's inmate accomplice is actually a mob-connected businessman who has his own agenda.

As Five-0 tracks down the money and the criminals, the team is forced to navigate through a dangerous underground world of corrupt government officials, brutal gang activity, and high-profile money laundering. Meanwhile, McGarrett tries to come to terms with his emotional attachment to the case and his deep-rooted desire for justice.

Overall, Lanakila is a high-stakes episode of Hawaii Five-0 that delivers on action and suspense. It contributes to the overall narrative of the series, revealing more about the mystery behind McGarrett's father's death, and introducing some interesting new elements to the show's team dynamic. The episode sets the stage for the rest of the season, with hints of larger conspiracies and deeper connections between the cases the team takes on.