While "Palekaiko" isn't fundamentally different than the large majority of the episodes, it had a few good splashes of information, including Chin Ho talking about where he would be taken his fiancee on a honeymoon had she stuck with him and McGarrett learning that his mother was actually murdered and that his father was working on it before he was killed.
The plot cycles through an assortment of characters and incorrect leads before it's discovered that there's actually a serial killer loose, and makes for a fun ride. But the downside of barreling through the episode at breakneck speed is that cool characters like Max only show up once. After he does the autopsy and leads them in the right direction, he's left behind as the team chases other leads. I guess I can't except too much from the show.
Score:: 8.5/10
