The team investigates the murder of a bounty hunter who had just captured Andrew Pelham, a psychopathic ex-cop from New York. The hunt involves a second bounty hunter, Richie Malloy (played by Brad William Henke), and a vengeful father seeking brutal justice for his daughter.
Reviewers noted this was "no average hour" of the show, praising it for blending intense action with deep character development. Watch Hawaii Five-0 2010 S05E24
Critics particularly enjoyed the return of the classic "carguments" between Steve and Danny, which provided much-needed banter amidst the heavy plotlines. The team investigates the murder of a bounty