(CBS)
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?
Please renew magnum pi. For season 3
Please keep Magnum on for 2020 and 2021. Our family misses the show.
We MISS Magnum PI and want it over McGyver.. We ALWAYS planned our Friday night meals to be back home before Magnum PI came on!! Please Please Please!! Bring it back to CBS and put McGyver at another time!! We also LOVED “SCORPION” and that got cancelled as well…. NCIS are GREAT shows, the FBI woman ALWAYS looks so MAD!!! I dont like watching it because of her angry/mad face…Put Magnum PI back on, in front of Hawaii Five O!!!!! Thanks!!
We love Magnum pi . It’s one of the shows we watch. Get rid of Macgyver and keep Magnum. Thank you….
I love magnum pi. Start looking for ratings for ages 50 and iver
I like the series of magnum pi I hope that there will be a third season
I am happy that I have finally found out that Magnum is being renewed. I have been wondering where it went. After it had a “blended” show with Hawaii 5-0, it just disappeared and I couldn’t find out what happened to it.
I love Magnum PI. When will it come back in 2020.
Really missing Magnum PI Friday nights! Please tell me there’ll be a season 3! The characters are so well matched, and their interactions so enjoyable to watch!!
Magnum is one of our favorite shows and we enjoy watching it on Friday nights at 9!!!keep it going!!!
Please keep Magmun PI on, it is one of my favoritem shows!
We love Magnum PI please please keep on air!!!!
Please keep magnum pi on the air. It is one of the FEW shows we really enjoy….
I really like the reboot. I really enjoy the cases and the cast. I also don’t mind that Magnum has no mustache, I think it was a good call to ditch it. I didn’t watch the original, I was too young,. I hope this one has many seasons because it’s one of my favorite shows.
Love the show and the change up on the Higgins character. Fun to watch. Hope it stays on the air for a lot more seasons.
Please keep Magnum PI around. Great cast and directors!