Rescue: HI-Surf

Beautiful scenery- beaches to die for and a lot of eye candy- yet I'm invested in Sonny the Captain and his story and pain. So not all fluff. Story lines are interesting and relatable.

The rescues are nail biting at times and the stories seem to depict actual life on the island. It's not all roses and puppies.

It did take a couple of episodes to hook me but I am. If you give it a go you'll get hooked too!!

If not for the stories then at least for the beauty that is Hawaii and her oceans.

Please CW please don't cancel it! I get hooked on your innovative shows and then wham!! They're gone.

Ma halo.

It is the North shore on Oahu in Hawaii. It is lifeguards saving lives. Harlan "Sonny" Jennings (Robbie Magasiva) is the captain. Emily "Em" Wright (Arielle Kebbel) is his veteran lieutenant. There is a new group of recruits. They end up picking a political figure's son rather than the best candidate.

It is Hawaiian sun and surf. There are plenty of beautiful people, but the girls are not the Baywatch babes. I don't think anybody is doing slo-mo running. Arielle Kebbel is a veteran. The acting is good. The rescue action is good. Maybe people just want their Baywatch Babes doing their slo-mo runs.

I love this show. The action and the storyline, especially the realistic rescues. I read they are based on real rescues. The emotional side of the rescuers personal life adds more intrigue. I hope they continue to make more episodes. The s scenery if beautiful and enjoyable to watch The actors are great and blend well together .

I am repeating that I love and enjoy this show.

You can tell the actors have to keep in good shape in order to keep up with the show. I have even more appreciation and in awe of the lifeguards who risk their lives every day to save the lives of people they don't. Have.

Rescue: HI-Surf

Rescue: HI-Surf Review

"Rescue: HI-Surf" has all the ingredients for a hit series, yet it stumbles with its lead characters. Arielle Kebbel stars as Emily Wright, the main protagonist whose performance feels flat, compounded by a character that lacks depth and development. Her love interest, Will Ready, portrayed by an Australian actor, shows potential but is underutilized, left with little to do to advance the plot or showcase his acting chops.

At its core, "Rescue: HI-Surf" feels like a modern-day "Baywatch" with the storytelling ambition of "9-1-1." Filmed against the stunning backdrop of Hawaii, the series benefits immensely from its picturesque setting, which adds a vibrant visual appeal. The secondary cast is where the show shines, featuring well-cast actors who bring authenticity and energy to their roles, making the supporting storylines engaging.

Currently, "Rescue: HI-Surf" sits in a middling territory - it's enjoyable enough if you stumble upon it, but not compelling enough to ensure weekly viewership. To elevate from a one-season wonder to a long-running series, significant changes are necessary. Replacing the lead actress with someone who can add more charisma and depth to Emily, along with sharpening the writing to include stronger, more dynamic storylines, could turn this show into a must-watch. Without these changes, "Rescue: HI-Surf" risks being just another fleeting entry in the TV landscape.

I had higher hopes for this show... hopefully it gets better but I am not impressed so far.

The characters aren't likable. The "Cap" acts like a moody, teenager girl. He may have lost someone but my goodness he's an idiot. In fact they all act pretty idiotic. Idiocy mixed with a giant dose of arrogance? All the characters? Yup. I'm bored and their idiotic behavior irritates me to the point of not wanting to watch any longer.

I was excited for the show because I love Arielle Kebble and the plot sounded decent but like I said, NOT IMPRESSED.

Here's hoping it gets better. If I continue to try watching it anyway...