‘Hawaii Five-0’Season 7 Cast: Why Alex O’Loughlin Might Bid Fans Goodbye In Season 8 Following Masi Oka's Exit [Video]
Hawaii Five-0 Season 7 is the last one to see Masi Oka as the actor is leaving the show. Episode 13 was the last one to see Oka's character, Dr. Max Bergman. However, he is not the only one to bid goodbye to the police procedural television show. Alex O'Loughlin will also follow suit after Season 8.
Hawaii Five-0 Season 7 saw the last performance of Masi Oka in Episode 13 as the actor will not return to the show in the next season. The actor has already revealed his intention to leave the show, reports New York Post.
Referring to his character, he said in an interview that Bergman's story has already run its course. According to him, his character has gotten married and is well-settled with his life and was going on a new adventure.
So, he wanted the same thing for himself as well, which is to say that he wanted another adventure. Notably, Oka has a lot on his plate and there are many projects waiting for him. The actor has expressed a desire to visit Hawaii but not for work.
He wants to vacation over there. Also, commuting from Los Angeles to Hawaii has stressed him out as it had been draining him. So, now he is looking forward to a more relaxed work schedule.
In related news, Alex O'Loughlin, who plays Steve and is popular for being the other half of the McDanno bromance, has also said that he would be leaving Hawaii Five-0 after Season 8, claims Collider. In an interview last year, the Australian actor said that he loved the show but it was taking a physical toll on him. Revealing his state-of-mind, Alex said that he was not sure if he could give as much as he could beyond eight seasons.
It may be mentioned here that Alex had injured his shoulder and knees during the shooting of Hawaii Five-0. Not only this, he also underwent stem cell treatments because of the said injuries.
Perhaps, this is why the actor made it very clear that he enjoyed his work and loved being on the show but it was not something he would give priority over his health and family. Watch Masi Oka's goodbye scene on Hawaii Five-0 Season 7 Episode 13 below.
