Rescue Hi-Surf "XXL"

 

During one of the most thrilling days we've seen in years, with the ocean conditions reaching dangerous levels, the Northshore crew immersed themselves in life-changing experiences. Let’s take a moment to look back on those unforgettable moments!

With the ocean conditions at their most dangerous, Sonny and the team plan to be there for those expert surfers who want to take on those massive waves. But a few emergency calls come in, one of them being Sonny's daughter's boyfriend, who got knocked out and lost a couple of his front teeth. I'm sure Sonny was smiling to see him lose those teeth. 

Meanwhile, Kainalu is pulled away from work at his father's request to help with a family emergency, which ends up helping him with political stuff. Of course, Kainalu doesn't want to do this, but his father tells him that he must show his gratitude for helping him to have the condo, truck, and job at Northshore. That only lasted for the day when Kainalu gave his dad the car back and paid the rent.  

But it was the call to rescue one of their own. Rocky, who was surfing with Em (on her day off), took on the waves and got caught off guard. That had Sonny and Hina trying to make a rescue, but they lost Rocky just when Hina received him and Sonny rode off. Hina disobeyed an order from Sonny, and she had to rescue him instead. 

That didn't sit well with Sonny as now he had to tell Rocky's wife that he was missing and presumed dead, and he took it really hard on Hina, for which Em confronted Sonny about him not being the same after the loss of his nephew. 

"XXL" presented a thrilling and dynamic narrative. Notably, Sonny and Hina successfully rescued Rocky, culminating in a significant mentor-mentee dynamic following their commendable rescue efforts. However, the tone shifts abruptly upon Rocky's unsuccessful rescue. Kainalu's assistance to his father was admirable, even for a character with whom I have limited affinity. This development evoked a sense of sympathy for him and conveyed satisfaction regarding his decision to confront his father; nonetheless, one must question the durability of this newfound resolve last? 

Overall, I give "XXL" an 8/10.

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You can catch Rescue Hi-Surf on Mondays at 9/8c on FOX and streaming the next day on Hulu.