[s3e16] Kekoa (brave One/the Soldier) Apr 2026

: The plot emphasizes the brutality of the fight club, where spectators pay upwards of $100,000 to watch matches with no rules or referees. Kekoa (episode) - Hawaii Five-O Wiki | Fandom

: Critics noted a heavy focus on local culture, featuring spots like the Ala Wai Golf Course and Hanauma Bay alongside the martial arts history. [S3E16] Kekoa (Brave One/The Soldier)

The Five-0 task force investigates the murder of a local businessman and (ancient Hawaiian hand-to-hand combat) whose body is discovered in the trunk of a car. While the team dives into the world of underground fight clubs, McGarrett deals with family suspicions by hiring a private investigator to tail his mother. Key Plot Points : The plot emphasizes the brutality of the

: Thomas Hoapili, a cousin of Kamekona Tupuola, is found dead. Though Kamekona initially seeks revenge, the team discovers Hoapili was forced into a high-stakes, secret underground fight club led by mixed martial artist Ramsey Pollack. While the team dives into the world of

: The episode highlights Kapu Kuialua , a traditional Hawaiian martial art. Hoapili’s daughter, Maggie, is also a practitioner and is later kidnapped to compete in the same deadly club.

: Distrustful of his mother Doris’s recent activities, Steve hires retired Navy intelligence officer Mick Logan to perform surveillance on her. The situation takes a comedic turn when Mick and Doris begin a flirtatious relationship. Cast & Crew Director : Larry Teng Writers : Al Septien and Turi Meyer Guest Stars : Summer Glau as Maggie Hoapili Treat Williams as Mick Logan Christine Lahti as Doris McGarrett Keith Jardine as Ramsey Pollack Taylor Wily as Kamekona Tupuola Thematic Elements

This guide covers , titled " Kekoa " (Hawaiian for "The Brave One" or "The Warrior"). The episode originally aired on February 11, 2013. Episode Overview