Rescue: HI-Surfseason 1 continues with more high-stakes beach rescues on the North Shore of O’ahu, andScreenRanthas a clip from the episode airing February 3. Titled “Surge”, the episode will see the team grappling with the implications of a potential tsunami following an earthquake. On top of a state-wide evacuation order, Captain Sonny has to find his daughter Ocean, who has skipped school.
ScreenRantis excited to present a clip from the February 3 episode ofRescue: HI-Surfthat centers on Em (Arielle Kebbel) and Laka (Kekoa Kekumano). In it, Em and Laka encounter a beachgoer whose keys are locked in her rental car, preventing her from following an order to clear the beach. With a tsunami advisory looming, Em and Laka must take quick action. Take a look at the clip, below, and see what happens onRescue: HI-SurfMonday nights on FOX. Also, don’t forget that you can checkScreenRantto find outwhat’s on TV tonight.
Em & Laka Show How Rescue: HI-Surf’s Lifeguard Pairings Make The Most Of Its Characters
Rescue: HI-Surfmay not have quite the level of camp nostalgia required to truly beFOX’sBaywatchreplacement, but its character pairings offer opportunities for humor as well as drama. The clip above is a strong example, as it makes the most of how differently Em and Laka handle situations. While Laka attempts to charm and calm the beachgoer, Em has no time for such things and quickly breaks the tourist’s car window to retrieve her keys. Laka is already a funny character, but it’s the way the dynamic between Laka and Em functions that really makes the moment work.
The well-rounded nature of the show’s cast also gives the creative team plenty of room to use lifeguard pairings for various means. Thisclip fromRescue: HI-Surfepisode 10feels very separate tonally from the clip above, fittingly leaning into the drama of the series thanks to the pairing of Em and Will. Em’s seriousness and Will’s work ethic are a perfect match for times when stakes are as high as in that clip, making that pairing a smart choice for bringing the audience along for life-threatening situations.
Rescue: HI-Surf’s lifeguard pairings don’t just revolve aroundArielle Kebbel’s Em. The show has a well-rounded cast that also includes Alex Aiono as Kainalu Emerson and Zoe Cipres as Hina Alexander, two new members of the lifeguard community, and Robbie Magasiva as Captain Sonny Jennings. With so many personalities thrust together into high-stakes situations,Rescue: HI-Surfis able to find plenty of moments for heart, humor, and drama.
