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What do you think of the updated Thomas Magnum during the first season of the Magnum PI TV show on CBS? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Magnum PI is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren’t considered, we’d like to offer you the chance to rate all of the season one episodes of Magnum PI below.
A CBS detective drama, Magnum PI is an updated reboot of the 1980s Tom Selleck vehicle. The new action-adventure series stars Jay Hernandez, Perdita Weeks, Zachary Knighton, Stephen Hill, Tim Kang, and Amy Hill. It centers on former Navy SEAL Thomas Magnum (Hernandez), who is back from Afghanistan and working as a private investigator. Magnum lives in a guest cottage on the Robin’s Nest estate in Oahu, where he also serves as a security consultant. With his team at the ready, a vintage Ferrari at his disposal, and his trademark aviator sunglasses, Magnum is always ready to crack the next case.
What do you think? Which season one episodes of the Magnum PI TV series do you rate as wonderful, terrible, or somewhere between? Should CBS cancel or renew Magnum PI for a second season? Don’t forget to vote, and share your thoughts, below.
1/25/19 update: CBS has renewed the Magnum PI TV show for a second season.
I never saw the old one, probably because I was a kid and outside more than inside watching TV in those years but I remember my dad watching the old one and liking it. I loved the new one! I enjoyed the story, the action and the characters. Please DON’T cancel, I will definitely keep this on record and look forward to watching each week!
As with any of the remakes, I watched this show with an open mind and an understanding that it is not the “old” one. I didn’t dislike it, I will have to get used to it. Just like MacGyver….I had to train my brain not to remember the old character, but now I really like it. Hopefully the same will happen with Magnum.
My Problem is, This show was OVER Promoted. By the time you get to see the show with all the clips I have all ready seen it or at worst I know to much of the plot to give it a real chance. Compared to The Brave which I gave an 10, This show is an Solid 8 might grow if the story lines improves.
I loved the real one. This new one is total BS. I turned it off after about ten minutes, when I had to go vomit.
When you don’t love a show you do not whatch it the show is not great but you do not have to vomit
I went into watching the show with a pretty negative attitude as the original was probably my favorite show. Nothing is going to match the original though they have done a pretty good job in varying the character scenarios a bit to make it entertaining in its own right. I initially thought it was maybe a bit lame though giving it a chance paid off and it improved along the way & I ended up enjoying S1.
I dont understand why people think it would be or should be like a show that aired 35 years ago. Jay is not Tom…true. If you want Tom just watch reruns. He certainly doesnt look like that now. It was good not great for what it was…an action show with great scenery. Stop living in the past…geez.
Jay Hernandez has not the presence, charm nor charisma to play Magnum. Why, with all the actors they could have chosen, would they pick such a short, underwhelming guy to lead the series? Not doing it for me. There’s something to live up to here – challenge not met.
Show is a disappointment. Magnum character is too short. When Tom Sellack put his uniform on he took your breath away. He was gorgeous. Those dimples wow. Rick was not the bumbling fool dressed in sloppy cloths. He was always dressed neatly and had the somewhat bad boy image like he was somehow known to the rougher side of life. The Higgens character is so wrong. Where are the Hawaiian shirts. I was really looking forward to the new show.
Was a very much watered down version of the original, won’t last until next season
Loved Magnum! great show! thought it was neat where 2 of the actors from Hawaii 5-0 were used. Going to be a great show!
i Loved it.Just what I want from Magnum.Jay was great
Loved remake new different but love the old touches. Will watch whole season . Great reboot. Like Hawaii 50 thanks
Not great but not horrible. A crossover with Hawaii Five-O would be fun. Even better would be if they could get NYC Police Commissioner Frank Reagan to get involved in a case while on vacation in Hawaii.
I loved it! I thought it was action packed and can not wait to see future episodes!
Saw the first new 2018 series Magnium PI tonight.I find it difficult to relate to new actors on the set .Especially if the plot ,and narrative are weak.Cgi does not compensate for a good suspencefull story lines.The oridignal series unfolded the story as it went on through the seasons.Not attempting to throw it all out on a introduction giving away the suspence and plot.As i have grown accustom to the older series that really was a hit.It seems that if you bring back a really good show, like this one , then it is absoutly imperative that the plot should… Read more »
Magnum P.I. reboot 2018 is Awesome!! I really love it. Even better then the one I grew up watching. A season 2 please!!! Jay is awesome!