Hawaii Five-0

On Valentine's Day, Tani and Noelani are taken hostage during a robbery at a convenience store. At the same time, the team continues its inquiry into the murder of a Thai diplomat, after the diplomat's wife has confessed to committing the crime.

He kauwa ke kanaka na ke aloha (Man Is a Slave of Love) is an episode‑length programme. It is presented as a self‑contained story within the series, and the title is given in both Hawaiian and its English translation. The episode follows two intertwined crises. On Valentine’s Day, Tani and Noelani find themselves taken hostage when a robbery erupts in a local convenience store. At the same time, the investigative team is pursuing a separate case – the killing of a Thai diplomat – and the suspect’s wife steps forward to admit her involvement. The hostage scenario unfolds inside the shop, with the two characters forced to endure the tension of the robbery while the day’s romantic associations are starkly contrasted by the violence. Their predicament drives much of the episode’s immediate drama, as the clock ticks and the situation remains precarious. Meanwhile, the team’s inquiry into the diplomat’s murder progresses as the diplomat’s wife confesses to the crime, providing a crucial break in the case. This confession becomes the focal point of the investigation, linking personal betrayal to the broader narrative of the episode.