I rate this episode ★★★☆☆ for AVERAGE. I understood Ian Martin's modern version of Romeo & Juliet where Danny Makahini is Romeo, Liz Bradley is Juliet, Queen Lilliolani is Lady Montague, Carter Bradley is Capulet, Dr. Peter Hughes is Prince Paris, Princess Toulmina is Rosaline, and Hawaii is supposed to be Verona…but the disastrous wave part, that only shows up at the very end. Since this is called “WAVE OF TERROR,â€ it would make more sense if the terrifying wave was actually a metaphor of the drama that the 2 lovers had to face. This Drama-Mystery is more like a soap opera series because of its shocking twists; especially at the 32-minute mark in ACT-3. There was a variety of music tracks where it got suspenseful, then mellow, then shocking, then deep, then drastic. The horrifying tune at the 20-mintue mark and the pensive track at the 27-minute mark were my favorite. The sound effects of the airport, helicopter, tropical music, seagulls, glassware shaking, tableware clinking, ocean waves, horse neighing and galloping, the brakes & engine motor of the Jeep, footsteps, tropical birds, rotary phone, the oceans roared, and the big tidal wave were good; very necessary for this tropical tale; especially the Hawaiian music to play in the background. In our Host’s Prologue, E.G. Marshall begins describing the Polynesian Queen who is the mother of our male lead. In ACT-1, he describes our 2 main characters just 2 days before the 90-foot tidal wave came. Later on, he informs us than none of these characters are aware that the cataclysm of nature is about to affect their lives. In ACT-2, after detecting a change in our female lead, E.G. Marshall gives us a hint that she has a knowledge that the others don’t know yet. In ACT-3, it is 8:42am where there are 2 ultimatums by the 2 families, plus narrating the events of the wave approaching while the characters speak. In the end, he reveals the climax of the wave of terror that reached the land. In his Epilogue, E.G. Marshall gives us the resolution where the 2 lovers did get married, but a memorial service was made for their parents (SPOILER ALERT). What puzzles me are the whereabouts of other 2 characters: the Doctor & the Princess. What happened to them? Where did they go? Did they survive the wave of terror? Another mystery we’ll never know. Lastly, our cast: Paul Hecht (as Danny Makahini), Carmen Matthews (as Queen Lilliolani), Suzanne Grossman (as Liz Bradley & Princess Toulmina), Gordon Gould (as Dr. Peter Hughes), and Ian Martin (as Carter Bradley). Each of them did quite well on their acting, but not quite believable on the characters that they portrayed. Don’t get me wrong; all 5 of them have done great works in other CBSRMT episodes, but it would be more believable if they spoke in Hawaiian accents or even said “Alohaâ€ in every Act. SPECIAL NOTE: Aloha means “loveâ€, “compassionâ€, “affectionâ€, and “friendly.â€ Not just “helloâ€ & “goodbye.â€ Anyway, this is a rare take on the William Shakespearean classic, but WEST SIDE STORY is a way better modern version. And I do recommend to check out #0472-THE LOVE SONG OF DEATH (the adaptation of Romeo & Juliet) written by Ian Martin. Until next time…pleasant dreams. =0]