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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?
Love Magnum PI. I watched the old one and the new one has a new twist, which I love.
I love this new Magnum PI. I never miss it. PLEASE don’t cancel!
We love Magnum. We were skeptical at first but now we really look forward to it. We are also in the over 49 group!
Happy it’s being renewed…love it, I really love Tim Kang
Truly enjoy this new verison it n update to the past. Hoping they do not have a union of Magnum and Higgins investigation as he is a perfect thorn in his side and she does well helping but its annoying as she follows him on almost every case . She is a great actress but it would be better to have her as a liasion who continues to help. Or maybe not, there seems to be an attraction between them but i hope its not romantic. Magnum is Magnum and its not Magnum nd Higgins.
I’m happy Magnam is renewed!!
FYI I’m in the over 49 demographic.
Absolutely love this show and God Friended Me.
My husband and I absolutely love the new Magnum and look forward to each new episode. We are watching the season finale right now and I am so excited to find out there will be a season 2 and will anxiously be waiting for it. Thank you CBS for keeping such a great show.
I too have watched every episode and so thankful that it has been renewed.
Thank you again. You will not be disappointed!
I absolutely love the new Magnum P.I. Thomas and Higgins have such great chemistry. Add Rick and T.C. and i can’t get enough of it.
I Love the new Magnum PI, the actor is great and I enjoy the show.
I love the show maybe better then original. And i watched every episode of that i think.
Don’t cancel this show it is a great show
I have left two comment. Please keep the program. Not like the original, but still suspenseful and exciting. Keep it.
I enjoy Magnum PI. Nor like the original, but still entertaining and suspenseful. Please keep it.