Rescue: HI-Surf is a lifeguard drama series based on the North Shore of Oahu. The series follows the high-stakes job of the lifeguards of Hawaii's North Shore and how they rescue people in the harsh conditions of Hawaii's Seven Mile Miracle. The entire show is filmed in Hawaii.
The show is filled with drama, romance, loss, responsibility, tradition, and a whole lot of rescuing. The series cast features Robbie Magasiva as Sonny, the captain who has nightmares about losing someone to a drowning.
The cast includes Arielle Kebble as Em, who is lieutenant and second in command; Adam Demos as Will, who plans to move on to firefighting as a career; and Kekoa Scott Kekumano as Laka.
In its first episode, Rescue HI-Surf welcomes two new cast members, Zoe Cipres as Hina Alexander and Alex Aiono as Kainalu Emerson. The series was released on September 22, 2024. While the series is released on Fox, audiences can catch it on Hulu, Sling, Fubo, and DIRECTV Stream.
Exploring Rescue: HI-Surf filming locations
1) The entire of North Shore
Rescue: HI-Surf used the entire North Shore in Oahu, Hawaii. Coastline can be seen in many scenes in the trailer, especially those that show the entire beach. The shore is also prominently visible in scenes that involve beachgoers surfing or scuba diving in the ocean.
2) Papailoa Beach
Papailoa Beach, or Police Beach, is located within the North Shore coastline. The beach can be seen in scenes that are shot near calm waters. The Police Beach is known for being an ideal location to shoot as it is less crowded compared to other beaches in North Shore.
What is the background of Rescue: HI-Surf?
The background of Rescue: HI-Surf is centered around Hawaii's North Shore, a beach notoriously known for its treacherous waters and strong waves. Around the waters of Hawaii, a community of lifeguards come together to battle strong waves and keep the beachgoers of the North Shore safe.
The setting of the drama in Hawaii aligns with the story's background. The harsh waters align with the storyline when the lifeguards are rescuing people from the ocean. The beautiful scenery along the coast of North Shore aligns with the show's premise in scenes where the lifeguards are not rescuing and are indulging in a laid-back lifestyle.
The executive producer and writer of Rescue: HI-Surf, Matt Kester, stated that since his childhood in Hawaii, where he surfed a lot, he saw a lot of the real work that lifeguards do. He said on Fox's website:
"I've lived on the North Shore of Oahu for most of my life, and these are our heroes, the most extraordinary extreme athletes anywhere."
Rescue: HI-Surf was released on September 22, 2024. New episodes of the show are released every Monday.
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