Hawaiian Heat (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Series · ★ 4
Released in 1984, Hawaiian Heat is a drama and crime series.
What it’s about. Hawaiian Heat is an American drama television series that premiered on ABC on September 14, 1984. It starred Robert Ginty and Jeff McCracken as two Chicago cops who quit their jobs in the Windy City to become detectives in Hawaii. Their boss at the Honolulu Police Department was played by veteran actor Mako. Many of the episodes were directed by reclusive African-American actor/director Ivan Dixon. Only eleven episodes aired on ABC, including the pilot movie. Its theme song, "Goodbye Blues", is now used by online video producer Brad Jones as the theme for his show "80's Dan".
Who’s in it. Hawaiian Heat stars Jeff McCracken as Andy Senkowski, Robert Ginty as Mac Riley, Tracy Scoggins as Irene Gorley and Branscombe Richmond as Harker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Hawaiian Heat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hawaiian Heat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hawaiian Heat tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hawaiian Heat (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hawaiian Heat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hawaiian Heat worth watching?
- Hawaiian Heat holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hawaiian Heat?
- Hawaiian Heat stars Jeff McCracken, Robert Ginty, Tracy Scoggins, Branscombe Richmond and Mako.
- When was Hawaiian Heat released?
- Hawaiian Heat was released in 1984.