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Network: CBS, NBC
Episodes: 96 (hour).
Seasons: Five.
TV show dates: September 24, 2018 — January 3, 2024.
Series status: Cancelled by CBS, revived by NBC, cancelled by NBC
Performers include: Jay Hernandez, Perdita Weeks, Zachary Knighton, Stephen Hill, Tim Kang, and Amy Hill.
TV show description:
Based on the 1980s Tom Selleck vehicle from Donald P. Bellisario and Glen A. Larson, the new Magnum PI TV show was developed for television by Peter M. Lenkov and Eric Guggenheim. The action-adventure crime drama centers on private investigator Thomas Magnum (Hernandez).
Upon returning home from Afghanistan, Magnum, a decorated former Navy SEAL, decides to put his military skills to use as a P.I. He also lives in a guest cottage on the Robin’s Nest estate, where he serves as a security consultant. In addition to being a bonafide American hero, Magnum is a devout Detroit Tigers fan and something of a charmer.
A beautiful, impressive, and disavowed MI:6 agent, Juliet Higgins (Weeks) serves as the estate’s majordomo. She too has a second job — keeping Magnum in line, which she does with a little help from her two Dobermans.
When Magnum needs help on a case, he calls in his former comrades-in-arms, POW survivors Theodore “TC” Calvin (Hill) and Orville “Rick” Wright (Knighton). TC was a Marine chopper pilot and now runs Island Hoppers, a helicopter tour business. Meanwhile, former gunner Rick now runs a hot nightclub on Oahu and has connections all over the island.
Detective Gordon Katsumoto (Kang) isn’t thrilled that Magnum shows up at so many of his crime scenes, and the PI’s casual demeanor also gets under his skin. Katsumoto would be hard-pressed to admit how similar he and Magnum are at heart, but that doesn’t mean it’s not true.
Rounding out the crew is Teuila “Kumu” Tuileta, who serves as the “House Mom” and cultural curator at the Robin’s Nest. Magnum is ready to crack the case with his team at the ready, a vintage Ferrari at his disposal, and his trademark aviator sunglasses.
Series Finale:
Episode #96 — The Big Squeeze
Magnum and Higgins take a major step forward in their relationship. At the same time, the past comes back to haunt them when a previous suspect becomes their client. TC aims to scale up Island Hoppers. Rick gets a new business partner.
First aired: January 3, 2024.
What do you think? Do you like the Magnum PI TV series? Do you think NBC should have cancelled or renewed the series for a sixth season?
The show is just not up to previous series. I think they would have been better off with a completely new show where people wouldn’t compare it. The 2018 cast is ok for a new show but stinks as a remake. I won’t watch again.
Cast is pretty good. Stories are pretty solid. Writing is bad. Magnum’s character is written as a dumb underachiever. Needs to be much cooler.
Magnum seems a little dumb. Not at all what you want to watch. He needs to be cool and smart. Great scenery decent cast. Actually very solid cast. Writing needs help.
Magnum never had shorts half as long as the new guy.
That was a trademark
I really enjoyed the show it works as long as you don’t compare it with Selleck
The only way the new Magnum PI could have been better is a guest appearance from Tom Selleck!
The show is horrible, the casting is all wrong and I will never watch it again…….
I totally agree! No chemistry.
I agree. No mustache and he”s a short Hispanic. They could have gotten a taller more rugged looking person besides him. I”m not watching it as well.
I wish they did not call it Magnum. If I ignore that and treat it as a new show, it was OK and will watch a few more before I decide. Scorpion was more fun and I would have been happy to watch that.
There can be only one Magnum and that is Tom Selleck.Would rather see the old shows.
I liked it and looking forward to next week. Of course it’s differnt and happy to see them go a different direction from the original.
I loved it and will watch every week. Jay was great!
Wow…. huge swing and a miss guys! I could not even watch the first 5 mins! Magnum PI was a classic running for multiple years ( ummmm large fan base) to through this together with a “modern” twist!! Lol guys this was a joke!
Wow if you only watched the first 5 minutes you missed the point. That was a scene from Robin’s book. Funny how you would judge a entire series on 5 minutes.
Not Needed; Not a nice comment.
I really do not like remakes, for the most part, and this one is no exception…especially when the original was iconic as was this one. I lost interest fairly quickly and changed the channel after the first 1/2 hour. I will not be watching.
Awful. All guns and hospitalizing assaults coupled with tender moments of talkin adult to a 4 year old. No Tom Selleck presence, no plot presence, no believability and no go.
Come on CBS really. Jay sucks as Magnum. You be better off replaying the original series.
sucks!
They got it right and it will only get better