Hawaii Five-0 Season 3 Episode 12 Kapu (Forbidden)

Kapu (Forbidden) is the twelfth episode of season 3 of Hawaii Five-0, which first aired on December 17th, 2012. In this episode, the team is called to investigate a homicide on a sacred Hawaiian burial ground, which is strictly off-limits to the public. The victim is a young woman named Leilani, who was found dead by a group of tourists who had ventured onto the forbidden site.

As the team begins their investigation, they discover that Leilani had been working as an intern for a local construction company that was planning to build a luxury resort on the land surrounding the burial ground. The project is highly controversial, with many native Hawaiians protesting against it as an act of desecration. In fact, it was Leilani's involvement in the project that made her a target for murder.

The Five-0 team is faced with multiple suspects, including members of the construction company, local activists, and even Leilani's own family members. As they dig deeper into the case, they uncover a complex web of secrets and lies that have been hidden for generations. The team is forced to tread carefully as they navigate the delicate political and cultural landscape of Hawaii, where the tension between the native population and outsiders is always present.

Kono, played by Grace Park, takes a central role in this episode as she discovers that her own family is connected to the land in question. She is torn between her loyalty to her family and her duty to uphold the law, which puts her in a difficult position. Meanwhile, McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin) and the rest of the team race against time to solve the case before tensions between the opposing factions boil over into violence.

As with every episode of Hawaii Five-0, Kapu (Forbidden) features plenty of action, intrigue, and suspense. The stunning Hawaiian scenery provides a beautiful backdrop to the story, while the dynamic between the core characters of the Five-0 team is as strong as ever. Fans of the show will find plenty to love in this episode, which is a prime example of why Hawaii Five-0 has remained such a beloved television series for so many years.