Just watched episode 2.16 and had some thoughts.
Going behind cut
Firstly, I'm getting tired of this faux crisis starts with Lori and McGarrett. Can't they tell a story without starting two days later and mislead about the stakes? Sloppy
Secondly -- what a waste of Lori and the potential conflict between her divided loyalties. It could have been well done with scenes each episode of her reporting back (wonder how she explained their sojourn to North Korea) and giving fewer and fewer details each call. Instead besides a couple of references it was completely ignored until she had to resign. WHY BOTHER?
But at least we'll be getting back to the core group now. *fingers crossed*
Those be my thoughts.