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A CBS crime drama, Magnum PI stars Jay Hernandez, Perdita Weeks, Zachary Knighton, Stephen Hill, Tim Kang, and Amy Hill. The mystery thriller 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.
The series launched in September to a 1.16 in the 18-49 demographic with 8.12 million viewers. The numbers have fallen quite a bit since then and the 13 episodes have averaged a 0.96 in the demo with 6.07 million. Compared to the 21 scripted CBS shows, Magnum PI ranks ninth in the demo and has done significantly better in the timeslot than last year’s occupants (cancelled sitcoms like Kevin Can Wait, Superior Donuts, 9JKL, and Living Biblically).
CBS also renewed two other freshman shows – FBI and The Neighborhood — for the 2019-20 season. “Each of these distinctive shows has made their mark in a variety of ways,” said Kelly Kahl, President, CBS Entertainment. “Our goals this season were to introduce new series that audiences are passionate about, add more strength to a winning schedule and create more inclusive programming.” Thom Sherman, Senior Executive Vice President of Programming added, “We’re thrilled by the creative direction and performance of these three shows as they continue to grow in popularity and resonate with the Network’s viewers.”
The network has not renewed Sunday’s God Friended Me for a second season yet but a renewal is expected. Renewals of Happy Together and Murphy Brown are seen as more of a longshot.
What do you think? Do you like the new version of Magnum PI on CBS? Are you glad that it’s been renewed for a second season? Did you expect it to be cancelled, instead?
I do like the new Magnum and I like the new Higgins better than the old one.
I don’t especially like the idea of reboots, but I figured I’d give this one a chance. It’s not too bad, except that I can’t stand that Higgins is involved in every storyline. She should play the same type role as the original Higgins. That would improve the show.
I really like the show and was hoping it would be renewed. It’s not a show to make you “think” a lot but it is entertaining! I enjoy it.
Before it came out I thought that it would be a car crash but has turned out to be appealing.
It will never match the original but I welcome a second season.
Higgins is the real star.
I was a big fan of the original and was concerned about a reboot of the show, but I’ve really grown to love this version and I look forward to it more than any other show. The cast is great and the writing, more in the style of the ‘70’s detective dramas, is refreshing and a welcome relief to the high intensity dramas of today.
Thank you CBS for renewing this show. You’ve made one viewer very happy.
Three viewers, My brother and I love this show! Big fans of the original but they don’t compare both very enjoyable though!.
Like the new Magnum PI. It got off to a rough start but it has really come together since then and is really great now. I’m glad they renewed it for another year.
Me too!!!
Cancel it
Love the new magnum pi
A great show that deserved a second season
Love magnum pi happy that was renwed
I LOVE the new Magnum!
Please renew MacGyver,!Happy Together, Madam Secretary there are very good to watch.
Please renew MacGyver and Happy Together both good shows. As today FBI, The Neighborhood, Magnum pi is continue bad all 3 shows love original Magnum pi even don’t live that era.
I love the reboot! So glad there will be a Season 2!
CBS can’t admit that this horrible reboot is a miserable failure so they renew it to save face. There IS only one Magnum, PI and his name is Tom Selleck.
Well no, it not as bad when cbs renewed Kevin can wait, that was much much worse.
Tom seleck is old and he has another show that I do not watch be with the times the new magnum pl is very good1
Whole new show pal. They are BOTH good! Reboot NOT replacement.