Hawaii Five-0 (2010–2020)

Hawaii Five-0 includes some LGBTQ+ characters, primarily in supporting or guest roles. Their identities are generally presented neutrally, without being central to the narrative or used for significant positive affirmation or negative stereotyping. The overall portrayal is largely incidental.

The show features multiple female characters, including Kono Kalakaua and Tani Rey, who are consistently depicted as highly skilled in physical combat. They frequently engage in and win hand-to-hand fights against male adversaries, showcasing their martial arts proficiency and strength.

The 2010 reboot of Hawaii Five-0 features the character Kono Kalakaua, who was originally portrayed as male in the 1968 series but is depicted as female in the newer iteration, constituting a gender swap.

The character Kono Kalakaua, originally portrayed by a Native Hawaiian actor in the 1968 series, is portrayed by a Korean-Canadian actress in the 2010 reboot. This constitutes a shift between distinct racial categories (Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander to Asian).