I’m going to be sincere right here, I went into this present with very low expectations. I’ve been disillusioned by the hype of recent reveals these days solely to be let down. Fortunately, this present isn’t that.
Proper from the beginning the journey begins: North Shore of O’ahu, although stunning, is understood for its harmful surf and one unfortunate vacationer realized that in a short time. That is the place the present began to seize my consideration. We’ve seen how a few of these reveals attempt to painting real looking rescues but you could possibly virtually all the time inform that these folks haven’t any clue what they’re doing. This crew although? You couldn’t inform me these actors weren’t lifeguards in one other life. I discovered myself holding my breath as I watched Emily swim out, in tough waters, to seize the distressed surfer and pull him up in direction of security. With the remainder of her crew not too far behind to help with the rescue, I forgot for a second this was scripted tv.
“Pilot” – RESCUE: HI-SURF. Pictured: Arielle Kebbel as Emily “Em” Wright, Kekoa Kekumano as Laka Hanohano, and Adam Demos as Will Prepared Picture: Zach Dougan/FOX ©2024 Fox Media LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Now let’s get into these tales. The recruitment course of for lifeguards is intense, however this take a look at? I received exhausted simply listening to what these new recruits needed to do to change into licensed. The examination is now over and Hina, the one feminine recruit, is available in first, adopted by Kainalu and the others. Whoever got here in first was capable of get their requested district to work in and Hina selected District 7 (the place the badass lifeguards are). Honest sufficient proper? Effectively, Kainalu’s father, who’s the councilman working for mayor, got here in to drag some strings promising some enhancements for District 7, in the event that they let Kainalu be part of them. I can’t imagine that’s all it took (and I didn’t know that meant Hina was now out).
Captain Jennings, Sonny to most of them, appears to be struggling a bit. He’s targeted the place it counts, however one thing’s weighing on him. We be taught {that a} month prior, his nephew, Zion, died in an accident. We don’t have a lot element concerning the accident, however Sonny isn’t dealing with it properly in any respect. I see this being an issue down the road.
“Pilot” – RESCUE: HI-SURF. Pictured: Zoe Cipres as Hina and Alex Aiono as Kainalu. Picture: Zach Dougan/FOX ©2024 Fox Media LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Kainalu is positioned to work with Emily, Will, and Laka on tower responsibility the place he experiences his first name and properly…errors had been made. Oh, Kainalu, what have you ever carried out? He was answerable for making the decision to EMS and he despatched them 100 yards away from the staff’s location, making rescue efforts tougher than crucial. Now what if this was a time delicate rescue? Emily reveals Sonny a clip of the epic fail (I can’t imagine it went viral on social media) however he doesn’t appear to care an excessive amount of however slightly makes an excuse for Kainalu.
Sonny goes to go to a memorial for Zion and provides him a little bit of an replace on what’s occurring, however man was this a troublesome to see. My coronary heart broke when he mentioned “I’m sorry I wasn’t there for you”. Coupled with the truth that he doesn’t converse to Zion’s mom anymore, I can solely think about the ache he’s holding on to.
“Pilot” – RESCUE: HI-SURF. Pictured: Kekoa Kekumano as Laka Hanohano, Adam Demos as Will Prepared and Alex Aiono as Kainalu. Picture: Zach Dougan/FOX ©2024 Fox Media LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Again at work, Sonny is on the telephone with the Chief, and he finally ends up taking the blame for Kainalu’s mistake (and I needed to scream, as a result of why would he do this?). This seems to be name although, as a result of with what occurred on this rescue, the Chief approves funding for an extra tower and new rescue skis. Not solely that, he will get approval to rent an extra rent, and Sonny requested Hina. Glad she’s again (she ought to’ve by no means needed to sacrifice her spot, however I’ll let it go for now). The strain between Hina and Kainalu although? I’m SEATED! He actually tried to play good together with her understanding that he took her spot.
This present is equal elements motion and equal elements drama that leaves the viewers wanting extra. There’s much more to unpack with among the storylines and I am wanting ahead to it.
SCORE: 9/10
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